On Rocky Top: A Front-Row Seat to the End of an Era by Travis Clay (English) Pap

Description: On Rocky Top by Travis Clay When Clay Travis decided to spend the 2008 season up close and personal with the University of Tennessee Volunteers, he thought he was in for a rollicking ride with a leading contender for the national title. But by December, the team had suffered its second-worst season ever, and its head coach of more than thirty years, Phil Fulmer, the most beloved and recognized man in Tennessee, had been fired.In "On Rocky Top," Travis, a lifelong Volunteer fan, reports on the season from the sideline and inside the locker room, creating a fascinating and loving chronicle of an impassioned state, a celebrated football culture, a beloved coach, and the sensational collapse of a once-mighty juggernaut. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Clay Travis decided to spend the 2008 season up close and personal with the University of Tennessee Volunteers, he thought he was in for a rollicking ride with a leading contender for the national title. But by December, the team had suffered its second-worst season ever, and its head coach of more than thirty years, Phil Fulmer, the most beloved and recognized man in Tennessee, had been fired.In On Rocky Top, Travis, a lifelong Volunteer fan, reports on the season from the sideline and inside the locker room, creating a fascinating and loving chronicle of an impassioned state, a celebrated football culture, a beloved coach, and the sensational collapse of a once-mighty juggernaut. Back Cover When Clay Travis decided to spend the 2008 season up close and personal with the University of Tennessee Volunteers, he thought he was in for a rollicking ride with a leading contender for the national title. But by December, the team had suffered its second-worst season ever, and its head coach of more than thirty years, Phil Fulmer, the most beloved and recognized man in Tennessee, had been fired. In On Rocky Top, Travis, a lifelong Volunteer fan, reports on the season from the sideline and inside the locker room, creating a fascinating and loving chronicle of an impassioned state, a celebrated football culture, a beloved coach, and the sensational collapse of a once-mighty juggernaut. Author Biography Author of Dixieland Delight: A Football Season on the Road in the Southeastern Conference, Clay Travis is a writer for FanHouse.com. A former columnist at CBSSports.com and editor at Deadspin.com, he has also written for Sports Illustrated and The Oxford American, and taught creative writing at Vanderbilt University. He cohosts the daily "Midday Madness" radio show in Nashville, Tennessee, where he lives with his wife and son. Review "Clay Traviss On Rocky Top is the best book on college football Ive read in a generation. A truly masterful look at the passion, intensity and--quite often--insanity of Americas unofficial national pastime. If you love college football, youll love this book." -- Jeff Pearlman, New York Times bestselling author of Boys Will Be Boys and The Bad Guys Won!"On Rocky Top combines the fans passion of Fever Pitch with the inside access of A Season on the Brink. The result is a compelling portrait of one of the SECs premier football programs--and one of college footballs most beloved coaches. A must-read for every sports fan." -- Warren St. John, nationally bestselling author of Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer and Refugees United Review Quote "On Rocky Top combines the fans passion of Fever Pitch with the inside access of A Season on the Brink. The result is a compelling portrait of one of the SECs premier football programs Details ISBN0061719277 Short Title ON ROCKY TOP Language English ISBN-10 0061719277 ISBN-13 9780061719271 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Imprint HarperCollins Subtitle A Front-Row Seat to the End of an Era Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2010-08-10 Narrator Paul Vaughan Birth 1947 Affiliation University of Alabama Position Assistant Professor Qualifications PsyD Author Travis Clay Pages 368 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc DEWEY 796.33263097 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-08-31 NZ Release Date 2010-10-21 Imprint US It Books Publisher US HarperCollins Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-08-10 US Release Date 2010-08-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159824402;

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