Skip to content

Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini Hardcover - 2005

by Brett Dawson


From the publisher

The word team is often overused in sports writing. It's used casually to refer to a collection of players that represent any old franchise or college. It's used passionately to describe a rooting interest--that's our team. And, occasionally, it's used to discuss what has come to be a cliche: the idea of a group of individuals coming together for the common good, sacrificing all personal gain for the greater goal of winning a championship. Serious scribes don't toss around that meaning of the word team lightly--or very often. And with good reason. In sports, there's rarely a cause to use it. But, there is no wiser usage of the word team--a unified core of players all working toward the same goal--than when applying it to the 2004-05 Fighting Illini squad that we've all come to cherish. They were a team like no other. Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini captures the team step-by-step on its March to the Arch. News-Gazette reporter Brett Dawson shadowed Bruce Weber's boys the entire season and shares his insights into what made this team so special. The entire season was a rollercoaster ride of emotion: from the thrilling peaks--victories over Wake Forest, Wisconsin, Michigan State and ArizonA and unfortunate lows--the loss to Ohio State and the death of coach Weber's mother. Dawson adds a new perspective to those moments, plus goes behind the scenes to discover what made this team tick. He examines their funny bone as well as their fierce will to win. It's all here: from Midnight Madness to the first Dee for Threeeeee to the hoisting of two Big Ten trophies and finally a date with North Carolina in the NCAA finals. Dee, Deron, Luther, Roger, and James--led by the nationalcoach of the year--have a story to tell. Until today, only half of it has been told.

First line

The calendar may say that the college basketball season begins in mid-October, but the season never seems to end in this sleepy little college town.

Details

  • Title Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini
  • Author Brett Dawson
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 182
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Sports Publishing LLC, Champaign, Illinois, U.S.A.
  • Date September 1, 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781596701212 / 1596701218
  • Weight 0.82 lbs (0.37 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.38 x 5.9 x 0.77 in (21.29 x 14.99 x 1.96 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 796.323
Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini

Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini

by Brett Dawson

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781596701212
ISBN 10
1596701218
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.14
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Sports Publishing, LLC, 2005. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$6.14
FREE shipping to USA
Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini

by Brett Dawson

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781596701212
ISBN 10
1596701218
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.39
$3.99 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Sports Publishing, 2005-09-01. hardcover. Very Good. 8x5x0. Ships quickly. Mild shelf/reading wear. Previous owner's information on sticker on flyleaf. Orphans Treasure Box sells books to raise money for orphans and vulnerable kids.
Item Price
$6.39
$3.99 shipping to USA
Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini

by Brett Dawson

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used: Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781596701212
ISBN 10
1596701218
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.98
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Sports Publishing, 2005-09-01. Hardcover. Used: Good.
Item Price
$7.98
FREE shipping to USA
Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini

by Brett Dawson

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781596701212
ISBN 10
1596701218
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$10.00
$4.49 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Sports Publishing LLC, October 2005. Hardcover . Very Good/Very Good. Very Good Hardcover with Very Good Dustjacket. Light shelfwear to DJ. Light shelfwear to covers. Pages clean and tight in binding. Pictures available upon request. A locally owned, independent book shop since 1984.
Item Price
$10.00
$4.49 shipping to USA
Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini

by Brett Dawson

  • New
Condition
New
ISBN 13
9781596701212
ISBN 10
1596701218
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$49.95
$3.99 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
New. The item is Brand New!
Item Price
$49.95
$3.99 shipping to USA
Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Tales from the 2004-05 Fighting Illini

by Dawson, Brett

  • New
  • Hardcover
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781596701212
ISBN 10
1596701218
Quantity Available
1
Seller
San Diego, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$102.52
$5.45 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Sports Publishing LLC, 2005-10-21. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
Item Price
$102.52
$5.45 shipping to USA