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Good Synopsis of Joe Paterno and College Football
I hesitated picking up this book because even though it was published only one year ago, it is arguably outdated since Penn State football finally bounced back and had a very good year.That said, I am glad I read it because the book goes beyond the marketed "A Season with Penn State" storyline and provides a very good historical synopsis of Joe Paterno and his role in the history of college football.
fair and balanced
ok, get past the fact that this is a book written by a sports writer, and understand there will be one or two malaprops and one or two missed typos.it's actually fairly well written.more importantly, it gives us something rather unusual:an even-handed look at joe paterno, and an even-handed retrospective of the program he has created.it's hard to find- so often we see bland - and blind- praise; other times, we see negative press from those with the opposite agenda.this book gets it right, and it's a must-read for anyone who considers himself a fan of penn state football.

An Inspiration of Passion and Leadership
This is a must read for anyone interested in understanding what leadership is all about. In a profession where winning is everything and a world where loyality and tradition are no longer valued, this book chronicles what happens to a highly successful Division 1A football coach when he is no longer winning games.
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Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Collegiate Athletic Programs    3. Football    4. Football - College    5. Football - General    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Sports - Football    9. Sports - General    10. Sports & Recreation / Football   

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A Heart Warming Story about a Wonderful Man
This is one of the most wonderful books that I have ever read. Great book aboutvery Special Person
I can't believe nobody reviewed this book so I'll take a crack at it. Brook Berringer was one of the greatest Nebraska quarterbacks ever and he was really considered a back up. Sadly his life was cut short in an airplane accident. I haven't talked to anyone here in Nebraska that doesnt know where they were when they heard, he had that much of an impact on everyone. The book does talk about his football days but I think more importantly it shows how he came to find God and how his faith helped him through trying times. It is a very moving book and it is very inspirational, it will bring a smile to your face and make your eyes well up in tears. I hope you'll read this book if only to learn how good of a man he was and maybe you'll find a little comfort in knowing God will always be there when you are ready to accept him. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Football - College    3. Sports - Football   

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Keep it Simple
In this book, Terry Bradshaw recyles some of his stories from his book/audio "It's only a Game." The book is simple and repetitive but still contains some of the Bradshaw humor. Itincorporates what he says when giving his motivational speeches at business functions. I enjoyed it for light recreational reading, but probably would not have purchased it if it hadn't been discounted.

I Needed Something To Read
I worked over-night at an amusement park for security.For 6 hours a night, I would read.I bought about every book in the store that existed, so I had to settle for this one.I hate Terry Bradshaw.
Keep it Real
"We are all searching for the same thing: a hand to hold and heart to understand...Keep it simple. Smile a lot. Be nice to other people.... Life is a joy. (8)" This quote pretty much sums up the attitude of Terry Bradshaw's Keep it Real.
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Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography    3. Biography / Autobiography    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. Football - General    6. Football players    7. Personal Memoirs    8. Sports - Football    9. Sports - General    10. Sportscasters    11. United States    12. American football    13. Biography & Autobiography / General    14. Biography: sport    15. Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works    16. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

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A GOOD READ
THIS IS A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES ASKING VARIOUS HALL OF FAMERS TO DESCRIBE THEIR GREATEST MOMENTS IN THEIR CAREERS. THE LIST OF PLAYERS INCLUDES TERRY BRADSHAW, JACK HAM, Y A TITTLE, GALE SAYERS AND MANY MORE. THE AUTHOR DOES A VERY GOOD JOB MAKING THIS A MUST READ. ONE OF THE MOST COMPELLING THINGS I LIKE ABOUT THIS WAS THE MANY PLAYERS FROM DIFFERENT ERAS. A GREAT COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS AND STORIES. VERY RECOMMENDED.

Great Players - Great Memories
McCullough had an interesting concept for this book.He picked great professional football players (Hall of Famers) from each era of the game and asked them to tell about their greatest day in professional as well as college football.In addition, he asked them about their greatest opponent and their greatest teammate.All in all, twenty-nine of football's greatest were interviewed.It is a group of players sure to bring back fond memories of great players, great teams, and great games.Included among those interviewed are Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, Chuck Bednarik, Raymond Berry, Frank Gifford, Lawrence Taylor, and Y.A. Tittle.Read more

Subjects:  1. Anecdotes    2. Biography    3. Football    4. Football - General    5. Football players    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Sports - Football    9. United States    10. Sports & Recreation / Football   

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outstanding!
This book was amazing.I could not put it down.It is a must for Ohio State fans.I will remember Woody after reading this.

outstanding!
This book was amazing.I could not put it down.It is a must for Ohio State fans.I will remember Woody after reading this.

