Guts and Genius

The Story of Three Unlikely Coaches Who Came to Dominate the NFL in the '80s

De: Bob Glauber

Narrado por: Jamie Renell

How three football legends -- Bill Walsh, Joe Gibbs, and Bill Parcells -- won eight Super Bowls during the 1980s and changed football forever.

Bill Walsh, Joe Gibbs and Bill Parcells dominated what may go down as the greatest decade in pro football history, leading their teams to a combined eight championships and developing some of the most gifted players of all time in the process. Walsh, Gibbs and Parcells developed such NFL stars as Joe Montana, Lawrence Taylor, Jerry Rice, Art Monk and Darrell Green. They resurrected the careers of players like John Riggins, Joe Theismann, Doug Williams, Everson Walls and Hacksaw Reynolds. They did so with a combination of guts and genius, built championship teams in their own likeness, and revolutionized pro football like few others. Their influence is still evident in today's game, with coaches who either worked directly for them or are part of their coaching trees now winning Super Bowls and using strategy the three men devised and perfected. In interviews with more than 150 players, coaches, family members and friends, GUTS AND GENIUS digs into the careers of three men who overcame their own insecurities and doubts to build Hall of Fame legacies that transformed their generation and continue to impact today's NFL.

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"Back in the pre-internet days, when football was a big game but not the gigantic one it is today, Bob Glauber and I cut my NFL reporting teeth on the Giants and the great teams of the NFC. I am so glad he wrote Guts and Genius, because sometimes I fear the greatness of the Walsh-Parcells-Gibbs generation hasn't been fully appreciated. Glauber captures the essence of the genius of Walsh, the domineering Parcells, and the wily Gibbs. The vividly told stories of how these three men had a grip on an era of football are valuable not just for football fans but for anyone who seeks greatness in any walk of life. This book is a must for any sporting bookshelf."—Peter King, Monday Morning Quarterback and NBC Sports

"Bob Glauber, as he usually does, has written a book that takes football fans of all ages inside the lives of three of the most significant figures in the game's history. If you love pro football as I do, you will love this book."—Bill Polian, former GM of the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, and Indianapolis Colts

"Fabulous book. One of the best sports books I've ever read. This is the inside story of three of the greatest football coaches of their generation. They knew how to win, and this is the captivating story of how they won -- not just what made headlines, but the little tricks of brilliance no one knew about that made them champions."—Ernie Accorsi, former GM of the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants

"Football began to climb to the heights it reached today in the 1980s, in large part thanks to Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells and Joe Gibbs. Bob Glauber perfectly brings together these men, with that time, to give us a glimpse of the greatness behind the guts and genius."—Adam Schefter, ESPN NFL reporter and author of The Man I Never Met: A Memoir

"Three dominant coaches, three dominant teams, one dominant writer. It's an irresistible combination. Long-time NFL writer Bob Glauber was right there as Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, and Joe Gibbs created the best three-way rivalry in NFL history, and now he brings incredible insight and perspective to one of the most fascinating eras in NFL history. Walsh, Parcells, and Gibbs combined for three Hall of Fame busts and eight Super Bowl championships, and Glauber takes us behind the scenes to reveal how it all happened."—Gary Myers, former NFL columnist Dallas Morning News, New York Daily News, and New York Times bestselling author of Brady vs. Manning and How 'Bout Them Cowboys?

"Bob Glauber has done a magnificent job capturing these three Hall of Fame Coaches, Joe Gibbs, Bill Parcells and Bill Walsh and a great era of the NFL. A must-read."—Charley Casserly, former GM of the Washington Redskins and Houston Texans

"The extraordinary careers of these coaches are expertly interwoven to create a delightful and insightful read."—Library Journal

Great history

This is just an excellent book about excellent coaches. It's always inspiring to read about excellence and these three men effused excellence. Glauber captured it in great detail. Just a great book!

Great Read, highly recommend!

Three individuals who were all on the brink of being fired. Then becoming three of the greatest coaches, with three different philosophies, coaching at the same time, winning a combined 8 Super Bowls. Truly remarkable.

Captivating!

Loved it. Narrates a fascinating period in nfl history. The influence of these three men reverberates to today's NFL, a testament to their genius!

very good book!

I appreciated the insights and recollections this book offered. If you like football, history, and strategy, this book will not disappoint!

Awesome book

Wonderful insight into the lives & careers of 3 of the NFL’s best to ever do it.

Great Read

This book is a great analysis of the life and times of three great coaches in NFL history. By the end of the book, it’s clear that these three coaches ushered in a new generation of NFL football. The players, the games, the trip down memory lane with great analysis by the author makes this book a fun & educational read. I’ll definitely be reading it again

MUST READ/LISTEN IF YOU A FAN OF THE NFL

Glauber does an excellent job of detailing the background of 3 of the greatest coaches in NFL history, explaining their impact on the game, and giving great information that is rare knowledge for many football fans. you may think you know NFL history but this book takes you to another level of understanding where the NFL was before the 1980s and how Walsh, Parcells, Gibbs impacted the game for all the years after their decade of dominance

How much more interesting the Parcells stories were compared to the boring Gibbs.

The 1991 Washington linebacker corps was hardly the best in football considering the Saints linebackers. It sounded like most of the Walsh material was from Walsh's books.

Great listen

This book is well written and an easy listen. It will take you back to football’s glory years. Great insight it to three amazing coaches.

A unique look at 3 men who dominated the

80d NFL. The author gives a clear perspective of Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells and Joe Gibbs were the best coaches in the 80s decade of the NFL. This book takes you inside the wins, losses of each man on his way to the top of the league. A great read for all football fans.