The Coach Howard Schnellenberger Bowl: Louisville vs Miami

The Coach Howard Schnellenberger Bowl: A Clash of Legacy and Aspirations

By Max Cain | Nov 17, 2023

Howard Schnellenberger, Head Coach for the University of Louisville Cardinals on the side line during the NCAA Independent Conference college football game against the University of West Virginia Mountaineers on 23rd September 1989 at the Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The West Virginia Mountaineers won the game 30 - 21. (Photo by Allsport/Getty Images) /

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Howard Schnellenberger before the coin toss at the Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Atlantic Owls game at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida on September 11, 2015. /

Advocating for Coach Schnellenberger’s Hall of Fame Inclusion:

While the impact of Coach Schnellenberger echoes through the fabric of college football, it’s essential to recognize his contributions at the highest level. The National Football Foundation’s outdated rules have unfortunately omitted Coach Schnellenberger from the Hall of Fame, a glaring oversight considering his transformative impact on multiple programs.

It’s time for the National Football Foundation to reevaluate and honor Coach Schnellenberger’s storied career by changing their rules to include his legacy in the esteemed ranks of the Hall of Fame. His visionary coaching, indomitable spirit, and enduring impact deserve recognition on the grandest stage of collegiate football.

As the Louisville vs. Miami clash unfolds—a game that could be aptly named the Coach Howard Schnellenberger Bowl—the echoes of his legacy reverberate, underscoring the enduring influence of a coach whose imprint on the sport remains unparalleled.

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