Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2007-022096
Reviews
Michael has done a terrific job of covering the sweep of Rutgers football history in a highly readable and entertaining manner. He captures the essence of each year and team with an economy of words that keeps the story moving beautifully.
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Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Part ONE: 1869-1949 1 The birth of college football, 1869-1914 2 Robey rules the gridiron, 1915-1922 3 Here comes Homer, 1923-1933 4 Flinging Frankie Burns, 1934-1949 Part TWO: 1950-1972 5 The first Heisman candidate, 1950-1958 6 Undefeated, 1959-1961 7 Speed bumps, 1962-1968 8 One hundred years of football, 1969-1972 Part THREE: 1973-2000 9 A winning formula, 1973-1983 10 Roller-coaster football, 1984-1989 11 A group of star players, 1990-1995 12 Big plays and fumbles, 1996-2000 Part FOUR: 2001-2006 13 A Jersey guy, 2001-2004 14 "Just keep chopping!" 2005 15 "Chop...chop...Timber!" 2006 16 Stars, bowls, and beyond Rutgers Football Letterwinners: The Scarlet Gridiron Tradition Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Rutgers Football: A Gridiron Tradition in Scarlet is a richly illustrated history of one of the most storied programs in all of college football. From the first intercollegiate contest against Princeton in 1869, which started college football as we know it, through the years that Paul Robeson suited up for the team, the famous undefeated season of 1976, and right up to the Schiano era, former Scarlet Knight Michael Pellowski takes you on a fascinating journey that chronicles the highlights of the first 137 years of Rutgers football. He makes special mention of the Scarlet Knights who have gone on to successful careers in the NFL-Brian Leonard, Mike McMahon, L.J. Smith, Gary Brackett, Ray Lucas, Deron Cherry, among others-and includes a complete listing of letter winners., Thirteen seconds remaining, score tied at 25, fourth and seven for Rutgers at Louisville's 27. Against the third ranked team in the nation, on a perfect autumn evening, the Scarlet Knights stormed back from 18 down, with Coach Greg Schiano's vaunted defense shutting down Louisville's passing attack. As Jeremy Ito's kick cleared the uprights with seconds on the clock, the Scarlet Knights announced their arrival as one of the most fearsome teams in the nation. Rutgers Football: A Gridiron Tradition in Scarlet is a richly illustrated history of one of the most storied programs in all of college football. From the first intercollegiate contest against Princeton in 1869, which started college football as we know it, through the years that Paul Robeson suited up for the team, the famous undefeated season of 1976, and right up to the Schiano era, former Scarlet Knight Michael Pellowski takes you on a fascinating journey that chronicles the highlights of the first 137 years of Rutgers football. He makes special mention of the Scarlet Knights who have gone on to successful careers in the NFL-Brian Leonard, Mike McMahon, L.J. Smith, Gary Brackett, Ray Lucas, Deron Cherry, among others-and includes a complete listing of letter winners. Now, with the Empire State Building being lit red in the team's honor, and fans believing that a national championship is within reach, Rutgers Football: A Gridiron Tradition in Scarlet provides the indispensable backstory for this team as it "chops" its way to future greatness.
LC Classification Number
GV958
ebay_catalog_id
4
Copyright Date
2008