Full Description
Between 1929 and 1937, Hall of Fame coach Jock Sutherland took the championship program at the University of Pittsburgh that was built by his mentor Glenn "Pop" Warner, and won five of the nine national championships the school now claims. While a successful period, it was also controversial: Sutherland enjoyed the support of a group of wealthy boosters named the Golden Panthers, who helped him secure the services of the best players western Pennsylvania had to offer. While they made sure the players had what they needed, the school also made sure they had enough money to be comfortable. Critics accused Pitt of employing what amounted to professional athletes in a college sport. These accusations not only embarrassed the school administration, but led to the end of their dynasty and its coach. This book tells the exciting tale of their championship run, and describes how their downfall began what has since been a continual academics versus athletics tug-of-war at the school.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments viii
Introduction
1. The Building Blocks
2. 1929: Uansa's Boys
3. 1930 Rose Bowl: A California Nightmare
4. 1931: A Quick Rebuilding Process
5. 1932: The Program Up and Running
6. 1933 Rose Bowl: A Rematch Gone Bad
7. 1933: Close but No Championship
8. 1934: A Forgotten Title
9. 1936: Everything for Football
10. 1937 Rose Bowl: Pitt's Greatest Day
11. 1937: The Troubled Championship
12. The End of the Glory Days
Appendix
Notes
Bibliography
Index
