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The Rise of the Black Quarterback

Author : Jason Reid
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
ISBN 13 : 1368082173
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book The Rise of the Black Quarterback written by Jason Reid and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compulsively readable sports narrative by senior NFL writer for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape), Jason Reid, chronicling both the history of Black players in the NFL, such as Warren Moon, and the recent careers of groundbreaking Black quarterbacks, including Colin Kaepernick. In September 2019, ESPN's The Undefeated website (now Andscape) began a season-long series of articles on the emergence of Black quarterbacks in the NFL. The first article in the series was Jason Reid's enormously popular, "Welcome to the Year of the Black Quarterback." The series culminated with an hour-long television program in February 2020, hosted by Reid himself. The Rise of the Black Quarterback: What It Means for America will expand on Reid's piece—as well as the entire series—and chronicle the shameful history of the treatment of Black players in the NFL and the breakout careers of a thrilling new generation of Black quarterbacks. Intimate portraits of Colin Kaepernick, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Kyler Murray feature prominently in the book, as well as the careers and legacy of beloved NFL players such as Doug Williams and trailblazing pioneers Marlin Briscoe and Eldridge Dickey. Reid delves deeply into the culture war ignited by Kaepernick's peaceful protest that shone a light on systemic oppression and police brutality. Fascinating and timely, this page-turning account will rivet fans of sports, cultural commentary, and Black history in America.

Rise of the Black Quarterback

Author : Jason Reid
Publisher : Hyperion Avenue
ISBN 13 : 9781368076623
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Rise of the Black Quarterback written by Jason Reid and published by Hyperion Avenue. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In September 2019, ESPN's The Undefeated website (now Andscape) began a season-long series of articles on the emergence of Black quarterbacks in the NFL. The first article in the series was Jason Reid's enormously popular, "Welcome to the Year of the Black Quarterback." The series culminated with an hour-long television program in February 2020, hosted by Reid himself. The Rise of the Black Quarterback: What It Means for America will expand on Reid's piece--as well as the entire series--and chronicle the shameful history of the treatment of Black players in the NFL and the breakout careers of a thrilling new generation of Black quarterbacks. Intimate portraits of Colin Kaepernick, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Kyler Murray feature prominently in the book, as well as the careers and legacy of beloved NFL players such as Doug Williams and trailblazing pioneers Marlin Briscoe and Eldridge Dickey. Reid delves deeply into the culture war ignited by Kaepernick's peaceful protest that shone a light on systemic oppression and police brutality. Fascinating and timely, this page-turning account will rivet fans of sports, cultural commentary, and Black history in America.

Third and a Mile

Author : William C. Rhoden
Publisher : ESPN
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Third and a Mile written by William C. Rhoden and published by ESPN. This book was released on 2007-01-30 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicling the heroic struggle to topple the sports worlds staunchest racial barrier, this volume is filled with personal anecdotes and firsthand recollections from such NFL greats as Warren Moon, Doug Williams, Donovan McNabb, and Steve McNair.

Quarterblack

Author : Doug Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Quarterblack written by Doug Williams and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Williams became the first black to make it big at a position previously reserved for whites. Without Doug Williams, the game of professional football would still be living under a veil of prejudice, but with one fell swoop, he shattered the myth that a black quarterback could not rise to the pinnacle of pro football.

Olympic Media

Author : Andrew Billings
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135980659
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Olympic Media written by Andrew Billings and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-01-24 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first academic text to explore TV sports media's output from this 'behind the scenes' perspective including the first scholarly interviews with the influential US broadcasters and producers and sports media professionals.

Jalen Hurts

Author : Triumph Books
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1637273746
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (372 download)

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Download or read book Jalen Hurts written by Triumph Books and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate tribute to the Philadelphia Eagles' ascendant quarterback Jalen Hurts altered the trajectory of Eagles history in 2023 as the team silenced all doubters and earned a spot in Super Bowl LVII. Hurts has already written his name into the franchise record books, earned the trust of teammates with his distinct leadership style, and forged roots in Philadelphia. Now, his sights are firmly set on bringing Super Bowl glory back to this city. Featuring incisive writing plus dozens of full-color photographs from The Philadelphia Inquirer, this commemorative book provides the most comprehensive portrait of the star quarterback on and off the field, including Hurts' upbringing in Houston, the uncertainty of his early days in Philadelphia, his thrilling rise to stardom after earning the starting role with the Eagles, and the dominant 2022 season that proved he was the franchise QB the Eagles had been searching for.

The Black Athlete as Hero

Author : Joseph Dorinson
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476645965
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The Black Athlete as Hero written by Joseph Dorinson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-11-09 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part history, part biography, this study examines the Black athlete's search to unify what W.E.B. DuBois called the "two unreconciled strivings" of African Americans--the struggle to survive in black society while adapting to white society. Black athletes have served as vanguards of change, challenging the dominant culture, crossing social boundaries and raising political awareness. Champions like Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Wilma Rudolph, Roberto Clemente, Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe, Serena Williams, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James make a difference, even as many in the Black community question the idea of athletes as role models. The author argues the importance of sports heroes in a panic-plagued era beset with class division and racial privilege.

