Author: Marty Gitlin
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1617836559
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

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Presents a history of the University of Mississippi football program, profiling notable players, coaches, and seasons.

Author: Stuart Stevens
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0804172501
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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Fathers, sons, and sports are enduring themes of American literature. Here, in this fresh and moving account, a son returns to his native South to spend a special autumn with his ninety-five-year-old dad, sharing the unique joys, disappointments, and life lessons of Saturdays with their beloved Ole Miss Rebels. Now, driving to and from the games, and cheering from the stands, they take stock of their lives as father and son, and as individuals, reminding themselves of their unique, complicated, precious bond. Poignant and full of heart, but also irreverent and often hilarious, The Last Season is a powerful story of parents and children and of the importance of taking a backward glance together while you still can.

Author: Billy Watkins
Publisher: Whitman Pub Llc
ISBN: 9780794827953
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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Throughout book are pockets containing facsimilies of newspaper clippings, tickets, postcards, photographs, and other Ole Miss. football memorabilia.

Author: William G. Barner
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1617030740
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 422

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From the contentious delay of the first clash in 1901 to the battle in 2009, The Egg Bowl covers the Ole Miss-Mississippi State rivalry in depth. For each game the narrative includes every scoring drive, every player who crossed the goal line, and every final score. More than 150 photos illustrate the intensity of action on the field and capture the players and exploits faithful fans will always remember.This new paperback edition features full accounts of the games in 2007, 2008, and 2009, including new photos and updated statistics. For the booster who demands to know every statistic, The Egg Bowl creates the ultimate reference. Which player has scored the most touchdowns? Who rushed for the longest run or threw the longest touchdown pass? How many kickoffs have been returned for touchdowns? Why is November 30 of consequence? Which two men have coached at both schools? And surprisingly, which three players have lettered at Mississippi State and Ole Miss?The intensity of the rivalry cannot be understated. Student leaders created the treasured Golden Egg, trophy of the yearly contest, to quell frequent fisticuffs in the stands. While intended to cool the fervor, the Egg has been controversially remodeled, refurbished, and even kidnapped. The story continually simmers. This ideal gift for the football fanatic will only stoke those passions.

Author: Ed McMinn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984637720
Category : Football
Languages : en
Pages : 214

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Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans: Ole Miss Rebels combines the great passion of the Rebel fan with the grand passion of the fan of Christ in one set of devotions. The result is a book that is fun while it providesa time of reflection about God and your faith.- A Rebel football player did something so shocking during a game that a rule was passed so he couldn't do it again.- He had to hitchhike to the game, and a guard wouldn't let him in the gate -- but he was the Rebels' defensive star.- Rebel players once injured their head coach while theywere celebrating a win.- That he stood a good chance of getting a date was one reason why Sean Tuohy chose Ole Miss over LSU. - A Rebel football team once threatened to boycott a bowl game over a suit of clothes.These stories and more are recounted here. Also appearing are Archie Manning, Johnny Vaught, Bianca Thomas, Deuce McAllister, Eli Manning, and many others. Their stories - along with legendary games, improbable victories, and historical events- are told with a twist: They are all tied to God's story.Have fun! Have faith! Go Rebels! Go God!

Author: Charles W. Eagles
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807832731
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 586

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Presents the history of the efforts to integrate the University of Mississippi, describing James Meredith's struggles to become its first African-American student and the conflict between segregationist Governor Ross Barnet and federal law enforcement officials.

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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244

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Author: Robert Khayat
Publisher: Nautilus
ISBN: 9781949455281
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 330

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In 1960, 22-year-old Robert Khayat experienced a year in which his own life, the nation, and the state of Mississippi were forever changed. The same spring that four college students in North Carolina refused to move from a segregated lunch counter, Khayat's SEC champion Ole Miss baseball team was denied the right to play in the NCAA tournament because they might encounter a Black opponent. At the same time that young John F. Kennedy became a household name, Khayat's dark-skinned father was making an unlikely ascent to become one of the most politically powerful men in Mississippi. And two high-profile segregationists - Redskins owner George Preston Marshall and Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett - would impact Khayat's life in ways he could never have imagined. The events of 1960 set the stage for a revolution . . . and Robert Khayat was living in the midst of it all. 60: A Year of Sports, Race & Politics is the story of the year that changed everything for a nation, its culture, and a promising young man from Mississippi.

Author: Jeff Roberson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692196212
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 336

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An All-Southeastern Conference quarterback's ride from the football fields of the South to enshrinement in the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York

Author: The Moth
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0593139011
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 353

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas, structure, delivery and more.”—CNN LONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD Over the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life—including astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired pickpocket, high school students, and Nobel Prize winners—to develop true personal stories that have moved and delighted live audiences and listeners of The Moth’s Peabody Award–winning radio hour and podcast. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year. Now, with How to Tell a Story, The Moth will help you learn how to uncover and craft your own unique stories, like Moth storytellers Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Cash, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Padma Lakshmi, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Tig Notaro, Boots Riley, Betty Reid Soskin, John Turturro, and more. Whether your goal is to make it to the Moth stage, deliver the perfect wedding toast, wow clients at a business dinner, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview, be a hit at parties, change the world, or simply connect more deeply to those around you, stories are essential. Sharing secrets of The Moth’s time-honed process and using examples from beloved storytellers, a team of Moth directors will show you how to • mine your memories for your best stories • explore structures that will boost the impact of your story • deliver your stories with confidence • tailor your stories for any occasion Filled with empowering, easy-to-follow tips for crafting stories that forge lasting bonds with friends, family, and colleagues alike, this book will help you connect authentically with the world around you and unleash the power of story in your life.