FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

New book puts Missouri fans back in their seats for top Tiger football moments.

Columbia, MO, 8-24-2004 – "MizzouRah! Memorable Moments in Missouri Tiger Football History" is a walk down Memory Lane for any Tiger Football fan.

Written by University of Missouri graduates Todd Donoho and Dan O'Brien, this limited-edition volume with many never-before-seen images is the greatest collection of Tiger football moments ever assembled.

"MizzouRah!" retells and recaptures the unforgettable plays, the sensational victories and the incredible performances in the proud tradition of the Missouri football program. Using archived photographs, game films and video highlights "MizzouRah!" puts Tiger fans back in their seats for action sequences of some of the most remarkable plays in Missouri history.

  • See "Pitchin'" Paul Christman lead the Tigers to national prominence with an upset victory at Yankee Stadium.

  • Be there when Don Faurot revolutionizes college football with his Split-T formation, the granddaddy of all option offenses.

  • Relive the final moments of Faurot's "most thrilling" victory, including the astonishing game-winning play.

  • Join the Tigers for their first undefeated season, first-ever No. 1 ranking and their crushing victory over Navy in the Orange Bowl.

  • Return to Faurot Field, Ohio Stadium, Legion Field and the Los Angeles Coliseum as the Tigers establish themselves as college football's "giant-killers" of the '70s.

  • Rejoice with thousands of Faurot Field fans as they celebrate the 2003 win over Nebraska, ending the 25- year Husker drought.

"MizzouRah!" also looks back to the disappointing - yet undeniably memorable - Tiger defeats. Watch as Colorado's 1990 "Fifth Down" and Nebraska's 1997 "Flea-Kicker" unfold before your eyes.

Relive these memorable moments and many more in this "must-have" for any Tiger fan. "MizzouRah!" is an 8.5" x 11" hard cover volume that includes a special foreword by Missouri Tiger Football Head Coach Gary Pinkel and afterword by "Mr. Mizzou" John Kadlec. "MizzouRah!" makes a great gift and is available for just $39.95 each, which includes shipping, handling and sales tax. Order your copy(ies) of "MizzouRah! Memorable Moments in Missouri Tiger Football History" today by calling Scott Rule (Donning Company Publishers) toll free at 1-800-369-2646 ext. 3278, or purchase your copy(ies) at most home football games. For more information or to order online, please visit www.donning.com.

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Media/Press Interview Information:
Todd Donoho is the main contact for interviews. Mr. Donoho graduated from the University of Missouri in 1977 with a Bachelor of Journalism degree.

Mr. Donoho is an award-winning television and radio sportscaster having worked in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Los Angeles, California. He appeared in the movie "Blue Chips" and hosted the nationally televised sports program "Time Out For Trivia."

Mr. Donoho is well versed in the sports talk radio and television worlds, and is available for interviews throughout Missouri. If you would like to invite Todd to be a guest on your show, please call him at (573) 441-0023.

 

Review Copies:
If you are interested in publishing an article or book review on "MizzouRah!" you may receive a free copy for review. Call Scott Rule (Donning Company Publishers) with your details at 1-800-369-2646 ext. 3278.

Those who have Mr. Donoho as a guest on their show will receive a review copy from him.

 

Sample Pages and Graphics:
Sample pages and graphics from "MizzouRah!" are available for press and media personnel. These can be obtained by visiting the Donning Company Publishers website: www.donning.com and clicking on the "MizzouRah!" link or by calling Scott Rule (Donning Company Publishers) at 1-800-369-2646 ext. 3278.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Contacts for this
pr
ess release:

Todd Donoho, author
Donoho Ink, LLC
(573) 441-0023
donoho@mchsi.com

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Dan O'Brien, coauthor
(317) 885-7643
dan@rubewaddell.net

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Scott Rule, marketing
Donning Company Publishers
(800) 369-2646 ext. 3278
scott.rule@donning.com

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Donning Company Publishers
Steve Mull, G.M.
(800) 369-2646 ext. 3269
steve.mull@donning.com