American Football

Quentin Robinson is in his second year in the NFL, and he has records to break and points to make. With his relationship on the rocks, Quentin starts to think that, during such a pivotal point in his career, he should remain single. Doing a good deed puts him in the path of Melody Lane, a grieving single mother who only wants the best for her son. Quentin sees so much of his mother in Melody that he can't help but offer to help her in any way he knows how.

In this riveting drama by acclaimed playwright Lucy Thurber, two gifted young men from the South Bronx - one Black and one Latino - compete for a life-changing scholarship at an elite university. Refusing to be defined by their circumstance, each man must find his own way out of his difficult past.

The best NFL book of 2019 The NFL celebrates its 100th season in 2019. In this unique book, you will discover the most significant, fascinating and bizarre stories for every single day of the calendar year (even February 29). The perfect book for any NFL fan. Includes a foreword by Nat Coombs, acclaimed NFL broadcaster and writer. From the author: As an NFL history buff, it always surprized me there was no definitive book detailing the NFL’s most significant events on each day of the calendar year. Frustrated I didn’t have one to read I decided to create one myself. Hopefully, you’ll ...

Skylar Addison is one of the best sports attorneys in the city, so when the firm she worked for “reallocated” her out of a job, she felt as if the rug had been snatched from up under her. Finding out that her ex had her terminated after she decided that she no longer wanted to be in a relationship, only made matters worse. After a pity party at a local bar and grill, Skylar found herself falling for the type of man she swore she would never think twice about.

From Booklist Marti Solis is an accomplished physical therapist who works wonders with severely injured patients, but Jim Wellman is a macho football star who can't seem to get past her cute looks and smart mouth. He's always flirting, and his recovery is hampered by complications from the poor care he received after the injury--by both the team doctor and the hospital where he spent the past eight months. His career in football is over, but Marti is determined to get him walking again. Jim, however, is his own worst enemy, making injudicious comments to the press and trying to talk Marti ...

Which selfless player, who could not swim, died trying to save three children from drowning? Which player was electrocuted in 1911 while wearing his ‘electric bathrobe’? Who was run over and killed while weeding in his front yard? Why was Shane Curry shot dead by a 15-year-old? Who died after asking the question ‘Did Wabash win?’? Which three players were lost at sea together? Find the answers to these tragic and heartbreaking questions, plus many more terrible and shocking revelations, inside this book. In addition, there are details of deaths from Sickle cell trait complications, ...

In Rocket Men, John Eisenberg offers the definitive history of Black quarterbacks in the NFL—men who shaped not only the history of football but the cause of civil rights in America. From early pioneers like Fritz Pollard to groundbreaking modern standouts like Marlin Briscoe and James “Shack” Harris, Black quarterbacks had to be twice as good as their white counterparts to get playing time—and even then, many never got that chance. That didn’t begin to change in earnest until the 1990s and the 2000s, when racist notions about what Black quarterbacks supposedly couldn’t do began to fade.

Jasmine dreaded seeing pro football's hottest new star, Chris Hays, again after eight long years. Back in high school, he was the tall, blonde captain of the football team and had a reputation for sleeping his way through the cheerleading squad. Jasmine, on the other hand, was painfully shy, poor and lived on the "wrong side of the tracks". She knew there was never a chance he'd ever ask her out, but it never stopped her from dreaming.

Are You a True Football Super Fan? Prove It! From the thrill of game-winning touchdowns to legendary Super Bowl moments, this Super Fan Trivia Book is packed with hundreds of fun and challenging questions that will put your football knowledge to the test! Whether you’re a die-hard fan who lives for Sundays, a fantasy football champion, or someone who just loves the rich history of the game, this book is your ultimate playbook for football trivia. Inside, you'll find: 🏈 Historical Highlights – From the league’s early days to its rise as America’s most popular sport. 🏆 Super ...

I’m the football coach’s daughter. I’m off limits to the players. My best friend said I never do anything spontaneous. I went after what I wanted that night and I don’t regret it. The one-night stand with the star football quarterback was hot and unforgettable. He wants more. I can’t go down that path. My dad said I was off limits for a reason. Will Josh sacrifice his career for me?

When we first meet the young man at the center of this extraordinary and moving story, he is one of 13 children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real name, his father, his birthday, or any of the things a child might learn in school. And he has no serious experience playing organized football.

