A Season in Purgatory provides a behind the scenes look into Villanova football. Although it chronicles the 2005 season, which was a bit disappointing, the insight is very enjoyable. Sometimes the details provided are too much of a look behind the curtain and it exposes some of the human shortcomings of players and coaches alike. For those who have played football, you'll be nodding your head at all the on and off field revelations...
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A good read for any football fan. The NCAA's arrogance and greed promulgates the continued struggles of 1-AA schools vs. the big money of 1-A. ESPN should afford more coverage to the top tier 1-AA teams as they are easily competitive with lower level 1-A schools such as those in the WAC.
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Using a perfect blend of storytelling weaved in with the history of Villanova's football team, Tony Moss' readers become a fly on the wall throughout the Wildcats' 2005 season. Moss does an excellent job of tracing Villanova's history as it attempted -- and failed -- to join the ranks of 1-AA, while also showcasing a bunch of student athletes who work just as hard as larger, more popular programs. Unlike other books, Moss...
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Tony Moss' account of NCAA I AA Football is wonderful book. Sports books aren't always the best in terms of writing but this was an exception. I found the book to not only tell a good story but also entertain the reader by the writing style. The examination focuses on Villanova but it really is much more than a story about one year in the life of a college football team. Readers who love football will find Tony's book...
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