In each podcast, Ed and James discuss an episode of The Week in Pro Football, a program of NFL highlights from the late 60s and early 70s.
This week we discuss Tennessee State, Joe Morrison (again), painted end zones, Ken Gray the Cardinal (and cowboy), the sad end to Sam Baker's career, and Abramowicz vs. Jefferson. Quote of the week: …
This week we discuss the Lost Balloon Kid, the legacy of John Embree, Compton Junior College alumni, and the careers of Ron Mix and Booth Lusteg. Quote of the week: "There's nothing like the little s…
This week we discuss big games by Jimmy Thomas and Harmon Wages, a confusing muffed punt, mean John Bramlett, "veteran" Joe Morrison, George Sauer's dad, and Namath's strange jersey. Quote of the wee…
This week, we discuss Thanksgiving Day history, the legendary Marshall to Page lateral, bad music, the first game in Tampa, Wandy Williams, and Momcilo Gavrik. Quote of the week: "They should use the…
This week we discuss players with flashes of brilliance such as Cannonball Butler and Ron Sellers, Paul Butler of the scouting combine Blesto-V, and college football powerhouse Grambling University. …
This week we discuss Warren Wells' spats, Charlie Sanders' end zone "dance," Calvin Hill's helmet, Tom Woodeshick's shoulder, and Jerry Smith's secret. Quote of the week, "He just wanted to show eve…
This week we discuss bad weather and sloppy fields, Chip Oliver's acting, "The Duke," and solos in the music. Quote of the week: "The sun does not shine in Detroit."
This week we discuss John Gilliam, John Woitt, Noll vs. Lombardi, Harry Gunner, Larry Seiple, Dan Darragh, "Solomon Squats," and, of course, fences. Quote of the week: "He's the ur-Square Butt."
This week we discuss Lamonica's record first half, talking to Phil Tuckett, coach Norm Van Brocklin, and what "Riverside" means.
Quote of the week: "Butkus is up to his usual brand of mercurial devilt…
This week we discuss James Harris, Tom Flores, music with rock organ, Preston Ridlehuber, and Lombardi working with Jurgensen. Quote of the week: "You've got a first name for a last name, that just m…
In this episode, we talk about Dickie Post, cold temps in late September, and what we think of refs.
This week's quote: "Who is Karl Kremser?"
In this episode, we talk about the Kapp's 7 TDS, the beauty of Lamonica's passes, and Greg Cook's torn rotater cuff.
Quote of the week: "We'll never know who Loghead was."
in which we explain why we're doing this, and discuss 1969, Week 1, including Giants-Vikings, Dolphins-Raiders, and how to pronounce the name of a certain Patriots QB.