Woody is one of the greatest men of all time.
This book shows Woody Hayes as the true person, not just the ranting coach on the sideline.As an aspiring coach, I see Woody as an excellent model for success.His genuine love and concern for his players is unique andinspiring.This book is a must read for those who want to see Woody as hisplayers, friends, and family see him.Great book about a Great man. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1913-1987    2. Biography    3. Football - College    4. Football - General    5. Football coaches    6. Hayes, Woody,    7. History    8. Ohio State Buckeyes (Football team)    9. Sports    10. Sports & Recreation    11. United States   

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A PLEASANT JOURNEY THROUGH ROCKNE'S LIFE
Michael Steele has been doing books on Notre Dame football for many years.Some, like Rockne: A Bio-Bibliography (1983) are very detailed, but most, especially this book, are more in the coffee table genre.But that's o.k.because Steele is modest about his books, and makes no special claims forthem.Read more

Subjects:  1. 1888-1931    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Biography/Autobiography    6. Football    7. Football - College    8. Football coaches    9. History    10. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Football team)    11. Rockne, Knute,    12. Sports - Football    13. Sports - General    14. United States    15. American football    16. Biography: sport    17. Rockne, Knute   

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This really is a miracle!!!
After finding out that Adam Taliaferro couldnt walk again ever. His father and mother urged him to push on. His spirits were high always no matter what. This is a triumphant story about courage and self-determination and a little help from some up above

This is a Great Book
This book is good for anyone whether you are a football fan or not.I personally am a football fan, and I would especially recommend this book for those football fans out there.This book is inspirational and well documented. It is also at a good price now, and it is a quick read.

Compelling, but to drawn out
I'll be honest. The book compelled me for the most part. I couldn't put it down for the most part. I truly felt pain for poor Adam, and can't imagine going through anything like this story and still bouncing back. The only complaint I have is the book is too drawn out towards the end. Pehaps it was written to soon, perhaps the author felt the need to repeat himself 3 or 4 times. Still, once you get past this, the book is a good read and an amazing story. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to be inspired. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1982-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Biography/Autobiography    6. Football - General    7. Football players    8. Health    9. Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare    10. Quadriplegics    11. Specific Groups - Special Needs    12. Sports - Football    13. Sports - General    14. Taliaferro, Adam,    15. United States   

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The Rocky of the NFL
This book is like an NFL Rocky type story.Except there are 10 different Rocky's that are the focus of this book in the form of football players.Not to say that it is a ripoff in anyway.It's a book that truly stands on it's own.The author seems to be very talented.His first?Are you kidding me?Sometimes I laughed and sometimes I felt sad for them.Especially knowing that all this really happened to real people makes the impact even stronger.Don't let it's setting of it being preseason football make you think it's boring.It's a book of hope, determination, preserverance, and the cold reality of life that we all have to face.This book was so good it's compelled me to write my first review for Amazon.Congratulations Woody F. and I'm looking for your next book!

What every NFL fan wants to know
This book is precisely what every NFL fan wants to know about what it takes to make a professional football team's roster.Woody does an excellent job at grabing your attention within the very first pages and holding it to the very end.If you are a fan of the NFL, this is a must read and Woody will have you turning each page anxiously awaiting the fates of the players struggling to make the Saints team.This book is masterfully written and you will find yourself rooting for the underdogs.Woody is a gifted story teller and makes you feel like you are sitting along side him at the Saints training camp.At times, I was rooting for Woody himself as he describes the difficulties the media encounters from the Saints organization during training camp.I highly recommend this book and only hope Woody has his second book in the works.

Feel the rush
An amazing read!The author puts you into the mind, bodyRead more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Football - General    4. Football - Professional    5. New Orleans Saints (Football team)    6. Rookie football players    7. Sports    8. Sports & Recreation    9. Sports - Football    10. United States    11. Football    12. National Football League    13. Biography & Autobiography   

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Great Book for Flutie Fans
If you like Doug Flutie, you will enjoy this book. Typical "sports hero" book... not extremely well written, will drag on at times unless you are a fanatic. Interesting read if you want to learn more about Doug Fluite.

An excellent book that any CFL/NFL/USFL fan can relate to. QB who played for 8 Pro Teams in 3 Pro Leagues for 21 yrs.
Doug Flutie was the best player in CFL
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Read this book! I loved it as much as you do! So read it ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography    3. Biography / Autobiography    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. Buffalo Bills (Football team)    6. Flutie, Doug    7. Football - General    8. Football - Professional    9. Football players    10. Sports - Football    11. Sports - General    12. United States   

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Da Coach - You gotta love him
Da Coach, you gotta love him.The editor, however, that's a slightly different story.
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Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Biography/Autobiography    4. Football - Professional    5. Sports - Football    6. Sports - General   

