Troy Landry don't be jealous..Ha..Ha..
580026
I really liked this although there were no directions on which stencil was #1, #2 and #3, by trial and error I figured it out (or I think I did) and it turned out great.  I now have a Duck Dynasty or Swamp People boat.  Product arrived in great shape, was well packaged and on time.  Great price for this package.  Thank you.
392805
...bob st.john is to be commended for his in-depth look at coach tom landry. st. john covers Landry's time in dallas in a well written account, using comments from many former players. st. john fumbles the ball over and over again when commenting on the new york giants of the mid-50's. his lack of knowledge, and errors in discussing the 4-3 defense is not only disconcerting, but lazy. i.e.; Landry played left corner not right corner, and did not play(coached only)for the Giants in '56.
1670029
This book isn't for everyone, not surprisingly. Hell, I'm not even sure it's for football fans. But it is damn entertaining. Sure, the writing isn't Tolstoy and it wasn't some in-depth, undercover journalism piece like some were expecting. But it's an honest one-man perspective of one of the few jobs that the nation is obsessed with. Where millions of people are watching you and yet, you can still end up being 'Anonymous' and get paid bank for it.

I admit at first his pessimism and sometimes whininess were tough to get through. It could even be contagious at times, but so could the hopeful and powerful moments he takes the readers through. It reads like a journal, which I don't mind- it's got 'Confessions' in the title, I was prepared! His stories were a refreshing new take on football. Something HBO's 'Hard Knocks' tries to get across, but I've always felt fell short.

His stories also had me laughing, constantly. He's a smart ass and a know-it-all. Probably my favorite part of this book is his depiction of how his fellow teammates, coaches and he himself developed over the course of the book.

Overall I wanted to read more. The Epilogue went over some things that happened the following year, but I was already hooked. What did this wise-cracking, pessimist-who despite his best efforts, can't let the game go-have to say about this new year in the league? What about that next year, Johnny?
2429089
"Friday Night Football" tells a sports story about a sports crazy town in West Texas. Well I've played football and I live in Texas. Was it really like that? Was so much expected out of the team and the coach? Was it really so coercive? Odessa Permian was in a football crazy town. I have no doubt that the idea was win at almost any cost.

What about some of the other facts in the story? Odessa Permian and Midland Lee have long been bitter rivals. Something that does not come out in the story is that Midland is largely whitecollar workers compared to the bluecollar workers in Odessa. In the story, Permian defeats Marshall 45 to 7. Uh... that one did not happen. Mighty Permian lost that game in East Texas.

Did Permian lose to Dallas Carter in the finals and then win the next year? Well, yes and no. Permian did lose to Carter and then win state the next year. However another fact that does not come out in the story is that Carter had to forfeit its *entire* season due to an inelligible player.

