Andrew Goldstein delved into the world of football at age five and, through a mistake that is equal parts painful and wonderful, somehow ended up rooting for the New York Jets.
This is a reference book; it contains a comprehensive listing of all the high school All-State football teams selected by The Oklahoman, the leading newspaper in Oklahoma, during the twentieth century.
After the success of Steve's (aka GRANGE) first book 70's GLAM, GRIME & PETTY CRIME he takes us on another roller-coaster ride not only through the 70's but also the 80's & 90's.
This book ranks the greatest players in history overall and by position by using the All- Pro Awards and recognition that they received during the era in which they played.
In observing todays football coaching techniques on the high school level, I have noticed that some coaches try to follow college and even pro football coaches sophisticated methods such as elaborate signals, multitude of plays, etc.
Count the Helmets is the completion of athirty-year goal to write a highly accuratestory about the people that made up the1985 AFA Falcon football team, its coachesand players, their journey through anextraordinary 12-1 season, and how theirshared experiences at the academy resultedin the development of leaders of character, ina culture of commitment, and a climate ofrespect, ready to serve their country.
Al otro lado del goly que a manera de juego-metfora entre el futbol-vidavida-futbol, hago semejanzas y similitudes, tanto en su lejanao su proximidad, segn cada uno de nosotrosintentando anotar o remontar un marcador,prevaleciendo el juego al estar vivos y ante la imperiosa necesidadde ser, estar y seguir.
Association Football did not magically begin with the formation of the Football Association in 1863: for centuries before, leather and rag balls had been kicked about, often as a smoke-screen for a jolly good brawl amongst the ruffians of the town or village!
Life had not been kind to young Tommy Riggs-and even though he had all the natural playing ability to become a Major Leaguer, his anger at the world kept him from becoming the great player he could be.
Volunteer coaches in recreational leagues for youngsters can make a difference, but its important that they have the tools and wisdom to be great leaders.
Sandra Merriweather at the age of nine years old had an obvious passion for writing gospel poetry and songs with an additional desire to write jingles for commercials.
The book takes the concept of computer-based simulations for predicting American football gameslike the Madden video games for exampleand attempts to devise a simpler method.
When you grow up in a predominantly Italian neighborhood surrounded by other ethnic communities and small towns in Central New Jersey, you develop a love of family, sports, and the strong desire to compete.
