This exhibit was established by two students in the winter quarter of their sophomore year. The two creaters of this group, Hasan Meshack and Andrew Hernandez, decided to do their archival research on the Santa Clara Football team because they both felt college football is an important part of a college campus and wanted to know why the SCU football team was discontinued. They both wish the university still had the once great team, as it would play a large role on campus life, impacting not only students, but also faculty and fans.
The goal of the archive is to showcase the impact the discontinuation of the football team had on Santa Clara University. This archive showcases the history of the team, ranging from the programs apex to its final season and reactions from the fans, students, and players. The team was ended two times previously to the 1993 year, but due to financial reasons, the final nail was put in the coffin in this year. The team was discontinued because the school did not have the financial resources to move the team to Division 1, so Santa Clara decided to end it and put the money into other athletics and school properties.
Despite the fact the football team will never return, it will live on through the hearts of the fans and students forever.
Credits
Andrew Hernandez and Hasan Meshack