This week we discuss Stan Hindman: Creative Artist, the sad story of Eldridge Dickey, stat symmetry and asymmetry, and Danny Abramowicz's close encounter with a TV camera. Quote of the week: "You'll always find a loaf-of-breader somewhere." 

This week we discuss Stan Hindman: Creative Artist, the sad story of Eldridge Dickey, stat symmetry and asymmetry, and Danny Abramowicz's close encounter with a TV camera. Quote of the week: "You'll always find a loaf-of-breader somewhere."

1971, Week 5

This week we discuss Jim Bakken's career, Lance Rentzel's legal troubles, the return of Zeke, and mascots Motyka and Benzoo. Quote of the week: "The Bills are terrible: let me count the ways." 

This week we discuss Jim Bakken's career, Lance Rentzel's legal troubles, the return of Zeke, and mascots Motyka and Benzoo. Quote of the week: "The Bills are terrible: let me count the ways."

1971, Week 4

This week we discuss lots and rushing and poor passing, players with tiny careers, Harold Jackon's HOF credentials, and cliches about Tom Matte. Quote of the week: "Have you ever had the wind knocked out of you? You make that funny  sound, coming out of your mouth."

This week we discuss lots and rushing and poor passing, players with tiny careers, Harold Jackon's HOF credentials, and cliches about Tom Matte. Quote of the week: "Have you ever had the wind knocked out of you? You make that funny  sound, coming out of your mouth."

1971, Week 3

This week, we discuss unknown (to us) Sam Spence music, inept rushing and passing performances, mean Bill Bradley, and Big Play Preston Pearson. Quote of the week: "We'll see examples of his dickdom over the years."

This week, we discuss unknown (to us) Sam Spence music, inept rushing and passing performances, mean Bill Bradley, and Big Play Preston Pearson. Quote of the week: "We'll see examples of his dickdom over the years."

1971, Week 2

This week, we discuss the many changes at the beginning of the season: new stadiums, coaches, players; as well as Archie's heroics, and the odd paths of John Rauch, Duane Thomas and Reggie Rucker. Quote of the week: "It's 35 degrees, I'm seeing refs in short sleeves."

This week, we discuss the many changes at the beginning of the season: new stadiums, coaches, players; as well as Archie's heroics, and the odd paths of John Rauch, Duane Thomas and Reggie Rucker. Quote of the week: "It's 35 degrees, I'm seeing refs in short sleeves."

1971, Week 1

This week we discuss NFL Films heroes Buzz Ringe and Vicki Denenberg, the Raiders' least known defensive back, Mel Phillips' busy day, and the marvelous Ella Mae Weatherwax. Quote of the week: "Take a blimp ride!" 

This week we discuss NFL Films heroes Buzz Ringe and Vicki Denenberg, the Raiders' least known defensive back, Mel Phillips' busy day, and the marvelous Ella Mae Weatherwax. Quote of the week: "Take a blimp ride!"

1970, Weeks 16-17

This week we discuss offensive futility by the Bengals, the playoff futility of the Lions, the Rise of Bruce Taylor, the sneakiness of Jimmy Warren, and Don Shula's mysterious sweatshirt number. Quote of the week: "A classy fragrance. In a classy shave cream."

This week we discuss offensive futility by the Bengals, the playoff futility of the Lions, the Rise of Bruce Taylor, the sneakiness of Jimmy Warren, and Don Shula's mysterious sweatshirt number. Quote of the week: "A classy fragrance. In a classy shave cream."

1970, Week 15 (Divisional Playoff)

This week we discuss Lem Barney's pick six, great players not in the HOF, missed field goals, the singular career of Pat Studstill, and a memory of the Rams-Giants game. Quote of the week: "He's Homer. Homer does things his own way."

This week we discuss Lem Barney's pick six, great players not in the HOF, missed field goals, the singular career of Pat Studstill, and a memory of the Rams-Giants game. Quote of the week: "He's Homer. Homer does things his own way."

1970, Week 14

This week we discuss how you can't call a timeout when you're unconscious, Mike Curtis's rousing speech, the disastrous final Pats game at Harvard, broomball shoes; and laterals, laterals, laterals. Quote of the week: "Spiritually, it's over for them. Mathematically, no." 

This week we discuss how you can't call a timeout when you're unconscious, Mike Curtis's rousing speech, the disastrous final Pats game at Harvard, broomball shoes; and laterals, laterals, laterals. Quote of the week: "Spiritually, it's over for them. Mathematically, no."

1970, Week 13

This week we discuss short-careered running backs, a kicker from Wales, the end of Kezar, Wayne Walker's chasedown, a man  named Gayle, and the Statue of Liberty play. Quote of the week: "I must have missed this game, either doing my homework, or listening to Bobby Sherman records." 

