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In 1984 the University of Washington Huskies won every game but
one, ranking second in national polls. For most coaches, such a
season would be a career pinnacle. But for Don James second place
motivated him to set aside what he knew about football and rethink
the game. James made radical changes to his coaching philosophy,
from recruitment to becoming one of the first college teams willing
to blitz on any down and in any situation. His new approach
initially failed, yet it finally culminated in one of the most
explosive teams in college football history. In Fear No Man, Mike
Gastineau recounts the riveting story of Don James and the national
championship team he built. Undefeated, the 1991 Huskies outscored
opponents by an average of 31 points per game on their way to
winning the Rose Bowl and a national championship. The team
included twenty-five future NFL players, and in Gastineau's
gripping account they come alive with all the swagger and joy they
brought to the game. A brilliant examination of one of college
football's greatest coaches and teams, Fear No Man is the
inspirational story of an improbable journey that led to one
classic and unforgettable season.
In 1984 the University of Washington Huskies won every game but
one, ranking second in national polls. For most coaches, such a
season would be a career pinnacle. But for Don James second place
motivated him to set aside what he knew about football and rethink
the game. James made radical changes to his coaching philosophy,
from recruitment to becoming one of the first college teams willing
to blitz on any down and in any situation. His new approach
initially failed, yet it finally culminated in one of the most
explosive teams in college football history. In Fear No Man, Mike
Gastineau recounts the riveting story of Don James and the national
championship team he built. Undefeated, the 1991 Huskies outscored
opponents by an average of 31 points per game on their way to
winning the Rose Bowl and a national championship. The team
included twenty-five future NFL players, and in Gastineau’s
gripping account they come alive with all the swagger and joy they
brought to the game. A brilliant examination of one of college
football’s greatest coaches and teams, Fear No Man is the
inspirational story of an improbable journey that led to one
classic and unforgettable season.
The inspirational true story of a high school football coach who
motivates and encourages ordinary kids to do extraordinary things
on and off the field He’s called simply “Coach.” But Louie
Cook of Notre Dame High School in Crowley, Louisiana, is much more
than that. He’s a father figure to his players, regardless of
their race, ethnicity, or religion; the mentor players can turn to
for discerning advice; the man students and parents go to for
comfort in challenging times; and most of all, a caring leader with
a servant’s heart. Coach of a Lifetime: The Story of Lewis Cook
Jr, Legendary High School Football Coach recounts the inspiring,
selfless path Cook has traveled as a football coach and, more
importantly, as a leader in a small Louisiana town. While other
high school coaches have won more games and sent more players to
the NFL, none have proven better at developing the raw talents of
high school kids from a handful of farming communities and turning
them into champions on the football field and in life. The story of
Louie Cook is about much more than football. It’s about
developing and motivating young people, about putting faith and
family ahead of wins and losses, and about building relationships
that will last a lifetime. Cook may be one of the winningest high
school coaches in the nation, but he will be the first to tell you,
“Winning isn’t everything; winning the right way is.”
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