Author: Gordon Forbes
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
ISBN: 9781600782411
Size: 69.49 MB
Format: PDF, Docs
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 235
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In a game of enormous pressure and uncertainty, Dick Vermeil was determined to succeed as a head coach in the NFL by outworking everybody else. He would sell his players on the need to practice harder than they had ever practiced before. And he would outwork all of them by watching film until the middle of the night, then wiping his eyes clear and getting up for an 8:00 AM staff meeting. His first NFL coaching job was with a dreadful Philadelphia Eagles team. Vermeil drove his players hard and drove himself even harder, eventually taking the Eagles to their first Super Bowl in his fifth season. Two years later, overcome by a 57-day players strike and his own emotional distress, Vermeil resigned. The cause: coaching burnout, a feeling that often left Vermeil in tears and sometimes unable to leave the stadium parking lot. Yet Vermeil couldn't shake the feeling that he wanted to coach again…and he did. This first-ever full-length biography paints an unforgettable portrait of this unique man and examines the paradox of why so many players and coaches still love the coach who earned the nickname, "the Little Dictator."

Author: Ray Didinger
Publisher: Temple University Press
ISBN: 9781592134540
Size: 52.39 MB
Format: PDF, ePub
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 324
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The first comprehensive history of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Author: Gordon Forbes
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1596701536
Size: 44.19 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Mobi
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 177
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Even in their worst of seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles maintained their tradition of toughness. This toughness is exemplified by the greats who have put on the Eagles uniform-from legends like Chuck Bednarik and Steve Van Buren to modern-day heroes like Reggie White and Donovan McNabb.In Tales from the Eagles Sidelines, veteran football writer Gordon Forbes profiles the individuals who have thrilled Philadelphia fans since the team's inception in 1933 through its recent return to glory with McNabb at the helm. Forbes details how these men become legendary heroes, not only because of the championships they won but because of their hard-knocking style.They were relentless athletes playing in a city that has always appreciated hard, tough performers more than fancy steppers. And when the winter winds arrive and the Eagles are playing for something more than their paychecks, there is a wonderful love affair that spirals in the frosty air between the fans and their "iggles," as the team is called.Tales from the Eagles Sidelines recalls the great players and some of the not-so-great characters told in the form of flashbacks to another time. Some of the stories, like Vince Papale's Rocky-like adventures, are stirring to the soul. Others, like Fred Hill's courageous fight to save his leukemia-stricken daughter, sadden the mind. All of the individual tales, however, share a common bond. They are all about Eagles who wore the green, silver, and white and played in a very special city.

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities
Publisher:
ISBN:
Size: 15.97 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category : Discrimination in employment
Languages : en
Pages : 101
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Author: Source Wikipedia
Publisher: Books LLC, Wiki Series
ISBN: 9781157612162
Size: 19.18 MB
Format: PDF
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 83. Chapters: Bert Bell, Lew Carpenter, Jon Gruden, Bo McMillin, Dick LeBeau, Tom Coughlin, Dick Vermeil, Buck Shaw, Marv Levy, Andy Reid, Buddy Ryan, Sean Payton, Dick Jauron, Jeff Fisher, John Idzik, Ray Rhodes, Mark Whipple, Joe Kuharich, Wade Phillips, List of Philadelphia Eagles head coaches, Ed Doherty, Tom Fears, John Rauch, Jim Johnson, Hugh Devore, Brad Childress, Sonny Grandelius, Bill Callahan, Walt Michaels, David Shaw, Ron Rivera, John Harbaugh, Duce Staley, Steve Spagnuolo, Jerry Williams, Ed Hughes, Jim Trimble, Doug Pederson, Ronnie Jones, Rod Rust, Ted Marchibroda, Greasy Neale, Juan Castillo, Shawn Barber, Mike McCormack, Joe Moss, Wayne Millner, Matt Nagy, Marty Mornhinweg, Rod Dowhower, Bill Musgrave, Sean McDermott, John Kellison, Frank Gansz, Mike Nixon, Nick Skorich, John Mazur, Dick Jamieson, Rich Kotite, Pat Shurmur, Howard Mudd, Jimmy Carr, Mike Zordich, Jack Zilly, Herman Ball, James Urban, Emmett Stuber, Fred Bruney, Brian Stewart, Ted Williams, Jerry Wampfler, Bobby April, Ed Khayat, Peter Giunta, Otis Smith, Joe Vitt, Johnnie Lynn, Tom Melvin, Lud Wray, David Culley, Ted Daisher, Mike Caldwell, Jim Washburn, Ken Iman, Larry Cabrelli, Marion Campbell, Vic Lindskog, Sean Gustus, John Sandusky, Dave Atkins, Danny Smith, Ken Zampese, Doug Scovil, Dick Coury, Bill Muir, Barry Rubin, Charlie Gauer, Dana Bible, Jim Vechiarella, Chuck Knox Jr.. Excerpt: Lewis Glen "Lew" Carpenter (January 12, 1932 - November 14, 2010) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Arkansas and professionally for ten seasons in the NFL as a halfback and fullback with the Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, and Green Bay Packers. After his playing career ended, Carpenter spent 31 years as an assistant coach in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings (1964-1966), Atlanta Falcons (1967-1968), ...

