The Monon Bell Rivalry: Classic Clashes of DePauw vs. Wabash

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

History is made every November in central Indiana when DePauw and Wabash meet to do battle for the Monon Bell.

Relive the classic moments of the oldest college football rivalry of its kind. In this hard-hitting collection, author Tyler James highlights the coaches and players who gained glory capturing the Bell. Deep historical research and personal interviews with players provide an intimate look into the epic games that live on in legend. Along with players and coaches, the fans receive due recognition for their part in this time-honored rivalry. The Bell heists, the songs, the game-day traditions—James recounts fan fervor in vivid, often humorous, detail. Whether readers sport scarlet and white or black and gold, this is a collection no fan should miss.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781609496593
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	10/29/2013
Series:	Sports
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Tyler James is a sports journalist and former DePauw football player. He covers Notre Dame football recruiting for the South Bend Tribune and the NDinsider.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 9

Introduction 11

1 1932-34: The Beginnings of the Bell 15

2 1955: The Kick to End the Drought 31

3 1962: A Little Menighan Magic 43

4 1967: The Mud Bowl Upset 53

5 Monon Bell Shenanigans: Tales of Vandalism and Theft 61

6 1981: Coach Nick's Crew Breaks Through 81

7 1986: A Shift from House 97

8 1994: The Electric Start 107

9 2001: The Tip to the Catch 115

10 2007: The Kick from the Question Mark 129

Appendix I The Ballad of the Monon Bell 151

Appendix II Monon Bell Results 153

About the Author 159