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The Egg Bowl: Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss | 
 enlarge | Author: William G. Barner
Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 535408
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.7 x 1.1
ISBN: 157806967X
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.3326309762953
EAN: 9781578069675
ASIN: 157806967X
Publication Date: August 2007
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Book Description
From the contentious delay of the first clash in 1901 to the most recent battle in 2006, The Egg Bowl covers the Ole Miss-Mississippi State rivalry in depth. For each game the narrative includes every scoring drive, every player who crossed the goal line, and every final score. More than sixty photos illustrate the intensity of action on the field and capture the players and exploits faithful fans will always remember. For the booster who demands to know every statistic, The Egg Bowl creates the ultimate reference. Which player has scored the most touchdowns? Who rushed for the longest run or threw the longest touchdown pass? How many kickoffs have been returned for touchdowns? Why is November 30 of consequence? Which two men have coached at both schools? And surprisingly, which three players have lettered at Mississippi State and Ole Miss? The intensity of the rivalry cannot be understated. Student leaders created the treasured Golden Egg, trophy of the yearly contest, to quell frequent fisticuffs in the stands. While intended to cool the fervor, the Egg has been controversially remodeled, refurbished, and even kidnapped. The story continually simmers. This ideal gift for the football fanatic will only stoke those passions.
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Great Book for State or Ole Miss Fans January 28, 2008
This book is a great read. The format is set up in such a way that you can pick it up and read for 2 minutes or 2 hours. It plays no favorites, just gives brief recaps of the seasons each team were having, then the recap of the Egg Bowl. It is full of historical facts, good pictures, and funny little anecdotes.
When I was reading the about the early seasons and games, I felt like I was reading a list of Buildings and Streets from each campus. Many of these athletes went on to be coaches and administrators and later to have various campus landmarks named after them. It was also interesting reading some of the origins of mottos and traditions that have popped up over the years.
Hopefully there will be a revision, or a supplement that will chronicle the Egg Bowls that have and will occur after this book went to print. It would be interesting reading to have the yearly accounts of the State v. Ole Miss Basketball Rivalry. It's the oldest rivalry in the SEC.
Buy this book, it is worth the read.
Excellent history that all State/Ole Miss fans will enjoy November 20, 2007
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Just got a copy today to give to my father as a gift. This is an instant classic with all the players and coaches we remember. Each year's meeting has a couple of pages devoted to it with game stats, a game picture or two, and even the weather conditions! Impressive stats, trivia, etc. in the appendix. The author clearly did his homework. (I noticed that he's an Ole Miss grad, but with a quick glance of the contents, I also noticed no bias -- and I'm a State alum). This will prove to be THE definitive Egg Bowl reference guide to settle disputes, wagers and possibly the occasional fist-fight. But before going to that extreme, just refer to the book, first. You'll probably find it in there! Rest assured, you'll enjoy reliving some special memories.
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