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Everyone loves an underdog. That’s why we’re drawn to sports movies—there’s something special about the magic depicted in Remember The Titans, Miracle, or even something silly like The Waterboy. But good sports books, and we mean good ones, go even deeper.
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IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Puts readers on the sideline of one of North America's most popular sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of football's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field.
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When Jon Gruden asks his Tampa Bay Bucs, "Do you love football?!" it's to remind them why they pull on their shoulder pads every Sunday morning. It's not about the money or the fame; it's about their passion for what they do.
And passion is something that has fueled Gruden's entire career. From his college playing days and his climb through the coaching ranks -- from college to assistant coaching jobs with the NFL's elite teams, to his first head...
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IL: UG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 16
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A satire set in Texas during America's war in Iraq that explores the gaping national disconnect between the war at home and the war abroad. Follows the surviving members of the heroic Bravo Squad through one exhausting stop in their media-intensive "Victory Tour" at Texas Stadium, football mecca of the Dallas Cowboys, their fans, promoters, and cheerleaders.
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"Frank Gifford brings the contest so alive that you find yourself almost wondering, 50 years later, how it will turn out in the end."
-New York Times Book Review
The Glory Game recreates in breathtaking detail the 1958 National Football League Championship Game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Colts, which many football fans feel was "The Greatest Game Ever Played." This first-hand, field level, "behind-the-helmet" account by ex-Giant...
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Raucous, raw, and reliably remarkable, the century–old football riavlry between the state universities of Texas and Oklahoma stands as testimony that hate–based relationships are the most enduring. Texas and Oklahoma have been top–level programs for a long time, but in the last few years the rivalry has garnered ever more national attention. Mike Shropshire, an observer of this football war for more than 40 years, chronicles the long and colorful...
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This is it--Tori Lomax's senior year. Her last chance to leave Nelson High without a bucketload of regrets. Number one priority--get Colt Burgess to fall in love with her. So what if he's the Raider's number one playmaker? So what if he's so far out of her league, the idea of them together would rupture the school's social order? She has to try, before it's too late. She's come up with the perfect set of plays. All Colt has to do now is buy into them....
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Tyler Schumann has always been known as Nelson High's goofy clown, the guy with the big mouth. But there's something people don't know: he's tired of being in the shadows of his Raiders' buddies, and he's ready to do whatever it takes to get the one girl in school he wants to finally notice him: Roxanne Carmichael. Sammy Carmichael is just one of the guys, known for her mad boarding skills and her razor-sharp wit. But she has a secret, too--a crush...
10) The handoff
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It's nearly spring break. Mack is leaving for New Zealand to win back his girl, and he asks Finn to do him a favor--keep an eye on his little sister, Layla. Finn has his reservations about the party girl, but he isn't about to let one of his best friends down, so he agrees. Unfortunately for him, he has no idea what he's getting into ... or the effect this dynamic beauty will have on him.
11) The red zone
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Mack Mahoney is hot, popular and used to getting exactly what he wants ... until he sets his sights on the new girl--Kaija Bennett. She's an exchange student from New Zealand and attending Nelson High for three months. Mack's never been one for love at first sight, but this chick has him feeling things he never knew existed within him and in spite of her feisty rejections, he's determined to get to know her. Kaija Bennett did not escape her New Zealand...
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"The heart of Friday Night Lights meets the emotional resonance and nostalgia of My So-Called Life in this moving debut novel about tradition, family, love, and football. As the high school football coach in his small, rural Maryland town, Dean is a hero who reorganized the athletic program and brought the state championship to the community. When he married Nicole, the beloved town sweetheart, he seemed to have it all--until his troubled wife committed...
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"On the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of the New York Jets' historic achievement, a nostalgic, inside look from the men who composed the team behind Joe Namath's Super Bowl III win, filled with exclusive insights and stories from the surviving players, coaches, and management of that championship team whose victory changed the landscape of American football"--
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With this Chicago Bears Facts & Trivia Book, you can make your Chicago Bears lover light up with delight with Comprehensive Facts and Multiple Choice Trivia Questions!You will experience the most comprehensive, detailed facts and questions written on the Chicago Bears.Our Trivia will test your knowledge of all aspects of the Chicago Bears. This Trivia book is in a multiple-choice format. It has the look and feels of an old-school test! Each page...
15) The Boot Room
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For many years, the football transfer window has been a dominant topic in news columns, with fans increasingly glued to social media for updates on their clubs. The Boot Room delves into the intricacies of the transfer window, tracing its evolution from its inception to its current form, shaped by data-led scouting.
Author Andrew Judge engages with a diverse range of football insiders, from finance experts discussing the state of football finances...
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Read about the great history and traditions of the Penn State Nittany Lions football throughout the years. Season by season recaps with game recaps along with schedules for each season. Rivalry games, Bowl games and much more. Whether you are a Penn State fan or a College Football fan, this is a must read for all. UPDATED through the 2023 season.
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The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence. Read about every season {1960-1969} and recaps of every teams seasons inside. This is a great read for Pro Football history buffs and fans in general. Game recaps of every playoff game and AFL Championship games, including the AFL All-Star games are included.
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The book content is written straight from my memory, without research, because I developed it, used it, and had success with it. As a reference guide in tactical football, it covers why and how I developed a formula which assists managers tactically in play as well as in training, can be used by most ages to get their players playing as a team very quickly, and continuously, if fully taken up by the manager of any team he will find improvements in...
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Get the Summary of Pete Carroll's Win Forever in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Pete Carroll's "Win Forever" chronicles his journey from a sports-loving youth in Marin County to a renowned football coach. Despite physical development challenges, Carroll's competitive spirit was nurtured by his family, particularly his supportive parents and older brother. Early coaching experiences and exposure to sports psychology,...
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