The Big Shoot Out is a dramatic literary journey from yesterday to today and so much more than a football book. A must read for not only Texas and Arkansas fans but all football fans. loved this book from start to finish.
—Edith Royal, Wife of Legendary Texas Longhorn Football Coach Darrell Royal
Finally, a true accounting of what really happened between my father-in-law, Colonel Holmes and a young Bill Clinton concerning his draft status. Well done Mike!
—Bill Burnett, Leading Touchdown Scorer in Razorback History
I am thankful to Mike Looney for remembering my brother in his wonderful book and also for accurately describing my friendship with Freddie Steinmark. I could not put this book down.
—Bobby Mitchell, All SWC Guard and High School Teammate of Freddie Steinmark
Mike Looney has done it again. This book is the perfect companion piece to Mike’s outstanding documentary on the Big Shoot Out which chronicles the sixties on a level with any Ken Burns series.
—Charlie Waters, Former All Pro-Safety with the Dallas Cowboys
Not only a hypnotic football journey, but a story centering around our country in a trouble time. Then we get final precious glimpses of Beano, Broyles, Royal, Street and stories from the Shoot Out participants, both fascinating and previously buried. As good as Looney’s documentary—which is my favorite.
—Ian Fitzsimmons, ESPN
Looney brings to life very eloquently a litany of experiences from this project. I really enjoyed this book and could scarcely put it down.
—Paul Rogers, Former Dean of SMU Law School
And Author of Books on Baseball Legends Robin Roberts And Eddie Robinson
The Big Shootout does more than bring to life a great story of an unforgettable game. It reminds us there are losers as well as winners, and lessons for both, some that take a lifetime to sort out.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News
The 1969 Shootout was the defining game of the last 50 years. Mr Looney has captured the essence of this game with insights and anecdotes from the participants and witnesses including some never before known factoids and tidbits. This is a must read for any football fan of the Southwest Conference and a glorious era of football.
—Adam Hochfelder, President Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
You don’t have to know anything about the game of football to really appreciate Mike Looney’s, The Big Shootout. You just have to love our Country and appreciate being an American. If you happen to love playing any team-sport, like me, it’s icing on the cake. Great story by a great story teller.
—Steve Binder
Director-Producer of the 1968 Elvis Comeback Special
Emmy winner, Golden Globes nominee, Caucus of Producers, Directors and Writers 2011 winner
