CFZ After reading Jimmy's book, I'm not expecting a ROH ceremony any time soon

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Does the book contain any new information regarding Jimmy's relationship with Jerry? Is it worth the read?
 

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Although I'm sure it's a great book and all, I really don't need Jimmy to tell me that Jerry is inept when it comes to understanding football success. I've got 27 years-plus of evidence.
I mean, it's a great book and it's not all about Jerry or even the Cowboys.

Jimmy talks about his coaching philosophy (the Pygmalion Theory), what it takes to build a championship team, how he scouted players and the specific traits that he had to have, helping his son defeat alcoholism, lamenting on how his dedication to winning adversely affected his family, coaching the Miami Dolphins, his time on Survivor, life in retirement, etc.

I'd recommend this book to people who aren't even fans of Miami or the Cowboys.
 

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I mean, it's a great book and it's not all about Jerry or even the Cowboys.

Jimmy talks about his coaching philosophy (the Pygmalion Theory), what it takes to build a championship team, how he scouted players and the specific traits that he had to have, helping his son defeat alcoholism, lamenting on how his dedication to winning adversely affected his family, coaching the Miami Dolphins, his time on Survivor, life in retirement, etc.

I'd recommend this book to people who aren't even fans of Miami or the Cowboys.

I'm sure it is. I never really have time to read books anymore, and since my job every day is editing and putting together newspapers, If what I read here took much effort, I probably wouldn't do it either.
 

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Does the book contain any new information regarding Jimmy's relationship with Jerry? Is it worth the read?
I'd say any Cowboys fan would enjoy the read and at less than 300 pages, it's not a huge time commitment.

Jimmy only speaks about Jerry at length in one chapter (titled "Jerry & Me"), so if that's the main thing you're interested in - you can sit down in your local book store and knock it out in 15 minutes one afternoon.
 

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Does the book contain any new information regarding Jimmy's relationship with Jerry? Is it worth the read?

Well, he DID go into that one time where he and Jerry decided to heard sheep one summer in the mountains. It was just the 2 of them out there...with about 5000 sheep.

They got lonely out there. Real lonely.

There was one bottle of whiskey, one tent, and 2 curious buddies.

You'll need to read on for the details. I don't want to spoil it for you.
 

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Do not rule that out.

I am the most popular fan on the most popular forum of the most popular team in all of sports.

That has to make me a big deal.
Absurd sarcasm, runaway ego, extreme delusion, or a lethal combo of everything? Just wondering. ✊
 
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