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List the reasons for the rise of professional football and be able to provide an example of each. 

The game was played on December 28th 1958 at Yankee Stadium and has been called the greatest game ever played. What sport is this referring to:

Ned Irish created the NCAA post-season basketball tournament. 

Expain why colleges/universities that participate in Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision/FBS) opposed a playoff system. Be as specific as possible. 

During the setting of organized sports since World War II, leaders from both countries were eager to point to athletic victories as proof of national superiority the Soviet Union: Victories were attributed to the value of individual freedom and initiative the United States : Victories resulted from the virtues of organization and collective endeavor

When fans could see professional sports (performed at the highest level) on television, attendance at local sporting events and minor league games increased. 

Professional football actually became integrated before professional baseball. 

When schools are in compliance with Title IX they usually choose one of the benchmarks to demonstrate that the school is in compliance. Which benchmark is not one of that qualifies for compliance:

What year did ESPN debut: 

Who was the first African American coach in the NBA: