1989 Fordham Rams football team explained

The 1989 Fordham Rams football team was an American football team that represented Fordham University as a member of the Patriot League during the 1989 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In its fourth season under head coach Larry Glueck, the team compiled a 2–6 record and played its home games at Jack Coffey Field in The Bronx.

The 1989 season marked Fordham's return to major college football after an absence of 35 years.^{[1] [2]} Fordham had been a Division III playoff team in both 1987 and 1988.^[3] The school launched a $150 million capital campaign in 1989 that included a plan to build a $20 million stadium.^[4]

Senior back Rick Hollawell concluded his college football career holding Fordham records with 36 touchdowns and 4,299 all-purpose yards.^[5]

Schedule

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Notes and References

1. News: Fordham takes step into Division I today. The Morning Times. William Wallace. September 2, 1989. Newspapers.com.
2. News: Fordham coach inspired despite tough year. The Courier-News. Barrie Dawson. October 25, 1989. D4. Newspapers.com.
3. News: Fordham stubs toe on big step. New York Daily News. September 13, 1989. 84. Newspapers.com.
4. News: Blocks of Granite live in memories. The Boston Globe. November 12, 1989. 14. Newspapers.com.
5. News: Hollawell Sets Records. Philadelphia Daily News. November 14, 1989. 77. Newspapers.com.
6. Web site: 1989 Football Schedule . Fordham University Athletics . August 14, 2023 .