Bleeding Orange: Fifty Years of Blind Referees, Screaming Fans, Beasts of the East, and Syracuse Basketball

Name: Bleeding Orange: Fifty Years of Blind Referees, Screaming Fans, Beasts of the East, and Syracuse Basketball
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Book Synopsis: In this candid autobiography, Syracuse head coach and long time college basketball fixture Jim Boeheim reflects on his life, his teachers, and the game he loves. Jim Boeheim walked onto the Syracuse campus as a freshman in 1963 . . . and never walked off. A man who has been written off at various stages of his career and criticized for being disagreeable, Boeheim has experienced it all—triumph, despair, redemption; controversy, heartbreak, and scandal; championships, epic disappointments, colorful personalities, NCAA investigations. His combative personality helped ignite what was arguably the most competitive college basketball conference ever: the Big East of the 1980s, when he and Syracuse battled with Big John Thompson of Georgetown, roly-poly Rollie Massimino of Villanova, feisty Jim Calhoun of Connecticut, and beloved Looie Carnesecca of St. John’s, turning the Big East into a Coaches Conference and the Best Show in College Basketball. Boeheim talks about those days and the coming battles with powerhouses North Carolina and Duke, now that Syracuse has joined the Atlantic Coast Conference. From his association with Syracuse greats Dave Bing (a college teammate), Pearl Washington, and Derrick Coleman, to the Olympics—where he coached players such as LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant—Boeheim has learned many lessons that have helped his team and continue to encourage him now as he nears seventy. His unprecedented fifty-year career as a player, assistant, head coach and icon has given him unique insight into coaching and the college game, knowledge he now shares.

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Discover the untold stories of fifty years of Syracuse basketball with "Bleeding Orange: Fifty Years of Blind Referees, Screaming Fans, Beasts of the East, and Syracuse Basketball." Written by legendary head coach Jim Boeheim himself, this autobiography takes you on a thrilling journey through the triumphs, controversies, and championships that have defined his career.

With his combative personality and unwavering passion for the game, Boeheim played a pivotal role in shaping the Big East conference into the most competitive college basketball conference of the 1980s. From intense battles with coaching giants like Big John Thompson, Rollie Massimino, Jim Calhoun, and Looie Carnesecca, the Big East became the epicenter of college basketball. Experience the thrill of those historic rivalries as Boeheim shares his candid insights from those unforgettable days.

But Boeheim's journey didn't stop at the Big East. Join him as he takes you through his encounters with basketball legends such as Dave Bing, Pearl Washington, and Derrick Coleman. Learn about his experience coaching NBA superstars like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant during the Olympics. Drawing from his unprecedented fifty-year career, Boeheim imparts invaluable coaching wisdom and college game knowledge that is sure to inspire and uplift.

Now, as Boeheim approaches his seventieth year, he invites you to be a part of his legacy. Get your copy of "Bleeding Orange" and dive into the world of Syracuse basketball, filled with blind referees, screaming fans, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're a die-hard Syracuse fan or simply a lover of basketball, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the heart and soul of the game.

Ready to experience the thrilling journey of "Bleeding Orange: Fifty Years of Blind Referees, Screaming Fans, Beasts of the East, and Syracuse Basketball?" Grab your copy today and relive the glory days of Syracuse basketball with Coach Jim Boeheim. Click here to get your copy now!

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