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Faith Restored
Faith Restored

Faith Restored

The Resurgence of Notre Dame Football
By John Heisler, Foreword by Brian Kelly

SPORTS & RECREATION

192 Pages, 5 x 7

Formats: Cloth, EPUB, Mobipocket, PDF

Cloth, $19.95 (US $19.95) (CA $21.95)

ISBN 9781600788611

Rights: WOR

Triumph Books (Sep 2013)

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Overview

An insider’s guide to the rebirth of Irish football
A 35-year veteran of Notre Dame’s athletic department chronicles one of the most exciting seasons in Fighting Irish football history, providing details on the team’s rise to a number 1 ranking and offering insights and anecdotes on team stars like Everett Golson and Manti Te’o as well as AP Coach of the Year Brian Kelly. Taking readers inside the locker room, to the practice field, and on the sidelines for game days, this book covers all aspects of the historic season—from the season opening with over Navy in Dublin, Ireland and the thrilling overtime win over Stanford to the ousting of rival USC to complete a perfect, undefeated season and secure a spot in the national championship game. Providing unprecedented access to the Notre Dame football program, this guide includes interviews with Irish coaches and staff, making it the book no Domer will want to be without.

Author Biography

John Heisler
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John Heisler is in his 35th year as a member of the University of Notre Dame athletics staff. He was named to his current post of senior associate athletics director for media and broadcast relations in 2004 after spending 16 years as sports information director. He has written or edited eight other books on Notre Dame football, including collaborating with Lou Holtz on the New York Times bestseller The Fighting Spirit. He’s a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America Hall of Fame. Brian Kelly became head football coach at Notre Dame following the 2009 season. In his third year, he led the Irish to a 12-0 regular season record and an appearance in the BCS National Championship Game. They both live in Granger, Indiana.

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John Heisler, author of Faith Restored, was interviewed on Major Onions.
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28
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Faith Restored: 2012 and the Resurgence of Notre Dame Football

By John Heisler with foreword and commentary by Brian Kelly

 

Publicity Contact: Bill Ames • Triumph Books • 312.676.4256 • b.ames@triumphbooks.com

 

In November 2012, Notre Dame football was ranked No. 1 in the nation in both the AP and Coaches' polls after an undefeated regular season leading to the team's first BCS National Championship Game, which they lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

 

Chronicling the Fighting Irish's return to the limelight, Faith Restored: 2012 and the Resurgence of Notre Dame Football (Triumph Books, September 2012) by Notre Dame athletic department veteran and experienced sports writer John Heisler-with a foreword and commentary by head football coach Brian Kelly-gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the evolving football program and it's remarkable 2012 season.

 

Providing unprecedented access to coaches and staff and transporting readers to the locker room, practices and game day sidelines, Faith Restored presents memorable moments from the beginning of the Kelly era. With a solid defense led by All American Manti Te'o and a growing offensive unit, the hard work the Irish put in during practice finally paid off and college football fans are taking notice.

 

Covering highlights such as the Navy game in Dublin, Ireland, and detailed descriptions of each of the wins in the team's 12-0 season including the overtime victory against Stanford and beating rival USC, Faith Restored is a must-have keepsake for Notre Dame students, alumni and college football fans looking forward to the next season in Fighting Irish football.

 

About the Authors:

John Heisler is in his 35th year as a member of the University of Notre Dame athletics staff. He was named to his current post of senior associate athletics director for media and broadcast relations in 2004 after spending 16 years as sports information director. He has written or edited eight other books on Notre Dame football, including collaborating with Lou Holtz on the New York Times bestseller The Fighting Spirit. He's a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America Hall of Fame.

 

Brian Kelly became head football coach at Notre Dame following the 2009 season. In his third year, he led the Irish to a 12-0 regular season record and an appearance in the BCS National Championship Game.

 

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