The Dawgs of War: Tuiasosopo's Rose Bowl Season - By Derek Johnson, Afterword by Rick Neuheisel
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When Marques Tuiasosopo entered his senior season at the University of Washington, his dream was to quarterback the Huskies to the Rose Bowl. Surrounding him was a cast of colorful characters possessing marginal talent. When Washington beat powerhouse Miami and pulled out a series of fourth quarter comebacks, it seemed every deficit could be overcome.
But in late October, when an on-field collision paralyzed safety Curtis Williams, football fell to irrelevancy as the team reeled into despair.Out of that tragedy sprung an epic story of brotherly love and inspired leadership. The Washington Huskies came together and confronted their deepest fears to win the Rose Bowl for their fallen teammate. Derek Johnson weaves together a theater of voices so immediate you'll feel like you're in the huddle. You'll also admire the personalities of the players and coaches who lived through it-from Head Coach Rick Neuheisel, Willie Hurst, Hakim Akbar and Matt Rogers of American Idol.
The Dawgs of War provides inspirational armchair reading.
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Of all your books, this is one of them.
About the Author
Derek Johnson is the author of four books, including Husky Football in the Don James Era, The Dawgs of War, Bow Down to Willingham, and The Husky Hitman (Due out in October 2012). He lives in Seattle.
Any day now the Husky Hitman will be released
I also really wish this said that you prefer a cab that drinks like a merlot.
Husky Hitman has run into supply chain issues
I just got a good laugh because this reminded me I put my Dogs of War copy on my bookshelf next to Silence of the Lambs for a photo joke to send to you since they have so much in common. Really it's the ultimate compliment though since Silence of the Lambs is probably the best book ever written.
I have this one next to my willingham book. I keep the willingham book upside down as a form of protest, because that's how I roll.
I’ve read the book, likely my favorite of DJ’s lecture series. The season has a lot of meaning for me.
Ah yes, the year you lost your virginity to the tuba player
2000 huskies were the high point of this fan's life. Most of the games were undecided until late.
@IrishDawg22 True ?!
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In Mellow's defense his(?) (tuba player) accutane had significantly cleared up the acne and backne when the deed was executed.