I have a new book coming out about the Pete Carroll era at USC which, to me, is among the most fascinating ever in college football. The titles, the "Bush Push, the "game of the century," the inglorious end...it's all in there. Pre-order info here: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…

I have never read this book, had not even wanted to read it --- until reading this excellent essay by @monteburke nytimes.com/2026/04/20/books…

This was fun to do! nytimes.com/2026/04/20/books…

Southern California folks: I’m part of a killer panel tomorrow at the @latimesfob with @MarkKriegel, @monteburke and @LAT_Iliana. Noon on the USC campus. Come by!

LA Festival of Books, noon on 4/18, with @MarkKriegel and @AlanShipnuck and @LAT_Iliana Be there or be square!

Jonah and the...tarpon? Unbelievably cool to see this in person at the Sistine Chapel last week.

If want a football fix during the offseason, check out @monteburke’s book on the USC Pete Carroll years. Great read! Carroll's 2003 staff has left its market on football. It included Steve Sarkisian, Lane Kiffin, Ed Orgeron & Norm Chow.

Someone presented this to me at a signing. Loved to (near) death.

The Heisman Trophy Podcast is now available in the offseason🔥 Olympic gold medalist and original Heisman Humanitarian Joey Cheek joins the show to talk athletic excellence, mental toughness, and using your platform for global impact. He shares stories from his work with Right To Play and Team Darfur, including what it was like traveling to Egypt alongside George Clooney and Don Cheadle. Also, New York Times bestselling author @monteburke breaks down the career and philosophy of Pete Carroll, one of only three living coaches to lead three or more Heisman Trophy winners. Plus, we debate the five greatest plays in Heisman history. Does Fernando Mendoza’s electric run vs. Miami make the cut? Click here to listen to the full episode: bit.ly/4u6BuzG #Heisman | #MoreThanATrophy

Pretty accurate statement by @monteburke here... #MoreThanTheGame

Outstanding read! #MoreThanTheGame

Lake Tadpole, Alabama 2022

Tess (not of the d'Urbervilles)

Kudos to @monteburke for Men of Troy. There's plenty to like in this book about a historic era in college football dominated by @uscfb before transfer portals, NIL and ubiquitous social media. I had forgotten both that USC was basically in the Top 5 for six or so years in a row, but also that they lost a number of easily winnable games that would have brought more national titles. I hadn't known about the cocaine use during the glory days. Burke makes an excellent point connecting the Reggie Bush case, which led to USC's demise for more than a decade, to the eventual collapse of the Pac-12. And vacating wins as part of USC's punishment -- while Miami had worse transgressions and ended up with a lighter sentence -- was truly unnecessary. A great read, especially for Trojan fans. @GrandCentralPub

I’m excited about this book. Hoping it paints my Bruins in a positive light 😂 @monteburke

A compelling new book from @monteburke about USC's 2000s football dynasty has some interesting nuggets about Pete Carroll and the Texans as well as Steve Sarkisian. houstonchronicle.com/sports/…

Flattered and grateful to be included on this list. @gardenandgun says MEN OF TROY is "chock-full of great reporting, stylish writing, and fast-moving drama." gardenandgun.com/articles/20… via @gardenandgun