Sports fans are gearing up for what some consider the biggest day in sports in the United States: Super Bowl Sunday!! The New York Giants and New England Patriots will be facing off against each other tomorrow for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana, kickoff time: 6:30 PM. If you need some thing to do while you’re waiting to watch the game, here are some football related materials available at the Syosset Public Library:
Team to Believe In : Our Journey to the Super Bowl Championship by Tom Coughlin
After a tough 2006 season, the New York Giants appeared to be heading for more disappointment–and potential shake-ups–in the coming season. Instead, they fought their way to an unforgettable Super Bowl finish against the previously undefeated New England Patriots. In A Team to Believe In, head coach Tom Coughlin gives the ultimate insider’s account of the Giants’ 2007 campaign and reflects on the resilience and selflessness that allowed the team to succeed.
Friday Night Lights -the Television Series, Season One
In the small town of Dillon, everyone comes together on Friday nights when the Dillon High Panthers play. But life is not a game; and the charismatic players, new coach Eric Taylor, and the passionate fans find that their biggest challenges and obstacles come off the field in the compelling day-to-day dramas of their tight-knit community.
War Room : The Legacy of Bill Belichick and the Art of Building the Perfect Team by Michael Holley
Follows the head coaches of three NFL teams–the Kansas City Chiefs, the Atlanta Falcons, and the New England Patriots–through the entire 2010 season, offering a behind-the-scenes view of the influence of Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
Madden NFL 12 for Xbox 360 or Play Station 3
Madden NFL 12 brings you closer to the NFL with a deep franchise mode, an all-new award system, immersive presentation, and an array of engaging social modes and gameplay.
Games That Changed the Game : The Evolution of the NFL in Seven Sundays by Ron Jaworski
Ron Jaworski, a one-time NFL MVP turned Monday Night Football analyst and pro football’s #1 game-tape guru, breaks down the film from seven of the most momentous contests of the last fifty years. With an eye toward the brilliant game plans and seminal strategic breakthroughs that revolutionized play on both sides of the ball, Jaworski offers readers a drive-by-drive, play-by-play guide to the evolutionary leaps that now define the modern NFL.
Enjoy the game!
-posted by Sonia, Readers’ Services
