Stars of an Earlier Autumn

In what could be considered a "Who's Who" of early college football history, Stars of an Earlier Autumn brings to life many lost player, coach and team facts and statistics during college football's formative falls, 1869-1936…in an unofficial college football record book.

· College football has had many books published on its long memorable history—but until now, none has been written like this.

· Covers college football’s stathistory, 1869-1936—the first 68 years of competition.

· Early actual final polls and national champions—many not known in college football circles today!

· Compiled in true record book format, the 14 chapters will list Top 10 for player statistics for game, season and career; while most team stats will be limited to game and some single-season marks.

· Any material regarding the Pre-1937 era of college football was considered “fair game” and more than likely, included.

· Other highlights include scores from all major and minor bowl games; as well as the single-game major bowl highest best.

· A composite listing of players and coaches enshrined in the NFFHF and annual All-Americans, 1899-1936.

· Remembering those who, “Brought the Game to life” (Media—radio, newspapers—books and sports public relations people, among the countless others.)

· Accomplishments that will make you scratch your head and say Wow! That really happened in college football?

· While some of the stats may seem to far-fetched and unbelievable, just remember during the early days, the entire game was something to marvel at and shrug your shoulders in disbelief—or in total amazement.

Most of the players included in the book are ones who made a name for themselves during the 1869-1936 era; while some have been included simply because they compiled the highest game, single-season or career marks--often replacing "a name player.

To get your copy of Stars of an Earlier Autumn, email Tex Noel at cfbstats1869fwd@wmconnect.com and your name will be added to the database of others who are interested in remembering college football formative falls.