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One Fantastic Ride: The Inside Story of Carolina BasketballÂ’s 2009 Championship Season [Hardcover]

Adam Lucas (Author), Steve Kirschner (Author), Matt Bowers (Author), Roy Williams (Foreword)
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October 22, 2009
The University of North Carolina won its fifth NCAA basketball championship in 2009. To mark that accomplishment, Adam Lucas, Steve Kirschner, and Matt Bowers provide the only official history that chronicles the players and coaches involved in the championship season.





This is more than just a season-in-the-life book. This is a project that serves as the capstone for a senior class that has represented the quintessential Carolina Basketball experience, not only in their success on the court but their approach to life off it.





In the summer of 2005, five freshmen came to Chapel Hill. Little was expected of them at first; four years later, they will leave Carolina as the most decorated senior class in UNC history. One Fantastic Ride will be published in an oversized format, with eye-catching illustrations and insightful text. Photos include never-seen-before, behind-the-scenes shots. The book also includes sidebars by key figures in the history of the program, including Dean Smith, Michael Jordan, Phil Ford, and Woody Durham. Each chapter includes a “Thought for the Day” that is taken directly from a Carolina Basketball practice plan, which are normally distributed only to Tar Heel coaches and players.


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The strength of One Fantastic Ride is that it brings all three elements together in a compelling way. . . . Surpasses previous championship books in the level of detail it pays to what actually happened on the court and why. . . . As time passes and more seasons come and go, the legendary performances turned in by the 2008-09 Tar Heels at the end of the season are likely only to grow in stature. One Fantastic Ride captures this extraordinary moment in exemplary fashion."
— InsideCarolina.com

“The 2008-09 national championship season was full of great moments for a terrific group of players, coaches, and fans. Only an outstanding book could do justice to this team and their story—Lucas, Kirschner and Bowers have delivered a masterpiece. One Fantastic Ride brings those moments back to life and will remind fans everywhere why it's great to be a Tar Heel!”
— Phil Ford

"North Carolina basketball has such a rich tradition. The fans bleed Tar Heel blue, and the 2008-09 season was a special one for the loyal supporters. This book chronicles the great ride from the start of the campaign to cutting down the nets at Ford Field. --Inside Carolina.com

About the Author

Adam Lucas is a featured columnist on TarHeelBlue.com, the official website of Carolina Athletics, and the publisher of Tar Heel Monthly and Tar Heels Today. .

Steve Kirschner is associate athletic director for athletic communications at the University of North Carolina.

Matt Bowers is deputy director of athletic communications at UNC. The three coauthoredLed by Their Dreams: The Inside Story of CarolinaÂ’s Journey to the 2005 National Championship.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press (October 22, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0807833851
  • ISBN-13: 978-0807833858
  • Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 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: #650,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Adam Lucas grew up dreaming of becoming a Carolina basketball player. A severe lack of height and talent curtailed that dream, but he discovered another way to get as close as possible to the Tar Heels--writing about Carolina sports. Since 2001, he has been the publisher of Tar Heel Monthly and a featured columnist on the official athletic department website, TarHeelBlue.com. He has authored or co-authored six books on Carolina Basketball. Adam lives in Chapel Hill with his wife and two children.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for College Hoops Fans, November 8, 2009
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One Fantastic Ride is a great read! If you love college hoops and enjoy the inside scoop you'll love this book. I particularly loved all of the stories about the players and coaches -- the kind of access that we'd all love to have but rarely get. The descriptions of the important games throughout the season and the NCAA tournament provide new details and insight into coaching strategy and the relationships between and among the Carolina coaches and the Tar Heel players. Most of all, for anyone that loves UNC basketball, the book gives you an opportunity to extend that glorious feeling of UNC running through the 2009 tournament on a mission. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book, December 13, 2009
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i bought this book as a christmas present, i started to thumb through it and i couldnt put it down. if you liked the championship team, its a must read. adam lucas tells a story like no other.
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This is a great book. It was a Christmas present for my sister and she loved it. She is a die-hard Tarheel fan and really likes Tyler Hansbrough so this was perfect for her. Lots of pictures and a very easy, but enjoyable read.
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