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When he scrambles out of the pocket, Tim Tebow makes incredible things happen on the football field. In Ken Rappoport's biography of Tebow, readers will see that he does even more amazing things off the field. Having started a foundation while still in college, Tebow has continued his good works as a professional.
362) Button Down
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Ever since local boy Lester Ward got drafted by the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, Tugs Button's scrawny cousin Ned can think of nothing but football. Sure, Lester's younger bully of a brother is determined to keep Ned and his gang from ever getting near a real pickup game. But Ned has a few things going for him: he can catch and sometimes even throw, much to his surprise. And he's got his eccentric grandpa Ike, who may have less get-up-and-go these...
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At the end of every season, football fans watch the Super Bowl to see the top teams in the NFL (National Football League) battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The biggest game of the year has a culture of its own, from dazzling halftime shows to hilarious TV commercials. Dive into the Super Bowl's long history of epic football face-offs, nail-biting comebacks, and unbelievable upsets, and discover why each game keeps fans talking for years to come....
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Young star quarterback Joe Burrow is a born football playmaker. He fought back from a serious injury his rookie season to take his team to the Super Bowl the next year. Burrow has impressed teammates, coaches, and fans with his determination and strong work ethic. Get more details about his journey to NFL stardom.
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During the football season, Eli Manning spends his weekends heaving touchdown passes and leading the New York Giants to victory. In the offseason, one can argue that Manning is even more productive with all of his charitable work. With quotes directly from Manning himself, author Barry Wilner tells us why Eli Manning is a champion both between the lines and after the season is over.
367) Football Fraud
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When DeSean Mitchell makes an embarrassing mistake while showboating in the end zone, he ends up costing his football team the game. In the final play, he's tackled and lies on the field in defeat. A teammate assumes he is hurt, and rather than face the shame of his mistake, DeSean fakes an injury. How long will DeSean let the deception go on?
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How do you pick football's GOATs? Is Tom Brady the greatest quarterback? Is Alan Page the greatest defensive tackle? Who's the all-around champ? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of football and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time.
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The players aren't the only stars on the football field. Football's most influential college and professional coaches are stars in their own right. Which coaches have the longest winning streaks? Who has coached the most championship winners. And which coaches have changed the game as we know it? Turn these pages to find out!
370) Football
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Best Sport Ever: Football takes readers from the beginnings of football to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the early games of football, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first touchdown, and the achievements of John Heisman, Jim Brown, Joe Montana, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Football!...
371) Backfield Blow
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Nothing can stop star running back Harris Weathers-until he takes a jarring hit, narrowly escaping injury. Harris is fine, physically, but his nerves are rattled. He can't shake the idea that he could get hurt playing football. After faking illness to get out of a game, Harris realizes he has a decision to make. Does he love football enough to risk a big hit again? And, is there anything he can do to keep himself safe while playing the game he loves?...
372) STEM in Football
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This title examines the STEM concepts that make football so thrilling. From the physics of throwing to the technology of virtual training, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Every season, the National Football League (NFL) crowns a new champion at the Super Bowl. But only a select few can be the greatest of all time. Count down the top ten teams in NFL history. Read about their amazing plays, incredible stats, and jaw-dropping moments. Then use that info to make your own picks for the NFL's G.O.A.T.
374) This Gum for Hire
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Kidnapped! One by one, the members of Emerson Hicky's football team are disappearing. As far as Chet Gecko is concerned, this is a cause for celebration.
Only trouble is that Chet's old nemesis, Herman the Gila Monster, is the number one suspect, and he wants Chet to clear his (not quite) good name.
Chet and his mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired, must solve the case fast, or Herman will make sure it's their last. But which is more dangerous-Herman......
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It didn't take long for quarterback Russell Wilson to make a name for himself in the NFL. In just his second season, he led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl win. In 2020, he became one of just three quarterbacks in NFL history to throw 30 or more touchdowns four seasons in a row. Get all the details about Wilson's incredible career.
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Quarterback Lamar Jackson became the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 2019. It was only his second year in the league. Readers will learn how Jackson overcame a difficult childhood and went on to become one of the NFL's rising stars and the youngest quarterback to ever start in a playoff game!
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Patrick Mahomes has risen to fame as a superstar NFL quarterback. But what happens when he is not on the gridiron? High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident.
378) Soldier Athletes
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Stories of bravery and self-sacrifice from well-known athletes who have served in the military.
-Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder, whose career was interrupted by service as a pilot during both World War II and Korea, where he saw combat and survived a crash landing.
-Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steelers running back: Drafted in 1968, nearly lost a foot on a land mine during Vietnam War.
-Carlos May, Chicago White Sox outfielder, an emerging star...
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When the 1905 football season ended, nineteen players were dead and countless others were critically injured. The public was outraged. The game had reached a make-or-break moment-fourth down and inches. Coaches, players, fans, and even the president of the United States had one last chance: change football or leave the field. Football's defenders managed to move the chains. Rule changes and reforms after 1905 saved the game and cleared the way for...
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