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Tribal : college football and the secret heart of America / Diane Roberts by Roberts, Diane, 1959- Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins, 2015. Call #: 796.33263 R643t Subjects Football -- United States -- History.   College sports -- United States -- History. ISBN:  9780062342621 (hc.) Edition:  First edition Description:  viii, 246 pages : illustration ; 24 cm Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (pages [231]-233) and index Contents:  Pregame -- First quarter. Tribal boundaries ; Who the hell are we? ; At the creation ; Clean, old-fashioned hatred ; Big game -- Second quarter. Old-time religion ; Consecrated ground ; God is my offensive coordinator ; Muscular Christianity ; Gator Galahad -- Halftime. Death of a drum major -- Third quarter. The gender bowl ; The ladies auxiliary -- Fourth quarter. Jaboo wins ; The plantation ; Fighting the war all over again ; The Southern way of life ; The fall of the House of Bowden -- Postgame Summary:  "Tribal tackles the controversies plaguing college athletics, tracing the dubious historical underpinnings of the sport, offering a visceral and often funny analysis of its tribal thrills and deep contradictions. Florida State's football team is always in the headlines, producing Heisman Trophy candidates, winning championships, and, at the same time, dealing with federal investigations into corruption and rape. Same as many big time collegiate sports programs. Seems no matter how the team transgresses off the field, if they excel on the field, everyone forgives them. Writer, professor and conflicted Seminole Diane Roberts looks at the problems plaguing her campus in Tallahassee, examining them within the context of college football itself and its significance in American life, and explores how the game shapes our culture. Journalist Diane Roberts teaches literature and creative writing at Florida State University."--Provided by publisher. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Central Library Adult Nonfiction 796.33263 R643t Core Collection - Adult Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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