This book shows how Notre Dame football lost what it was really known for. Notre Dame was always known for doing everything right. If anyone did anything wrong they weren't accepted. But then they decided to hire a coach who was off the rails. This coach after being hired was photographed putting an official in a headlock during a game. A lot of people were upset with the hiring of this coach its like Notre Dame just changed what they believed in and all they cared about was winning. I think it was a good idea to hire that coach. You hire them to help win you games. It is better for the school if they are seen as a top school for football, yes the coach may not go by the book but he helps win games. And if they are winning they are going to be able to recruit better players and keep there school as a top school. From what I've read from this book i would definitely recommend this book. It is a good story on how sometimes you have to take a risk if you want to see good results. Taking risks in sports is what its all about you can't just play it safe all game and expect to win. Expecially if you are versing teams who are of equal or better skill level. To beat those teams you have to be able to catch them off gaurd. That's why teams are starting to use trick plays more often because it catches the other team off gaurd. Yes it is taking a big risk but the outcome can be incredible. By playing it safe you could get a short run but taking the risk of going long may not be as efficent but the potential to score on that play is a lot higher.
A review of Under the tarnished dome by Don Yaeger and Douglas S. Looney
Written by Nick Goguen
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