When the Game Stands Tall: The Story of the De La Salle Spartans and Football's Longest Winning Streak
by Neil Hayes
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Author: Neil HayesPhotographer: Bob Larson
Foreword: Tony La Russa
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-10-30
ISBN: 1583940863
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: Frog Books
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Book Review: A DLS Alum Speaks Out
Summary: 5 Stars
As a former student of coach Lad (not player) let me just say that you have to see it to believe it. He is a quiet, intelligent, polite, and compelling individual. Something about him makes you want to do your absolute best and never let him down. That is what he brings out in his players. He is the best type pf leader, one who doesn't need to threaten nor coddle, rather his presence alone does the job. In addition he also happens to be an offensive genius on the field. In terms of the "recruiting" comments, I must agree with the previous writers by simply saying that DLS doen't recruit nor will they ever need to recruit in the distant future. The fact of the matter is since DLS played mostly public schools in their division, and these schools could only have students who lived in their district attend the school, wheras DLS could bring in students from Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Benicia, etc., in addition to Concord. While their talent pool may have been deeper, I would never go so far as to say that they recruited. All the HATERS are just jealous. This book really illustrates the respect Coach has from his players, his students, and the Bay Area athletic community, And I am happy to count myself among them. "St. Jean Baptist De La Salle - Pray for us!"
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