Lobbestael shines in first practice as DA MAN Sep 24, 2008
Center Mel Hein (1928-30) was the first Cougar to be inducted in 1954, while coaches Orin "Babe" Hollingbery (1979) and Forest "Evy" Evashevski (2000) complete the list of Cougars in the Hall of Fame. Through the first four weeks of this season, 20 WSU players have registered their first collegiate start -- 13 on offense and seven on defense. (Cougfan.com)
Cougars Set to Host Oregon on Homecoming Day Sep 23, 2008
Center Mel Hein (1928-30) was the first Cougar to be inducted in 1954, while coaches Orin "Babe" Hollingbery (1979) and Forest "Evy" Evashevski (2000) complete the list of Cougars in the Hall of Fame. In 2004 longtime Cougar broadcaster Bob Robertson was presented the Chris Schenkel Award, given by the NFF and College Hall of Fame to a sports broadcaster who has had a long and distinguished career broadcasting college football. (Wsucougars.com)
Birth of CF.C was in the genes Aug 14, 2008
On the flip side was my dads lionization of Mel Hein. Although dad was and is subjectively enamored with 1930s-era Cougar football, we would learn that his praise of Old Indestructible Hein turned out to be completely in line with the history books. (Cougfan.com)
HoF is great, but a higher honor awaits Mayes May 24, 2008
And now hes headed to the Hall of Fame in South Bend, where only three other Cougars reside -- Mel Hein, Turk Edwards and Babe Hollingbery ... Like Jack Thompson and Mel Hein -- the only Cougar footballers to have their numbers retired -- Rueben Mayes is a Cougar legend whose uncommon spirit and record of achievement transcends generations and withstands the test of time. (Cougfan.com)
Cougar Great Rueben Mayes Elected to College Football Hall of Fame May 2, 2008
Center Mel Hein (1928-30) was the first Cougar to be inducted in 1954. He also joins head coaches Orin "Babe" Hollingbery (1979) and Forest "Evy" Evashevski (2000), giving WSU five individuals in the Hall of Fame. (Wsucougars.com)
Seen & Heard on Planet Coug 5/2 May 2, 2008
Hell be just the fourth Cougar in the Hall, along with Turk Edwards (1929-31), Mel Hein (1928-30) and head coach Babe Hollingbery (1926-41). Rueben, the 1986 NFL Rookie of the Year, completed his WSU career ranked No. 6 on the all-time Pac-10 rushing list with 3,519 career yards. (Cougfan.com)
More of this story Jan 24, 2008
Giant stars included halfback Ed Danowski, center Mel Hein and tackle Ed Widseth. Hutson, Clarke Hinkle and Russ Letlow were Packer standouts. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
The Case for Dirt Jan 19, 2008
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THE ELITE EIGHT: Cougs' fabled wins over Troy Sep 21, 2007
Still considered one of the greatest Washington State games ever, this Rose Bowl squad of Cougars - - featuring the legendary Mel Hein and Turk Edwards - - scored just once, a first quarter one-yard plunge by Porter Lainhart, followed by a successful extra point kick. But the Cougs held the Trojans scoreless - - playing just 14 players all day. (Cougfan.com)
The Dirty Dozen of Cougs vs. Azetcs Sep 8, 2007
The Cougs have a charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in center Mel Hein; San Diego States Fred Dryer was an all-pro defensive end before starring in the hit television show Hunter. . (Cougfan.com)
Chalk Talk: the A-Formation Jul 9, 2007
This wrinkle required a talented center, which probably explains why no other teams used the A. Luckily for the Giants, they had an All-Pro center named Mel Hein who could feed the ball to any of the three backs. Charley Conerly (42) and Mel Hein were key members of the Giants' A-formation. (BearReport.com)
Former USC Lineman Bruce Matthews Voted Into Pr... Feb 4, 2007
Former USC assistant coaches Al Davis, Joe Gibbs and Mel Hein also are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Matthews was the most durable offensive lineman in football history. (Usctrojans.com)
