The 100-Yard Journey

A story of leadership, perseverance, and building a winning culture in college football.
Gary Pinkel, one of the few college football coaches to become their programs' winningest, shares his journey from Kent State to the University of Missouri. This biography dives into Pinkel's talent for leading teams to the top, and the challenges he faced along the way.

The 100-Yard Journey offers an honest reflection on overcoming unexpected obstacles, from a DUI and a divorce to a team boycott and a cancer diagnosis. Follow Pinkel's path through Washington and Toledo, and his 15 years at Missouri, where he achieved 10 bowl games and a No. 1 AP ranking. This is for Tigers fans and anyone seeking insights into successful leadership.