Nebraska Football and Social Changes of the 20th Century

In 2009, Michael Oriard’s book, “Bowled Over,” examined the effects of politics and social change on big-time college football during the past fifty years. The author of this episode’s 2010 article, Russ Crawford, investigates the issues of race, power, and money in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s storied football program. This episode features the 2010 Nebraska History Magazine article, "Nebraska Football and Michael Oriard's Bowled Over: A Review Essay," by Russ Crawford.