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What It Means to Be a Tiger: Les Miles and LSU's Greatest Players
Author(s): Ray Glier (Author), Lee Feinswog (Contributor)
- Publisher: Triumph Books
- Publication Date: 20 July 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 265 pages
- ISBN-10: 1600782094
- ISBN-13: 9781600782091
Book Description
Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the Louisiana State University football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Tigers 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. LSU 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
Ray Glier is a freelance journalist who contributes to such publications as the New York Times, USA Today, MSNBC, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Miami Herald, and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. He is the former executive sports editor of the Knoxville Journal. He lives in the Atlanta area. Les Miles is the head football coach at Louisiana State University. He led the team to a Bowl Championship Series National Championship victory in 2008. He is the forner head football coach at Oklahoma State University. He lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
