The Ancient Eight

College Football's Ivy League and the Game They Play Today

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By John Feinstein

Read by John Feinstein

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On Sale
Nov 12, 2024
Publisher
Hachette Audio
ISBN-13
9781668639191

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$24.99

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From an award-winning, bestselling author, a year inside Ivy League Football, unveiling the heart and soul of college football’s oldest teams as they compete amidst a rapidly changing collegiate sports world. 

The history of the Ivy League dates back to 1869 when Princeton played the first college football game against Rutgers. The Ancient Eight explores Ivy League football today. To play in the NFL, one must maintain the highest academic standards and be a great football player. The rivalries are as intense, as are the strict rules–but there is also a genuine purity n the Ivy League. 

Through intimate interviews with players, coaches, and key figures, Feinstein uncovers the unique culture that defines football on the Ivy League gridiron, offering unparalleled access to the remarkable coaching staffs and student-athletes who balance their academic ambitions with their passion for the game. 

On the field, inside the locker room, and around campus, The Ancient Eight reveals the phenomenal stories of the young men who play in today’s Ivy League and those who coach them.

John Feinstein

About the Author

John Feinstein is the author of many widely acclaimed and bestselling books on sports, including One on OneMoment of GloryAre You Kidding Me?Living on the BlackTales from Q SchoolLast DanceNext Man Up, Let Me Tell You a Story (with Red Auerbach), Caddy for LifeOpenThe PunchThe Last AmateursThe MajorsA Good Walk SpoiledA Civil WarA Season on the BrinkPlay Ball, and Hard Courts. He is also the author of five sports mystery novels for young readers. He writes for the Washington Post, Washingtonpost.com, and Golf Digest, and is a regular commentator on The Golf Channel.

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