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I introduced Steve Vernon, author of the Fan Edge IQ Football books, which teach football terms and strategy through trivia questions, clear answers, and IQ notes. We discussed that volumes 1A and 1B contain about 500 questions each and are organized as multiple choice quizzes with explanations. Steve explained that he used AI to help generate and edit the questions and that the books are meant to educate both new and experienced fans. We described the books as useful coffee table reference tools and as teaching aids for coaches and young players. I told listeners the books are titled Fan Edge IQ Football, are available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback, and that Spanish editions are offered in neutral Spanish. We will include links in the show notes and recommend searching for Steve L. Vernon on Amazon. Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts. Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive. Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga. *OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" on the 1903 Franklin All-Stars Drop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel. Contact us directly at [email protected] Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. I welcomed Steve Vernon to the Pig Pen to discuss his Fan Edge IQ series and the genesis of his football trivia volumes. I describe how Steve developed the idea while running trivia sessions at a retirement community and how that weekly engagement evolved into hundreds of curated questions. He explains the dual structure of the books: multiple-choice questions paired with explanatory answers and IQ notes that provide historical context and practical insight. I emphasize the clarity of examples such as coverage schemes and no-huddle strategy, which illustrate how the books educate both novice and seasoned fans. I outline Steve's process for assembling the volumes. He recounts using AI as an efficient research and drafting partner to generate and refine questions, then applying his own editorial direction to ensure varied and pedagogically useful multiple-choice items. I note the book design choices that make the text useful as a reference: a question-based index that directs readers to specific items, bilingual editions in English and neutral Spanish, and formats available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon. I conclude by summarizing the intended audiences and practical uses. I state that the books function well as coffee-table references, teaching aids for youth athletes and coaches, and entry points for new fans seeking to learn terminology and strategy. I underscore Steve's aim to preserve and explain football language and history while offering accessible tools for learning and conversation.

What do you do when your career's most agonizing heartbreak is played on a permanent loop across global sports media? In Super Bowl XXXIV, Kevin Dyson caught a slant from Steve McNair and was tackled exactly one yard short of a game-tying touchdown. It's a highlight that has been played for over 25 years. But on the latest episode of The Official Football Learning Academy Podcast, Dr. Dyson shared a masterclass on what happens after the whistle blows. He didn’t let that single yard define his life. Instead, he channeled that elite competitive drive into a different playbook—earning his doctorate in Educational Leadership and laying the groundwork to open the Music City Academy. Whether you’re an athlete dealing with a brutal injury, or a professional navigating a major career transition, Kevin’s mindset of turning "One Yard Short into One Million Possibilities" is exactly what you need to hear today. Join us for an incredible, raw conversation about NFL locker rooms, elite resilience, and building a legacy beyond sports. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to: https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Media: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballlearningacademy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@footballlearningacademy Music By: Jeff Nixon, Safety for the Buffalo Bills from 1979-82.

Today, we take a deep dive into the heart of Texas football history, tackling a massive question: Why are some of the game's greatest innovators and icons still locked out of Canton? To help us break it down, we are joined by the absolute blueprint of Texas sports journalism—legendary Hall of Fame sportswriter, John McClain. John spent decades in the trenches covering the Houston Oilers, and today, he’s helping us build a courtroom case for two men who defined an era but are still waiting on their gold jackets. First up, we talk about a man who didn't just break ankles on special teams—he fundamentally changed the culture of NFL showmanship. The father of the modern touchdown celebration, a member of the NFL’s 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, the legendary Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson. And later in the episode, we shift from the field to the front office to talk about the polarizing trailblazer who bucked the NFL monopoly, risked his fortune to co-found the AFL, and forever changed how professional football is played: K.S. 'Bud' Adams Jr. It’s a story of oil wealth, white cleats, the 'Luv Ya Blue' era, and the fight for football immortality. John McClain is in the building. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to: https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Media: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballlearningacademy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@footballlearningacademy Music By: Jeff Nixon, Safety for the Buffalo Bills from 1979-82.

Gridiron America is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY With the Roughriders clinching a spot last week in what was basically the unofficial first round of the CFL playoffs, we now move on to the unofficial second round where all Winnipeg has to do is win and they are in. Should the Bombers lose, then Calgary is in, it is as simply as that. We also talk some USFL uniform and business history. GRIDIRON AMERICA BACKGROUND Gridiron America (formerly, the From the 55 Yardline podcast), is anchored by former sports executive David Cieslinski, former international professional football player Mike Tackett, and football nerd Greg St. James. All three are avid armchair sports historians and sports simulation enthusiasts, who, despite the vastness of geography, have found a way to leverage technology to help keep the games they love truly alive, both on the screen or tabletop. Gridiron America Radio is dedicated to both current and historical American football talk, including the “what if” questions that all sports fans ask and try to answer with the help of statistics, math and computer modeling provided by SportsMaster Simulation Games www.SportsMaster-Simulation.games. In addition to the gridiron game, the team will on occasion look at other sports through the same eyes of that of grown men who still remember their childhood and the thrill of rolling the dice or picking up a joystick. The show was previously co-hosted by retired sports journalist Scott Adamson, whose sports writing can be found at www.Adamsonmedia.com. David, Mike and Greg, can be contacted directly via the podcast’s website at www.GridironAmerica.net, as well as: On X at https://x.com/GridironAMRadio On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GridironAmerica/ On Threads at https://www.threads.com/@gridironamerica On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gridironamerica

With Game 1 of the 2026 World Series arriving this Friday, Historically Speaking Sports presents “The 2026 World Series: Historic Tale of the Tape!” Podcast co-host Dana Auguster takes a deep dive into the histories of the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, exploring their legendary players, defining seasons, unforgettable postseason moments, and journeys to the Fall Classic. Which franchise has the stronger baseball history, and which team is ready to make history of its own? Join us as we compare these two organizations and celebrate the stories that make October baseball so special! To contact the show, please e-mail us at [email protected]