Author: Jeff Gordon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970842268
Size: 77.33 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Mobi
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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Dick Vermeil is a coaching legend whose legacy continues to grow. In Vermeil: The Essence of Leadership, St. Louis Post-Dispatch sportswriter Jeff Gordon examines thirteen attributes of Coach Vermeils approach that have contributed to his accomplishments as a successful professional football coach and leader of men. Through stories about Coach Vermeils life and coaching experiences, this books provides readers a rare peek into what drives this mans passion, ambition, toughness, perseverance, persuasiveness, loyalty and other traits key to his success.

Author: Spencer Stueve
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1683582551
Size: 36.49 MB
Format: PDF, Kindle
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 360
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The history of UCLA football is a continuous story of highs and lows, ups and downs. Every year from 1919 to today, UCLA has fielded a team, and though the expectations have changed through the years, the goals have not. The single greatest goal in sports is to win your next game. When a team strings enough wins together, a magical season is born. In the UCLA Football Encyclopedia, Stueve doesn’t miss a beat in his coverage of all the magical seasons, as well as the not-so-magical seasons, from the inaugural one through 2017. He covers the UCLA coaches, as well as the players who have left a lasting legacy. Along the way, he captures all the details about the wins, the losses, the individual and team records, the assistant coaches, and the players that built the foundation of the program. The story of UCLA football is often a story of "almost," and in this book, readers will relive the times UCLA simply refused to settle for "almost." These tales feature legends Fred Cozens, Red Sanders, Tommy Prothro, Jim Mora, and countless other Bruins stars, past and present. Stueve also recounts the upbringing of Donn Moomaw and that of Maurice Jones-Drew. Complete with dozens of historical photographs, this is the most extensive book ever written on UCLA football and a must-read for every UCLA football fan nationwide. “My experience working with Skyhorse is always a positive collaboration. The editors are first-rate professionals, and my books receive top-shelf treatment. I truly appreciate our working relationship and hope it continues for years to come.” –David Fischer, author

Author: Glen Macnow
Publisher: B B& A Publishers
ISBN: 9780975441916
Size: 77.31 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Following upon the success of the The Great Philadelphia Fan Book. Glen Macnow and Philadelphia's No. 1 sports-talk personality-Angelo Cataldi-have combined to give us The Great Philadelphia Sports Debate. It's sure to strike another nerve with Philadelphia's sports fans; the most loyal, long suffering, vociferous, in-the-blood, in your face sports fan in America! This time, Glen and Angelo get smack-dab in the middle of the controversies that always abound when sports fans get together. Whether it be in the taproom, or in the living room watching their favorite sport on TV. Who's the best this? What was the greatest that? These debates have been with us as long as sports have been played, and will continue to be.

Author: National Football League
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780761119821
Size: 16.77 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 480
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Gathers records and statistics, summarizes each game of the season, and lists the current schedule

Author: Source Wikipedia
Publisher: Books LLC, Wiki Series
ISBN: 9781157617280
Size: 43.87 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 202
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 44. Chapters: Rick Neuheisel, Tommy Prothro, Ray Nagel, Dick Vermeil, Rich Brooks, Mike Sherman, Dick Tomey, Karl Dorrell, John Cooper, William H. Spaulding, Bob Toledo, Henry Russell Sanders, Norm Chow, Bobby Hauck, Terry Donahue, Tom Cable, Al Borges, Greg Robinson, Larry Coyer, Bert LaBrucherie, DeWayne Walker, Rocky Long, Pepper Rodgers, Jim Colletto, A. J. Sturzenegger, Phil Savage, William F. Barnes, Gary Blackney, Floyd Reese, Fred von Appen, John Jardine, Rod Dowhower, Dave Currey, Jim Myers, Eric Bieniemy, Gary DeLoach, Frank Gansz, Ray Richards, Kyle Shanahan, Kennedy Pola, Bernie Masterson, Doug Kay, George W. Dickerson, Fred Cozens, Edwin C. Horrell, Jethro Franklin, Chuck Bullough, Ted Williams, Sam Boghosian, Jon Embree, Bobb McKittrick, Wayne Moses, Deke Brackett, Jay Norvell, Harry Trotter, Ed Kezirian, Johnny Hermann, Mike Waufle, Dwain Painter, Bob Wylie, James J. Cline, Thurmond Moore, Jed Hughes, Wayne Nunnely, Skip Peete. Excerpt: Richard Gerald "Rick" Neuheisel, Jr. (pronounced, German: born February 7, 1961) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at University of California, Los Angeles, a position he has held since the 2008 season. Before coming to UCLA, Neuheisel was the head football coach at the University of Colorado at Boulder from 1995 to 1998 and at the University of Washington from 1999 to 2002. From 2005 to 2007, he was an assistant coach with the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, serving as quarterbacks coach for two seasons and then one as offensive coordinator. Neuheisel played quarterback at UCLA from 1980 to 1983, then spent two seasons with the San Antonio Gunslingers of the United States Football League before splitting the 1987 NFL season between the San Diego Chargers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Neuheisel was born in Madison, Wisconsin, one of ...