The World of Football

This is an excerpt of an interview we conducted with author Ron Snyder, who has a new book out called, The Baltimore Stallions, The Brief, Brilliant History of the CFL Champion Franchise. The Stallions are the only U.S. based team to ever win a CFL title. And while the team only existed for two seasons, they left a lasting impression on the CFL and the city of Baltimore. The full interview can be found on Episode #155 of our podcast, This Week in The World of Football, which was posted on July 28, 2020. Full podcast and interview: https://soundcloud.com/theworldoffootball/this-week-in-the-world-of-football-155-july-28-2020 Guest Information: Twitter: @RonSnyderMedia Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the Washington Football Team, Patrick Mahomes becoming a part owner of the MLB Kansas City Royals and two NFL kickers who will be trying to win free beer for their respective cities this upcoming season. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of a 1994 CFL team that played without a team name. We also have an interview with author Ron Snyder, who has written a book about that very same CFL team. Guest Information: Twitter: @RonSnyderMedia Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about things going from bad to worse for the NFL's Washington football team and a CFL team has also retired its controversial mascot name. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the Platypus Trophy, which is played for each year by the University of Oregon and Oregon State. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the Ivy League becoming the first Division I conference to cancel all fall sports and the NFL Washington football team has officially retired the Redskins nickname after 87 years. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of Mike Wilson, the only man to play for five different pro football leagues. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about QB Patrick Mahomes signing a record contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs and Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner is getting a movie made about his life. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the time when Detroit Lions DT Alex Karras "walked" back to Detroit after a preseason loss to the Denver Broncos. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the NFL cancelling the 2020 Hall of Fame Game as well as the Class of 2020 induction ceremonies in Canton. Also, Cam Newton finally lands with a new team. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the Old Brass Spittoon, the college football trophy played for by Michigan State and Indiana. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about Martha Firestone Ford stepping down as the principle owner of the Detroit Lions in favor of her daughter Sheila Ford Hamp. Also, the LA Rams and LA Chargers will both be featured on the HBO's series Hard Knocks this season, In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the college football rivalry with the most games played. (And it is not who you might think it is) Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the Pro Bowl game being played in Las Vegas in 2021 and the statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson outside their stadium, has been removed, In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of UGA, the Georgia Bulldogs mascot. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the Notre Dame-Navy game being moved from Dublin, Ireland back to the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic and college sports in Canada have been cancelled for the fall of 2020. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of how Detroit Lions running back Billy Sims almost became a member of the USFL's Houston Gamblers. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the Miami Dolphins turning their stadium into a drive-in movie theater and, we pose the question, "Is there a serious buyer out there that could bring the XFL back in 2021?" In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the season when Vince Lombardi coached the Washington Redskins. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the CFL moving the 2020 Grey Cup game from Saskatchewan and NFL owners agree to loan the LA Rams $500 million dollars to help with additional construction costs at their new stadium. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the college football trophy known as the Old Oaken Bucket. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the unveiling of the LA Rams new uniforms and a college football team has been disbanded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of Herschel Walker and the greatest single rushing season in pro football history. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the 2020 NFL schedule that was released last week, but will all of those games actually be played this season? Also, the TV ratings for the recent CFL Draft were also released and they are way up from last year, just like the NFL Draft. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story behind the CFL's annual Banjo Bowl. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the recently held CFL Draft and the passing of former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of the time when singer Marvin Gaye tried out for the Detroit Lions. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

This is an excerpt from Part 2 of our conversation with Sparky Coach Sparky, a man who has been an high school head coach, a pro quarterback, a pro football head coach, an ArenaBowl champion and a college football head coach, all in his hometown of Grand Rapids, MI! If you enjoyed this excerpt of our conversation with Coach McEwen, please go back and listen to the FULL Part 2 INTERVIEW. It was posted on April 28, 2020 in EPISODE #142 of THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL. New episodes are posted EVERY TUESDAY wherever you found this podcast. Sparky McEwen info; dupanthers.com/sports/football/r…parky-mcewen/2533 Twitter: @DU_Football Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about last weekend's virtual NFL Draft and we also have Part 2 of our interview with Sparky McEwen, a former Arena Football League quarterback, head coach and ArenaBowl Champion. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of the only time Curly Lambeau and Vince Lombardi ever faced off against each other on the gridiron. Sparky McEwen info; dupanthers.com/sports/football/r…parky-mcewen/2533 Twitter: @DU_Football Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

