OT- CFB Book Suggestions?

[pacusewife]

In a never-ending effort to expand my knowledge of the sport I've come to love, I'm looking for suggestions of good books to read about college football. My local library has slim pickings and I'm reading Season of Saturdays right now, which is decent. I'm not super interested in reading entire books on specific coaches unless you feel there's some I really should. Thanks

 

[Alsacs]

ESPN College Football Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Game
I got this as a Christmas gift it is a good book for new CFB fans.

 

[pacusewife]

ESPN College Football Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Game
I got this as a Christmas gift it is a good book for new CFB fans.

I think I saw they have this at a library 20 min away or so. They're in our system so they'll ship it to me. I'll definitely check it out! Thanks!

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

I read Meat Market and enjoyed it.

 

[MikeSU02]

I read Meat Market and enjoyed it.

Read this as well, it's pretty interesting. Focuses on recruiting.

I know it's not college, but anyone looking to get into books on football should read Friday Night Lights, if you haven't.

 

[pacusewife]

Read this as well, it's pretty interesting. Focuses on recruiting.

I know it's not college, but anyone looking to get into books on football should read Friday Night Lights, if you haven't.

That's on my list for sure as well.

 

[BVille44]

Meat Market is a great story about Eddie O's time at Ole Miss and there is even a reference to recruiting at Syracuse under Coach P. I also enjoyed The System about the glory and scandal of college football.

 

[FAL]

Not books, but in your quest, make sure you watch Rudy and We Are Marshall.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

"Out of Their League" by SU's Dave Meggessey. (Sp?)

 

[rrlbees]

In a never-ending effort to expand my knowledge of the sport I've come to love, I'm looking for suggestions of good books to read about college football. My local library has slim pickings and I'm reading Season of Saturdays right now, which is decent. I'm not super interested in reading entire books on specific coaches unless you feel there's some I really should. Thanks

Here's a couple of suggestions.

 

[ThruWayWest]

Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer by Warren St. John. Been a few years since I read it. The book profiles diehard Alabama fans who travel to follow the team. It was a fun read not really one for educating yourself about the nuances of strategy but an enjoyable look at diehard fandom.

 

[OburgOrange]

Here's a couple of suggestions.

View attachment 83989


View attachment 83990

From your library?

 

[rrlbees]

From your library?

I borrowed them from Jeremy.

 

[SUforme]

Yeah meat market for sure if you want to know about how crazy recruiting is/was.

 

[pacusewife]

Yeah meat market for sure if you want to know about how crazy recruiting is/was.

Recruiting is something I know little about so this could be interesting.

 

[PAcuse]

We had an X's and O's diagram meeting last night. Went over the position basics/responsibilities, different types of offense, theory behind Tampa 2, and what our offense tries to do. Have to say it was a productive meeting

 

[pacusewife]

We had an X's and O's diagram meeting last night. Went over the position basics/responsibilities, different types of offense, theory behind Tampa 2, and what our offense tries to do. Have to say it was a productive meeting

I thought you were just writing a love letter with hugs and kisses all over it. We may need a second class

 

[OburgOrange]

I thought you were just writing a love letter with hugs and kisses all over it. We may need a second class

Awww

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer by Warren St. John. Been a few years since I read it. The book profiles diehard Alabama fans who travel to follow the team. It was a fun read not really one for educating yourself about the nuances of strategy but an enjoyable look at diehard fandom.

This would have been my suggestion as well.

Saban still sucks.

 

[rrlbees]

I thought you were just writing a love letter with hugs and kisses all over it. We may need a second class

Get a room.

 

[pacusewife]

Get a room.

Ok. Now what?

 

[rrlbees]

Ok. Now what?

 

[OburgOrange]

View attachment 83993

She lobbed you you one there

 

[pacusewife]

Not sure why I didn't assume that book existed. Or the photoshopped equivalent.

 

[OburgOrange]

Not sure why I didn't assume that book existed. Or the photoshopped equivalent.

rrlbees has the only copy