More Tales from Aggieland
Title | More Tales from Aggieland PDF eBook |
Author | Brent Zwerneman |
Publisher | Sports Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | 194 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Texas A and M University |
ISBN | 1582619697 |
More Tales From Aggieland, a compelling collection of stories and anecdotes compiled by Zwerneman, who has covered the Aggies for a decade, offers readers insight and plenty of humor on a wide range of A&M sports and events, including Parker's splendiferous leap. On the heels of Zwerneman's successful Game of My Life: 25 Stories of Aggies Football, More Tales from Aggieland relates entertaining narratives from athletes over the decades who dearly love Texas A&M and also reveals intriguing stories to the Aggies faithful. For example, read about the recent discovery, deep in the bowels of Kyle Field, of a long-lost Sugar Bowl trophy, an elegant momento from A&M football's lone national championship season in 1939. People had their minds on things other than athletics, said Jim Sterling, a member of the 1939 team--speaking of the Great Depression and the impending world war, and why the trophy probably was lost in the first place. Now, from out of the dungeons of old Kyle, that sterling silver reminder of A&M football's most glorious day is basking in the light of Aggieland once again. Read about this and other fascinating and often fun chronicles from Texas A&M sports in More Tales from Aggieland.
Aggie and Ben: Three Stories
Title | Aggie and Ben: Three Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Lori Ries |
Publisher | Charlesbridge Publishing |
Total Pages | 50 |
Release | 2007-07-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1570916497 |
A funny and sweet early reader about a new friendship between a boy and his dog. In this first book of the series, Dad surprises Ben with a trip to the pet store. Ben isn’t sure what kind of pet he wants. He knows he doesn’t want a mouse, a snake, or even a cat. But when a certain puppy makes Ben laugh, a lasting friendship is formed. Three short chapters trace a day in the life of Ben and his new puppy, Aggie, as they settle into their new friendship. Dormer's understated illustrations mixed with Ries' easy-to-follow text tells the story of the special bond between a boy and his loyal, loveable dog. Young readers will delight in the continuing adventures of Aggie and Ben.
Tales from Aggieland
Title | Tales from Aggieland PDF eBook |
Author | Bo Carter |
Publisher | Sports Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | 154 |
Release | 2002-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9781582613314 |
Tales from Aggieland includes a wide variety of tales, from future Aggies' head football coach (then Texas assistant) Emory Bellard inventing the Wishbone offense and revolutionizing college football to the hilarious escapades of the Southwest Conference's all-time winningest football coach and Ags legend Shelby Metcalf. The book blends vignettes from the Junction Boys' difficult preseason under College Football Hall of Fame member Paul (Bear) Bryant in 1954 to NCAA Baseball World Series appearances under coaches Chandler and Johnson.
More Tales from the Trio
Title | More Tales from the Trio PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Purvis |
Publisher | AuthorHouse |
Total Pages | 183 |
Release | 2014-02-17 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1491893230 |
In this book, we follow the adventures of three retired professionals who are all amateur musicians, who meet regularly to play chamber music. Each time they meet to play music, they chat, and something that they say or a musical association brings a story to mind.
More Tales from Hog Heaven
Title | More Tales from Hog Heaven PDF eBook |
Author | Nate Allen |
Publisher | Sports Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781582617107 |
The University of Arkansas and its Razorbacks hold a special place in the hearts of Arkansans, not simply because the state has no professional sports teams, but because of the colorful players and coaches to have passed through the campus gates. Author Nate Allen chronicles the good, the bad, and the funny from Arkansas history in his second book about Razorback athletics, More Tales from Hog Heaven. Fans will be able to read more tales about the football program's adjustment in 1998 from the dour Danny Ford to the upbeat Houston Nutt, and about Lou Holtz's one-liners that seared their targets, but sometimes boomeranged. They will meet the legendary track coach who told one of his Irish athletes to row back home, and read about sportswriter Orville Henry's penchant for deflating self-important bowl officials. More Tales from Hog Heaven will prove to be a must-have addition to any Razorback fan's library.
Reveille
Title | Reveille PDF eBook |
Author | Rusty Burson |
Publisher | Texas A&M University Press |
Total Pages | 164 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9781585443482 |
This richly illustrated book traces this history of Texas A&M's mascot, Reveille, from the first mutt of uncertain origins to Reveille VII, an American collie of purebred lineage and scientific breeding.
Game of My Life: Dallas Cowboys
Title | Game of My Life: Dallas Cowboys PDF eBook |
Author | Jean-Jacques Taylor |
Publisher | Sports Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | 258 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Football players |
ISBN | 159670036X |
Game of My Life: Dallas Cowboys takes you inside the most memorable game of 24 players and of head coach Jimmy Johnson that earned each of them a place in the history and lore of "America?s Team." Each chapter provides colorful detail on the player?s favorite game and its significance to the history of one of the world?s most recognized franchises.Learn how these men joined the Cowboys fraternity. Recount with them the mood of the team and of each player leading up to his memorable moment and his thoughts on the game?told in his own words?as well as how his career fared and what he is doing today. Listen to Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett describe how he almost missed the game in which he turned in the most prolific performance of his career, and learn how Emmitt Smith, the NFL?s all-time leading rusher, learned to play with pain and how that helped him lead Dallas to a division-clinching win over the New York Giants despite a dislocated shoulder. Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach talks about his frustration with coach Tom Landry shuffling him in and out of the lineup, and Hall of Fame defensive tackle Randy White remembers the transition out of college linebacker. Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman relives his most emotional moment on the football field, and receiver Drew Pearson talks about the infamous Hail Mary. Receiver Tony Hill relives a thrilling 31-30 comeback win over the rival Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football. Safety James Washington talks about his heroic performance in Super Bowl XXVIII, and little-known running back Paul Palmer discusses his role in coach Jimmy Johnson?s first NFL victory. Other story standouts include those of cornerback Deion Sanders, Ring of Honor linebacker Chuck Howley, Super Bowl XXX MVP Larry Brown, Ring of Honor running back Don Perkins, Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly, and special teams star Bill Bates among others.