With interviews and stories of celebrated players, including past and present NFL stars, as well as legendary coaches and dynastic teams from across Texas, The Republic of Football captures the standout moments in Friday night lights.
With interviews and stories of celebrated players, including past and present NFL stars, as well as legendary coaches and dynastic teams from across Texas, The Republic of Football captures the standout moments in Friday night lights.
CHAD S. CONINE is a freelance sports journalist who has written for the Sports Xchange, Reuters, and Golf.com, among others. He has been covering Texas high school and college football since the late 1990s.
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Introduction 1. Hamlin (1984): The Tie That Doomed the Pied Pipers 2. Odessa (1946): Hayden Fry Leads the Bronchos 3. Snyder (1952): Grant Teaff’s First Lessons 4. Brownwood (1960s): Gordon Wood’s Legacy Begins 5. San Antonio (1963): The One They Call “The Game” 6. Lubbock (1968): The Estacado Matadors’ Phenomenal Debut 7. Mexia (1968): Blackcats Roll with the Changes 8. Celina (1974): The Birth of the 10-1 Defense 9. Big Sandy (1974): The Wildcats Kiss Their Sisters 10. Temple (1975): Bob McQueen Adds It Up 11. Midland (1983): Lee Rebels Pull Off Historic Double 12. Daingerfield (1983): The Tigers’ Amazing Shutout Streak 13. Corpus Christi (1985): Calallen Builds a Winner 14. West Orange (1986–1987): Kevin Smith Leads Stark to Title 15. Idalou (1988): South Plains Superman 16. White Deer (1988): Bucks Ride Swinging Gate to Glory 17. Rockport-Fulton (1992): Dat Nguyen’s Pirates Raid Homecoming 18. Converse (1992–1993): Judson Rockets Blast Off 19. Tyler (1994): John Tyler’s Lions Knew How to Finish 20. Sealy (1994): Tigers’ Dynasty Rises Up 21. Galena Park (1994): North Shore Lays Its Foundation 22. Wortham (1996): The Bulldogs Grow into Champions 23. Waco (1996): University’s LT Runs into Spotlight 24. Austin (1996): Westlake Breaks Through 25. New Braunfels (1997): Father and Son Build a Winner 26. Katy (1997): Tigers Pound Their Way to a Title 27. Mart (1999): “Cosby Show” Panthers Thrive in Prime Time 28. Everman (2001–2002): Bulldogs Unleash Dominant Streak 29. Ennis (2001): Harrells’ Lions Come Roaring Back 30. Palestine (2002): The Call That Changed Adrian Peterson’s Path 31. Georgetown (2002): Mason Crosby Kicks His Way to the Top 32. Southlake (2002): The Carroll Dragons’ Ascent 33. Tuscola (2003): McCoys Lead Jim Ned to the Brink 34. Crawford (2004): Pirates Put the President On Hold 35. Abilene (2004): Wylie Wins First Crown on Final Play 36. Highland Park (2005): Scots Prevail in Epic Battle 37. Copperas Cove (2007): RG3, Bulldawgs Come Alive 38. Brenham (2009): Cubs Advance with Improbable Rally 39. Aledo (2008–2011): Johnathan Gray Runs into the Record Book 40. Fort Worth (1983–1984): Trimble Tech’s Glory Days 41. Denton (2002): Ryan Raiders Swipe Semifinal Victory from Ennis Further Reading Acknowledgments Index
Introduction 1. Hamlin (1984): The Tie That Doomed the Pied Pipers 2. Odessa (1946): Hayden Fry Leads the Bronchos 3. Snyder (1952): Grant Teaff’s First Lessons 4. Brownwood (1960s): Gordon Wood’s Legacy Begins 5. San Antonio (1963): The One They Call “The Game” 6. Lubbock (1968): The Estacado Matadors’ Phenomenal Debut 7. Mexia (1968): Blackcats Roll with the Changes 8. Celina (1974): The Birth of the 10-1 Defense 9. Big Sandy (1974): The Wildcats Kiss Their Sisters 10. Temple (1975): Bob McQueen Adds It Up 11. Midland (1983): Lee Rebels Pull Off Historic Double 12. Daingerfield (1983): The Tigers’ Amazing Shutout Streak 13. Corpus Christi (1985): Calallen Builds a Winner 14. West Orange (1986–1987): Kevin Smith Leads Stark to Title 15. Idalou (1988): South Plains Superman 16. White Deer (1988): Bucks Ride Swinging Gate to Glory 17. Rockport-Fulton (1992): Dat Nguyen’s Pirates Raid Homecoming 18. Converse (1992–1993): Judson Rockets Blast Off 19. Tyler (1994): John Tyler’s Lions Knew How to Finish 20. Sealy (1994): Tigers’ Dynasty Rises Up 21. Galena Park (1994): North Shore Lays Its Foundation 22. Wortham (1996): The Bulldogs Grow into Champions 23. Waco (1996): University’s LT Runs into Spotlight 24. Austin (1996): Westlake Breaks Through 25. New Braunfels (1997): Father and Son Build a Winner 26. Katy (1997): Tigers Pound Their Way to a Title 27. Mart (1999): “Cosby Show” Panthers Thrive in Prime Time 28. Everman (2001–2002): Bulldogs Unleash Dominant Streak 29. Ennis (2001): Harrells’ Lions Come Roaring Back 30. Palestine (2002): The Call That Changed Adrian Peterson’s Path 31. Georgetown (2002): Mason Crosby Kicks His Way to the Top 32. Southlake (2002): The Carroll Dragons’ Ascent 33. Tuscola (2003): McCoys Lead Jim Ned to the Brink 34. Crawford (2004): Pirates Put the President On Hold 35. Abilene (2004): Wylie Wins First Crown on Final Play 36. Highland Park (2005): Scots Prevail in Epic Battle 37. Copperas Cove (2007): RG3, Bulldawgs Come Alive 38. Brenham (2009): Cubs Advance with Improbable Rally 39. Aledo (2008–2011): Johnathan Gray Runs into the Record Book 40. Fort Worth (1983–1984): Trimble Tech’s Glory Days 41. Denton (2002): Ryan Raiders Swipe Semifinal Victory from Ennis Further Reading Acknowledgments Index
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