QB

Author : Steve Young
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0544845773
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (448 download)

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Download or read book QB written by Steve Young and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the most candid and compelling sports memoir since Andre Agassi’s riveting bestseller Open, former San Francisco 49er, Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP, and Hall of Famer Steve Young gives readers an unprecedented and stunning inside look at what it takes to become a super-elite professional quarterback. Steve Young produced some of the most memorable moments in NFL history. But his most impressive victories have been deeply personal ones that were won when no one was watching. His remarkably revealing memoir is the story of a Mormon boy with a 4.0 GPA, a photographic memory, and a severe case of separation anxiety. As an eighth-string quarterback at Brigham Young University, it was doubtful that he would ever see any playing time. But Young became an All-American, finished second in the Heisman voting, and was the top draft choice out of college. Then, after signing the largest contract in sports history, anxiety nearly drove him to walk away from football completely. In short, Young’s quest in life was always about grit. Now, he shares the experience of being inside his helmet while he faces down his toughest adversaries, both on and off the field. "This book is gold.”—Peter King “Intense.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Steve Young is a hero of mine, and his story is a source of inspiration for me. His perseverance, intelligence, and, most of all, grace under pressure, NFL-style, make this book a fascinating read. Thanks, Steve, for sharing your story with one of your biggest fans!”—Tom Brady

In Pro Football Black Quarterbacks and the N-Word Matters: The Acceptance of the Black Quarterback and the Black Male in Society

Author : Ralph Cuffeea Allsopp
Publisher : Outskirts Press
ISBN 13 : 9781977213051
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book In Pro Football Black Quarterbacks and the N-Word Matters: The Acceptance of the Black Quarterback and the Black Male in Society written by Ralph Cuffeea Allsopp and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2019-04-18 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pro Football Black Quarterbacks and the N-Word Matter highlights a select group of Black quarterbacks and the psychological and sociological sacrifices they made in order to play the sport--a 101 course on the Black male's struggle to succeed in life and sports. It also discusses Black athletes who wanted to become leaders on the football field but were denied the opportunity to show their skills by racist notions still prevalent in our society. The book explores the relationship between the Black quarterbacks in the NFL and the Black male in society, and exposes the flawed thinking and stereotypes that often hold Blacks back--whether in the military, on the football field, or in the political arena. And finally, it focuses on the psychological cost of achieving success at a position historically considered "Whites Only," like the restrooms and water fountains of the Jim Crow era. If you want psychological and sociological insights into the saga of professional football--and the N-word--this is your crib sheet!

Backfield Boys

Author : John Feinstein
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN 13 : 0374305935
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (743 download)

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Download or read book Backfield Boys written by John Feinstein and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Backfield Boys, renowned sports journalist and New York Times–bestselling author John Feinstein tells a thrilling story of friendship, football, and a fight for justice. Freshman footballers Jason Roddin and Tom Jefferson are a perfect pair: Jason is a blazing-fast wide-receiver, while his best friend Tom has all the skills a standout quarterback needs. After summer football camp at an elite sports-focused boarding school, the boys are thrilled to be invited back with full-ride scholarships. But on day one of practice, they’re shocked when the team's coaching staff makes Tom, a black kid, a receiver and Jason, a white kid, a quarterback. Confronted with mounting evidence of deep-seated racial bias, the boys speak out, risking their scholarships and chances to play. As tensions ratchet up with coaches and other players, Tom and Jason must decide how much they're willing to lose in a conflict with powerful forces that has nothing—and everything—to do with the game they love.

Football and Manliness

Author : Thomas P. Oates
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252099486
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Football and Manliness written by Thomas P. Oates and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2017-03-30 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women, African Americans, and gays have recently upended US culture with demands for inclusion and respect, while economic changes have transformed work and daily life for millions of Americans. The national obsession with the National Football League provides a window on this dynamic period of change, reshaping ideas about manliness to respond to new urgencies on and beyond the gridiron. Thomas P. Oates uses feminist theory to break down the dynamic cultural politics shaping, and shaped by, today's NFL. As he shows, the league's wildly popular product provides an arena for media producers to work out and recalibrate the anxieties, contradictions, and challenges that characterize contemporary masculinity. Oates draws from a range of pop culture narratives to map the complex set of theories about gender and race and to reveal a league and fan base in flux. Though longing for a past dominated by white masculinity, the mediated NFL also subtly aligns with a new economic reality that demands it cope with the shifting relations of gender, race, sexuality, and class. Indeed, pro football crafts new meanings of each by its canny mobilization of historic ideological processes.

Sport in a Changing World

Author : Howard L. Nixon
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317251555
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)

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Download or read book Sport in a Changing World written by Howard L. Nixon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a stressful, turbulent world, sport can be an escape from reality. Yet sport actually mirrors the issues and problems of our world today, bearing the imprint of powerful forces of social change. This book offers a sociological perspective for seeing and understanding the place of sport in society and how it is affected by big business and by demographic, cultural, organization, economic, political, and technological change. Nixon writes vividly of the making and unmaking of heroes and celebrities. Throughout he shows how the combined influence of networks of major sports organizations, media corporations, and corporate sponsors is shaping sport around the world.

