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The Intellectual Coach

The following guest post is by Andrew McGregor, PhD Candidate in the Department of History at Purdue University, where he teaches courses in history and African American Studies. He is also the founder and co-editor of the Sport in American History blog. His current research explores the intersections of college football, race, masculinity, and politics in postwar America through the lens of Bud Wilkinson and the University of Oklahoma football dynasty. You can reach him via email at [email protected] or on Twitter: @admcgregor85 The Intellectual Coach Over the past year we’ve been witnessing a revival of athlete activism reminiscent of Read more