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Although he knows all the plays, freshman wide receiver Jesse is reluctant to try out for quarterback until his brother, a college player, is asked to switch from quarterback to safety and the two make a deal that will force them, and Savannah, the new kicker on Jesse's team, to conquer their own and others' expectations.
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"Fresh off of a gutsy, thrilling 2023 Super Bowl win for the Kansas City Chiefs, two inspiring stories that fit perfectly together--a biography of superstar quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, who brought the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl win in fifty years in 2020 as well as a second in 2023, along with the historical struggles and recent resurgence of the former "Paris of the Plains," Kansas City"--
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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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¿Quiénes han sido los mejores y más influyentes jugadores en la historia del fútbol? Es evidente que hay un grupo que tienen el consenso unánime de ser considerados como tales: Pelé, Maradona, Messi, Cristiano, Zidane, Cruyff, Beckenbauer... y así otros tantos indiscutibles. Pero, ¿cómo los ordenamos?, ¿quién es el primero?, ¿a quiénes ponemos en un top ten?
A) calidad indiscutible y consensuada. B) títulos conseguidos, tanto de equipo...
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Vince Dooley. Herschel Walker. The 1980 National Championship.
The names and accomplishments are forever etched in Bulldog folklore. And now, with one of the best coaches in the game, a powerful young running back, and a team stacked with talent, another national title draws within reach.
Top Dawg offers the inside scoop on how Georgia seized a place among the college football elite. Packed with stories of incredible victories, heartbreaking defeats,...
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"In the tradition of inspirational bestsellers by Glennon Doyle Melton and Brené Brown, Life Is Magic is Jon Dorenbos's extraordinary and empowering true story of resilience, forgiveness, and living a life of purpose in the face of unfathomable obstacles" -- Publisher annotation.
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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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* 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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For every dedicated sports fan, a unique lifetime list of the 101 most important games, matches, venues, and events around the world, illustrated with color photographs and collated by a pair of Sports Illustrated veterans.
For more than twenty years, Rob Fleder and Steve Hoffman captured the thrill of numerous sporting competitions while working for Sports Illustrated. Covering everything from match-ups, historical stadiums, and the Olympics to...
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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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From award-winning Boston Herald sports columnist Steve Buckley comes Wicked Good Year, an insightful, celebratory look at Boston's mega-successful 2007-2008 sports season, during which the Red Sox swept the World Series, the Patriots went undefeated during the regular season, and the Celtics won the NBA Championship. Wicked Good Year looks at the three teams through the eyes of the players, coaches, and team personnel and also a variety of personalities...
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A funny joke book about the New York Giants Football. It is filled with dirty jokes about your favorite New York Giants fan you love to hate. It makes a great gift or a book to share with friends. You will be telling these jokes over and over again to your laughing friends.
13) Morris
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Coral Canyon cowboys volume 3
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He's back in his mountain hometown after an NFL-career-ending injury. She's in the same small town helping her brother recover after a car racing crash. When Morris and Leighann run into each other at a wedding, he immediately asks her out, only to have a shockingly familiar little boy run up to her and call her "Momma." Can Leigh and Morris navigate this new ground between them to get their second chance at true love? Can Morris's dreams of having...
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mat mcbriar grew up in melbourne, australia. very few people in australia knew anything about gridiron and mat never played the game growing up. but somehow mat went on to be named as the best punter in the history of the dallas cowboys in 2010. how is that possible? this book is an adventure story about what can happen if you follow your passion rather than do what others say you're supposed to do. In mat's case his passion from childhood was to...
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In this fourth installment of his acclaimed Rants series, bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning talk-show host, and wisecracking analyst for ABC's Monday Night Football Dennis Miller makes hamburger meat out of society's most sacred cows as only he can, with the kinds of allusions that require high SAT scores -- or at least a smart crib sheet.
This time around, Miller takes on child stars with rap sheets, women with bigger muscles than his own,...
16) 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...
17) Tom Brady
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Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots has done it all in the National Football League (NFL). He and his teammates have won the Super Bowl three times. Twice he was named Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl. But Tom didn't get to the top by being satisfied with his accomplishments. He still has the drive to win, and almost made it to the Super Bowl again in 2014. Learn all about one of the fiercest competitors in football history.
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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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One man's odyssey into the brutal hive of the National Football League
As an unsigned free agent who rose through the practice squad to the starting lineup of the Denver Broncos, Nate Jackson took the path of thousands of unknowns before him to carve out a professional football career twice as long as the average player. Through his story recounted here-from scouting combines to preseason cuts to byzantine film studies to glorious touchdown catches-even...
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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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