A year inside Ivy League Football, unveiling the heart and soul of college football’s oldest teams as they compete amidst a rapidly changing collegiate sports world—from an award-winning, bestselling author.
"A reminder that Ivy football is the American Beauty Rose of the fall sport. That’s a title enough." ―Boston Globe
The history of the Ivy League dates back to 1869 when Princeton played the first college football game against Rutgers.The Ancient Eightexplores Ivy League football today. To play in the NFL, one must maintain the highest academic standards and be a great football player. The rivalries are as intense, as are the strict rules—but there is also a genuine purity n the Ivy League.
Through intimate interviews with players, coaches, and key figures, Feinstein uncovers the unique culture that defines football on the Ivy League gridiron, offering unparalleled access to the remarkable coaching staffs and student-athletes who balance their academic ambitions with their passion for the game.
On the field, inside the locker room, and around campus,The Ancient Eightreveals the phenomenal stories of the young men who play in today’s Ivy League and those who coach them.John Feinsteinis the author of forty-five books, including two #1New York Timesbestsellers,A Season on the BrinkandA Good Walk Spoiled. His mystery novel,Last Shot, won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for mystery writing in the Young Adult category. He is a member of six Halls of Fame and is a contributing columnist forThe Washington Post.Additionally, he does color commentary for VCU basketball, George Mason basketball, and Longwood basketball. He is also does commentary for the Navy radio network and is a regular onThe Sports Junkiesin his hometown of Washington, DC.“Feinstein’s book is a reminder that Ivy football is the Ameril“"
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