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Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos had an amazing season on their way to Super Bowl XLVIII ( 48 ). Records were shattered as Manning threw for 55 touchdowns and 5,477 yards, leading the Broncos to a 13-3 season record, playoff victories, and the big game versus the Seattle Seahawks. Manning's success is a true comeback story as just two years before he was sidelined with a possible career-ending neck injury. Few predicted that he'd have the best season of his life in 2013. The Broncos had many exciting moments, including battles against top teams such as the Patriots and the Chiefs, a 105-yard kickoff return for a score, and Denver kicker, Matt Prater, setting the all-time longest field goal record at 64 yards. It was an exciting season for Broncos fans and sports fans in general; relive every game, every score, and every thrilling moment.
Whether you love him or hate him, George Steinbrenner has had a bigger impact on baseball than any other team owner in history. Under Steinbrenner's autocratic reign, the New York Yankees have won 7 World Series Championships and 11 Pennants on 3,364 Wins. Before his passing, "The Boss" definitely restored the Yankees to being the most dominant, dynastic team in baseball. However, this return to greatness is one which has often raised the ire of detractors, brought forth outcries of a bloated payroll, and gave birth to criticisms of Steinbrenner's questionable business practices. What better way to chronicle this truly unique baseball life, than through the words of the men who worked with S...
The 2012-2013 San Francisco 49ers had a monumental year on their way to Super Bowl XLVII (47). Throughout their journey to the big game, the 49ers won the NFC Championship, defied critics and odds, and endured a heated quarterback controversy. Eight games into the season, quarterback Alex Smith, who had led the 49ers to great success and the league in completion percentage, suffered a concussion and was not given an opportunity to return to his position after he had recovered. In his place, backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick was playing a completely different role, rushing to win games and throw off opposing defenses, more than relying on his passing skills. In the process, Kaepernick's approach set a record for quarterback rushing in the off-season, upsetting favored teams and leading San Francisco all the way to the Super Bowl. Through all of their challenges, the 49ers found a way to win, which is the true measure of a championship team. Join them on their quest for history and relive this amazing season, game-by-game, score-by-score, controversy-by-controversy, and victory-by-victory.
Almost Yankees is a poignant and nostalgic narrative of the lives and travails of Minor League Baseball, focusing on the 1981 championship season of the New York Yankees’ Triple-A farm club, the Columbus Clippers. That year was especially notable in the annals of baseball history as the year Major League Baseball went on strike in midseason. When that happened, the Clippers were suddenly the best team in baseball and found themselves the focus of national media attention. Many of these Minor Leaguers sensed this was their last, best chance to make an impression and fulfill their dreams to one day reach the majors. The Clippers’ raw recruits, prospects, and Minor League veterans responded...
The 2012-2013 Baltimore Ravens had a memorable year on their way to Super Bowl XLVII (47). Led by quarterback Joe Flacco, the Ravens were on a mission from the first game of the season to march back into the playoffs and prove that they were a world-class team, who could contend with and overcome heralded opponents such as the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots, their rivals who ended their playoff run in the previous year. On the way, the Ravens rose above sports media criticisms that constantly underestimated their abilities, especially those of quarterback Joe Flacco, who during the playoffs dueled with Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady, leading his team to victory in every contest. The Ravens demonstrated time and time again that they were worthy of being at the big game in New Orleans, exhilarating fans along the way and setting the scene for legendary linebacker Ray Lewis's last performance to be in a Super Bowl. Join them on their quest for a Super Bowl championship and relive this exciting season, game-by-game, score-by-score, and victory-by-victory.
"Follow the Saints through their amazing 2009 run to the Super Bowl, and re-experience every game, relive every score, and savor every victory. Travel with the Saints on their long, often trying 42 years on the road to success. Compare the stats on every Saints quarterback. Who has the most yards, wins, and completions? Archie Manning, Drew Brees, Bobby Hebert, or Aaron Brooks? Find out which Saints coach has the best record and the most games. Sean Payton, Jim Mora, or Bum Phillips?"--P. [4] of cover.
Led by head coach Brian Kelly and star freshman quarterback Everett Golson, the 2012 Notre Dame Fighting Irish won all twelve of their games. Starting off as an unranked team, Notre Dame fought for the respect they deserved, clawing their way up the rankings to become the number one team in all of college football. There were close games and there were blowouts, but through it all, this team showed their heart and fighting spirit, despite a very difficult schedule and the criticism of a skeptical sports world. Their determination and their ability to pull off the important plays at the right time proved their critics wrong, game after game. Relive the magical, undefeated 2012 season, victory by victory, quarter by quarter, and score by score all the way to the 2013 BCS National Championship Game against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The defending BCS national champions, the 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide, dominated opponents throughout the season, earning a repeat trip to the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. Quarterback A.J. McCarron had a stellar year, putting up great numbers and leading his team back to the big game. Legendary coach Nick Saban kept his team focused and playing sharp, smart football all year long, becoming SEC Champions along the way. Follow the Crimson Tide as they destroy opponents, including their rival LSU Tigers and the Georgia Bulldogs in two of the most exciting and most talked about games of the year. Relive the magical 2012 season, victory by victory, quarter by quarter, and score by score all the way to the 2013 BCS National Championship Game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Follow the 2011 LSU Tigers through their perfect regular season, their SEC Championship, and onto their quest for the BCS Title against Alabama. Relive the Tigers' 12 regular season wins, including 8 victories over Top-25 Ranked Teams, and 3 victories over Top-3 Ranked Teams. Not only did LSU overcome a remarkably difficult schedule to reach the BCS Championship Game, but they also had to deal with off-the-field conflicts: a bar fight that removed their star quarterback, Jordan Jefferson, from the first 4 games of the season and a synthetic marijuana scandal that removed 3 of their key players from an important game against Auburn (Tyrann Mathieu, Spencer Ware, and Tharold Simon). Discover h...
Get your football fanatic readers into the action. Inside the NFL uses chronological narratives to tell the beginnings of the New Orleans Saints, relate the greatest and lowest moments of the team, introduce the best players and coaches, and share other fun facts that help round out Saints' history. Mini-biographies, sidebars, fun facts, fantastic quotes, and full-color, action-packed photographs will bring the NFL to your library.