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A Season On The Mat: Dan Gable And The Pursuit Of Perfection
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For Twentyone Years, Dan Gable'S Iowa Hawkeyes Dominated Wrestling To An Extent Rarely Seen In Any Sport: Twentyone Consecutive Big 10 Titles And Fifteen National Championships. In A Season On The Mat, Awardwinning Reporter Nolan Zavoral Explores Iowa'S Storied Wrestling Program And Gable'S Record Of Excellence In An Unprecedented, Intimate Look At The Man And His Methods During His Final Season As A Head Coach.A Season On The Mat Chronicles The Dramatic 199697 Season, In Which Gable Led His Team Far From His Most Talented To A Recordbreaking Performance At The National Championship, At Which It Scored The Most Points In Collegiate Wrestling History. Zavoral Takes The Reader Behind The Scenes Into The Stifling Heat Of The Wrestling Room, Where Young Men From Places Like Rock Falls, Illinois, Or Philip, South Dakota, Sacrifice Everything They Have Just To Be A Part Of The Hawkeye Program.From His Difficult Upbringing, Interrupted By The Tragedy Of His Sister'S Brutal Murder, Through The Single Defeat That Haunts Him To This Day, To The Ups And Downs Of His Phenomenal Coaching Career, Gable Has Come To Symbolize To Many All That Is Special About This Demanding, Elemental Sport. Part Biography, Part Chronicle, Part Portrait Of This Unique Subculture, A Season On The Mat Is The Best And Most Thorough Look At One Of The Most Important And Most Overlooked Figures In American Athletics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Season on the Mat' about? A: 'A Season on the Mat' is a detailed account of Dan Gable's coaching career at Iowa, focusing on the 1996-97 season, where he led his team to a record-breaking performance in collegiate wrestling.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Season on the Mat' is Nolan Zavoral, an award-winning reporter.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as Gable's coaching methods, his personal challenges, and the culture of wrestling at Iowa, providing a comprehensive view of Gable's influence on the sport.
- Q: Is this book suitable for wrestling enthusiasts? A: 'A Season on the Mat' is highly suitable for wrestling enthusiasts, as it offers an in-depth look at one of the most significant figures in wrestling history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'A Season on the Mat' contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: When was 'A Season on the Mat' published? A: 'A Season on the Mat' was published on January 9, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can I find insights into Dan Gable's personal life in the book? A: Yes, the book includes insights into Dan Gable's personal life, including the challenges he faced, such as the tragedy of his sister's murder.
- Q: Does the book contain any illustrations or photographs? A: The details regarding illustrations or photographs are not specified, but the focus is primarily on the narrative and insights into wrestling.