Nebraska
A History of Nebraska 8-Man Football – 1956 All-State/Final Rankings
1956 was a banner year for 8-Man football growth in Nebraska, as the game swelled from 47 to 83 teams. The 44% increase prompted the ratings experts to split 8-Man football into two classes, 8-Man A and 8-Man B. The Omaha World-Herald final ratings included both classes with Class B placing three teams in that final mythical grouping…