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Describing the personalities, events, and facts that any and every Aggies fan should know, this work stands as a complete guide to one of the most accomplished and unique histories in college football. Highlighting the traditions that make Texas AM football one of a kindthe 12th Man, the Aggie Bonfire, and Midnight Yell Practicethis book details the teams recent resurgence with their electrifying, Heisman Trophywinning quarterback Johnny Manziel before...
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Braylon Edwards has heard all the talk-that he's only out for himself, only about the money; he's a bust, a bad guy, a troublemaker, a typical wide receiver who doesn't get it.
He's also heard the cheering fans, heard them singing "The Victors" after wins in the Big House, and cherished the smiles he saw in the crowd. All of it leaves an impression, just as Edwards has left his mark in return.
In this frank, unflinching autobiography, Edwards...
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Delving into a tug-of-war that has existed since 1900, this book digs deep into the age-old clash between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns, guaranteed to make anyone the most informed fan on their bouts. The first guide approaching the duel from a pro-Oklahoma perspective, this chronicle documents how the Sooners earned 47 straight wins and more national championships than any other team in its conference, including their nemesis Texas....
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Written for every sports fan who follows the Bears, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makersall while eavesdropping on their personal conversations.From the Chicago locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includesstories about Dick Butkus, Red Grange, George Halas, Walter Payton, and Gale Sayers, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the...
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Revealing the most critical moments and important facts about Colts football, 100 Things Colts Fans Should Know Do Before They Die discusses past and present players, coaches, and teams through the years. Throughout the pages, readers will find pep talks, records, and Indianapolis NFL lore to test their knowledge, including details on the teams 2012 season that encompassed a return to the playoffs, quarterback Andrew Lucks success, and head coach...
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From Red Grange to Samurai Mike Singletary, historically the NFL's best personalities have been Chicago Bears, and each one of them speaks about their best days, worst memories, and other hard subjects-like George 'Papa Bear' Halas-in this compilation. Bears fans may know the scores and statistics throughout Chicago's existence, and now they will know the stories behind the games.
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The Big 50: Green Bay Packers is an amazing look at the fifty men and moments that have made the Packers the Packers. Longtime sportswriters and radio host Drew Olson and Jason Wilde recount the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. The Big 50: Green Bay Packers brilliantly brings to life the historic franchise's remarkable story, from Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr to Brett Favre, Reggie White, Aaron Rodgers, and...
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Written for every sports fan who follows the Fighting Irish, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers-all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the Notre Dame locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes comments from Ara Parseghian, Ziggie Czarobski, and Frank Leahy, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations....
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In Super Bowl LVIII, the Kansas City Chiefs finished off their most improbable championship season yet by triumphing over the San Francisco 49ers and solidifying that their status as a modern NFL dynasty. Undeniable takes fans through the remarkable journey that was the 2023-2024 campaign, from the unwavering leadership of Patrick Mahomes, to the rise of a young yet formidable defense, to the statement-making playoff wins against the Dolphins, Bills...
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Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott took the league and the Big D by storm in a way not seen since the glory days of America's Team with Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin. The superstar teammates and fast friends took different paths to stardom - Zeke as a highly-touted running back out of Ohio State and Dak, an overlooked 4th round pick out of Mississippi State - but they had equally impressive and memorable rookie campaigns. The Boys Are...
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With traditions, records, and team lore, this lively book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Badgers fan should know. This guide to all things Badgers covers football and basketball (and even a little hockey), including the Barry Alvarez years, Camp Randall Stadium and the tradition of Jump Around, and the Bo Ryan era. Jesse Temple has collected every essential piece of Badgers knowledge and trivia, including the 1941 NCAA Championship...
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The Ohio State University is synonymous with football success, with eight national championships and counting. Author Paul Keels, as the radio voice of the Buckeyes, has witnessed more than his fair share of that history up close and personal. Through singular anecdotes only Keels can tell as well as conversations with current and past players, this book provides fans with a one-of-a-kind, insider's look into the great moments, the lowlights, and...
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The world of fantasy sports is no longer the purview of nerds and stat geeks. In fact, versions of the game are currently played by tens of millions of people worldwide. But while fantasy sports may have begun as a light-hearted diversion, to many of its participants winning or losing is no laughing matter. And as a professional fantasy sports expert who doles out advice on a daily basis for ESPN.com, author AJ Mass has learned one basic and inescapable...
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On November 2, 1895, the newly formed football team at Fremont High School journeyed to Sandusky to play its first game against Sandusky High School. It was the beginning of the second-oldest high school football rivalry in Ohio. Since then, the teams have met 106 times in the regular season and once in the playoffs. The players have included an Olympian, a top NFL draft pick, a Heisman Trophy winner and scores of athletes and coaches who went on...
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With trivia boxes, pep talks, records, and Longhorn lore,this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events,and facts every Texas fan should know. It contains crucial informationsuch as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Longhorns covers the team's first live mascot, the season theybroke the NCAA record for points scored, and the player that caught...
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¡Sigue los intercambios de dos fanáticos del fútbol durante el Mundial de Rusia!
Durante el pasado Mundial de Rusia, Galder Reguera y Carlos Marañón prometieron escribirse una carta cada noche en ese momento mágico en el que todos duermen. Esta correspondencia, como cualquier partido de fútbol, tiene varios relatos: se puede leer como el testimonio de dos padres desbordados que escriben para reconquistar la normalidad frente a la presión...
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The University of NebraskaLincoln is one of the most storied and decorated football programs in NCAA historysince its inception in 1890, the program has claimed five National Championships, all of which are explored in this essential guide, along with the personalities, events, and facts that any and every Cornhuskers fan should know. The book recalls the key moments and players from Tom Osbornes reign on the Nebraska sidelinesfrom the 1970s to the...
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Hardly a season passes in which one or more South Bay football stars don't shine in major college or NFL play. Vince Ferragamo led the Rams to a Super Bowl, but in Wilmington, he's the pride of Banning High School. Before he was television's "Hunter" or an NFL All-Pro, Fred Dryer was an El Camino College and Lawndale High star. Wesley Walker snagged deep passes for the New York Jets but honed his skills under legendary coach Gene Vollnogle for the...
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Cuando el equipo de fútbol de John y Jake tiene que jugar un partido contra su archienemigo Noah, Jake no cree que pueda soportar otra paliza. Su equipo no ha ganado ni un solo partido en toda la temporada y la decepción le está pasando factura.
El día del partido las cosas comienzan a ir mal nada más empezar, ya que Noah le quita el balón a John y marca un gol. Y no contento con haber conseguido el gol, aprovecha para humillar también a los...
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Led by stars like Walter Payton, Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, William "Refrigerator" Perry, head coach Mike Ditka, and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, the Chicago Bears in the 1980's were an NFL powerhouse. As anyone who's seen "The Super Bowl Shuffle" surely knows, they were also an unforgettable group of characters. Otis Wilson, the Bears starting outside linebacker, was right in the center of the action, and in this book, Wilson provides a closer...
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