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. . . a compelling story . . . The sports story is well told, lively, and interesting . . . I believe the strength of the book is Dat's willingness to share his innermost feelings about his experiences as a player and the courtship of his wife, which comes off with humor and even some suspense. -- Houston Chronicle --Mickey Herskowitz Houston Chronicle

In the wake of the baseball steroid scandal, there is a definite need for an uplifting, inspirational sports story. Dat Nguyen has that story to tell ... Setting the book apart from its competition is Nguyen's account of his family's early years in Rockport, Texas ... A good football book with the added bonus of a little social history. - <em>Booklist</em><br><br> It is a compelling story of survival, both on and off the football field ... For fans of stories in which the human spirit and a deep religious faith triumph over obstacles and adversity, the book is an inspiration ... takes you behind the locker room door into the workings of the franchise over the past six years ... a must-read. - <em>San Antonio Express-News</em>

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Dat Nguyen, the leading tackler in the history of Texas A&M University and a former assistant coach with the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Aggies, is now co-host of The Blitz, a San Antonio-based sports talk show on KZDC-AM 1250, an ESPN affiliate. Born in a refugee camp in Arkansas, he grew up in Rockport, Texas, and played his entire high school, college, and seven-year pro career in the Lone Star State. He was the first Vietnamese American to play in the NFL. Rusty Burson is a sportswriter for 12th Man Magazine and a former newspaper reporter and feature writer. He and his wife, Vanessa, are coauthors of Reveille: First Lady of Texas A&M.

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