Get ready to dominate the field with "Dominate the Field: The Ultimate Guide to American Football Training, Nutrition, and Mental Mastery." This comprehensive e-book is packed with insider tips, scientifically-backed exercises, and practical advice to help you take your American Football performance to the next level. Featuring the expertise of a seasoned coach and trainer with 20 years of experience working with football players and other athletes, this book covers everything you need to know to maximize your skills, from strength and conditioning to nutrition and recovery, and mental ...

Since a certain night ten years ago, Saul Johnson, the well-known quarterback, hasn't visited his hometown of Jordan's Crossing. He's back for the reading of his father's will and sees her again, the curvy Charlotte Carrington, his first love. A love that is unrequited. Or is it? To stay together, the friends must fight harder than ever against those who want to break them up. A past lover, an ex-husband, the past. After loving each other for years without knowing it, will the time they now have, be cut short? BBW, D/s Childhood friends who become lovers. A possessive ex-husband. The ...

The Border War football series between Colorado State and Wyoming is defined by its longevity, proximity and one of the more unique traveling trophies in sports. The universities, separated by only 65 miles, have battled on the gridiron in three centuries for the iconic Bronze Boot, which was an actual combat boot worn by a military member in Vietnam. This book covers the history of the rivalry, from its controversial beginning in 1899 through the snowy battle for the boot in 2017. The Border War combatants agree to disagree on the all-time series ledger, but both sides have enjoyed their ...

Brooklyn-based aspiring writer Lucy Minninger has no trouble putting the comedy in her rom-coms. It's the romance part of the equation that's the problem. Former child star Rudy Riziero made his mark on some of the most popular kids' shows of the '90s. But that early success has pigeonholed him into a stand-up routine riffing on his past work, while the slick single life he envisioned was clearly a fantasy. He's actually ready for a relationship, if he could just find someone uninterested in who he used to be.

Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes who ever lived. He played professional football, major league baseball, and won Olympic gold medals in track and field. But his life wasn't an easy one. Born on the Sac and Fox Reservation in 1887, he encountered much family tragedy, and was sent as a young boy to various Indian boarding schools: strict, cold institutions that didn't allow their students to hold on to their Native American languages and traditions.

Title: American Football in 2053: Evolution, Innovation, and Global Influence In "American Football in 2053: Evolution, Innovation, and Global Influence," the authors chart the extraordinary journey of American football from its humble origins to its transformation into a futuristic, global sport by 2053. The book offers a comprehensive and forward-thinking exploration of the various facets of the game, using a blend of historical context, current trends, and future predictions. The narrative is meticulously structured, spanning various aspects of the game, from technological advancements ...

One football player. One personal assistant turned nanny. Too much tension to mention. Paxton I was used to women coming and going in my life, but when a baby I never knew existed landed in my lap, I turned to the one woman I could always count on. For more than a year, Avery has run every aspect of my life seamlessly, with a poise and grace I’d never truly appreciated until I saw her holding my child. Before my eyes, she morphed from personal assistant extraordinaire to hot mama material and I needed her like never before. Avery Like every other female who’d seen him, I was attracted ...

Love can cross any distance. Including a football field. Tiana Brown is a model student. Meticulous, driven, and hardworking, the last thing she expects when she arrives at the VBU campus for her freshman year, is to be schooled in love. Sure, she doesn’t have a lot of experience in the field, but that’s what college is for, right? She’ll meet new people, go to a party or two, and spend the rest of her time focused on her studies. That’s where she’s wrong. When Tiana meets Quay Thompson, local college football star and heartthrob extraordinaire, any plans she had before fly out ...

*Second Edition with 20 new photos added* Rare pictures of Grambling's undefeated, untied, and unscored 1942 "Unteam" along with the 1955 undefeated team are highlighted in this second issue of "MY FRIEND EDDIE ROBINSON" Buck Godfrey gives a new take on a man whose vision, tenacity and honesty opened the door for many. The reader will meet Paul "Tank" Younger and James "Shank" Harris, pioneers in professional football. More importantly, he will meet the symbol of the "gorilla," the essence of the classic, the building of the brand and pure simplicity of a man whose favorite dessert is peach...