The History of Michigan Football, Vol. I (1879–1927): Education and Athletics
How and why is it that on a given weekend, Michigan football will gather 110,000 strangers–and millions around the world–to become a single family, and shout “Go Blue?”
This online course explores the dramatic rise of college football through the story of the University of Michigan and legendary athletic director coach Fielding H. Yost. We trace the origins of the game from the late 1800s, through its explosion in Ann Arbor, up to the opening of Michigan Stadium in 1927. Along the way, we explore the great moments, reforms, controversies, traditions, and larger-than-life personalities that shaped our history. From Team 1, to the birth of “The Victors,” to the first Rose Bowl and the building of the Big House, each lecture brings to life the moments that transformed football into a national phenomenon. Perfect for alums, fans, history lovers, and anyone fascinated by the traditions of Michigan football.
- 100% self-paced online course
- 12-video series
- 300+ archival images
- Exclusive insights from leading U-M and college football historians
- An inside look from iconic campus sites including the Michigan Union, Angell Hall, Ferry Field, Yost Field House, Schembechler Hall, and the Towsley Museum
Price
$275
Includes:
- Access to the entire course, including all 12 classes, lectures, quizzes, reflection questions, and links to supplemental materials
- A certificate and digital badge
Group rates available upon inquiry: [email protected].
All course enrollees will have the option to purchase tickets to special events with Greg Dooley on campus and an exclusive shirt designed for the course.
About the instructor
Greg Dooley is a full-time member of the U-M faculty, and leads three courses in the Marsal Family School of Education including The History of College Athletics. He is a popular speaker and podcaster who shares his expertise as a college football historian.
“The History of Michigan Football, Vol. I (1879–1927): Education and Athletics,” includes interviews with notable guests:
- John Behee
- Seth Fisher
- John Kryk
- Dave Revsine
- Craig Ross
- Robert Soderstrom