Kick-Off Concussion: How the Notre Dame Killer Recovered His Brain

Davis, Anthony

ISBN 10: 1483420779 / ISBN 13: 9781483420776

Published by Lulu Publishing Services, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Kick-Off Concussion: How the Notre Dame Killer Recovered His Brain
• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1483420779
• ISBN 13: 9781483420776
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Anthony Davis was not only the most electric college football superstar of all time but he was also my teenage idol. His exploits at USC captured my imagination. This book reinforces everything I know about Anthony Davis - he is a man of passion with a story to tell that will inspire those who follow his path. The Notre Dame Killer has never been more candid or more relevant. -Steve Hartman Change is coming. Anthony Davis is an unsung leader in what has at last become a popular movement. -Dr. Daniel Amen. M.D

About the Author

Anthony Davis was born on September 8, 1952 in Huntsville, Texas. He later moved to Southern California where he became a multi-sport star in high school. Davis was the Co-Los Angeles player of the year in Football, won the city wrestling title, and was named the City Player of the year in Baseball.

Known to his friends as "AD" he was a flashy, popular player as demonstrated by his signature knee dance after touchdowns. Although Davis made a slow start his sophomore year in 1972, as he did not become a featured ball carrier until the last 6 games of the season. He amazingly managed 1,191 yards and 17 touchdowns at season's end. With stats such as these, Anthony cemented himself as one of the greatest rushers in PAC-8 and NCAA history.

In 1974, during the time when Heisman Trophy ballots were due prior to the USC vs. ND game, Anthony, a unanimous First Team All-American selection, finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting. Archie Griffin took the Heisman. From that day forward, Heisman voting would be postponed until after the big game. Following record-setting performances, both teams have produced winners. Had the rules been changed prior to 1974, Anthony Davis would not have been robbed of his well-deserved Heisman Trophy Award, and USC would lead Notre Dame for Heisman Award recipients today.
A two-time First Team All-Conference pick, he became the first player in PAC-8 history to rush for at least 1,000 yards in three individual seasons. A two-time recipient of the Voit Trophy as the Most Outstanding Player on the West Coast, Davis led USC in rushing, scoring and kick return yardage for three consecutive seasons. He still ranks third on USC's career rushing chart (3,724 yards), and he set an NCAA record with 6 scoring kickoff returns in his career, including 3 in 1974.