NewsRegister.com: Linfield: 'The Streak'

The Streak stands the test of time If there was ever an unlikely candidate to become college football's all-time consecutive winning season leader it would be the Linfield Wildcats.

The Streak 1956 to 1975 When the Linfield Wildcats stepped onto Maxwell Field against Portland State on Sept. 22, 1956, little did anybody know that the team was about to become a part of sports history.

The Streak 1976 to 1985 Ad Rutschman's Linfield Wildcats opened the 1976 season with a last-minute victory over Southern Oregon.

The Streak 1986 to 1996 Ad Rutschman's Wildcats stormed through the 1986 regular season going undefeated for their third-straight conference title.

The Streak 1997 to 2005 Things weren't quite as suspenseful in coach Jay Locey's second season at the helm, but after an opening victory against Southern Oregon, the Wildcats lost three of their next four games to stand at 2-3.

Coach Paul Durham Paul Durham coached from 1948 through 1967 and lead the Wildcats to start the streak of consecutive winning seasons.

Coach Ad Rutschman Not many assistant coaches have a fieldhouse named after them, but Linfield College's Ad Rutschman does.

Coach Ed Langsdorf Langsdorf coached the wide receivers for 12 years prior to taking the reins as head coach.

Coach Jay Locey It didn't take Jay Locey long to become a Linfield Wildcats' fan; one game was all it took.