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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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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Readers will learn about the history of the football program at Texas Christian University. The title features informative sidebars, a timeline, statistics, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will learn about the history of the football program at Texas Tech University. The title features informative sidebars, a timeline, statistics, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that 10 players from the Clemson Tigers were drafted by the National Football League (NFL) in 1983? About 200 former Clemson players have gone on to play in the NFL. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Clemson Tigers, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the Texas Longhorns have had 15 live mascots in more than 100 years? Bevo XV, a live longhorn steer, debuted in 2016. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Texas Longhorns, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the Florida Gators' stadium was built in 1930? Since the 1990s, the stadium's nickname has been "The Swamp." Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Florida Gators, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the West Virginia Mountaineers touch a piece of coal before entering the locker room? This is to honor the miners of West Virginia. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in West Virginia Mountaineers, part of the Inside College Football series
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the Iowa Hawkeyes are known for the way they enter the field? "The Swarm" is where all the players jog onto the field hand-in-hand. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Iowa Hawkeyes, part of the Inside College Football series
9) UCLA Bruins
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the UCLA Bruins play at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California? The Rose Bowl is a National Historic Landmark. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in UCLA Bruins, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the Ohio State Buckeyes have been a part of the Big Ten Conference since 1912? They have a total of 33 players and coaches admitted to the College Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Ohio State Buckeyes, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that ESPN ranked the Alabama Crimson Tide as the top U.S. college football team in 2016? The Crimson Tide have won 11 national championships. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Alabama Crimson Tide, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the Nebraska Cornhuskers are ranked fourth for most wins of all time in college football? After the 2017 season, Nebraska had a total of 893 wins. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Nebraska Cornhuskers, part of the Inside College Football series
13) Georgia Bulldogs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the Georgia Bulldogs have two dog mascots? Uga is a real English bulldog, while Hairy Dawg is a person wearing a dog costume. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Georgia Bulldogs, part of the Inside College Football series
14) Miami Hurricanes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the Miami Hurricanes' stadium has hosted the World Series twice and the Super Bowl five times? It received a $550 million renovation in 2016. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Miami Hurricanes, part of the Inside College Football series.
15) Oregon Ducks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the mascot of the Oregon Ducks is modeled after Disney's Donald Duck? The Duck is escorted into Autzen Stadium on the back of a custom-painted Oregon-themed Harley Davidson motorcycle. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Oregon Ducks, part of the Inside College Football series.
16) Auburn Tigers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the Auburn Tigers played their first football game in 1892? Since then, they have had more than 10 undefeated seasons and won more than 700 games. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Auburn Tigers, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the Arkansas Razorbacks used to be called the Cardinals? The team changed its name from the Cardinals to the Razorbacks in 1910. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Arkansas Razorbacks, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that several National Football League (NFL) games have been played at Husky Stadium? The stadium has been home to the Washington Huskies since 1920. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Washington Huskies, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the Michigan State Spartans have a fierce rivalry with the University of Notre Dame? Each time the two teams play, they compete for the Megaphone Trophy. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Michigan State Spartans, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that hundreds of Tennessee Volunteers fans dock their boats outside the stadium before games? These fans are known as the "Vol Navy." Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Tennessee Volunteers, part of the Inside College Football series
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