This is an excerpt from Part 1 of our conversation with Sparky Coach Sparky, a man who has been an high school head coach, a pro quarterback, a pro football head coach, an ArenaBowl champion and a college football head coach, all in his hometown of Grand Rapids, MI! If you enjoyed this excerpt of our conversation with Coach McEwen, please go back and listen to the FULL Part 1 INTERVIEW. It was posted on April 21, 2020 in EPISODE #141 of THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL. New episodes are posted EVERY TUESDAY wherever you found this podcast. Sparky McEwen info; dupanthers.com/sports/football/r…parky-mcewen/2533 Twitter: @DU_Football Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the new NFL uniforms for the Browns, Patriots and Chargers and we also have Part 1 of an interview with Sparky McEwen, a former Arena Football League quarterback, head coach and ArenaBowl Champion. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of the college football game trophy known as Floyd of Rosedale. Sparky McEwen info; https://dupanthers.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/sparky-mcewen/2533 Twitter: @DU_Football Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

Here is an excerpt from our interview with actor and writer Bret Green He has a unique connection to pro football played in Kalamazoo, MI. The full episode can be found on Episode #140 of THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL (APRIL 14, 2020) Bret Green contact info; @bretjgreen on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the folding of the XFL (AGAIN) and we also have an interview with actor and writer Bret Green, who has unique connection professional football that was played right here in Kalamazoo. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of the 1944 Heisman Trophy winner, Les Horvath. Bret Green contact info; @bretjgreen on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

This interview excerpt from Episode 139 of THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL, features TIM LESTER, the head football coach at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. He has some great stories about his time playing in the 2001 XFL for the Chicago Enforcers. For the full interview, go back and check out the original episode! Follow Tim on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/wmufootball Twitter: @CoachTimLester Web: www.wmubrocos.com Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

This interview excerpt from Episode 137 of THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL, features PAUL ARTALE. He played college football in Canada and coached college football in the US. It is an inspirational story of never giving up on your dreams. For the full interview, go back and check out the original episode! Follow Paul on: Twitter: @paulartale Instagram: paul_artale Web: www.paulartale.com Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

This interview excerpt from Episode 130 of THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL, features TIM CAPPER of ArenaFan.com. He had some exciting news about the future of the Arena Football Hall of Fame! For the full interview, go back and check out the original episode! Follow Tim on: Facebook: ArenaFan Twitter: @ArenaHOF, @ArenaFan Web: ArenaFootballHOF.com Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow have an interview with Western Michigan University head football coach Tim Lester, who played in the original XFL in 2001. Also, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveil their "new" uniforms and we have a run down of the most profitable college football teams at the FCS and NAIA levels. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of the Cradle of Coaches. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about NFL MVP Lamar Jackson suing Amazon over trademark infringements and we have a run down of the most profitable college football teams at the FBS and Division II levels. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of the origin of the "Taxi Squad."

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow have an interview with Paul Artale, a man with a very interesting story to tell about his journey from college football player in Canada to college football coach in the U.S. We also have the latest on free agent signings and more. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of Detroit Lions wide receiver Chuck Hughes, who died during an NFL game in 1971.

On this week’s show, everything in The World of Football has been cancelled due to the spread of the coronavirus, and I do mean everything. There were a bunch of free agent player signings in the NFL and we do have a run down of some of those. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of the lowest scoring game ever in the CFL. That and not much else, This Week in The World of Football.

