TWIPF: THE PODCAST

This week we discuss how you can't call a timeout when you're unconscious, Mike Curtis's rousing speech, the disastrous final Pats game at Harvard, broomball shoes; and laterals, laterals, laterals. Quote of the week: "Spiritually, it's over for them. Mathematically, no." 

This week we discuss short-careered running backs, a kicker from Wales, the end of Kezar, Wayne Walker's chasedown, a man  named Gayle, and the Statue of Liberty play. Quote of the week: "I must have missed this game, either doing my homework, or listening to Bobby Sherman records." 

This week we discuss Franklin Field's artificial surface, University of North Texas alumni, Kapp's futility, and the Chief's horse mascot. Quote of the week: "I don't want you running around, faking blitzes, getting out of position."

This week we discuss Tarkenton's devotion to TWIPF, Frank Ryan's last pass, Bobby Douglass's career game, NFL players in the movies, and Leroy Kelly joining an exclusive club. Quote of the week: "You can't have a long trunk and short legs." 

This week we discuss the tragedy of Chuck Hughes, the Legend of George Blanda, the Terrible Terrys and the Tenske Twins; and collisions with end zone fences. Quote of the week: "Didn't they know about continuity back then?"

This week, we discuss Dave Meggysey and others who've quit the game, what Lombardi said to Chuck Mercein, the almost-Hall of Famer Jimmy Orr, the late John Madden, and the post-NFL life of Ernie Green. Quote of the week: "I like Erich Barnes. He holds onto the greasy pigskin for another Griese interception."

This week we discuss Zorba the Patriot, MacArthur Lane's career game, the sad ending of Travis Williams, Bart Starr Day, and Tom on the history of bump and run. Quote of the week: "This town saw him through a generation, from the hippies and flower children, to Reaganomics." 

This week we discuss the failed NFL career of John Huarte, the life success of Pettis Norman, and various interesting things going on in the end zone. Quote of the week: "Walter Johnson just big trains his face into the turf." 

This week we discuss end zone tackles made long after the play is over, Terry Bradshaw's dubious record, Elijah Nevett's career game, and wonder whether it's better to be "untracked" or "on track." Quote of the week: "Spectators line the edges of the shrubbery, waiting to get pushed into the bush." 

This week we discuss Dyche Stadium, Shula shenanigans, postgame player camaraderie, and  the subpar careers of Don Gault and Ken Vinyard. Quote of the week: "Pianissimo on the ice cream suit."

This week we discuss Tom Brookshier's debut, Jeff Van Note's career, Washington's new yellow pants, Phil Bengston's hat, and Lombardi's replacement. Quote of the week: "We should all aspire to such stoicism."

Stay tuned for TWIPF: The Podcast, Season 2, 1970. 

This week we discuss Joe Kapp vs. Jim Houston, the Browns' white shoes, the wit and wisdom of Hank Stram, Balloongate II, and Dale Hackbart's neck. Quote of the week: "Just keep matriculating the ball down the field, boys."

This week we discuss the Rams and Raiders having their chances, the shutting down of Rentzel-Snow-Biletnikoff-Wells, terrible games by Lamonica and Morton, and missed field goal rules. Quote of the week: "I'm a Fahrenheit man."

This week we discuss Tennessee State, Joe Morrison (again), painted end zones, Ken Gray the Cardinal (and cowboy), the sad end to Sam Baker's career, and Abramowicz vs. Jefferson. Quote of the week: "If there's any NFL player that I'd want on the Supreme Court, I want Charlie Krueger." 

This week we discuss the Lost Balloon Kid, the legacy of John Embree, Compton Junior College alumni, and the careers of Ron Mix and Booth Lusteg. Quote of the week: "There's nothing like the little snowflakes, coming down slowly, in slow motion. It's like a time capsule right there in front of you."

This week we discuss big games by Jimmy Thomas and Harmon Wages, a confusing muffed punt, mean John Bramlett, "veteran" Joe Morrison, George Sauer's dad, and Namath's strange jersey. Quote of the week: "Regardless of his follicle situation, he was a damn good returner of interceptions."

This week, we discuss Thanksgiving Day history, the legendary Marshall to Page lateral, bad music, the first game in Tampa, Wandy Williams, and Momcilo Gavrik. Quote of the week: "They should use the ambulance for the field, it looked terrible."

This week we discuss players with flashes of brilliance such as Cannonball Butler and Ron Sellers, Paul Butler of the scouting combine Blesto-V, and college football powerhouse Grambling University. Quote of the week, "You couldn't do that at a kindergarten these days." 

This week we discuss Warren Wells' spats, Charlie Sanders' end zone "dance," Calvin Hill's helmet, Tom Woodeshick's shoulder, and Jerry Smith's secret.  Quote of the week, "He just wanted to show everyone his big, bristling Paul McGuire mustache."

This week we discuss bad weather and sloppy fields, Chip Oliver's acting, "The Duke," and solos in the music. Quote of the week: "The sun does not shine in Detroit."

This week we discuss John Gilliam, John Woitt, Noll vs. Lombardi, Harry Gunner, Larry Seiple, Dan Darragh, "Solomon Squats," and, of course, fences. Quote of the week: "He's the ur-Square Butt."

This week we discuss Lamonica's record first half, talking to Phil Tuckett, coach Norm Van Brocklin, and what "Riverside" means. Quote of the week: "Butkus is up to his usual brand of mercurial deviltry."

This week we discuss James Harris, Tom Flores, music with rock organ, Preston Ridlehuber, and Lombardi working with Jurgensen. Quote of the week: "You've got a first name for a last name, that just mixes up everything." 

In this episode, we talk about Dickie Post, cold temps in late September, and what we think of refs. This week's quote: "Who is Karl Kremser?"