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Gridiron Gold | 
 enlarge | Author: Frascogna
Publisher: Velocity Sports & Entertainment
Category: Book
Buy New: $31.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 985510
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 294
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 0978943813
EAN: 9780978943813
ASIN: 0978943813
Publication Date: October 1, 2007
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Product Description
Inspiring stories of legendary Mississippi high school coaches, guardians of the greatest football talent in America
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A Good "History" of Mississippi High School Football! January 11, 2008
Because I grew up in Memphis and attended the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, I never understood what was so great about Mississippi high school football, and the pride that the different cities and communities had in their teams. For example, I never understood the big deal about South Panola, that is, until my high school beat them at their place my sophomore year. It was the first high school "sellout" I've ever seen.
The reader of this book will soon understand (if he doesn't already) why Mississippi was recently named the greatest football state in the Union. The author chooses a very different but effective way to tell the story of high school football in Mississippi, through little snippets of interviews with coaches. Who better to tell the story than the coaches who coached the games?
Great Life Lessons January 7, 2008
If you want some great lessons on how to face adversity as well as how to handle success, this book is a must read. The authors have taken nuggets from the most influental people in many young mens lives and given them to the rest of us. This book, although it has a football theme is so much more than that. Anyone who is directing or planning on directing young lives should read this book and use the lessons to assist them.
Outsider Looking In January 3, 2008
Receiving this book as a present from a relative, I was surprised that I actually found myself unable to put it down... you know how presents from relatives usually go! I would describe this book as the "Guide to Understanding High School Football in Mississippi." But this book goes further to understanding just why football is so revered in the state beyond the high school level. You realize football's importance and development through the Junior College and University stages as well. Growing up in North Carolina I only knew the importance of basketball; however, in Mississippi it seems clearly obvious that football reigns as king. Now don't let me fool you, this book is informative but it is also an enjoyable read. The coaches' humorous and heartfelt quotes about their players and their sport reveal that football in Mississippi is much more than a game; it's a metaphor for life which they take very seriously. I would fully recommend Gridiron Gold to anyone who enjoys competition, stories of inspiration, or just remembering what it was like to fully immerse yourself in Mississippi's favorite high school pastime.
Life Lessons for Both on the Field and Off December 5, 2007
This is a great read for anyone who enjoys football! I originally got this book for my husband who played high school football in Mississippi. The first page that he flipped to after opening the book contained a picture and quote from his old coach. We read the book together and let me just say that I never realized that high school football could have such an impact on almost every aspect of life.
The book renewed my pride in my home town in Mississippi. The stories are so inspirational. The lessons that are shared by the coaches quoted in the book will go straight to your heart and will be directly applicable to your life whether you live in Mississippi or New York. For all you girls out there, you don't have to know about football to appreciate this book. It is a very easy read and for the most part is divided into short quotes that you can digest one at a time if you are new to the subject. Also will be a good gift for someone in your life playing high school football currently. It might give them a bit of insight into why coach is so tough sometimes.
Well Deserved!!!! November 27, 2007
This is one of the "coolest" compilations of stories and recollections that I have seen in quite a while. It was like listening to an old coach tell all his stories from throughout the years. Really quick read, and great to have around as a reference to all the great legends of this region. I was amazed with how many of the old ball coaches that I recognized and remembered from my younger days. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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