This biography of the legendary college football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant is an in-depth account that captures the man in his times. Supremely focused, Bryant never wavered from his goals of winning games and building character. Barra tells many tales of Bryant's exploits on and off the field, including his run ins with powerful figures such as ...
The statistics will support the claim made by his fans that Bill Belichick is either the best or one of the best coaches in the NFL, including the Superbowl victories of his team the New England Patriots in 2001, 2003, and 2004. Belichick's 30-year career as head coach or as assistant coach (working with the legendary Bill Parcells) puts him at ...
Mike Shanahan believes that the game of life is won--or lost-- before you take the field. You can&rsquot win any important game without a plan for how to win it, nor live a successful life or pursue a rewarding career without a clear outcome in mind and a detailed plan for how to achieve your goals. Coach Shanahan knows about achieving big goals. ...
In four short years, the New England Patriots rose from perennial losers to the top of the NFL heap. How was this miracle accomplished? Primarily by the hard work, inspiring personality, and perhaps genius of Bill Belichick, who took over as head coach in 2000. Since then, the team has been stellar: in 2003, the Patriots racked up 17-2 record with ...
'The only way I know how to coach the game is all the way.' Vince Lombardi was without question the greatest football coach of his time, perhaps of all time. But the man himself was more, much more. He was a thoughtful man with uncommon passion, a motivator with uncompromising values - and a leader with unprecedented wisdom and authority. 'Winning ...
Rockne, Leahy, Wilkinson, McKay, Royal, Holtz, Hayes, Bowden, Paterno--the college coaching profession is riddled with legendary names that evoke great teams and great eras. But there's one name that resohates with an aura of invincibility above all others--the one and only Paul "Bear" Bryant. Bear's persona off the field and his accomplishments ...
Harris presents this dramatic and surprising narrative of how Bill Walsh built a football dynasty from the rubble of a fallen franchise and changed the NFL forever. 8-page b&w photo insert.
Woody Hayes was one of the greatest football coaches in history---and one of the most fascinating. More than a brilliant coach, he was a complicated, contradictory man. The former history teacher ran his football empire as an absolute monarchy, but had a surprisingly altruistic side, hidden from the public, . and author John Lombardo uses his ...
Between 1880 and 1905, more than 325 deaths were reported in college football, and several major football schools, including Princeton, Harvard, Columbia, and Penn, threatened to drop the sport. President Theodore Roosevelt even called a White House conference to eliminate football's violence. One result was the development of the forward pass, ...
The author examines the formation of modern football, from its post-World War II roots at Miami University, in Ohio, to its emergence as America's most popular sport.
Until now, Tom Landry has nover told his own personal story or recorded his account of the Dallas Cowboys--the people and the organization that became "America's Team". This autobiography offers an inside look at not just thefacts, but the thoughts, feelings and faith behind the familiar, stoic sideline visage. Illustrations.
Paul Brown was such a towering figure in pro football history that he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before he had even retired. A head coach for more than 20 years, Brown won plenty of games. But he is remembered and lionized for the many innovations he introduced to the game, most of which have become standard practice in the NFL ...
In this work filled with behind-the-scenes drama, Grant tells the dramatic story of Tyrone Willingham's inaugural season as Notre Dame's first African-American coach.
An extraordinary look inside one of the greatest minds who has helped shape football today, "No Excuses" covers more than sports. Weis has experienced his own set of challenges off the field, but he has battled back in inspiring fashion and shares his uncompromising vision with fans.
The coach of the Houston Oilers discusses his career in football and offers his opinions on the sport, players, the National Football League, and coaching techniques
In this personal look at Bear Bryant, the legendary college coach, dozens of his contemporaries, former players, childhood friends, family, competitors, opponents, and his "boys" offer in their own words their favorite memories of this man they loved so much. Illustrations.
Chronicling Vince Lombardi's remarkable first year as head coach with the Green Bay Packers, Eisenberg pushes away the mist that surrounds the Lombardi legend to bring readers the real story of how the seeds of a football dynasty were sown.
Exceptional NCAA coach and ESPN college football analyst Gottfried gives insights into his life on and off the field as he shares his inspiring tale about rising above hard circumstances and achieving great goals.
This series of books will motivate kids 8-12 to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ as they find out how their favorite sports heroes put God above their games.
America's favorite TV sports announcer uses his trademark wit and acumen to once again provide football insights galore to take readers on a tour through the NFL. Madden pinpoints the best player at each position, explains why certain tactics work, and, best of all, offers an all-tie "All Madden Team", setting barroom disputes once and for all.
Bill Yoast is one of the real-life heroes of "Remember the Titans," the inspirational hit movie that chronicled the struggles of black and white high school football athletes to create a championship season.
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