- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: C E W Enterprises; 2 edition (December 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 097035780X
- ISBN-13: 978-0970357809
- Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14.1 x 1.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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#1,020,406 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #27 in Books > Sports > Football (American) > College & University
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...A Tailgater's Guide To SEC Football surprised me, I read it cover to cover in one sitting. -- Crimson Connection Magazine, March, 2001.
Book Description
Dan Jenkins simply summed up the popularity of the game of football in the South with the following statement:
"To southerners, football is as essential as air conditioning."
The irreplaceable "Voice of the Volunteers" on radio during the 1950's, George Mooney, once stated, "...No matter where I was broadcasting from, I found the fans in the South to be knowledgeable, fair-and yes, loud and frenzied. They are very proud of their rich football heritage. And they are very proud of their schools, their teams-and the deep pride that goes with being from the South."
Legendary college football commentator Keith Jackson, in describing the SEC football experience, once aptly stated that "...there are few instances of alleged entertainment and relaxation that can match a college football game in stirring the deepest flames of partisanship and outright provincialism. And down South you can color that partisanship passionate!"
Southeastern Conference football is the paragon of the college athletic experience. During its storied, sixty-seven year existence, the SEC has evolved into the most impressive league of organized, intercollegiate gridiron competition in the history of the United States. No other Division 1 football-playing conference can boast of the many accolades and attendance records that the SEC currently holds. Furthermore, the Southeastern Conference has produced more All-American football players than any other conference.
THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO ALL THE SOUTHERN PEOPLE who live for Saturdays in the fall, for those individuals who plan their business and personal engagements around their favorite team's football schedule; for those who shed a tear during the singing of their alma mater; and especially, for those who know all the words to their school's fight song. It is for the people who wake up early on Sunday morning after a win so they can read each and every one of the sports columns about the game they witnessed the day before. It is for all those who enjoy good company and good food in the parking lot before the game, as much, and if not more, than the food and company at the fancy restaurant. These things that we hold dear-all true SEC fans know and love, and look forward to each autumn. It's that time of year when the heated summer temperatures inevitably begin to fade and yield to colder days, when the leaves begin to change color, and when the youthful partisan spirit within us all crackles like the kindling of a well-planned winter fire.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a great book,
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This review is from: Traditions of the SEC: A Tailgater's Guide to SEC Football (Paperback)
This book is great for anybody claiming to be a SEC Fan.I love the thoroughness of it and the recipes are yummy for the tummy. Buy it. You won't be sorry.
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This is a killer book on SEC Football!,
By Greg Foot (Baxley, Georgia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Traditions of the SEC: A Tailgater's Guide to SEC Football (Paperback)
Do you know the history of your alma mater? I am a Georgia Bulldog and I had no idea I knew so little about the Dawgs and the rest of the SEC. Learn about it all here. The tailgating recipes are great too. A perfect gift idea for the SEC Football crazed fan in your life. I have considerably boosted my water cooler bragging rights with this book.
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A Book Worth Stealing!,
By Christopher (Baton Rouge, LA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Traditions of the SEC: A Tailgater's Guide to SEC Football (Paperback)
This book is really something if you are an avid southern football fan. If you are an SEC alumni, it is a must-have. In addition to a history of college football in the South, all of the unique histories and traditions of the schools are there...along with some very tasty Cajun tailgating recipes named after each team. Great bowl games are mentioned and each of the alma maters and fight songs are listed as well. This is one of the best sports books to come around in quite some time. Purchase your copy of "A Tailgater's Guide To SEC Football." It has something for everyone and it will not disappoint. An engaging read.
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