2011 DePauw alum authors 'The Monon Bell Rivalry: Classic Clashes'

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Tyler James (left) with ESPN founder and 1954 DePauw graduate Bill Rasmussen.

A new book celebrating one of college football's oldest and most storied rivalries, the Monon Bell, was published recently.

Tyler James, a 2011 DePauw University graduate and a former football player for the Tigers, is the author of "The Monon Bell Rivalry: Classic Clashes of DePauw vs. Wabash."

The 160-page book, which contains more than 80 images, will be issued by the History Press.

In the book, James highlights the "coaches and players who gained glory capturing The Bell," notes a synopsis. "Deep historical research and personal interviews with players provide an intimate look into the epic games that live on in legend."

Along with players and coaches, the fans receive due recognition for their part in this time-honored rivalry between DePauw and Wabash College. The Bell heists, the songs, the game-day traditions are recounted by James in often humorous detail.

James was an English (writing) major and a Media Fellow at DePauw. He works as a staff writer for the South Bend Tribune, covering Notre Dame football recruiting year-round.

The 120th DePauw-Wabash football game will take place Nov. 16 at DePauw's Blackstock Stadium.

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