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Publication
Sports Illustrated (2008), 296 pages
Description
A richly illustrated survey of American college football captures some of the most memorable moments and athletes in the history of the sport in compelling action photographs, biographical profiles, statistics, and essays from the pages of Sports Illustrated.
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LibraryThing member rsplenda477
What is it about college football that makes fans like me drool over the television every Saturday? Why do we act with such passion, love, and hatred over this sport? My answer to these questions include the FACT that no other sport carries with it the rich traditions and pageantries of over 100
This book, published by Sports Illustrated, captures all of these wonderful things (and more) that I have highlighted already. It is filled with wonderful stories about some of the game's most important players and coaches. It presents beautiful and vivid pictures from over 100 years worth of games and places. It is a PERFECT compliment to this colorful (and corrupt) sport that has enthralled millions for decades. As the 2014 season approaches, I could not think of a better way to prep for that first kickoff than by reading this titanic tribute to the game that I love the most.
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different schools. What other sport can say it has Play Like a Champion Today, between the hedges, the dotting of the "i", and "Hook 'em horns?" Where else can you find Touchdown Jesus, Michie Stadium, Howard's Rock, and the Boomer Schooner? How about hearing the Notre Dame Victory March, The Victors, Fight On, and Rocky Top? The answer is only with COLLEGE FOOTBALL!This book, published by Sports Illustrated, captures all of these wonderful things (and more) that I have highlighted already. It is filled with wonderful stories about some of the game's most important players and coaches. It presents beautiful and vivid pictures from over 100 years worth of games and places. It is a PERFECT compliment to this colorful (and corrupt) sport that has enthralled millions for decades. As the 2014 season approaches, I could not think of a better way to prep for that first kickoff than by reading this titanic tribute to the game that I love the most.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
296 p.; 11 inches
ISBN
1603200339 / 9781603200332
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