12/17 EARLY COLLEGE FOOTBALL EXAM

1. Exam
2. Bowl Challenge


Research a person, place or thing that is important to sports history.

After researching, you may do the following:


A. Write a two-three page paper explaining what this topic is about. Explain why knowledge of this topic is important to understanding the issue/sport.

B. Do a 15 slide PPT.

C. Make a poster or diorama of the topic.




A bibliography is necessary to validate your research.

An informal presentation to the class on the date which we return

12/15 The Express

Watch the Ernie Davis Story--Discuss History behind the show.

12/13 Heisman Trophy

1. Discuss Heisman Voting--Student Led Discussion
2. Go over Junction Boys--Turn in Research/Wkst.
3. Ernie Davis

12/9 Junction Boys

1. Watch Junction Boys--Discuss the history behind the presentation

2. SEC / Big 12 Mascots

12/7 Bear Bryant

1. Heisman Wkst.
2. Journal #20--Bear Bryant Turn In Journals #17-20
3. Univ. Mascot Quiz---Pac 12 / Ivy League/ Big 10
4. Intro Junction Boys

12/3 Harsh Realities of College Football

1. Finish Rudy--Essay due next class.

2. Journal #19--2 sport importance and Free Write

3. Lecture on Realities of College Football.

12/1 Rudy

1. Journal #18 --Eddie Robinson and Pop Warner + Free Write

2. Rudy--Essay Topic---How Does football serve as a background in the development of Rudy's life?

3. Flow Chart on Rudy---Essay Focus : Look for how football shapes the life of the hero, obstacles he has to overcome, lessons to be learned.

11/29 Football Transcends Sport

1. Journal #17 --Free Write

2. Student Led Group Discussions about Contemporary Sports Topics.


3. Intro to Rudy