A View from the Bench

by Mills, George R.

• ISBN13: 9780252071720
• ISBN10: 0252071727
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Univ of Illinois Pr

Summary

Recruited for his combination of size and speed, George Mills had the potential to become an outstanding college football player--but it never happened.A View from the Benchreveals the reality behind the glamour of college football and the tough experiences in the life of a benchwarmer. Mills was a solid player who loved the game, but he had only one shot in nearly five years at making Nebraska's starting team. He found little time or energy left for academics after hours of drills, weight lifting, and team meetings. Now, with complete candor, Mills lays bare the true weight of emphasis in the "student-athlete" dichotomy. Free from anger or malice, Mills tells of his struggle to come to terms with a sports career of "mediocrity."A View from the Benchis an honest reflection of the experiences of so many overlooked players. It will be meaningful to anyone who has watched or played competitive sports. "

Author Biography

George R. Mills was defensive tackle at the University of Nebraska and is now a sales broker at a real estate firm in Omaha. He coached high school football for several years

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xvii
The Neighborhood	p. 1
High School	p. 13
The Shrine Bowl	p. 33
Frosh	p. 47
The Ax Handle	p. 63
Read the Head	p. 77
Redshirting	p. 89
Miami	p. 113
I Quit	p. 129
Playing Time	p. 143
Cotton Bowl	p. 171
Pain and Injury	p. 183
Roller-Coaster Ride	p. 203
Coming Down Off the Pedestal	p. 219
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