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"In his debut book, The IF in Life: How to Get Off Life's Sidelines and Become Your Best Self, former NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings shares his inspiring story and experiences that will encourage readers to follow their dreams. As a kid, Rashad was overweight, had poor vision, asthma, and a 0.6 GPA yet he still hoped to one day play in the NFL. The odds were stacked against him, but through hard work and determination,...
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Antonio Brown was deemed too small to play football at the collegiate and NFL level. The Pittsburgh Steelers took a chance on the wide receiver in 2010 and drafted Brown in the 6th round. The Steelers were rewarded handsomely as brown turned into the game's premier wide receiver. He is no longer "Bony Tony," his childhood nickname. At 5' 10" (1.78 m), 181 lbs. (82 kg), Brown has withstood the rigors of the NFL and thrived, rising to the level of the...
5) Von Miller
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Von Miller has met all the requirements for becoming one of the NFL's great outside linebackers. Miller was selected by the Denver Broncos with the number 2 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The six-time Pro Bowler has been named to three All-Pro Teams. Miller was the star of Super Bowl 50, recording 5 tackles and 2.5 sacks to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. Whether he is starring on the gridiron or sharing his wisdom and humor on television through...
6) Tom Brady
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Tom Brady is a study in longevity, consistency, and greatness. He has played eighteen seasons at quarterback in the NFL for the New England Patriots. During that time, he set thirty different records, has won more regular season games, playoff games, and Super Bowl Championships than any other player in league history. Brady, who was not drafted until the 6th round by New England, made his way from second-string backup quarterback to become a thirteen-time...
7) J.J. Watt
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Presents the life and career of the football player, including his play for the University of Wisconsin, the Houston Texans, and his philanthropic work.
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"How is it possible that the century's most successful NFL coach conducts himself as though social media is merely a target for ridicule? While the strategies employed by this gridiron genius seemingly evolve in an eye-blink, Bill Belichick is willfully out of step with our culture. In an age of self-promotion and media manipulation, the five-time Super Bowl champion shows open disdain for reporters' microphones. Personal glory doesn't just take a...
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Football may be America's favorite sport today, but it actually grew out of a combination of Eúropean sports, rugby and soccer. Today, there are more than a million high school kids that play football every year, more than any other sport. The sport has come a long way since the days of leather helmets and 30 players on the field. Football is a collision sport, and injuries are part of the game. With the right preparation, however, the risk of injury...
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"Tim Tebow is a one-man cultural blitz," reports USA TODAY, The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper. A celebrity in the football world and a pop culture phenomenon, Tebow has become a household name. He both "polarizes and mesmerizes" fans with his "unconventional playing style and outspoken commitment to his Christian faith." For twenty years, Tebow was told that he didn't fit the quarterback mold. But fierce determination and an intense will to win earned...
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The Definitive Guide to Football Recruiting
"After reading this book, one will have the confidence to make the best choice and be ready to succeed knowing they have already received the most valuable information there is." ?Kirk Morrison, former NFL player, ESPN college football broadcaster, ESPN Los Angeles radio host
#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Football, Fitness & Exercise, School & Education, and Mindfulness & Meditation
This all-in-one...
13) Rob Gronkowski
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It is not too soon to think about placing Rob Gronkowski's name on the list of great tight ends in NFL history. He has been one of the most feared and dominant players at the position since his first snap for the New England Patriots in 2010. If he can stay healthy, Gronkowski will need just a few more years to truly establish himself as the best tight end the game has ever seen. Since coming into the league, Gronkowski has won two Super Bowl championships...
14) Aaron Rodgers
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There are many who argue that Aaron Rodgers is one of, if not the greatest player football in the NFL today. His mastery of the quarterback position has maintained the prominence of the Green Bay Packers, one of the most dominant football franchises in the league's history. Rodgers did not take the star route to the NFL. First, he played junior college football at Butte College, and then earned the job as a two-year starter at the University of California...
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Sports fans: dive in! Join us as we celebrate some spectacular sports moments in history. There will be surprising statistics and times when you will be amazed at these numbers - and the stories behind them! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide...
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What is success? Each person has a different answer to this question, but what we can all agree on is that it should be based on obtaining the concept of "happiness", a concept that determines an individual's satisfaction with himself/herself with respect to their own values, objectives, and priorities.
In this book, the author invites us to reflect, analyse and generate thoughts that lead to building a set of decisions to achieve those values and...
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Football is America's most popular sport, with the Super Bowl nearly a national holiday. This accessible guide will appeal to young fans of all knowledge and experience levels. First, it covers football's origins and the rules and equipment of its early era. Today's game is described in detail, including rules and objectives, the playing field and equipment, and game officials and their roles. Readers glean tips on fundamentals for the offensive and...
18) Alvin Kamara
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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara seemed destined for greatness when he was named the best high school football player in the state of Georgia and then had two great years playing for the University of Tennessee. Despite an impressive performance at the NFL Combine, Kamara fell into the third-round at the 2017 NFL Draft. Undeterred, he made a name for himself in his rookie year with the Saints with a series of breakout performances, culminating...
19) Aaron Donald
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Aaron Donald is a native of Pittsburgh, PA, where he starred on the offensive and defensive sides of the football. His efforts earned him all-state honors in the sport and a chance to play for his hometown college, the University of Pittsburgh. An All-American caliber career at Pitt led to the St. Louis Rams selecting him with the thirteenth pick in the 2014 NFL draft. As a Ram, Donald has become one of the most feared defensive tackles in the NFL,...
20) Julio Jones
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Julio Jones has quickly risen to the top of the league as one of the best wide receivers to ever pay the game. Jones was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the 6th overall pick in 2011 in a draft that produced one of the richest talent pools in recent NFL history including Cam Newton, Von Miller, A.J. Green, and two of the best cornerbacks in the league, Richard Sherman and Patrick Peterson. Having played in the 2010 BCS National Championship game...
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