The system: the glory and scandal of big-time college football
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New York : Doubleday, [2013].
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First edition.
Physical Desc:
ix, 416 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Status:
Lafayette Nonfiction Area
796.3326 Ben
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A revelatory account based on the authors' unprecedented access to the NCAA's highest-level programs throughout the 2012 season describes its high-powered system of billion-dollar television deals, high-priced coaches, football "hostessing," castoff athlete-students and paid test takers.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Benedict, J., & Keteyian, A. (2013). The system: the glory and scandal of big-time college football. First edition. New York, Doubleday.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Benedict, Jeff and Armen, Keteyian. 2013. The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big-time College Football. New York, Doubleday.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Benedict, Jeff and Armen, Keteyian, The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big-time College Football. New York, Doubleday, 2013.

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Benedict, Jeff, and Armen Keteyian. The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big-time College Football. First edition. New York, Doubleday, 2013.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780385536615 , 0385536615
Lexile measure:
980

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
A revelatory account based on the authors' unprecedented access to the NCAA's highest-level programs throughout the 2012 season describes its high-powered system of billion-dollar television deals, high-priced coaches, football "hostessing," castoff athlete-students and paid test takers.