First and Long: A black school, a white school and their season of dreams

Media

Press Releases

National Review Praises First And Long
Sunday, February 15th, 2004

Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association, says First and Long is "a natural for both high school football players and fans." Read a copy of the review here.

Book Explores Unique High School Football Team
Saturday, February 14th, 2004

The new book -- First and Long: A black school, a white school and their season of dreams -- traces the season from the first nervous practices of August, when all is promise, to the final moments of the last game, when all dreams must end

News Articles

National Reviewer Calls F&L A "riveting Read."
SYNDICATED
Wednesday, December 29th, 2004
By Harvey Frommer

"A riveting read about a Milwaukee high school football team composed of black and white youth - trying to get along, trying to keep their eye on the prize."

F&L Is A Chicago Tribune Holiday Recommendation For Sports Fans
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Sunday, December 12th, 2004
By Dan McGrath

Review calls F&L: "A job well-done ... The book is a worthwhile investment for anyone with an interest in high school sports--or high school kids."

Year-end Book Recommendations
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS DAILY HERALD
Friday, December 10th, 2004
By Bob Frisk

Putting F&L on his bet books list, Columnist Bob Frisk says: "If you like high school football, you will be cheering for these kids who never gave up."

A Breakthrough Season
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Sunday, October 3rd, 2004
By Greg Borowski

Read the latest about the team, and its great start in the 2004 season.

A Tale Of Forward Progress
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Thursday, September 2nd, 2004
By Bobbi Rocquemore

Read what the prep sports reporter for the JS has to say about "First and Long."

Q& A With Author Greg Borowski
ONMILWAUKEE.COM
Tuesday, August 17th, 2004
By Tim Gutowski

Read the latest about the book in an interview with OnMilwaukee.com

First And Long Named One Of Summer's Must-reads
POYNTER INSTITUTE
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2004
By Chip Scanlan

Writing guru Chip Scanlan, on the staff of the well-known Poynter Institute, tabs the book for his summer reading list.

Feature Story On Book And Team
CATHOLIC HERALD
Sunday, March 28th, 2004

Read a great story about the team, and the book launch event held in March at Messmer, from the Catholic Herald.

Listen To The Most Recent Author Interview
WUWM-FM
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2004
By Dave Edwards

Listen to a new author interview, from the March 3 edition of WUWM's "At Ten" program. To find the interview, click on the calendar for the March 3, 2004 program.

Listen To Author Interview
WGTD RADIO, KENOSHA
Monday, March 1st, 2004
By Greg Berg

Click here to listen to an interview with author Greg Borowski on WGTD-FM, a public radio station in Kenosha. Scroll down the "archives" column to find the interview with host Greg Berg.

Review And Author Interview
RIVERWEST CURRENTS
Sunday, February 1st, 2004
By Jeremy Berg

From the review: "First and Long is built on honest, direct story-telling ... From going through the team's frustrations, we also have all the greater appreciation for their triumphs, the things that do work and the sense of brotherhood that gets built across the social divide."

Read The Original Newspaper Article
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Sunday, November 25th, 2001
By Greg Borowski

This is the original article about the team, as it appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. This page includes a slideshow of photos from the season, by photographer Benny Sieu.



	F&L Is Best Sports Book Of 2004, Midwest Independent Publishers Assn. Borowski Seems To Find All Of America In A One-mile Stretch Of Capitol Drive In Milwaukee. First And Long Is A Compelling Account Of Rich And Poor, Black And White, Urban And Suburban Youth All Trying -- Against Long Odds -- To Move To The Same Snap Count. *-- Steve Rushin, Sports Illustrated* Columnist**
	Media Press Releases National Review Praises First And Long Sunday, February 15th, 2004 Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association, says First and Long is "a natural for both high school football players and fans." Read a copy of the review here. Book Explores Unique High School Football Team Saturday, February 14th, 2004 The new book -- First and Long: A black school, a white school and their season of dreams -- traces the season from the first nervous practices of August, when all is promise, to the final moments of the last game, when all dreams must end News Articles National Reviewer Calls F&L A "riveting Read." SYNDICATED Wednesday, December 29th, 2004 By Harvey Frommer "A riveting read about a Milwaukee high school football team composed of black and white youth - trying to get along, trying to keep their eye on the prize." F&L Is A Chicago Tribune Holiday Recommendation For Sports Fans CHICAGO TRIBUNE Sunday, December 12th, 2004 By Dan McGrath Review calls F&L: "A job well-done ... The book is a worthwhile investment for anyone with an interest in high school sports--or high school kids." Year-end Book Recommendations ARLINGTON HEIGHTS DAILY HERALD Friday, December 10th, 2004 By Bob Frisk Putting F&L on his bet books list, Columnist Bob Frisk says: "If you like high school football, you will be cheering for these kids who never gave up." A Breakthrough Season MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL Sunday, October 3rd, 2004 By Greg Borowski Read the latest about the team, and its great start in the 2004 season. A Tale Of Forward Progress MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL Thursday, September 2nd, 2004 By Bobbi Rocquemore Read what the prep sports reporter for the JS has to say about "First and Long." Q& A With Author Greg Borowski ONMILWAUKEE.COM Tuesday, August 17th, 2004 By Tim Gutowski Read the latest about the book in an interview with OnMilwaukee.com First And Long Named One Of Summer's Must-reads POYNTER INSTITUTE Wednesday, June 23rd, 2004 By Chip Scanlan Writing guru Chip Scanlan, on the staff of the well-known Poynter Institute, tabs the book for his summer reading list. Feature Story On Book And Team CATHOLIC HERALD Sunday, March 28th, 2004 Read a great story about the team, and the book launch event held in March at Messmer, from the Catholic Herald. Listen To The Most Recent Author Interview WUWM-FM Wednesday, March 3rd, 2004 By Dave Edwards Listen to a new author interview, from the March 3 edition of WUWM's "At Ten" program. To find the interview, click on the calendar for the March 3, 2004 program. Listen To Author Interview WGTD RADIO, KENOSHA Monday, March 1st, 2004 By Greg Berg Click here to listen to an interview with author Greg Borowski on WGTD-FM, a public radio station in Kenosha. Scroll down the "archives" column to find the interview with host Greg Berg. Review And Author Interview RIVERWEST CURRENTS Sunday, February 1st, 2004 By Jeremy Berg From the review: "First and Long is built on honest, direct story-telling ... From going through the team's frustrations, we also have all the greater appreciation for their triumphs, the things that do work and the sense of brotherhood that gets built across the social divide." Read The Original Newspaper Article MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL Sunday, November 25th, 2001 By Greg Borowski This is the original article about the team, as it appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. This page includes a slideshow of photos from the season, by photographer Benny Sieu.
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