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A Team to Believe In: Our Journey to the Super Bowl Championship
After a tough 2006 season, the New York Giants appeared to be heading for more disappointment–and potential shake-ups–in the coming season. Instead, they fought their way to an unforgettable Super Bowl finish against the previously undefeated New England Patriots.
In A Team to Believe In , head coach Tom Coughlin gives the ultimate insider’s account of the Giants’ 2007 campaign and reflects on the resilience and selflessness that allowed the team to succeed. Behind the saga of persistence and on-the-field triumphs, however, is the story of how Coughlin, a proud and intensely private man, often mischaracterized by the press as a strict disciplinarian, has continually made subtle adjustments to his approach to the game and to the new players. Whether giving the right speech for the right occasion, drawing media criticism away from his players, or fostering team unity with offbeat events and smartly timed relaxed curfews, Coughlin approached the season willing to make the necessary changes to his management style–and the team followed.
In gripping detail, Coughlin takes us on the Giants improbable 2007 the tough staffing and free-agency decisions; the early-season setbacks that again placed the team in the media’s crosshairs; late-season near misses, comeback victories, and goal-line stands; the play-off march through Tampa Bay and Dallas and the overtime victory against Green Bay in the subzero cold of Lambeau Field; and the amazing two weeks that ended with Super Bowl XLII. Along the way, Coughlin explains what life experiences prepared him for the season’s challenges and what lessons helped his team achieve a string of improbable victories.
The 2007 New York Giants are an inspiring example of team and trust, hope and perseverance, and A Team to Believe In is the thrilling story of their astounding underdog season.
In A Team to Believe In , head coach Tom Coughlin gives the ultimate insider’s account of the Giants’ 2007 campaign and reflects on the resilience and selflessness that allowed the team to succeed. Behind the saga of persistence and on-the-field triumphs, however, is the story of how Coughlin, a proud and intensely private man, often mischaracterized by the press as a strict disciplinarian, has continually made subtle adjustments to his approach to the game and to the new players. Whether giving the right speech for the right occasion, drawing media criticism away from his players, or fostering team unity with offbeat events and smartly timed relaxed curfews, Coughlin approached the season willing to make the necessary changes to his management style–and the team followed.
In gripping detail, Coughlin takes us on the Giants improbable 2007 the tough staffing and free-agency decisions; the early-season setbacks that again placed the team in the media’s crosshairs; late-season near misses, comeback victories, and goal-line stands; the play-off march through Tampa Bay and Dallas and the overtime victory against Green Bay in the subzero cold of Lambeau Field; and the amazing two weeks that ended with Super Bowl XLII. Along the way, Coughlin explains what life experiences prepared him for the season’s challenges and what lessons helped his team achieve a string of improbable victories.
The 2007 New York Giants are an inspiring example of team and trust, hope and perseverance, and A Team to Believe In is the thrilling story of their astounding underdog season.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published September 2, 2008
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
May 2, 2026
This was truly the greatest upset not just in the NFL but in the history of professional sports. It’s not even debatable. Tom Coughlin illustrates it perfectly in this book about how the Giants started the season 0-2 and then finished the season 10-6 adopting the “road warriors” mentality and achieving the ultimate David knocking down Goliath ending by upsetting the undefeated Patriots. A great read!
August 5, 2020
Reading about the 2007 Giants will never get old. I am clearly biased and don’t care. Everything about that season is 5 stars, including this book.
December 19, 2020
For a lifelong Giants fan, this was an easy and enjoyable read.
March 26, 2023
Rating: B-
February 6, 2011
An interesting read from Brian Curtis and Tom Coughlin, the coach of the 2007 World Champion NY Giants. It's a quick read at under 200 pages and never strives too far from the 2007 season. The 2008 Super Bowl was one of my favorites, so this book really took me back. It seems that a lot of No. 6 seeds have won the Super Bowl lately (The Packers this year and the Steelers in 2006). Basic game-by-game stories from the head coach in this book, with some interesting side stories about people that became inspirations for the Giant team that season. I recommend this book to NY Giant and NFL football fans.
February 8, 2012
Of course this book it a 5!!! NY Giants beating the Patriots in the Super Bowl. What is more entertaining than that!!! Ok the book is about much more. I really enjoyed reading about Coach Coughlin, his family, his beliefs and how he runs his football team! Hopefully he will write another book soon ending with the latest victory of the Giants over the Patriots in the Super Bowl!
May 11, 2009
Great book about the road to the greatest Superbowl ever. Lots of insight on what goes down in a NFL head coaches eyes and mind.
A must read for any sports fan.
A must read for any sports fan.
July 1, 2009
If you're a Giants fan this book is a must-read. Coughlin gives a behind-the-scenes look at the 2007 Giants team and their amazing playoff run.
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