These historical inaccuracies are interesting, but they do not compare with those of "Housiers" or "Remember the Titans." Other than that, it's a good sports movie.
755058
My new hat is perfect.  Its not flashy, it just gets the point across with having to brag...just like Mr. Calvin Johnson.
4943501
First, a general comment about all the negative reviews... they all seem to boil down to a couple of critiques (that he curses too much; that his beats aren't original) and a lot of nonsense, mostly fueled by envy, tiwsted reverse race issues, and an uncomfortable feeling people who consider themselves "underground" get when they discover that something they might like is being bought by every teenager in the suburban Wal mart...
As for the arguments that "he curses too much" or "his beats ain't original" ... don't make me laugh.  I don't know what you call hip hop but I for one haven't heard an original beat in hip hop since Run DMC covered "Walk this way"...  sampling is has become an artform in itself.. it has gotten so intense now days that I hear hiphop artists lifting beats from other hiphop artists... original beats my huevos.
As for all that nasty cursing... uh... its not eminem.. its the genre... you don't like those naughty words, go buy Will Smith records.... take it from him, though, Parents just don't understand.
Now for the real review: this record is good.  The sound is all Dr. Dre... you either like Dre's productions or you are probably some resentful new york hiphop fan still nostalgic for the days when west coast was a quiet backwater and your pissed off that it took a handful of westcoast rappers to turn hiphop into a national business...  and all the old school newyorkers got left in the dust.  Whatever issues you have, though, fact is Dre is syynonymous with hip hop and he has been for the last 14 years and there's no denying that he is one of the best producers in the biz.. Even your beloved Tupak knew that.
But what really sets Eminem apart are two things:
1) He is not afraid to turn his internal psychological struggles into song and
2) unlike most fathers, he isn't a p***y or f***t enough to turn his back on his own child.
The classic hiphop artist stance is to try to turn frontin' an art (witness how "bad" LL thought he was)  no hiphop artist had the huevos to admit any weakness... Eminem subverts all of that every time he talks about how disfunctional he is... that makes him more real, and more original, than 90% of the rappers out there.
And as for parternity, Eazy E died of Aids and left a string of illegitimate kids in his wake... and I never heard him even admit to being a father in any song... now that is what I call a f*&^%t.  At least Eminem has the huevos to stand up and accept fatherhood...
In sum, Dre sound, good rhymes, original writer, quite a few memorable rhymes.  Worth the money...
1979608
The video is of the entire game. Not just the highlights. I'm not a Clemson fan but you don't need to be. This game was a classic. The video has a few slightly compromised seconds here and there but overall a great picture quality for it's age. And the midfield Orange Bowl logo is cool as any NFL fan of the last 35 years has seen many times before. I.E. Chargers/Dolphins, AFC championship, that game would be played the next day at the same location and the promo for it is the only commercial they left in. Nice touch.
260545
i see all the negative reviews, I think mostly its people who didn't realize what they were buying. Game Time with Urban Meyer, is the weekly show recapping the game before and talking about the next opponent. It is taped on Thursday or Friday of the week following the previous game. Then it is televised the Saturday morning. This is done to recap last game and get everyone informed and excited about the game later in the day.

If I bought this expecting a season long highlight show and in depth review. I too would be disappointed. Because this is run through Ohio State Football & the athletic department. You are going to get the calls from the Ohio State radio booth, not national TV guys. I hope this review helps everyone understood what it is you are purchasing and if you buy it I believe you can enjoy it a lot because you will know what it is your buying. Have a great day and Go Bucks
3427895
You've heard it all before, I will only say its all true. Buy Troy, you get quality, fine craftsmanship & a rock solid,, durable product. Well worth the money.
1128482
Though The Game left 50's record label he is still on Interscope records via Geffen, so as far as the beef being real or fake I don't know, and could really care less. When you listen to music, you listen to the music and enjoy it if you like it, instead of base it off of constant beef between 2 emcees/rappers. Anyway, on to my review. The Game may not have the presence of Dr. Dre, the toughness of Xzibit, the character of Kurupt, or the charisma of the late great 2pac, but he has a voice that stands out, and you know it's him when you hear it. Though I believe he does better on his featured appearances on other peoples albums, I feel he does a decent job on his own as well. This album is just plain good ol' westcoast hip-hop, and The Game makes you feel like a part of the West, even if your not from there. Some tracks to listen to are "It's Okay (One Blood)", "Compton", "Scream On 'Em", and "Why You Hate The Game". Great cd, with excellent production by, Just Blaze, Will. I.Am, Kanye West, Scott Storch, etc. And even with the absence of Dr. Dre & 50-Cent, he still managed to sell records, and make a great masterpiece for our ears. Recommended must buy!
2713122
If you are a football fan and aren't in a tizzy about Saban and Alabama so will enjoy this story of the work that goes on behind the scenes told by someone who really knows football. Get it!
4311735
I've read this book. This an easy read, but not a light read. This isn't a criticism - it's simply a warning to those that plan on reading a football book at the reading level of your typical The Hunger Games fan. I personally enjoyed this book from beginning to end. After reading this book, you'll want to keep it handy as a resource/reference guide which is an added value. To oversimplify FantasyDouche's objective: This book takes a look at NFL coaches: Why the NFL hires the coaches they hire, how their success/failures tend to contradict their paychecks and job security. The book offers examples of how other advances in organizations (Poker, Air Force, Stanford University, for example) have been affected by modern technology and how this could be applied to America's most popular sport for its betterment.

