The Man Watching: A Biography of Anson Dorrance, the Unlikely Architect of the Greatest College Sports Dynasty Ever

by Tim Crothers

Book Overview

Dorrance emboldens his players in his pregame talks, constantly reminding them that UNC's mission is not just to defeat its opponents, but to relentlessly sap their will until they can seize on an opportunity to "break" them. Concluding his remarks before a game against Villanova during the 2003 season, he said, "My thrill during our games is the understanding that every team that leaves the field against us knows they were beaten by a greater force...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158726434X
• ISBN13: 9781587264344
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Sports Media Group
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"