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The system: the glory and scandal of big-time college football
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New York : Doubleday, [2013].
Physical Desc:
ix, 416 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Lexile measure:
980L
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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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9780385536615, 0385536615
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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.
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APA Citation (style guide)

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

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