If the phrase "Stats are for losers" raises an eyebrow for you, this book is right in your wheelhouse.

If you were considering spending your 99 cents on a Black Eye Peas song, this book is not for you.

If you lose sleep over Moneyball-type algorithms running through your head as you attempt to "decipher" a winning formula for an NFL team - this book adds a piece to your puzzle.

If you're a Sants fan, and you have been taking antacids due to joyous anxiety when you thought Bill Parcells might be the interim coach of your team, this book is not for you (but you SHOULD read it).

Enjoy!
2364201
Loved this book....Gave me insight to the relationship these two QB's have behind the scenes. I was quite surprised that their Dad's communicate with one another, as well. The fraternity of the NFL is a small one....even smaller with the Great ones.  Picked up the book to read a couple chapters....ended up reading the entire book in one sitdown....and LOVED it!!!
1984752
It would be hard to imagine two men more different in temperament than Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry. Lombardi, the passionate and emotional offensive coordinator and Landry, the defensive coordinator of controlled emotions and few words. Both worked for the same team, the New York Giants, and brought excellence to the squads in their charge. Lombardi was an innovator on offense, a man that knew how to work relentlessly "toward perfection and achieving excellence", while Landry got the same quality of results by different means.

Both of these men changed their sport forever. Both of them achieved success like few others before or after. The game would not be what it is today without their innovations and philosophies. This book is a joy for anyone interested in the history of professional football. It was a different time, football was a different game, but these two giants of the game were instrumental in creating the basis for the modern game.

The book is well written, and a great read. Most highly recommended.
1146459
These guys are talented and entertaning, yes. Live they are special, yes. It does sound a little bias, however with these reviews that possibly come from "down south fans" that just love their good ole' boys. I think their performances and work is average. I will continually to listen to them but have many other favorites out there.
2834981
If anyone has a good reason to be disappointed by his treatment in his dream job, it would be Tim Tebow.  While quarterback at Florida, he won a Heisman Trophy and let his team to a national championship.  Drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by Denver, he showed a lot of promise as a rookie.  Despite some success, he was traded, released, signed, released, and cut.  This is part of the story Tebow tells in Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life's Storms.

Most of us fall into discouragement when life gives us disappointments or when our dreams are shattered.  Tebow got to experience what most young football players only dream about, yet when he should have been at the peak of his career, he was pushed out of football.  He could have dwelt on the fact that anti-Christian biases and bigotry kept teams from keeping around, but he didn't.  In Shaken he encourages us to respond not with anger or bitterness, but with hope and trust.  As he likes to say, "God's got this."

From his earliest days in the spotlight, Tebow has kept his focus on honoring God and serving others.  Throughout Shaken, he tells stories of people he has met and been able to encourage and be inspired by.  Through his foundation and other charity work and public appearances, he has impacted the lives of many sick and disabled individuals, whose stories reminded him and remind us to be thankful in all circumstances and to live to serve.

That's what I took away from Shaken.  Life is full of disappointments, but it's also full of opportunities to serve and bless others.  The way to thrive amid our disappointments is to focus on the needs of others, and to trust God to provide for our needs.  The more we focus on God and others, the less we get stuck dwelling on our own troubles.

I appreciate the example Tebow sets, not only for athletes but for all of us.  College football and the NFL need more players with his character and humility.

Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!
3384745
A very interesting well written book.  Tom Landry was always one of my heros and I had the utmost respect for him and what he did for the Dallas Cowboys organization.  This book was very well done and reveals things that I never knew about this gentleman from childhood, high school, college, WW 2, his pro football career, coaching, etc.  This read certainly makes you feel that you actually knew the man and that is exactly why I just had to purchase it. If you follow the Cowboys today you will know why the title, The Last Cowboy is so fitting.