About the book
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is one of the iconic events in American sports. In this fast-paced, in-depth account, J. Samuel Walker and Randy Roberts identify the 1973–74 season as pivotal in the making of this now legendary postseason tournament. In an era when only one team per conference could compete, the dramatic defeat of coach John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins by the North Carolina State Wolfpack ended a decade of the Bruins’ dominance, fueled unprecedented national attention, and prompted the NCAA to expand the tournament field to a wider range of teams. Walker and Roberts provide a richly detailed chronicle of the games that made the season so memorable and uncover the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that set the stage for the celebrated spectacle that now fixes the nation’s attention every March.
Editions of The Road to Madness
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469630236
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469668840
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890851925
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469630243
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469630250
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890851932
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The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is one of the iconic events in American sports. In this fast-paced, in-depth account, J. Samuel Walker and Randy Roberts identify the 1973–74 season as pivotal in the making of this now legendary postseason tournament. In an era when only one team per conference could compete, the dramatic defeat of coach John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins by the North Carolina State Wolfpack ended a decade of the Bruins’ dominance, fueled unprecedented national attention, and prompted the NCAA to expand the tournament field to a wider range of teams. Walker and Roberts provide a richly detailed chronicle of the games that made the season so memorable and uncover the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that set the stage for the celebrated spectacle that now fixes the nation’s attention every March.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Road to Madness about?
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is one of the iconic events in American sports. In this fast-paced, in-depth account, J. Samuel Walker and Randy Roberts identify the 1973–74 season as pivotal in the making of this now legendary postseason tournament. In an era when only one team per conference could compete, the dramatic defeat of coach John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins by the North Carolina State Wolfpack ended a decade of the Bruins’ dominance, fueled unprecedented national attention, and prompted the NCAA to expand the tournament field to a wider range of teams. Walker and Roberts provide a richly detailed chronicle of the games that made the season so memorable and uncover the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that set the stage for the celebrated spectacle that now fixes the nation’s attention every March.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Road to Madness?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Ball sports / ball games > Basketball
Where can I read a sample of The Road to Madness?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469630236
How long is The Road to Madness and how many pages does it have?
The Road to Madness has 184 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Road to Madness?
J. Samuel Walker, Randy Roberts
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Road to Madness is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469630236) and paperback(ISBN 9781469668840) and ebook(ISBN 9798890851925) and ebook(ISBN 9781469630243) and ebook(ISBN 9781469630250) and ebook(ISBN 9798890851932)
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