A Coach You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Andy Talley
Villanova was losing to undefeated Montana last December, 14-3, midway through the second quarter when the Wildcats rallied and then held on to win the Football Championship Subdivision National Championship, 23-21. In the process, head coach Andy Talley reached the…
A Coach You’ve Probably Never Heard of: Patrick Ross
Patrick Ross was hired as the head coach at Lindenwood University in the spring of 2004. In the three previous seasons the NAIA college in St. Charles, MO had won a total of seven games. There was really only one…
Reflections On the AFCA Convention
American Football Monthly was a proud participant in this year’s annual AFCA Convention that took place in Orlando, January 10-13. We were able to meet many new coaches and revisit with those we’ve gotten to know over the last few…
The AFM College Football Directory: Available Now!
American Football Monthly is about to release the first ever AFM College Football Directory. Published online, this complete listing of football contacts throughout the country is now available for only $49.00. No organization has ever compiled a more comprehensive college…
Coaching: The Health Issue
The recent developments related to Urban Meyer’s health situation transcend decades. Other coaches over the years have left their passion because of health-related issues. The pressure, the stress, the all-encompassing commitment have forced many head coaches to leave the game…
A Coach You’ve Probably Never Heard of: Kalen DeBoer
In the Southeast if you mention USF, most sports fans know you’re referring to the University of South Florida. In San Francisco’s Bay area, if you talk about USF, it’s the University of San Francisco. But in America’s Midwestern heartland,…
BCS: The Best Available Format
Critics have been bashing the Bowl Championship Series for 12 years, or, since its inception. Then, and now, only six conferences receive automatic bids: The Big East, Atlantic Coast Conference, Southeastern Conference, Big Ten, Big Twelve and Pac-10. The BCS…
A Coach You Probably Have Never Heard Of: Chuck Martin
Later this afternoon most of the nation’s football fans will be clued to CBS Sports to watch coverage of the SEC Championship game in Atlanta that matches two unbeaten teams, Florida and Alabama. At about the same time and nearly…
Change Overtime….Please!
I experienced watching both a college overtime game and an NFL overtime contest over the last month. One was an enjoyable experience as my college team won. The other was a disaster as my NFL team lost.The college rule lets…
A Coach You Probably Have Never Heard of: Mike Van Diest
On the Carroll College (MT) football web site is an opportunity to fill out a questionnaire if you would like to play for the Fighting Saints. Head Coach Mike Van Diest welcomes everyone and his record is a testament to…