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re: "It Never Rains In Tiger Stadium"
Posted on 9/17/09 at 6:59 am to Uncle JackD
Posted on 9/17/09 at 6:59 am to Uncle JackD
Good book. A lot of posters on here aren't "much of a reader", so they don't realize John Ed is a southern goth author and that is his style of novel. It is dark.
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Posted on 9/17/09 at 7:03 am to CougarBait
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A lot of posters on here aren't "much of a reader", so they don't realize John Ed is a southern goth author and that is his style of novel. It is dark.
agreed. it's just the style, and he's very good at it.
Posted on 9/17/09 at 7:29 am to KennesawTiger
The book is better than I thought it would be. John Ed Bradley is an excellent writer. I thought it was going to be a football book. The title is deceptive, intentionally. Most people were expecting a different perspective for a "football book". This is really a middle aged man writing an autobiography.
John Ed must be about 50 now, so the book is giving the perspective of life from a 48 year old man. Some would say that he is too young to pull this off. He did it. The backdrop of LSU football and his relationship with Charlie Mac gave me a whole new perspective.
I will tell you that few writers are willing to expose themselves as much as he did. The disclosures he gave are refreshing and sad. The sad stories of former friends and players and their struggles away from the limelight were revealing.
LSU football draws the interest in the book, but his perspective makes it a good read.
Just for reference, I am few years older than John Ed, but was in Law School when he played. I was as the USC game that is prominent in the book. I have also read his other writings. I thought Tupelo Nights was too dark. If you get a chance, read the Sports Illustrated article about LSU's 2003 National Championship written by John Ed.
John Ed must be about 50 now, so the book is giving the perspective of life from a 48 year old man. Some would say that he is too young to pull this off. He did it. The backdrop of LSU football and his relationship with Charlie Mac gave me a whole new perspective.
I will tell you that few writers are willing to expose themselves as much as he did. The disclosures he gave are refreshing and sad. The sad stories of former friends and players and their struggles away from the limelight were revealing.
LSU football draws the interest in the book, but his perspective makes it a good read.
Just for reference, I am few years older than John Ed, but was in Law School when he played. I was as the USC game that is prominent in the book. I have also read his other writings. I thought Tupelo Nights was too dark. If you get a chance, read the Sports Illustrated article about LSU's 2003 National Championship written by John Ed.
Posted on 9/17/09 at 7:48 am to Uncle JackD
I liked it. It reminded me of many of my own experiences. The author admits his own shortcomings and regrets. Very well done.
Posted on 9/17/09 at 8:45 am to Lou the Jew from LSU
I liked it. I was in high school when he was playing for LSU and remember the players he writes about. I was also at the USC game and vividly remember that game. It made a huge impression on me regarding Tiger Stadium.
Posted on 9/17/09 at 8:58 am to TexasTiger89
excellent read... I imagine John Ed's post-football experience and emotions are exactly what nearly every ballplayer feels with retirement... they're addicted to the attention and the brotherhood - they're surrounded by 'family' and support, and post-football they've got nada... or rather that is their perception and consequently their reality.
I enjoyed the book, and amazed most by John Ed not having a go in the NFL.
I recommend the book for any football fan...
I enjoyed the book, and amazed most by John Ed not having a go in the NFL.
I recommend the book for any football fan...
Posted on 9/17/09 at 9:26 am to billfish21
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excellent read... I imagine John Ed's post-football experience and emotions are exactly what nearly every ballplayer feels with retirement... they're addicted to the attention and the brotherhood - they're surrounded by 'family' and support, and post-football they've got nada... or rather that is their perception and consequently their reality.
Agree! good book and must read for any LSU fan.
Posted on 9/17/09 at 9:40 am to craignettles
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If you get a chance, read the Sports Illustrated article about LSU's 2003 National Championship written by John Ed.
Does anyone have a link to this? THanks
Posted on 9/17/09 at 9:43 am to Harper
i like the insight it gives to LSU football
Posted on 9/17/09 at 10:16 am to Uncle JackD
not as good as some on here make it out to be. It was an entertaining read, no doubt. The author focused a little too much on the USC game in '79, and he is bat shite crazy as well.
Posted on 9/17/09 at 11:05 am to bee Rye
The first five pages hooked me. He describes his childhood view of his Dad and local LSU players.
Posted on 9/17/09 at 11:05 am to FanInLA
Posted on 9/17/09 at 11:06 am to Uncle JackD
Do we really have to have 25 threads per week on this topic?
Posted on 9/17/09 at 11:07 am to Cole Beer
John Ed seems like a miserable human being. Wish the book would have been a little more about LSU that his biography but it was good.
Posted on 9/17/09 at 11:30 am to Uncle JackD
Excellent book!!! I couldn't put it down either!
Posted on 9/17/09 at 11:32 am to PistolFan
Thought the booked dragged much of it...I wanted more action - not enough good stories
Posted on 9/17/09 at 1:01 pm to ManiaTiger
Finished it yesterday. Thought it was a good read. I found it typical of many athletes struggle with life after ball. It is just just Bradley's style of writing that made it so sad. As a former athlete, I can understand dwelling on the tough losses more than the big victories. Just the nature of the beast!!
Posted on 9/17/09 at 1:20 pm to DLSUFan
was a bit disappointed (as a reader)...guess i expected more out of it
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