About this title: Ohio state football coach Woody Hayes had such pronounced hatred for his rival, Michigan, he refused to buy gas in the state. In Ohio, this made him a hero but in 1969, when his protege Bo Schembechler took over Michigan's coaching job, Hayes' hatred would fuel the most bitter and legendary rivalry in sports. It lasted 10 years and led to the coach's tragic, televised downfall. Rosenberg follows this rivalry as it progressed and intensified on and off the field. Not only does he bring behind-the-scenes insight into Big 10 football in the Hayes era but he also provides unique cultural ...
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Description: Like New. 2009-Paperback-May contain minor shelf-wear. Otherwise, volume un-read and in "As-New" condition. -Used-Like New-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: New. (4201)Hardcover, 2008; One tiny rip on rhe edge of back DJ and the other on the edge between flap and back DJ, otherwise brand new book! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780446698658ISBN:0446698652
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grand Central Pub
Date Published: 2008-09-10
ISBN-13:9780446580137ISBN:0446580139
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780446580137ISBN:0446580139
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Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780446580137ISBN:0446580139
Description: New in New dust jacket. 0446580139. New stated first edition, first printing hardcover and dust jacket in excellent condition. Protective mylar cover.; 1.3 x 9 x 6.2 Inches; 384 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780446580137ISBN:0446580139
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780446580137ISBN:0446580139
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
"The book chronicles the "Ten Year War" between Ohio State and Michigan led by Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler from 1968 to 1978. Schembechler was both a player and assistant coach to Hayes and admired him greatly even during the war years.
The first half of the book was just as much about the Vietnam War, the counter culture movement, black power and the start of the transition of power from the Greatest Generation to the Baby Boomers than about football. In the second half Rosenberg provides this as a backdrop to the changes taking place on the field as well where Ohio State, Michigan and The Big Ten held on to old time power running football while the West Coast teams moved onto a pass first game. During the Ten Year War both teams were beaten in the Bowl games by the West Coast teams on a regular basis.
Woody Hayes is the most interesting part of the book. The stereotype of a preeminent college football coach falls flat when it comes to Hayes. He quotes Emerson, he reads clippings on foreign policy and world affairs on a daily basis, he quizzes and lectures his coaches on the current events, and he tries to convince his best players to pursue law school or business school rather than the NFL. Then he goes out on game day and punches a camera man, sometimes a player and destroys first down markers. Complex characters always make for an interesting read and Woody Hayes fits that well."
"This book tells the story of Ohio State and Michigan's "Ten Year War" from 1968-1978. The book doesn't stick to strictly football. It manages to put Woody and Bo fight in a historical perspective. I enjoyed reading about the social climates of each university from 1968's rebellions, to the beginnings of the "me first" mentality on the football field in 1978.
I think the book was fair to both sides. Woody had decades of success with his system. Unfortunately, by the mid-1970's the system just wouldn't work anymore. Bo Schembechler's success was nothing short of amazing, and so was his inability to beat Ohio State (or anyone in a Bowl game.) The book analyzes each side and gets plenty of details from people around the two teams.
One surprise for me is how integral Dan Canham, Michigan's athletic director, was to the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry, and the success of college football nationwide. He almost single-handedly took an empty Michigan stadium and filled it to capacity for 30+ years. And he literally started the business of college merchandising everything from T-Shirts to toilet paper. Although personally I despise Michigan and everything it stands for, I came away with a positive view of Mr. Canham. He was clearly ahead of his time.
I love Woody Hayes. I hate Michigan and the Wolverines. Books like these are some of my favorite reads."
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