Don Yaeger

New York Times bestselling author Don Yaeger tells the electrifying story of the game that broke down the last racial division in college football. The first integrated football game in Alabama was played on Crimson soil in September 1970, and the two teams that met represented two distinct faces of college football: legendary Alabama coach Bear Bryant's Tide was the all-white national powerhou

Looks at Jerry Tarkanian's troubled career with UNLV and examines the inner workings of the NCAA

One of pro basketball's most outspoken figures, the head coach of the Seattle Supersonics tells his story and offers provocative opinions about basketball and its top players, blasting the selfish, flashy, and flamboyant nature of the game today. Reprint.

Based on 300 hours of interviews with coaches, athletic directors, student-athletes, and NCAA officials, Undue Process examines the NCAA's system of "justice" -- the organization's history and its growth in power over the years, the lack of due process for its accused, its guilty-until-proven-innocent attitude, and its 100 percent conviction rate.

Under the Tarnished Dome is the bestselling book that rocked the Notre Dame football program.Don Yaeger and Douglas S. Looney investigate the contrast between the Notre Dame image—that of a place where wins on the field are no more important than the integrity off it—and the Notre Dame football program's reality, with trash talking, rampant steroid use, pregame fights, and academic mis

An inside account of the Duke Lacrosse rape case by the team's former head coach discusses the events that took place on the night of the alleged crime, cites DNA evidence and contrary testimony that supports the accused team members' innocence, and decries the media practices that resulted in damaging prejudgment. 175,000 first printing.

Describes how the former University of Southern California football player and his family accepted money and valuable gifts from a marketing agency from Bush's sophomore year on, making him ineligible for the Heisman Trophy.

Greatness is a motivational book whose target audience is found in business and self-help. It is a life book, aimed at inspiring others to achieve their personal and professional best. Opening with an in-depth discussion of the nature of Greatness-what it is, what it is not, and why it is worth pursing-each subsequent chapter of the book consists of a detailed story illustrating one aspect of Grea

What makes a team great? Not just good and not just functional—but great ? Over six years, long-time Sports Illustrated editor Don Yaeger was invited by some of the greatest companies in the world to speak about the habits of high-performing individuals. From Microsoft and Starbucks to the New England Patriots and San Antonio Spurs, what do some organizations do seemingly better than most of their

What Makes the Great Ones Great: 16 Characteristics of a Champion

In athletics, regardless of the sport, we are driven by competition – by the idea to become better, we must be bigger, stronger, and faster. But did you know those three things have nothing to do with becoming a Complete Athlete? Becoming a Complete Athlete is about so much more than your skill level or your strength. It is the constant drive to understand that, as athletes, our journeys are about

This is not your everyday restaurant story.In 2006—before food trucks were cool—Mike Rypka had a used trailer, a red vespa, and a resolute dream of opening a taco joint. Zipping around Austin, Texas, making deliveries and spreading the word, he staked his reputation on a menu of experimental tacos coined by customers as "Damn good!"Nearly 100 brick-and-mortar locations late

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Learn how to harness the awesome power of momentum! Despite overwhelming belief among leaders in sports, business, politics, and the military, that momentum is a real, non-random occurrence and that a decisive edge can be gained through it, there has been no comprehensive effort to elucidate the shared aspects of momentum, or to bring to light what can be done to manip

Using rich, personal accounts gathered from more than 20 years of interviews with many of today's sports legends and business leaders, Don has distilled "Sixteen Consistent Characteristics of Greatness". He shares with the audience these characteristics - in how they work and how they think, how they prepare, how they work and how they live - that truly make the great ones great. Then he explains