Monster back Cody martin loves football. Since he first tossed a pigskin, he's imagined playing for the NFL. But lately the thirteen-year-old, all-around athlete can't get his head-or heart-into the game. His number one fan is not longer in the stands. And the anger of a grudge-holding football coach pushes Cody to the brink-until he finds the true spirit of the game.
Providing detailed tales and anecdotes from the players and coaches responsible for some of the school’s greatest victories, Glory Days focuses on pivotal moments in Crimson Tide history. From the 1969 game against Ole Miss to the 1979 Sugar Bowl victory over Penn State during the team’s perfect season, up through the 2012 BCS national championship game, this book takes the reader on a journey through the last forty-plus years of the Alabama football team in all its glory. With stories covering everyone from legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, to the Miami Dolphins’ two-time Player of the Year Don McNeal, to current NFL phenomenon Julio Jones, and many more, columnist Tommy Hicks builds on the insight from Alabama players and coaches alike to provide the color and emotion surrounding the best games. Crimson Days is sure to captivate and enlighten Crimson Tide football fans past and present.
The greatest moments in the history of Ohio State football are captured in an illustrated collection of reminiscences by such Buckeye greats as Archie Griffin, Jack Tatum, Mike Toimczak, Cris Carter, Rex Kern, Jim Lachey, Mike Vrabel, Chris Spielman, Mike Doss, and Keith Byars.
Confessions of a Government Man is filled with astute, often hilarious memoirs of Alan Greenberg's thirty-nine year career with the U.S. General Services Administration. His real-life tales of deception and sleight-of-hand maneuvers in high government places include a cast of characters worthy of Hollywood. A few of his stories are a bit risque and some show that incisive philosophical advice sometimes comes from the most unlikely sources. Throughout we see plenty of salty New York culture. At various times Greenberg was threatened with arrest and contempt of court, detained at gunpoint by a judge, had an off-the-cuff wisecrack end up on national television, and even had a curse put on him by a spiritual leader. Through it all he maintained his sense of humor. Greenberg gives us a true insider's vantage point. With contracting authority for a stack of taxpayer money, which went into the billions and had the potential for providing a lot of lifetime meal tickets, it was little wonder that Greenberg was very popular with the construction industry and any politician with an eye for publicity. Many of his stories give the reader insight into realities that media coverage somehow missed. Reporters, in their zeal to dig up dirt, often followed minutia while the true stories went unreported. One example was the $10 million "savings" to a project, which was actually a $40 million addition. Amazingly, nobody was the wiser. Experience is the best teacher, and during his many years on the job, Alan Greenberg knew what it was like to be under siege by the media, the Congress, the White House and concerned citizens. He developed rules of survival that enabled him to be a success in the large, complex bureaucracy of our government. He shares these years with us, happily turning them into a delightful and entertaining romp. * * * "Professor Parkinson would be proud. This book should be required reading in every business school. Solid lessons in business and life told in a most unique manner. Read the chapters in any sequence and the result is still the same - sound business logic with unforgettable memory joggers." - Barry Becher, Ginsu Knife Creator + co-author of The Wisdom of Ginsu "Mr. Greenberg's keen insight and humor make this an indispensable guide for anyone trying to survive and flourish in a large organization." - Len Fried, Director of Manufacturing Excellence (Retired), IBM Microelectronics "As our 'big-ass suit' author states...'they woke up on third base and thought they hit a triple.' Mr. Greenberg hit a home run with this most entertaining book. Well done, kid from Brooklyn, and CONGRATULATIONS for allowing us plain folk to see what really goes on behind the scenes in our government with its Damon Runyonesque cast of characters." - Lew Duberman, CFO (Retired), Helene Curtis Industries, Inc."
Democrat columnist Steve Ellis takes readers from the ecstasy of their thrilling Kickoff Classic victory over Kansas to the agony of their loss to Notre Dame in the "Game of the Century" to the triumphant joy as Scott Bentley's fourth-quarter field goal in the Orange Bowl gave Bowden his first national crown.
Author: National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 9781492552451
Category: Sports & Recreation
Page: 104
View: 635
The 2017 & 2018 NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials’ Manual is a pocket-sized, easy-to-read manual that highlights all rule changes so you can easily pick them out. It offers updated officials’ information, including instruction on proper mechanics for three- and four-person crews.
Many Texas A&M fans can tell you exactly where they were when Branndon Stewart hit Sirr Parker for a 32-yard touchdown pass that stunned the college football world and propelled the Aggies to the 1998 Big 12 championship. In Texas A&M: Where Have You Gone? 31 former football greats at A&M recall their fondest memories and finest moments in an Aggies uniform. Author Rusty Burson goes one step further to deliver the rest of the story. He catches up with the former collegians and describes how their experiences in Aggieland shaped their lives after their final down had been played. As a bonus, Texas A&M: Where Have You Gone? also catches up with 10 non-football Aggies, including one woman.
The 2019 & 2020 NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials' Manual provides the latest rule changes in flag and touch football. It offers updated information for officials, including instruction on proper mechanics for three-person and four-person crews.
This fully illustrated celebration of the San Francisco 49ers highlights the great players, coaches, teams, and moments that have made the Niners one of the most successful franchises in football history.
"Entertainments for Home, Church and School" by Frederica Seeger. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Whether you're a die-hard from the days of Joe Montana or a new supporter of Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers fans will discover the top 100 things to know and do, in their lifetime through this unique guide. Inspired by and written for the devout fan, this lively and detailed book explores important facts and figures from the team's storied history, including the early years of Y. A. Tittle; the golden era of Bill Walsh, Montana, Steve Young, and Jerry Rice; the wild saga of Colin Kaepernick, and more. From the most important facts about the team to the traditions that define what being a 49ers fanatic is all about, this guide also highlights such essential experiences as the best places to soak in 49ers lore.
