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What It Means to Be a Duck: Mike Bellotti and Oregon's Greatest Players
Author(s): Rob Moseley (author) & Mike Bellotti (Foreword) (Author)
- Publisher: Triumph Books
- Publication Date: 1 July 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 1600781594
- ISBN-13: 9781600781599
Book Description
Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the University of Oregon football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Ducks football is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the student-athletes and coaches who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved school. Oregon fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish.
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From the Back Cover
This unique, compelling series assembles the greatest players from the most celebrated teams in college football to share their personal memories. Filled with firsthand accounts from dozens of players—from the team’s early days through the new millenium—What It Means lets you learn about your favorite college teams straight from the source. These special athletes revisit their days of glory, share their most poignant reminiscences, and attempt to define their part in the storied football fraternity. You’ll gain new insights to legendary players, coaches, teams, games, rivalries, traditions, and more. This rare collection of individual stories—accompanied by archival photos—is truly a must-have for any college football fan.
About the Author
Rob Moseley covered his first University of Oregon football game in 1997 and has written about the team extensively ever since. He is the primary beat writer for the Ducks at the Register-Guard in Eugene. Mike Bellotti is a college football analyst with ESPNand ABC, and is the former head coach of the University of Oregon football team. He is the winningest coach in the team’s history. They both live in Eugene, Oregon.
