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Fourth Down and Life to Go

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If Tony Franklin says it is true you can take it to the bank. This book is more than just an account of the Mumme Era. The approach that Tony has used to tell his story is set forth in lessons that apply to all walks of life. You do not have to be a football coach or fan to understand the valuable lessons brought forth in this book.

Some will read this book and say there is no way that what is written can be true. I truly believe what is said in this book about the Mumme era is a correct accout of what happended. Tony Franklin is a man of character who as his book states is a stand up type person.

Read the book with an open mind. Many will not know the names of the coaches and players mentioned but you can relate many of the lessons taught to your personel life. The things that happened at a division 1 SEC school will boogle your mind.

This book was very entertaining and provided a solid look into the workings of UK, Inc. (aka UK Athletics). The book not only provides details on the ugly events rarely seen or heard outside of the inner circles, it also shines lights on many of the positive aspects of the program.

There were several stories (good and bad) in the book that, while I knew it possible for them to be true, my mind wanted to force me into disbelief. Fortunately, I have the good luck to know some of the many individuals mentioned in the book, so when I hit some of the stories, I simply picked up the phone and called. Without fail, every one confirmed the story in question! This leads me to believe the remaining stories are just as accurate. (Which I should have anyway, I've also had the honor of knowing Coach Franklin and he is pretty much a solid stand up guy.)

When all is said and done, the book is informative and educational, but it leaves me wanting for one more thing...the rest of "The Story".

Tony Franklin's book Fourth Down and Life to Go is a wonderful book for the people of the great state of Kentucky to read. If you are interested in the workings of major college football, then it is a must. Tony takes an opportunity to tell a real life story of how a coach can become a scapegoat for the libilities of of several people. I don't believe that the people know of the things that can and will happen on the inside of college fotball. But after you read this book you will have a greater understanding of how we, citizens of KY., put some on a pedalstile and let them run over others. I was very enlightened by this book and would like to read more of the same. Great job Tony, and I believe that you have done this state a great service by letting them know what really goes on inside college football in the state of Kentucky.

This is a very insightful look into major college football from someone at the top of the profession.

BEING A CAT FAN, TONY FRANKLIN'S BOOK IN ONE WAY WAS A GREAT ONE TO TO READ, IN ANOTHER WAY, IT IS SAD THAT UK FOOTBALL HAD TO RESORT TO THE WAYS TONY PUT IT. I BELIEVE COACH FRANKLIN'S WRITINGS!! MAYBE NEWTON & IVY'S CLOSET SHOULD BE CHECKED OUT AS WAS BASSETTS. THANKS TONY. MAYBE SOMEDAY, (EVEN THO I DON'T BELIEVE IT WILL) UK FOOTBAL WILL IMPROVE. THIS WILL ONLY HAPPEN WHEN UK OFFICALS QUIT TRYING TO HELP THEIR RICH BOOSTERS AND HELP THE STUDENTS AND GENERAL PUPIC..

Fourth Down and Life to Go is a largely one-sided account by a bitter and angry man who lashes out at many innocent people in addition to those Franklin believes he was wronged by. It's a story of turmoil within a coaching staff that got out of hand and ultimately led to the collapse of that staff. While the book is Franklin's personal view of the inside of a college football program, it sadly misses the mark due to false accusations and attacks on anybody associated with the program. If anything, Franklin's account is a lesson in how not to handle things as an adult when disagreements arise in the workplace. Franklin would have been better served to sticking to reporting the facts and stories that transpired. His interjection of paranoid and bitter beliefs and views about situations, circumstances, and others dramatically reduces the credibility that the book could have otherwise had.