college sports

Details the life of University of Mississippi football player Michael Oher, who was raised by a crack addicted mother and adopted at the age of sixteen by a wealthy family, and explores the rising importance and salary of the offensive left tackle in the game of football.

"Explores the legacy of black college football, taking as its central figure one of the most successful coaches in its history, Jake Gaither. A paradoxical figure, he was leader of the most feared and respected black college football program in the country, and yet many questioned his racial loyalties during the height of the civil rights movement. . . A . . . story of black college football that complicates the heroic narrative of integration and grapples with the complexities and contradictions of one of the most important sources of pride of black life in the twentieth century"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs introduce college football.

Explores the history and traditions of the University of Michigan Wolverines football program.

Presents a history of the University of Alabama football program describing the ups and downs of the Crimson Tide, the Wade-Thomas years, Bear Bryant, and more. Includes a timeline and statistics.

Explores the history of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team, examining highs and lows, bowl appearances, players, and more.

Explores the history of the University of Southern California Trojans football team, examining highs and lows, bowl appearances, players, and more.

Invites readers along on a road trip to visit famous or unique sports stadiums and arenas and highlighting the history of the place, the fun fan traditions, and the notable players and coaches who have performed in them--in this volume, visiting college basketball venues like Pauley Pavilion, Assembly Hall, and the Dean Smith Center. Includes a map and glossary.

"This book discusses some misconceptions about the law as well as an unintended consequence of girls playing sports. One sidebar suggests reasons why boys in the 1960s and 1970s felt uncomfortable competing against girls, given the beliefs of the time"--Provided by publisher.

Contains thirteen essays that provide varying perspectives on whether or not college athletes should be paid, discussing post-eligibility school benefits, endorsement deals, illegal payments and gambling, athletic scholarships, and other topics; and including contact information for organizations and a bibliography.