Neal Whitt’s new book, Setting the Stage, The Early Days of Auburn Football, is now available in the Bookstore at Bookbaby.com and in Birmingham at Alabama Goods in Homewood. The proceeds from the sale of the book benefit the Jay and Susie Gouge Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Auburn University.
Auburn football is big business. On a given Saturday in the fall, well over 100,000 people descend upon the loveliest village on the plains not only to cheer on their beloved Tigers, but to enjoy the comradery of family and friends. Under orange and blue tents filled with a wide array of food and beverages just outside Jordan-Hare Stadium, memories of “Punt Bama Punt”, “Disaster in the Pasture”, and “Kick Six” fill the air.
Heisman winners, Pat Sullivan, Bo Jackson, and Cam Newton are also top of mind. Unfortunately, the names of the greatest stars who set the stage for Auburn football as we know it today have diminished to the point that they have fallen into obscurity. Even the most ardent fans of Auburn football struggle to recount the efforts of early leaders, coaches, and players.
This book is a historical novel based upon true events about those fearless men who were instrumental in building one of the most respected football programs in the country.
It will make an excellent Christmas gift not only for Auburn fans, but all football fans interested in the development of the sport from its inception.
Auburn football is big business. On a given Saturday in the fall, well over 100,000 people descend upon the loveliest village on the plains not only to cheer on their beloved Tigers, but to enjoy the comradery of family and friends. Under orange and blue tents filled with a wide array of food and beverages just outside Jordan-Hare Stadium, memories of “Punt Bama Punt”, “Disaster in the Pasture”, and “Kick Six” fill the air.
Heisman winners, Pat Sullivan, Bo Jackson, and Cam Newton are also top of mind. Unfortunately, the names of the greatest stars who set the stage for Auburn football as we know it today have diminished to the point that they have fallen into obscurity. Even the most ardent fans of Auburn football struggle to recount the efforts of early leaders, coaches, and players.
This book is a historical novel based upon true events about those fearless men who were instrumental in building one of the most respected football programs in the country.
It will make an excellent Christmas gift not only for Auburn fans, but all football fans interested in the development of the sport from its inception.