Africana Race and Communication

Author : James L. Conyers
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 149853855X
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book Africana Race and Communication written by James L. Conyers and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2017-03-08 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africana Race and Communication: A Social Study of Film, Communication, and Social Media focuses on the areas of History, Ethos, Motif, and Mythology-Philosophy. This study is an interdisciplinary study, which surveys the collection, interpretation, and analysis of Black communication and culture. Likewise, the intellectual dexterity of Africana Studies as an interdisciplinary body of knowledge postures alternative ways of probing Africana phenomena. This volume provides a categorical lens matrix of Africana Studies to locate race and communication in place, space, and time. Thus, it provides readers with a compilation of literary, historical, philosophical, and communicative essays that attempt to describe and evaluate the Africana experience from a centered perspective.

Advanced PE for Edexcel

Author : Frank Galligan
Publisher : Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 9780435506438
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Advanced PE for Edexcel written by Frank Galligan and published by Heinemann. This book was released on 2000 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PE is one of the fastest-growing A level subjects. Members of the Edexcl PE examining team have now written a student book which follows this specification, unit by unit.

How Football Explains America

Author : Sal Paolantonio
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1633192911
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (331 download)

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Download or read book How Football Explains America written by Sal Paolantonio and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ESPN's Sal Paolantonio explores just how crucial football is to understanding the American psyche Using some of the most prominent voices in pro sports and cultural and media criticism, "How Football Explains America" is a fascinating, first-of-its-kind journey through the making of America's most complex, intriguing, and popular game. It tackles varying American themes--from Manifest Destiny to "fourth and one"--as it answers the age-old question Why does America love football so much? An unabashedly celebratory explanation of America's love affair with the game and the men who make it possible, this work sheds light on how the pioneers and cowboys helped create a game that resembled their march across the continent. It explores why rugby and soccer don't excite the American male like football does and how the game's rules are continually changing to enhance the dramatic action and create a better narrative. It also investigates the eternal appeal of the heroic quarterback position, the sport's rich military lineage, and how the burgeoning medium of television identified and exploited the NFL's great characters. It is a must read for anyone interested in more fully understanding not only the game but also the nation in which it thrives. Updated throughout and with a new introduction, this edition brings "How Football Explains America" to paperback for the first time.

A Level Playing Field

Author : Gerald L. Early
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674050983
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book A Level Playing Field written by Gerald L. Early and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2011-04-29 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The noted cultural critic Gerald Early explores the intersection of race and sports, and our deeper, often contradictory attitudes toward the athletes we glorify. What desires and anxieties are encoded in our worship of (or disdain for) high-performance athletes? What other, invisible contests unfold when we watch a sporting event?

Adolph Rupp and the Rise of Kentucky Basketball

Author : James Duane Bolin
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813177243
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Adolph Rupp and the Rise of Kentucky Basketball written by James Duane Bolin and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look at the life of the influential University of Kentucky basketball coach and his legacy. Known as the “Man in the Brown Suit” and the “Baron of the Bluegrass,” Adolph Rupp (1901–1977) is a towering figure in the history of college athletics. In Adolph Rupp and the Rise of Kentucky Basketball, historian James Duane Bolin goes beyond the wins and losses to present the fullest account of Rupp’s life to date based on more than one-hundred interviews with Rupp, his assistant coaches, former players, University of Kentucky presidents and faculty members, and his admirers and critics, as well as court transcripts, newspaper accounts, and other archival materials. His teams won four NCAA championships (1948, 1949, 1951, and 1958), the 1946 National Invitation Tournament title, and twenty-seven Southeastern Conference regular season titles. Rupp’s influence on the game of college basketball and his impact on Kentucky culture are both much broader than his impressive record on the court. Bolin covers Rupp’s early years?from his rural upbringing in a German Mennonite family in Halstead, Kansas, through his undergraduate years at the University of Kansas playing on teams coached by Phog Allen and taking classes with James Naismith, the inventor of basketball?to his success at Kentucky. This revealing portrait of a pivotal figure in American sports also exposes how college basketball changed, for better or worse, in the twentieth century. Praise for Adolph Rupp and the Rise of Kentucky Basketball “This detailed and richly researched biography is written in a clear and engaging manner that reflects the work of a historian at the top of his game. Bolin is definitely fully engaged with Adolph Rupp’s multi-faceted life and has demonstrated his mastery of his wide-ranging sources. An excellent book!” —Richard O. Davies, Distinguished Profess or History, Emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno “An incisive analysis of Adolph Rupp’s role in creating the Big Blue Nation . . . . An unvarnished and well-sourced examination of a flawed human being . . . . A must-read for any true Kentucky fan.” —Roberta Schultz, WVXU Radio Cincinnati