Now, with this book fans can find out whos on top as a team of blue ribbon athletes, coaches, and journalists in the field come together to choose their favourites. With the tremendous increasing popularity of college football a devoted and large audience of college football lovers are sure to embrace this book for themselves and give as a gift to friends and family alike.
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As the leaves turn to gold, so do thoughts turn from summer games to--you guessed it--football. Perhaps Chris Schenkel said it best: "What a way to spend an autumn afternoon!"
ABC Sports began covering a full season of college football in 1966. Since then many Americans have spent autumn Saturdays gathered around the television listening to Schenkel, Keith Jackson, Bob Griese, Brent Musberger, and more as they call the play-by-play. These broadcasters--along with 25 of their colleagues--made up a blue-ribbon panel to select the greatest college players from 1966 to 1999. The result is ABC Sports College Football All Time All-America Team, a visually stunning, lavishly illustrated book. It opens with two chapters on the history of the game, from the afternoon at Rutgers where football was born to the rise, demise, and resurgence of the two-platoon system and the effect World War II had upon college ball (for example, 31 players took the oath of enlistment into the Naval Air Corps at halftime of the 1942 Cotton Bowl). Then comes the heart of the matter: their picks for the All-America Team, first string, second string, and third string. Number one QB? John Elway. First team RBs? O.J. Simpson, Herschel Walker, and Archie Griffin. Wanna fight about it? Good--debate is welcomed.
Old-schoolers may be put off by the graphically heavy layout (the ESPN generation will love it), but there's plenty of substance behind the style. This book is a handsome addition to the football fan's coffee table. --M. Stein
About the Author
Keith Jackson is entering his 33rd year as the top play-by-play announcer for ABC's coverage of college football. Keith is a four-time Emmy Award-winning commentator. He's a member of both the American Sportscaster Hall of Fame and the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame. He lives in Sherman Oaks, California.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding! Keith Jackson does not disappoint!,
This review is from: ABC Sports College Football All Time All-America Team (Hardcover)
Although not deep in terms of specific stats, games, etc., the context of the book, and the overall selection of all-stars from years past are a reminder of the true legends of the game. With the growing commmercialization of the college game, it's refreshing to look back to the guys who played because they loved the game.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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All-Time Football Team After 1966,
By Paul E. Cothran (Palm Bay, FL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: ABC Sports College Football All Time All-America Team (Hardcover)
A listing of great football players and teams from 1966 onward is just the tip of the iceberg. The reviewers have to eliminate such greats as Red Grange, Tom Harmon, Knute Rockne, Jim Thorpe, Don Hutson, Dixie Howell, Johnny Mack Brown, Doc Blanchard, Glenn Davis, Bobby Layne, Harry Gilmer, Vaughn Mancha, Shorty McWilliams, Barney Poole and hundreds more football greats who played the game merely for the love of it. The book is fine for those who think football began in 1966, but for those of us who remember the real greats it leaves a lot to be desired.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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i love the game,
By brandon hoge (Sunbury, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: ABC Sports College Football All Time All-America Team (Hardcover)
if you like diversity this is the thing its a great book for people who enjoy the history and present of the sport
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