Golden Hurricane Football
Golden Hurricane Football

Author: Chad Bonham

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780738532745

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Since 1895, The University of Tulsa has consistently produced high quality football teams and players despite being one of Division 1-A's smallest institutions. From the perennial bowl teams of the 1940s to the revolutionary passing game of the 1960s, TU has made its mark throughout the history of college football. That tradition has spawned pro-caliber talent including Jerry Rhome, Howard Twilley, Drew Pearson, Tim Gordon, Dennis Byrd, Gus Frerotte and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees Jim Finks, Bob St. Clair and Steve Largent. Legendary coaches such as Francis Schmidt, Henry Frnka, Glenn Dobbs and John Cooper have led the Golden Hurricane to 521 victories and 59 winning seasons. This book takes a look at these impressive historical accomplishments and offers a glimpse of TU's future through the eyes of Coach Steve Kragthorpe and the 2003 team.

The College World Series
The College World Series

Author: W.C. Madden

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2005-05-11

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1439615268

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Since 1950, Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium (formerly Municipal Stadium) has hosted the nation's top college baseball programs in the College World Series. Baseball fans from every corner of the country have taken the annual "Road to Omaha" and packed the seats to see championship baseball at its best. In 1954 thousands saw Jim Ehrler of Texas toss the tourney's first no-hitter en route to the Longhorns winning back-to-back CWS championships. Fans at the 1970 tournament saw Southern Cal defeat Florida State in the midst of their unmatched five-year championship run. In 1996 Rosenblatt's faithful took in the dramatic bottom-of-the-ninth, two-out, two-run homer by Louisiana State's Warren Morris, giving his team a 9-8 upset victory over powerhouse Miami.

Golden Hurricane Basketball at the University of Tulsa
Golden Hurricane Basketball at the University of Tulsa

Author: Chad Bonham

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9780738533469

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Traces the great sports moments, players, and coaches that have donned the Blue and Gold of the University of Tulsa's basketball team, from Paul Pressey, Steve Harris, Tracy Moore, Shea Seals, Michael Ruffin, and Kevin Johnson to coaches such as Nolan Richardson, Tubby Smith, and Bill Self. Original.

Hail Mary - The Drew Pearson Story
Hail Mary - The Drew Pearson Story

Author: Drew Pearson

Publisher: Rogers Publishing & Consulting, Inc

Published: 2006-10

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780977755820

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Persistence. Perseverance. Survival. Drew Pearson shares the story of his life. As one of the NFLUs greatest wide receivers, he is best known for one of the most famous plays in NFL history, the Hail Mary reception. In his life after football, Drew Pearson Companies have become the nation's largest black sporting goods concern.

Eating the Dinosaur
Eating the Dinosaur

Author: Chuck Klosterman

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-10-20

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1416544208

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The bestselling author of "Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs" returns with an all-original nonfiction collection of questions and answers about pop culture, sports, and the meaning of reality.

Houston Cougars in the 1960s
Houston Cougars in the 1960s

Author: Robert D. Jacobus

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2015-11-18

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 162349348X

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On January 20, 1968, the University of Houston Cougars upset the UCLA Bruins, ending a 47-game winning streak. Billed as the “Game of the Century,” the defeat of the UCLA hoopsters was witnessed by 52,693 fans and a national television audience—the first-ever regular-season game broadcast nationally. But the game would never have happened if Houston coach Guy Lewis had not recruited two young black men from Louisiana in 1964: Don Chaney and Elvin Hayes. Despite facing hostility both at home and on the road, Chaney and Hayes led the Cougars basketball team to 32 straight victories. Similarly in Cougar football, coach Bill Yeoman recruited Warren McVea in 1964, and by 1967 McVea had helped the Houston gridiron program lead the nation in total offense. Houston Cougars in the 1960s features the first-person accounts of the players, the coaches, and others involved in the integration of collegiate athletics in Houston, telling the gripping story of the visionary coaches, the courageous athletes, and the committed supporters who blazed a trail not only for athletic success but also for racial equality in 1960s Houston.

100 Things to Do in Tulsa Before You Die
100 Things to Do in Tulsa Before You Die

Author: Teri French

Publisher: Reedy Press LLC

Published: 2020-07-19

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1681062518

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Traveling down Historic Route 66 through the foothills of the Ozarks, you may be lucky enough to stumble upon one of America's most beautiful cities in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Or maybe you're a lifelong resident of the "Oil Capital of the World" who wants to uncover the hidden gems of the city you call home. 100 Things to Do in Tulsa Before You Die showcases the art, culture, and people that make Tulsa shine, all while revealing a few of the secrets it hides. This quick-reference travel guide shows the more diverse, eclectic, and fun things to do in Tulsa that should be on everyone's bucket list. Get insider tips for visiting the Philbrook Museum of Art housed within the old mansion of oil tycoon Waite Phillips. Hum along to "This Land is Your Land" at the Woody Guthrie center, or check out the new renovations at The Church Studio where music legends like Willie Nelson and Bonnie Raitt once recorded their famous songs. Don't miss some of the best barbecue where pig country meets cow country, and find locally-owned favorites from Lebanese steakhouses to Coney Island dogs. Local author Teri French is known for her ability sniff out Tulsan secrets, and her guide will serve as an incomparable resource for visitors and locals alike. Make sure to bring it along for your next adventure and find out just what makes Tulsa so distinct.

College Football Awards
College Football Awards

Author: Dave Blevins

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2012-09-18

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 0786490802

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Each year, more than 575 awards and trophies are presented to college football players and coaches around the country. This comprehensive reference offers detailed descriptions of each of these awards followed by a full list of winners through 2010. All levels of competition are covered, including the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, NCCAA and community and junior college championships. From major honors like the Heisman Trophy, to level-specific awards such as the NCAA Division I Lou Groza Award, to conference prizes like SEC Offensive Player of the Year, this work celebrates the highest accolades of college football and the talented men upon whom they have been bestowed.

The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors
The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors

Author: Gary Hudson

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2019-11-24

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 1796072575

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This book explains the history behind how colleges derived their nicknames, mascots, and school colors. Gary Hudson chose to focus the attention of his book on schools that have Division 1A Football programs, because all the athletic programs at those schools will also compete in Division 1A sports. Consequently, those schools tend to get more exposure in the media, thereby drawing more attention and curiosity to the college sports fan.

Frantic Francis
Frantic Francis

Author: Brett Perkins

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2010-03-04

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 0803226179

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This book tells the little-known story of the man who forever changed the way football is played--and whose coaching lineage can be traced to such current names as Bill Walsh, Al Davis, and Mike Holmgren. Frantic Francis offers an unforgettable portrait of an eccentric character whose paranoid, manic, brusque, and profane ways shocked and confused even his players, but whose speedy, deceptive, and imaginative plays remade the sport of football. Although Schmidt's mania eventually sabotaged his career, his legacy was secure and the style he introduced continues to make football one of the most p.