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Cowboy, Up
For Dat Nguyen, "quit" is the worst of the four letter words.He didn't take rejection well, just kept getting right in the face of the bigots.And when Becky Foster, the prettiest girl in town, excused herself from the vertigo dancefloor, saying she had to use the bathroom, and then left the club entirely, well, that just made Dat more interested in the cute, perky winner who went home, and boasted to her girlfriends, "I just danced with the biggest Chinese boy you've ever seen!"
Interesting Life Story
I received a signed copy of this book for free after seeing him speak for my high school. The novel was written very well, and the story was very interesting. It starts from before he was born, when his parents fled war-torn Vietnam, to his glory days with Texas A&M and the Dallas Cowboys. With his career finally over, this is a good note for him to leave on. As a casual fan, I thouroughly enjoyed this book.

Great Story, Great Guy
I've been following Dat's career since his college days, not because I'm an Aggie, but because I'm Asian American (who also happens to be a lifelong Cowboys fan). Watching him play and seeing him accumulate tackles has been thrilling. But as he notes in this book, he has never granted many interviews, so I've always wanted to know more about his life story, his family, and how he came to be an exceptional football player. So for me, this book really delivers. The story is really quite an incredible tale of courage, determination, tragedies, and triumphs big and small. It's also written very well in terms of structure, clever turns of phrase, and the balance between detail and movement. I tip my hat to Dat, Rusty Burson, and even to Darren Woodson, who contributed a very eloquent and insightful foreword. I believe that Dat's sense of humor (pretty goofy), decency, candor, and passion really came through consistently throughout the book. After finishing it, I felt glad to have rooted for such an admirable and giving individual with such an interesting tale to tell. Now I'm really curious what he's going to do with the rest of his wonderful life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Asian American football players    2. Biography    3. Biography / Autobiography    4. Football - General    5. Football players    6. General    7. Personal Memoirs    8. Sports    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Sports - Football    11. United States    12. American football    13. Biography: sport    14. Texas   

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A VERY GOOD LOOK THE PACKER GREAT
THIS BOOK IS VERY INTERESTING, WELL WRITTEN, AND DONE WITH HONESTY. RAY'S TEAM ATTITUDE AND WORK ETHICS ARE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. HE WAS A BUTT KICKER AND A FORCE IN THE NFL. THIS IS A MUST READ FOR ALL FOOTBALL FANS. TO GET A REAL GOOD LOOK AT HOW FOOTBALL SHOULD BE PLAYED READ THIS. ONE HELLUVA GOOD READ. a must read for "glory year" Green Bay Packers fans
Ray Nitschke givesgreat insight into the human side of professional football. Takes readers on a great journey, from being orphaned as child,to success with the Fighting Illini, and finally to near immortal status asa member of The Green Bay Packers. Definitely not your typical pro-athletememoirs. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1936-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Biography/Autobiography    6. Football - Professional    7. Football players    8. Nitschke, Ray,    9. Sports - Football    10. Sports - General    11. United States    12. Nitschke, Ray   

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Fantasic Book
Simeon Rice has been my personal favorite player since he started playing for the Fighting Illini bck in 1994, and he has continued to be now that he is playing for the Buccaneers.This book has really opened my eyes to what goes on in the mind and life of an NFL player, plus it shows that he's actually a human being, and not just a product for someone to exploit.It's fantasic!

What a steaming pile of turd
What a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turdWhat a steaming pile of turd.He is a stupid idiot. No one can understand him through his hill billy drawl. ps my name is george newbould i live in dorchester on thames, oxford, england. +44 7766587952 Give me a call for a great new friend. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1974-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Biography/Autobiography    6. Football - General    7. Football - Professional    8. Football players    9. Rice, Simeon,    10. Sports - Football    11. Sports - General    12. United States    13. Sports & Recreation / Football   

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Excellent summary of #7's NFL life and career
This book is a great read for Bronco and Elway fans of any age.Itchronicles the life of John Elway from the time he was a child, throughcollege and his joining of the Broncos, to his victory against the GreenBay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII.Black and white pictures are includedwith each chapter, and the center section 14 pages of color photos, aswell.The author (Clay Lattimer) is a sports writer for the Rocky MountainNews, and he also draws on Sports Illustrated, Becket Football Monthly, andeven Newsweek, as well as several other sports sources, so he packs a lotof information, dates, and statistics into each chapter.He also packs alot of superfluous detail, too -- the writing meanders a bit and doesn'talways stay on focus.But hey -- if you're an Elway fan (like me), whocares?The book is fun to read even in the places where it goes off topic. If there was such a thing as a "definitive" biography of anElway, this would probably be it.If you're an Elway fan, get this bookand enjoy it!

