The Library’s new catalog is here. Call 419.259.5200 or visit any location for help.

My Library



     
Limit search to available items
1 result found. sorted by date .


Book Cover

PRINT MATL
Author McIntire, Mike, author.

Title Champions Way : football, Florida, and the lost soul of college sports / Mike McIntire.

Publisher New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2017]

ISBN 9780393292619 (hardcover)
0393292614 (hardcover)



Location Call No. Status Message
 Reynolds Corners Branch Adult  796.3326 Mac    AVAILABLE  ---

RESOURCES
 
Add a Review

Edition First edition.
Description xix, 256 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-244) and index.
Contents There's a history here. No. 34 ; Just one more ; Apollo 13 ; Second chances ; Famous Jameis -- Excessive devotion. Insanity ; Bigness and prosperity ; Uncle Luke ; Moral compass -- Big time. Scandal ; In the red zone ; Touchdown ; Champions -- Something's wrong. No. 24 ; Getting a boo$t ; Christie.
Summary Chronicles the rise of the multibillion dollar college sports empire through the experience of the Florida State Seminoles, discussing how ethical and legal compromises undermine the academic missions of universities.
Subject Florida State Seminoles (Football team)
Subject(S) College sports -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States.
College sports -- Corrupt practices -- United States.
College sports -- Economic aspects -- United States.
Football -- Corrupt practices -- United States.
Football -- Economic aspects -- United States.
-- Nonfiction.
ISBN 9780393292619 (hardcover)
0393292614 (hardcover)