| Edition |
First Scribner hardcover edition |
| Phys Descr |
x, 292 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
"New York Times bestselling, award-winning historian S.C. Gwynne tells the incredible story of how Hal Mumme and Mike Leach--two unknown coaches who revolutionized American football in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s--changed the way the game is played at every level, from high school to the NFL"-- Provided by publisher |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-275) and index |
| Contents |
The mad pirate's revenge -- A job you wouldn't want -- A brief history of men throwing balls -- Secrets of the air -- Ballad of the lonesome polecat -- Of Mouse and Mormons -- Maybe the worst team in America -- The future does not exist -- A convocation of rejects -- Hal's theory of relativity -- The air show comes to town -- The one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic pass -- No good deed unpunished -- Bumps in the road -- Pilgrimage to Margaritaville -- Rise of a great American offense -- The street value of an aerial circus -- Air raid -- High, wide, and handsome -- Stars in their courses -- Epilogue: The game changes |
| Subject |
Leach, Mike, 1961-
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Mumme, Hal
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Football -- United States -- History
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Football -- Coaching
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Passing (Football)
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| Alt Title |
American genius and the reinvention of football |
| OCLC # |
928481662 |
| ISBN # |
9781501116193 |
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1501116193 |
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