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the wild ending of last week's XFL game between the Houston Roughnecks and the Seattle Dragons. Also, the Senior Bowl is getting a new home venue for the first time since 1951. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the Little Brown Jug, the first trophy game in college football. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the last XFL team without a win finally getting a "W" and the uproar over Garth Brooks wearing a Barry Sanders jersey during a concert in Detroit. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the time former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ahmad Rashad proposed on national television. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about Week 3 in the XFL and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that they will be adding another name to their Ring of Honor this fall. In the HISTORY LESSON, we wrap up our celebration of Black History Month with the story of a future President and his college teammate. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the XFL announcing the site of their 2020 league championship game and Cleveland Browns defensive end Miles Garrett is reinstated by the NFL. In the HISTORY LESSON, we continue to celebrate Black History Month with a profile of Kenny Washington, an NFL Pioneer with the Los Angeles Rams. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the return of the XFL after a 19-year hiatus and Phillip Rivers' days with the Chargers appear to be over. In the HISTORY LESSON, we continue to celebrate Black History Month with a profile of Woody Strode, NFL Pioneer and Hollywood actor. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about Super Bowl LIV , the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020 and the kickoff of the XFL season next week. They also have an interview Tim Capper about the future of the Arena Football Hall of Fame. In the HISTORY LESSON, its Black History Month and they have a profile of Duke Slater, who is a member of the Hall of Fame's Centennial Class of 2020. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about Eli Manning announcing his retirement from the NFL and the Raiders are now officially the Las Vegas Raiders. In the HISTORY LESSON, they answer the burning question of why the Pittsburgh Steelers only have a team logo on one side of their helmet. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the match-up being set for Super Bowl LIV and the 15 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2020 Centennial Class are announced. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of an NFL team that existed for only one game. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the NFL Playoffs being down to the final four teams. Also, there were two college football national championship games played, and both lived up to all the hype! In the HISTORY LESSON, they explain the history of the huddle. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the NFL Playoffs being in full swing and the XFL has unveiled a unique set of rules for their upcoming season. In the HISTORY LESSON, they explain why a Division II football team from Western Pennsylvania is so loved by students at the University of Michigan. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the 2019 NFL regular season coming to an end and the firing of head coaches has already begun. Also, there were a ton of bowl games played this week including one that featured our hometown Western Michigan Broncos from Kalamazoo. In the HISTORY LESSON, they look back on 2019 with special World of Football Year in Review. That and much more on a special New Year's Eve edition of THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the newly crowned champions in college football at the DII, DIII and NAIA levels. They also pay a special tribute to a former Detroit Lions player who passed away this week. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the day that William Clay Ford bought the Detroit Lions. That and much more on a special Christmas Eve edition of THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the playing of the 120th Army-Navy game and the Heisman Trophy is awarded to LSU QB Joe Burrow. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of Norma Hunt, the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the XFL unveiling its uniforms for the upcoming 2020 season and the four FBS college football playoff teams are set. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the Minnesota Vikings and their connection to the founding of the America Football League. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the first woman that will have her name engraved on the CFL Grey Cup trophy, the Cincinnati Bengals FINALLY get a win and the Arena Football League has ceased operations, again. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the time when the Green Bay Packers were kicked out of the NFL. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the new champion being crowned in the CFL's 107th Grey Cup game and the 136th Harvard-Yale game will be remembered for its double overtime, as well as its halftime student protest. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the two different footballs that were used during Super Bowl I. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the match up being set for the 107th CFL Grey Cup championship game and there was a kerfuffle on the field in Cleveland. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of Harvard's Little Red Flag. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the CFL playoffs being in full swing and there are no more undefeated teams left in the NFL. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of college football's Commander-In-Chief Trophy. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the CFL regular season coming to an end and also talk about the upcoming playoff match ups. The Arena Football League is once again on the verge of ceasing operations but they may find a way to still play in 2020. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of how Canada honored one CFL team on its 100th anniversary. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the shakeup at the top of the AP Top 25 College Football Rankings and the NCAA has unanimously voted to look into changing its rules in order to allow college athletes to profit from their own names, images and likenesses. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of a statue of a legendary Army football coach that West Point refused to allow on its campus. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about a pro football league in Mexico that will be drafting players from the CFL next month and Ricky Williams' 1998 Heisman Trophy sells at auction for a record amount. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of a college football game in which both teams claim victory. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the #3 Georgia Bulldogs suffering a major upset in college football and a Division III school gets stripped of its 2016 national championship title because of a 2006 Subaru. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of an NFL draft pick who went on to become an astronaut. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the surprising Montreal Alouettes clinching a playoff spot in the CFL and the podcast crew FINALLY goes Fowling! In the HISTORY LESSON, they answer two of the most burning questions in college football: What in the world is a Nittany Lion and what the heck is a Hokie? That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com