Ivan Maisel

A candid and inspiring memoir from a legendary football coach who turned around the Oklahoma Sooners in just two years, winning a national championship and returning the team to their powerhouse status. Bob Stoops shares his career journey from star player at the University of Iowa to coaching apprenticeships under giants like Hayden Fry, Bill Snyder, and Steve Spurrier. He also discusses how the game has evolved into a billion-dollar business often compromised by recruiting wars, aggressive agents, overzealous boosters and alumni, and the emergence of the CEO head coach rather than mentor and teacher. This engaging and eye-opening football memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in college football.