Chance for Glory: The Innovation and Triumph of the Washington State 1916 Rose Bowl Team - Paperback
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In 1915, American football was still in its infancy. The first Rose Bowl was just in its planning stages. East Coast teams were becoming household names, but what chance did a West Coast team with a losing streak have in achieving any fame or prominence? Chance for Glory chronicles the untold story of the Washington State University football team of 1915 when William "Lone Star" Dietz, a Native American, was hired as the new coach. His innovative strategies and knowledge would help a group of undersized players to become giants on the football field, and soon Washington State would be a household name across America. Watkins relays the history of the first Rose Bowl tournament, finding the larger stories behind events and following this magical 1915 season from its early days to its triumphant conclusion.
Darin Watkins is a 1984 WSU graduate and lifelong Coug fan. He worked as a television news reporter for 25 years. Among his favorite stories were covering Apple Cup games and traveling to both Rose Bowls. He served as the Director of Communications for The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University, and as the spokesperson for WSU under President Elson S. Floyd for nearly four years.
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