A Season in Purgatory: Villanova and Life in College Football's Lower Class Summary and Reviews

A Season in Purgatory: Villanova and Life in College Football's Lower Class
by Tony Moss

A Season in Purgatory: Villanova and Life in College Football's Lower Class
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Author: Tony Moss
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-01
ISBN: 080325959X
Number of pages: 333
Publisher: Bison Books

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Book Review: A great look from the inside
Summary: 5 Stars

Using a perfect blend of storytelling weaved in with the history of Villanova's football team, Tony Moss' readers become a fly on the wall throughout the Wildcats' 2005 season.

Moss does an excellent job of tracing Villanova's history as it attempted -- and failed -- to join the ranks of 1-AA, while also showcasing a bunch of student athletes who work just as hard as larger, more popular programs.

Unlike other books, Moss is able to blend history with present events with ease, presenting a story with excellent flow to it.

Moss also does a great job of getting the reader inside the locker room, making them feel as if they were with Villanova throughout the season.

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