Read more about the article The Duffy Daugherty history Dan Fouts has learned and what he already knew about Jonathan Smith

The Duffy Daugherty history Dan Fouts has learned and what he already knew about Jonathan Smith

PHOTO: Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Fouts was the Master of Ceremonies for the NFL Awards of Excellence when Sherman Lewis was honored in 2023 . By TOM SHANAHAN The last time Dan Fouts watched Michigan State and Oregon play, the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback was a TV analyst alongside Brent Musburger, in 1998. Oregon romped past Nick Saban’s Spartans, 48-14. But Fouts is watching Friday’s renewal at Autzen Stadium as an Oregon alum/fan from…

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Read more about the article Football took Joe Salavea from American Samoa to the White House

Football took Joe Salavea from American Samoa to the White House

My 2016 story for the National Football Foundation's Football Matters section. Joe Salavea was named to the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019. He is now coaching at Oregon as an associate head coach/co-defensive coordinator/run game. By Tom Shanahan Football lore is filled with Horatio Alger-like stories of athletes from humble beginnings. Joe Salave’a’s special journey lifted him from American Samoa to a White House ceremony and into college coaching. White House invitations for athletes are…

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