What happens when a legendary name like Woody Hayes no longer rings a bell for younger generations? In this video, Jon Johnston of Hardcore College Football History reflects on a recent eye-opening moment at a church event where not one—but several—young adults had never heard of Woody Hayes… and one even confused him for a musician.
From there, Jon explores a deeper truth: the collective amnesia surrounding the roots of college football. Why don’t more people know about icons like Bear Bryant, Pop Warner, Walter Camp, Amos Alonzo Stagg, or Duffy Daugherty? What happened to the stories that connected football to major moments in American history—World Wars, civil rights, and culture shifts?
This isn’t just a rant—it’s a call to action. If we could teach college football history, what would be on the Mount Rushmore of topics everyone should know? Share your ideas in the comments, and help bring forgotten legends back into the spotlight.
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