Full Description
The beginning of a new era in Indiana University football starts with the arrival of head coach Tom Allen. After revolutionizing IU's defense, Allen has the opportunity to stage a Hoosier comeback. But can Allen make the most of this opportunity? And who are the compelling figures poised to make it happen?
In The Quest for Indiana University Football Glory, veteran sports writer Pete DiPrimio showcases exclusive coverage of the meetings, practices, games, players, coaches, and gatherings that the public rarely sees. He also reveals the surprising story of how Allen, the son of a successful Indiana high school coach, became the head coach after delivering a quality defense—something no Hoosier defensive coordinator has done in a generation. He also shows Allen's connection to IU glory past, from Bill Mallory's record-setting run, to Lee Corso's Holiday Bowl surprise to the Rose Bowl opportunity no one expected. Focused on an in-depth look at the rookie season under Allen, The Quest for Indiana University Football Glory brings readers into the locker room during the rebirth of Hoosier football and highlights the struggles and successes as the coaches and players fight to rebuild the program and reinvent IU football.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Passion Play
Chapter 2 Finding Perspective
Chapter 3 Allen In The Beginning
Chapter 4 Allen Early Coaching
Chapter 5 Risky Business
Chapter 6 Why Tom Allen?
Chapter 7 Coaching to his Strength
Chapter 8 Love Will Find a Way
Chapter 9 Illinois Emersion
Chapter 10 Bill Mallory Years
Chapter 11 Lee Corso
Chapter 12 Rose Bowl Glory
Chapter 13 Players Matter
Chapter 14 Coaches and Staff Matters
Chapter 15 And So It Begins
Chapter 16 Ohio State
Chapter 17 Virginia
Chapter 18 Georgia Southern
Chapter 19 Penn State
Chapter 20 Charleston Southern
Chapter 21 Michigan
Chapter 22 Michigan State
Chapter 23 Maryland
Chapter 24 Wisconsin
Chapter 25 Rutgers
Chapter 26 Purdue
Chapter 27 Final Thoughts
