Tales from the Oklahoma Sooners Sideline
Tales from the Oklahoma Sooners Sideline

Author: Jay C. Upchurch

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-07-31

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1683582160

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No single element or ingredient has the power to absolutely define the lasting enchantment of Oklahoma football. Decades of great successes and occasional heartbreak have spawned generations of faithful disciples, who treat fall Saturdays like sacred holidays dedicated to their heroes donning the crimson and cream. Tales from the Oklahoma Sooners Sideline offers these fans a glimpse, often with a behind-the-scenes perspective, into the tradition surrounding Oklahoma football. Dozens of stories and details describe the individual and team triumphs that commenced with the hiring of legendary coach Bud Wilkinson and continue today. This newly revised edition of Tales from the Oklahoma Sooners Sideline captures the stories from OU greats such as Pop Ivy, Bud Wilkinson, Tommy McDonald, Eddie Crowder, Billy Vessels, Prentice Gautt, Joe Don Looney, Granville Liggins, Steve Owens, Barry Switzer, Greg Pruitt, the Selmon brothers, Billy Sims, Joe Washington, Brian Bosworth, Keith Jackson, Thomas Lott, Bob Stoops, Roy Williams, Josh Heupel, Rocky Calmus, Adrian Peterson, Sam Bradford, Baker Mayfield, and many, many more. This treasure trove of history, anecdotes, and stats is sure to satisfy any Sooners fan.

Tales from the Sooner Sidelines
Tales from the Sooner Sidelines

Author: Jay Upchurch

Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 9781582613208

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A glimpse, often with a behind-the-scenes perspective, into the tradition surrounding Oklahoma football is provided through dozens of stories describing individual and team triumphs.

Tales from the New York Giants Sideline
Tales from the New York Giants Sideline

Author: Paul Schwartz

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-10-03

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1683581687

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Few sports franchises can match the long, stories history, rich tradition, and legion of passionate, loyal fans of the New York Giants. In this newly-updated edition of Tales from the New York Giants Sideline, memories, anecdotes, names, faces, games, cheers, and tears come rushing back, along with new twists to old fables and old remembrances revitalized with fresh insight. Learn about so many Giants players, including Frank Gifford, Y. A. Tittle, Lawrence Taylor, Eli Manning, and coach Bill Parcells. There is Phil Simms, nearly perfect in the biggest game of his life, Phil McConkey’s heart, David Tyree’s magic helmet, and Odell Beckham’s magic hands. Relive the Super Bowl victories in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Experience the fearsome opponents, the feared defenses, the quarterbacks who could, and the ones who could not, with reminiscences bursting back to life in the words of the men who played the game. Tales from the New York Giants Sideline tells the inside story of one of the NFL’s most popular teams. This book is unquestionably a must-read for all fans of the Big Blue.

Tales from Auburn's 2004 Championship Season
Tales from Auburn's 2004 Championship Season

Author: Richard Scott

Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1596700866

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After a 13-0 record 2004 season, an SEC championship and a Sugar Bowl victory the Auburn tigers and their fans see themselves as national champions even if the coaches' and media polls dispute their status.

"Then Landry Said to Staubach. . ."

Author: Mark Stallard

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 1617490326

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Written for every sports fan who follows the Cowboys, 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 Dallas locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes stories from Aikman, Irvin, Meredith, Smith, and Staubach, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.

Bootlegger's Boy
Bootlegger's Boy

Author: Barry Switzer

Publisher: William Morrow & Company

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780688093846

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The controversial football coach recounts his battles with the NCAA as leader of the Oklahoma Sooners, when he was accused of unethical recruitment practices and other violations

Mind Gym
Mind Gym

Author: Gary Mack

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2002-06-24

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 0071504648

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Praise for Mind Gym "Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game." --Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain "Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book." --Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP "I read Mind Gym on my way to the Sydney Olympics and really got a lot out of it. Gary has important lessons to teach, and you'll find the exercises fun and beneficial." --Jason Kidd, NBA All-Star and Olympic gold-medal winner In Mind Gym, noted sports psychology consultant Gary Mack explains how your mind influences your performance on the field or on the court as much as your physical skill does, if not more so. Through forty accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes from prominent athletes--many of whom he has worked with--you will learn the same techniques and exercises Mack uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." Mind Gym will give you the "head edge" over the competition.

Landry
Landry

Author: Bob St. John

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2001-09

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9780849943058

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A stirring tribute to sports legend Tom Landry by Dan Reeves, Mike Ditka and others. Photos from his career are included.

Inside College Football
Inside College Football

Author:

Publisher: SportsZone

Published: 2020-08

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781644944639

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Every autumn, Saturdays belong to college football. Passionate fans pack stadiums across the country. Millions more watch on live television. But the pageantry and traditions of college football are nothing new. Football teams have been representing colleges for more than a century. Inside College Football takes readers through the histories of some of the greatest programs, from the lowest lows to the biggest bowl victories. With fascinating facts and statistics as well as a glossary and more, Inside College Football will get you up to speed on some of the best college football teams of all time.