Son of Bum: Lessons My Dad Taught Me About Football and Life
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (893 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1543642683 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 193 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Son of Bum is a wonderful story of a father" according to Gary OHagan. Son of Bum is a wonderful story of a father, Bum Phillips, and his son Wade as they travel through the wilds of High School football in Texas, College Football and the NFL where they truly made their mark and continue to do so. Bum was and Wade is a beloved character and friend to hundreds of players the. Houston Shopper said Football and MORE!. Having lived though much of this, including the Houston Oilers "Luv Ya Blue" period, this is a really great book with amusing stories, insights behind the scenes and personal reflections of a lifetime of coaching and Wade's relationship with his father and with many others including players, coaches and. An excellent book about love of family, and love of football! rhsvamp Son of Bum is a must read for any football fan. It is a thoughtful look at the lives of two notable and successful NFL coaches, and their loving connection through football. Read it!
Known for his homespun, plain-talking ways, Wade is a groundbreaking coach who has long believed in using support and camaraderie - instead of punishment and anger - to inspire his players to be winners on and off the field. Son of Bum is more than one man's memoir - it's a story of family and football and a father who inspired his son.. In his memoir Son of Bum, decorated NFL coach Wade Phillips shows that the roots of his knowledge come from his father, Bum Phillips. A beloved character in NFL history, Bum taught Wade from the beginning that "coaching isn't bitching", as well as how to have perspective on the game during tough times. Legendary football coach and Super Bowl champion with the Denver Broncos, Wade Phillips, recalls his life in football and memories of his father, NFL head coach Bum Phillips, in a book perfect for a Father's Day gift. And though his defensive concepts are revolutionary, he would say they begin with common sense. These are lessons that apply both on the field and off, and Wade has passed this wisdom down to his son, Wes Phillips, an NFL coach himself
SON OF BUM is a great read about the Xs and Os from one of the greatest coaches in the league, as well as a loving tribute to the influence of family.” Peyton Manning “Wade is a breath of fresh air in the NFLand this book is too. SON OF BUM is sensational!” Jim Nantz, sports commentator and author of Always by My Side “Wade Phillips has been a tremendously successful NFL Head Coach and maybe the best Defensive Coordinator ever because his players know he is committed to them as people and to their success. I've been blessed to know him for nearly 40 years. Football fans will devour this for the Xs
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