June 2016 archive

#TraditionTuesday The Legacy of Herman Byers

Of all the important elements that make up the Reitz Football Tradition, one individual deserves special recognition. Herman Byers. The Reitz Nation will always be indebted to Herman Byers. The legacy left by the Hall of Fame coach, who compiled a 189-51-15 record while on the Hill, produced an impact that will forever be remembered. …

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#TraditionTuesday The Reitz Bowl

The Reitz Bowl. For all those who have seen in at full capacity, its mere presence can create a polarizing response. A sense of pride, community, tradition and more is felt by those who love Reitz Football. But for those teams that must oppose the Mighty Panthers, the Bowl can create a sense of overwhelm …

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#TraditionTuesday Chris Singleton Memorial Golf Outing raises money for team, scholarship

Chris Singleton was loved by all who knew him. He had such a positive affect on the Reitz Nation, that, every year, for the past 15 years, a memorial golf outing has been held that helps raise money for the Reitz Football team and fund a scholarship created in his honor. ReitzFootball.com would like to give …

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ReitzFootball.com presents a special Father’s Day celebration

Father’s Day is this Sunday, and ReitzFootball.com wants to celebrate the wonderful dads who share their love of Reitz Football with those who they love! Do you have some awesome memories of your dad taking you to games as a kid? Are you now a dad and have created some wonderful memories of your own …

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ReitzFootball.com is hiring!

ReitzFootball.com is looking for someone who loves the Mighty Panthers and loves to write. The right candidate should have a positive attitude and be able to: produce regular features about Reitz Football produce weekly game previews be at every game and produce timely game recaps bring new and fresh ideas to the table This will …

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#TraditionTuesday 1961: The Year of Perfection

What is perfection? A quick Google search defines it as: per·fec·tion noun: the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects When it comes to football at any level, this is tough to achieve. But what makes the 1961 edition of the F.J. Reitz football team …

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