Friday Night Lights the book.

[Peter Quill]

Being fairly new to MoSports this may have been discussed in detail but I finished Friday Night Lights. I loved the read but I was surprised that the book was more about Permian oil history and race relations than football. The movie and show was nothing like the book for sure.
Any recommendations for sports history related books?

 

[shoot90draw]

Being fairly new to MoSports this may have been discussed in detail but I finished Friday Night Lights. I loved the read but I was surprised that the book was more about Permian oil history and race relations than football. The movie and show was nothing like the book for sure.
Any recommendations for sports history related books?

I agree, that the book is absolutely nothing like the movie. Most people watched the movie and thought, " Wow! Texas sure does take it's high school football seriously." Then never realize how things actually are. Back then at least.

I've always expected some of those Friday Night Lights doc stars to show up here though.

 

[freezeoption]

Hicks from the sticks might be a good read for you.

 

[Peter Quill]

Hicks from the sticks might be a good read for you.

I read that one but it was back in the early 90s would re read but last I checked it was still $$$
It too is a great read!

 

[thegoldenboy55]

Hicks from the sticks might be a good read for you.

The copy I got has the CD in the back of the radio call of the state championship game. It was awesome to listen to, especially after learning about the players and coaches involved.

 

[ChaoticFanatic]

This one is fairly close to the area(Northwest Arkansas)

Year of the Dog: One Year, One Team, One Goal.
By. Kurt Voigt

It was a good read. It follows Springdale Highs final season before they split the district into two schools.

Was also Mitch Mustain’s senior year, along with all of the other D1 prospects and signees on that team. Follows their recruitment at the time. I won’t go into too much detail, but definitely enjoyed the book that’s for sure.