This week we discuss short-careered running backs, a kicker from Wales, the end of Kezar, Wayne Walker's chasedown, a man  named Gayle, and the Statue of Liberty play. Quote of the week: "I must have missed this game, either doing my homework, or listening to Bobby Sherman records."

1970, Week 12

In each podcast, Ed and James discuss an episode of The Week in Pro Football, a program of NFL highlights from the late 60s and early 70s.

This week we discuss Franklin Field's artificial surface, University of North Texas alumni, Kapp's futility, and the Chief's horse mascot. Quote of the week: "I don't want you running around, faking blitzes, getting out of position."

This week we discuss Franklin Field's artificial surface, University of North Texas alumni, Kapp's futility, and the Chief's horse mascot. Quote of the week: "I don't want you running around, faking blitzes, getting out of position."

1970, Week 11

This week we discuss Tarkenton's devotion to TWIPF, Frank Ryan's last pass, Bobby Douglass's career game, NFL players in the movies, and Leroy Kelly joining an exclusive club. Quote of the week: "You can't have a long trunk and short legs." 

This week we discuss Tarkenton's devotion to TWIPF, Frank Ryan's last pass, Bobby Douglass's career game, NFL players in the movies, and Leroy Kelly joining an exclusive club. Quote of the week: "You can't have a long trunk and short legs."

1970, Week 10

This week we discuss the tragedy of Chuck Hughes, the Legend of George Blanda, the Terrible Terrys and the Tenske Twins; and collisions with end zone fences. Quote of the week: "Didn't they know about continuity back then?"

This week we discuss the tragedy of Chuck Hughes, the Legend of George Blanda, the Terrible Terrys and the Tenske Twins; and collisions with end zone fences. Quote of the week: "Didn't they know about continuity back then?"

1970, Week 9

This week, we discuss Dave Meggysey and others who've quit the game, what Lombardi said to Chuck Mercein, the almost-Hall of Famer Jimmy Orr, the late John Madden, and the post-NFL life of Ernie Green. Quote of the week: "I like Erich Barnes. He holds onto the greasy pigskin for another Griese interception."

This week, we discuss Dave Meggysey and others who've quit the game, what Lombardi said to Chuck Mercein, the almost-Hall of Famer Jimmy Orr, the late John Madden, and the post-NFL life of Ernie Green. Quote of the week: "I like Erich Barnes. He holds onto the greasy pigskin for another Griese interception."

1970, Week 6

This week we discuss Zorba the Patriot, MacArthur Lane's career game, the sad ending of Travis Williams, Bart Starr Day, and Tom on the history of bump and run. Quote of the week: "This town saw him through a generation, from the hippies and flower children, to Reaganomics." 

This week we discuss Zorba the Patriot, MacArthur Lane's career game, the sad ending of Travis Williams, Bart Starr Day, and Tom on the history of bump and run. Quote of the week: "This town saw him through a generation, from the hippies and flower children, to Reaganomics."

1970, Week 5

This week we discuss the failed NFL career of John Huarte, the life success of Pettis Norman, and various interesting things going on in the end zone. Quote of the week: "Walter Johnson just big trains his face into the turf." 

This week we discuss the failed NFL career of John Huarte, the life success of Pettis Norman, and various interesting things going on in the end zone. Quote of the week: "Walter Johnson just big trains his face into the turf."

1970, Week 4

This week we discuss end zone tackles made long after the play is over, Terry Bradshaw's dubious record, Elijah Nevett's career game, and wonder whether it's better to be "untracked" or "on track." Quote of the week: "Spectators line the edges of the shrubbery, waiting to get pushed into the bush." 

This week we discuss end zone tackles made long after the play is over, Terry Bradshaw's dubious record, Elijah Nevett's career game, and wonder whether it's better to be "untracked" or "on track." Quote of the week: "Spectators line the edges of the shrubbery, waiting to get pushed into the bush."

1970, Week 3

This week we discuss Dyche Stadium, Shula shenanigans, postgame player camaraderie, and  the subpar careers of Don Gault and Ken Vinyard. Quote of the week: "Pianissimo on the ice cream suit."

This week we discuss Dyche Stadium, Shula shenanigans, postgame player camaraderie, and  the subpar careers of Don Gault and Ken Vinyard. Quote of the week: "Pianissimo on the ice cream suit."

1970, Week 2

This week we discuss Tom Brookshier's debut, Jeff Van Note's career, Washington's new yellow pants, Phil Bengston's hat, and Lombardi's replacement. Quote of the week: "We should all aspire to such stoicism."

This week we discuss Tom Brookshier's debut, Jeff Van Note's career, Washington's new yellow pants, Phil Bengston's hat, and Lombardi's replacement. Quote of the week: "We should all aspire to such stoicism."

1970, Week 1

Stay tuned for TWIPF: The Podcast, Season 2, 1970. 

Stay tuned for TWIPF: The Podcast, Season 2, 1970.

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