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This book is for football fans of all ages. It is both educational and entertaining as you can read nostalgically about former great College teams and players, as well as some of the great Bowl Games from the past. This book covers all the Bowl Games of the 21st Century (2000-2010), so you can read about your football heroes, past and present.
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Football and Philosophy: Going Deep investigates many of the issues surrounding the nation's biggest sport. From a review of the flaws of the Bowl Championship Series, to a study of the violence inherent in the game, to an examination of Vince Lombardi's views on winning, the essays in this collection tackle the moral and philosophical principles behind gridiron competition. The result is an insightful, humorous, and original book that will engage...
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"Like the Moneyball of college football, Three and Out blows the lid off one of the sports world's most perplexing mysteries."-Entertainment Weekly
Three and Out tells the story of how college football's most influential coach took over the nation's most successful program, only to produce three of the worst seasons in the histories of both Rich Rodriguez and the University of Michigan. Shortly after his controversial move from West Virginia, where...
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An absolutely essential book for every modern football fan, about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition. Back in 1992, English football was stuck in the dark ages, emerging from a five-year ban from European competition. The game was physical, bruising and attritional, based on strength over speed, aggression over finesse. It was the era of the midfield general, reducers, big men up front...
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In "Kickoff to Tomorrow: Predicting the Future Trends and Innovations in Football," readers are taken on a captivating journey into the future of the world's most beloved sport. Authored by leading experts in sports technology and innovation, this book is a comprehensive exploration of the groundbreaking advancements that are set to revolutionize football as we know it.The book begins by delving into the current landscape of football, providing a...
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* Numerosas fotos y dibujos le ayudarán a entender mejor los valiosos consejos que se proporcionan en el texto, a partir del conocimiento del pie y de las «herramientas de trabajo», como las botas, la indumentaria y el balón, para llegar a la coordinación de los movimientos, etc. * El delantero al que marque no tendrá escapatoria: conseguirá neutralizarlo recurriendo al tackle o jugando con anticipación, manteniendo siempre la posición correcta...
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Now with a new afterword, The Girls of Summer, by the award- winning New York Times sportswriter Jere Longman, takes a serious, compelling look at the women who won the 1999 World Cup and brings to life the skills and victories of the American team. Longman explores the issues this unprecedented achievement has raised: the importance of the players as role models; the significance of race and class; the sexualization of the team members; and the differences...
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El talento no puede nacer leyen-trucciones, con el balón en los pies yel libro abierto en la mano, sino quedebe desarrollarse con el ejercicioconstante. Sin embargo, algunas lec-ciones de fútbol pueden resultarmuy útiles para entender los delica-dos mecanismos que están en labase de cada recurso técnico y decada solución táctica; son como unprontuario del que extraer las indi-caciones que sirven para corregir loshábitos erróneos.
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The Franklin High Panthers need a new quarterback. Freshman Jesse Wagner knows the plays, but he feels he is too small to be QB material. Jesse's brother Jay has a problem of his own: his college coach wants him to switch from quarterback to safety. The brothers agree on a deal: Jesse will try out for quarterback, and Jay will try playing safety. Meanwhile, Jesse and his teammates recruit an unlikely kicker for their team-a girl named Savannah.
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Drive for Five presents the behind-the-scenes look at the legendary 2016 New England Patriots season from the rocky start to the Super Bowl finish by award-winning sportswriter Christopher Price.
Foreword by Patriots safety Devin McCourty
Afterword by Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater
There are certain moments that simply transcend sports. They become larger than life and bigger than anyone ever thought possible, leaping off the field,...
12) Mala piel
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Seguir al Sabadell tiene algo de sufrimiento, de peligro, de insensatez.
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Toni Padilla (Sabadell, 1977) es historiador y periodista deportivo. Empezó su carrera laboral en Matadepera Radio retransmitiendo los partidos del Sabadell. Luego, ocupó diversos puestos hasta convertirse en responsable de la sección de Deportes del diario Ara. Además, colabora en medios como Radio Marca, Gol Play y La Liga TV. También es uno de...
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When Bill Belichick arrived in New England, the Patriots were a laughingstock, an organization with a losing record and a roster of overpaid, underperforming players. So how did a head coach with a questionable record transform this team, garner three Lombardi trophies in four years, and -- with the Pats' 2005 Super Bowl win over the Philadelphia Eagles -- cement the team's place as an NFL dynasty?
With unprecedented access granted by Belichick and...
14) Pat Tillman
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Pat Tillman left his career with the Arizona Cardinals and enlisted in the United States Army in June 2002 in response to the September 11th attacks. His service in Iraq and Afghanistan, and subsequent death, were the subject of much controversy. Tillman joined the Army Rangers and served several tours in combat before he died in the mountains of Afghanistan. Initially, the Army reported that Tillman had gunned down by enemy forces. But the truth...
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The book "The Ball Heart of the Game", is a work that dives into the universe of different sports and their balls, showing how these round objects are the essence of each game.The ball is the heart of sport, the piece that gives life and movement to competitions and makes fans around the world fall in love.
16) Real Madrid CF UEFA Ligue des Champions- L'histoire de la plus grande domination du Football Euro
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Le Real Madrid est l'une des équipes les plus titrées de l'histoire de l'UEFA Champions League. La Ligue des champions est la compétition de clubs la plus prestigieuse du football européen, disputée chaque année par les meilleures équipes de tout le continent.Le Real Madrid est l'équipe la plus titrée de l'histoire de la Ligue des champions, ayant remporté la compétition 14 fois.Le club a également été finaliste à trois autres reprises.Tout...
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El Real Madrid es uno de los equipos más exitosos en la historia de la UEFA Champions League. La Champions League es la competición de clubes más prestigiosa del fútbol europeo, disputada anualmente por los mejores equipos de todo el continente.El Real Madrid es el equipo más laureado en la historia de la Champions League, habiendo ganado la competición 14 veces.El club también fue subcampeón en otras tres ocasiones.A lo largo de su historia,...
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"A fantastic read", "Fun and engaging with lots of laughs", "Plenty of football drama to appeal to middle grade readers", "I recommend this book to all football fans", "As someone who isn't a big soccer fan, I still found myself enjoying the book". WHAT IF YOUR LUCKY PANTS REALLY DID HELP YOUR TEAM TO WIN? Danny loves Chadmouth Town Football Club more than anything, but a run of defeats and terrible luck has left them bottom of the table and looking...
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two footballing titans, have not only graced the world's most iconic stadiums but have redefined the very essence of greatness. Their stories, intertwined yet distinct, have become the epicenter of a global footballing saga, captivating the imaginations of fans and enthusiasts alike.
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Whether you are a parent, coach or teacher looking for a tool that can inspire and motivate, a fan interested in learning how players overcame obstacles to reach the NFL or just someone that enjoys reading poignant, inspiring stories, Insightful Player delivers. Each Insightful Player™ story shows solid evidence of the immense power of the human spirit. We all need to be reminded of this, especially kids and especially now. Insightful Player™...
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