The 25 Greatest Moments in Camp Randall History [Hardcover]

Mike Lucas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2005

Throughout the years the University of Wisconsin football program has provided Badger fans with many memorable moments at Camp Randall Stadium—the running of Heisman Trophy winners Alan “The Horse” Ameche and Ron “The Great” Dayne; the rough-and-tumble days of the ’51 Hard Rocks; ’42 legends like Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch and Dave Schreiner; the Matt Schabert-to-Lee Evans touchdown pass to beat #3-ranked Ohio State in ’03; and the ’81 upset of #1-ranked Michigan. Which moment is the most memorable? Let the great debate begin. The 2005 Wisconsin football season slogan, “Celebrate the Legacy,” is exactly what author Mike Lucas does as he takes an inside look at the players, coaches and teams who make up The 25 Greatest Moments in Camp Randall History. Lucas, who has covered the Badgers in five different decades dating to the late ‘60’s, painstakingly researched each of the greatest moments and has ranked them in order of their importance and impact on the UW progam. Read firsthand accounts from the players and coaches who helped make Camp Randall one of the most difficult places for opponents to play and the # 4-rated college football venue according to a 2004 ESPN ranking. Featuring an impressive collection of color and b/w photos throughout, with forewords by current Badger head coach Barry Alvarez and former Badger football great and athletic director Pat Richter, The 25 Greatest Moments in Camp Randall History promises to be a cherished keepsake for Wisconsin fans everywhere.

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About the Author

Nobody has covered Wisconsin football longer than Madison Capital Times columnist Mike Lucas, who also doubles as the color analyst for Badger football and basketball on the UW radio network. Lucas, a Beloit native, enrolled at Wisconsin in 1968, and wrote for the Badger Herald and Daily Cardinal before joining the Capital Times as a full-time writer in 1971. Along with national, regional and local writing awards, Lucas has twice been named Sportswriter of the Year in Wisconsin. Lucas is entering his 11th season on the radio network. In addition, he hosts a weekly radio talk show on WIBA and a weekly television show on UPN-14 and WISC-3 which is also seen in other markets around the state. Lucas has also written Five Golden Rings: The Saga of Wisconsin Hockey and Barry's Badgers: The Chronicle of the 1993 Wisconsin Rose Bowl Season.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: KCI Sports Publishing (August 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975876953
• ISBN-13: 978-0975876954
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 12 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,650,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, October 5, 2005

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This review is from: The 25 Greatest Moments in Camp Randall History (Hardcover)

Mike Lucas has definitely captured the essence of Camp Randall's history. Having been a Badger fan for the better part of three decades, I certainly think he did a terrific job of highlighting the great moments. Some may quibble over the order of the rankings. I personally think that the win over Michigan in '93 was the greatest moment, but in all, the book is fantastic.

A must have for any Badger or Big Ten football fan. Golden Gopher fans not included, if there are such people.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, September 26, 2005

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Terry Porter "TP" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 25 Greatest Moments in Camp Randall History (Hardcover)

Just received my copy and sat down and read it all on a Sunday afternoon. The author, Mike Lucas, has covered the Badgers forever and always seems to have some interesting insight into the Badgers program. In this book he has personally covered 20 of the 25 moments. He also talked with the players and coaches from each of the great moments which adds flavor to each of the segments. The book is an oversided hardcover, coffee-table type book that has game photos (many of which are color)from the actual games being featured.

I can't really argue with the list (although I may have included the '93 Michigan win as one of the greatest moments on its own--in the book it ties in with the chapter on the '93 Ohio State tie) as every game that is listed is certainly a great moment.

If you are a University of Wisconsin football fan, you will greatly enjoy this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inside look at the players, coaches and teams, December 3, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 25 Greatest Moments in Camp Randall History (Hardcover)

The 25 Greatest Moments In Camp Randall History is a tribute to the University of Wisconsin football program, offering an inside look at the players, coaches and teams. Painstakingly researched by columnist Mike Lucas, who has twice been named Sportswriter of the Year in Wisconsin, The 25 Greatest Moments In Camp Randall History describes each memorable instance in detail, and ranks them in order of their importance and impact on the UW program. Black-and-white and color photographs bring memories of gameplay and competition alive. The 25 Greatest Moments In Camp Randall History is surely the next best thing to attending the #4 rated college football venue (according to ESPN's 2004 ranking) and witnessing a moment in person.