More Than Winning [Hardcover]

Tom Osborne (Author), John E. Roberts (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 162 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc (September 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0840754728
• ISBN-13: 978-0840754721
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,548,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

TOM OSBORNE was the head coach of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team for 25 years. He was named "coach of the decade" by ESPN in 1999 and in 2007 was voted the "greatest college football coach of all time" in an online EPSN poll. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999 and is the recipient of the Jim Thorpe Lifetime Achievement Award and the Tuss McLaughry Award for distinction in service to others. Tom was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000 and served in Congress for 6 years. He is now the Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, mostly for nebraska followers, October 16, 1999

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This review is from: More Than Winning (Hardcover)

Interesting self portrait of one of the most successfull coaches in college football. Written in response to his famous "going for two" decisiom in the 1984 Orange Bowl which cost him his first title, and by his subsequent diagnosis and treatment of heart disease the following year. Good insights into why the "go for two" decision was made, his early life, and entrance into coaching. Also covers his near decision to leave for Colorado in the 70's as well as a little bit about his relationship with some of the players including one time quarteback and now assistant coach Turner Gill. Finishes about 1985. Discusses his faith and how it gives him perspective on the vagaries of a coaching career. Suffers somewhat from his natural shyness and therefore is a little superficial and gives the impression that he lacks warmth and empathy, which if you read "On Solid Ground" is clearly not the case. Would have given 5 stars if it was of more general interest, or if it would have been more personal like "On Solid Ground".