Edition |
First Scribner hardcover edition. |
Description |
x, 292 pages : illustrations, charts, photographs ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references 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. |
Summary |
"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. |
Subject |
Leach, Mike, 1961-2022.
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Mumme, Hal.
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Subject(S) |
Football -- United States -- History.
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Football -- Coaching.
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Passing (Football)
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Football.
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Coaching (Transportation) -- Football.
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United States -- History -- 20th century.
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ISBN |
9781501116193 (hardback) |
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1501116193 (hardback) |
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