| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 219 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- Foreword: The Legacy of Don James -- Author's Note -- Preface -- 1 A Dark December -- 2 The Orange Bowl -- 3 The Recruiter -- 4 We Need to Get Gilby -- 5 Basketball on Grass -- 6 An Attacking Defense -- 7 1990 -- 8 Winter, Spring, Disaster -- 9 Not Bad for a 60-Point Underdog -- 10 91 y f z Delay -- 11 Crush Their Souls -- 12 Brunell and Billy Joe -- 13 Close Call at Cal -- 14 You-fense and We-fense -- 15 Beating History -- 16 Hungrier Than Ever -- 17 The Apple Cup -- 18 The Weak Link -- 19 We Fear No Man -- 20 The Purple-Shirt Hurt -- 21 Champions -- 22 Team Perfection -- 23 History -- Epilogue -- Acknowledgments -- 1991 University of Washington Team Roster |
| Summary |
"This is the story of perhaps the greatest University of Washington Husky football team ever-and arguably, one of the top college football teams of all time. The 1991 Huskies, helmed by legendary coach Don James, chalked up a 12-0 record and won the Rose Bowl. They outscored opponents by an average of 31 points per game and the team included no less than 25 future NFL players. Alongside the Miami Hurricanes, the Huskies were recognized as national cochampions. How did a team built on contradictions-with an old-school coach, noted for his traditional approach, and a team of notably rambunctious players-make it work? Drawing on dozens of new interviews with athletes, coaching staff, and more, Seattle sports journalist Mike Gastineau tells a lively story of the unexpected twists of an epic season. Packed with never-before-told stories, his research offers new insider perspectives on iconic plays, outsized personalities, and an unusual set of team dynamics that led to one perfect season"-- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
In English |
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Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 20, 2021) |
| Subject |
James, Don, 1932-2013.
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James, Don, 1932-2013
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James, Don, 1932-2013 |
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Washington Huskies (Football team) -- History
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University of Washington -- Football -- History
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University of Washington |
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Washington Huskies (Football team) |
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SPORTS & RECREATION / Football
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Football
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021000413 |
| ISBN |
9780295749228 |
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0295749229 |
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