Dartmouth Big Green football

Dartmouth Big Green football represents Dartmouth College in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision and is a member of the Ivy League. The team has a long history, dating back to 1881, when they first competed against Amherst College and Wesleyan University. The Big Green has won several championships, including the Ivy League title in 1958, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, and 1997. The team has also produced several notable players, including Jay Fiedler, who played for the Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets.

History

The history of the Big Green football team is closely tied to the development of Dartmouth College, which was founded in 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock. The team's early years were marked by competition against other Ivy League schools, including Harvard University, Yale University, and Princeton University. In the early 20th century, the team began to compete against other top programs, including the United States Naval Academy and the United States Military Academy. The Big Green has also played against several other notable teams, including the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, and Brown University. The team has been led by several notable coaches, including Bob Blackman, who coached the team from 1955 to 1970 and led the Big Green to several Ivy League championships. Other notable coaches include Jake Crouthamel, who coached the team from 1971 to 1977, and Buddy Teevens, who coached the team from 1987 to 1991 and again from 2005 to 2013. The team has also been influenced by several notable athletic directors, including Harry Sheehy, who served as the athletic director at Dartmouth College from 1980 to 1999.

Rivalries

The Big Green has several rivalries with other Ivy League schools, including Harvard University, Yale University, and Princeton University. The team's rivalry with Harvard University is particularly notable, with the two teams competing for the Harvard-Dartmouth football rivalry trophy. The Big Green also has a rivalry with University of New Hampshire, with whom they compete for the Granite Bowl Trophy. Other notable rivalries include the team's competitions against Colgate University, Cornell University, and University of Massachusetts Amherst. The team has also played against several other notable programs, including the University of Maine, University of Rhode Island, and Holy Cross Crusaders football. The Big Green's rivalries are often fueled by the team's competitive spirit and the desire to win the Ivy League championship.

Stadium

The Big Green plays its home games at Memorial Field (Dartmouth), which is located in Hanover, New Hampshire. The stadium has a seating capacity of over 15,000 and has been the home of the Big Green since 1923. The stadium has undergone several renovations over the years, including a major renovation in 2006 that added new seating and improved the field's drainage system. The stadium is also home to the Dartmouth Big Green men's lacrosse team and has hosted several other notable events, including the Ivy League championship game and the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship. The stadium is located near several other notable landmarks, including the Dartmouth College campus, Hanover Inn, and the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Notable players and coaches

The Big Green has produced several notable players, including Jay Fiedler, who played for the Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets. Other notable players include Bill Morton, who played for the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, and Milt Morin, who played for the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Colts. The team has also been led by several notable coaches, including Bob Blackman, who coached the team from 1955 to 1970 and led the Big Green to several Ivy League championships. Other notable coaches include Jake Crouthamel, who coached the team from 1971 to 1977, and Buddy Teevens, who coached the team from 1987 to 1991 and again from 2005 to 2013. The team has also been influenced by several notable athletic directors, including Harry Sheehy, who served as the athletic director at Dartmouth College from 1980 to 1999.

Seasons

The Big Green has competed in several notable seasons, including the 1958 season, in which the team won the Ivy League championship. The team has also competed in several other notable seasons, including the 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, and 1997 seasons, all of which resulted in Ivy League championships. The team has also played in several notable bowl games, including the 1942 season, in which the team played in the Rose Bowl against the University of Oregon. The Big Green has also competed against several other notable teams, including the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, and Brown University. The team's seasons are often marked by intense competition and a desire to win the Ivy League championship. Category:American football teams