The Republic of Football : : Legends of the Texas High School Game /

The Republic of Football : : Legends of the Texas High School Game / / Chad S. Conine.

Anywhere football is played, Texas is the force to reckon with. Its powerhouse programs produce the best football players in America. In The Republic of Football, Chad S. Conine vividly captures Texas’s impact on the game with action-filled stories about legendary high school players, coaches, and t...

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Conine, Chad S.,
Place / Publishing House:Austin : : University of Texas Press, , [2021]
©2016
Year of Publication:2021
Language:English
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • 1. Hamlin, 1984: The Tie That Doomed the Pied Pipers
  • 2. Odessa, 1946: Hayden Fry Leads the Bronchos
  • 3. Snyder, 1952: Grant Teaff ’s First Lessons
  • 4. Brownwood, 1960s: Gordon Wood’s Legacy Begins
  • 5. San Antonio, 1963: The One They Call “The Game”
  • 6. Lubbock, 1968: The Estacado Matadors’ Phenomenal Debut
  • 7. Mexia, 1968: Blackcats Roll with the Changes
  • 8. Celina, 1974: The Birth of the 10-1 Defense
  • 9. Big Sandy, 1974: The Wildcats Kiss Their Sisters
  • 10. Temple, 1975: Bob McQueen Adds It Up
  • 11. Midland, 1983: Lee Rebels Pull Off Historic Double
  • 12. Daingerfield, 1983: The Tigers’ Amazing Shutout Streak
  • 13. Corpus Christi, 1985: Calallen Builds a Winner
  • 14. West Orange, 1986–1987: Kevin Smith Leads Stark to Title
  • 15. Idalou, 1988: South Plains Superman
  • 16. White Deer, 1988: Bucks Ride Swinging Gate to Glory
  • 17. Rockport-Fulton, 1992: Dat Nguyen’s Pirates Raid Homecoming
  • 18. Converse, 1992–1993: Judson Rockets Blast Off
  • 19. Tyler, 1994: John Tyler’s Lions Knew How to Finish
  • 20. Sealy, 1994: Tigers’ Dynasty Rises Up
  • 21. Galena Park, 1994: North Shore Lays Its Foundation
  • 22. Wortham, 1996: The Bulldogs Grow into Champions
  • 23. Waco, 1996: University’s LT Runs into Spotlight
  • 24. Austin, 1996: Westlake Breaks Through
  • 25. New Braunfels, 1997: Father and Son Build a Winner
  • 26. Katy, 1997: Tigers Pound Their Way to a Title
  • 27. Mart, 1999: “Cosby Show” Panthers Thrive in Prime Time
  • 28. Everman, 2001–2002: Bulldogs Unleash Dominant Streak
  • 29. Ennis, 2001: Harrells’ Lions Come Roaring Back
  • 30. Palestine, 2002: The Call That Changed Adrian Peterson’s Path
  • 31. Georgetown, 2002: Mason Crosby Kicks His Way to the Top
  • 32. Southlake, 2002: The Carroll Dragons’ Ascent
  • 33. Tuscola, 2003: McCoys Lead Jim Ned to the Brink
  • 34. Crawford, 2004: Pirates Put the President on Hold
  • 35. Abilene, 2004: Wylie Wins First Crown on Final Play
  • 36. Highland Park, 2005: Scots Prevail in Epic Battle
  • 37. Copperas Cove, 2007: RG3, Bulldawgs Come Alive
  • 38. Brenham, 2009: Cubs Advance with Improbable Rally
  • 39. Aledo, 2008–2011: Johnathan Gray Runs into the Record Book
  • 40. Fort Worth, 1983–1984: Trimble Tech’s Glory Days
  • 41. Denton , 2002: Ryan Raiders Swipe Semifi nal Victory from Ennis
  • Further Reading
  • Acknowledgments
  • Index

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