A must for the Elway fan
John Elway: Armed and Dangerous, by Clay Latimer, is a must for the John Elway and Denver Bronco fans.It is an easy to read book on Elway's career and personal life filled with quotes from players and unknown stories about other football greats.It sometimes drags a little as it gets off the subject quite a bit. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1960-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Biography/Autobiography    6. Denver Broncos (Football team)    7. Elway, John,    8. Football    9. Football - General    10. Football players    11. Sports - Football    12. Sports - General    13. United States    14. Elway, John    15. Sports & Recreation / Football   

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I love Haley!
I read the book when it was first released and actually I just "happened" upon it. I was and am still the BIGGEST Charles Haley fan and I was just looking to get any memorablia that I could. I thoughtthe book was great because it explained why he played so hard and why hefelt the way he did about things going on in the NFL. I think that he is agreat player and he is just misunderstood by players, coaches and fansalike. If you read the book then you would gain more insight on him and histhinking. And being one of his biggest fans, I guess that I am a bit biasedon this review. But he was very frank and candid in his portrayal of theNFL. He didn't sugarcoat anything. Also it showed how committed he was toplaying the sport and committed to his personal life as well. The onlything that could have changed was some of the foul language but again Ithink that that was just him being Charles Haley. Anyone knowing anythingabout him knows that he does not hold his tongue, not even on livetelevision. So you would have to expect that from his writing. I would lovefor him to read this so he will know that he has one devoted fan in me!

A great book for the true Dallas fans!
Haley expresses his views (openly) on everything from racism in the NFL tothe physical and emotional toll the game takes on its players. He doesn'thold anything back and just tells it how it is. Not many players get toplay for two great teams (like the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco49ers) and win Super Bowls with each. He's a legendary player and thatexplains why he's the only man to earn five Super Bowl rings. This is avery well-written book and a great one for the true Dallas fans!

Very blunt, but very good.
I enjoyed Charles Haley's book very much.He talks VERY openly about the NFL and the pressures put on every player.Pressure from the coaches, the media, and the players themselves.Not to mention the disregard many players show for their own health to keep playing, and the drugs they take to do so.I enjoyed Charles' style very much.Some may find it offensive, but if you expected anything different from him what were you thinking when you bought the book? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1964-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Football    6. Football players    7. Haley, Charles,    8. Sports    9. Sports - Football    10. Sports - General    11. United States    12. American football    13. Biography: sport    14. Haley, Charles   

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography    3. Biography / Autobiography    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. Football - General    6. Football players    7. Personal Memoirs    8. Rape victims    9. Sports - Football    10. Sports - General    11. United States    12. Women    13. Women football players    14. Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs   

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A GOTTA HAVE
We bought this for my brother for Christmas, but I have to admit several of the biographies were read before it was wrapped.My brother is a die hard cowboy fan.He loved reading the short biographies of where some of the OLD DAYS and NEW players are now.The only thing I wish is that there had been a short biography for TOM LANDRY because to me he is the HEART of the Cowboys.

Wonderful book
This book was an awesome read. Many interesting short stories about lots of MY childhood heroes. The book took me back in time and also let me catch up on what has happened to so many of the players I grew up with. The successes and failures, the happy stories and the sad. Stories from Hollywood Henderson, Mike Clark, Harvey Martin, Ralph Neely, Roger Staubach, and many more. It is a MUST read for any fan of the Dallas Cowboys!!

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of the Boys!
This has to be the best biological collection of any sports team ever! My father, my brother, my friend, my mother and I- we all thoroughly enjoyed this book. My family often corresponds by way of sharing book reviews and this one quickly made it through the family.My father loved reliving all of his favorite players, my brother read it and loves debating with my father, my friend is just so happy that he can now understand the comparisons given during the telecasts of games today, but my mother and I had the most fun trying to quiz each other.Honestly, a great read for the sports enthusiasts and those crazy few inmy family who want to discuss sports in anthropological terms. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Dallas Cowboys (Football team)    4. Football - General    5. Football - Professional    6. Football players    7. Sports    8. Sports & Recreation    9. Sports - Football    10. American football   

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Must Have....
If you are a true fan of Ohio State or Michigan, this book is a must have and a very good read.Unbelievable attention to detail in this book as the author really got inside each and every game in the 10 year war.I have been to THE GAME in person 3 times and the intensity of the crowd and teams exhibited today was all set up by the great rivalry of the 70's between Bo and Woody. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Football - College    2. General    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Sports - Football    6. United States - State & Local - Midwest   

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The Best Book Ever
If you don't know Fritz Pollard you must read this book.It provides insight into him and the people closest to him.It raises your spirits and makes you want to accomplish great tasks.This is an A+++++++ book for anyfootball fan. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Business    3. Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General    4. History    5. People of Color    6. Social Science    7. Sociology    8. Sports - Football    9. American football    10. Biography: sport    11. USA