Bibliography
- New Release
Robert Neyland
The West Point Engineer Who Built Tennessee Football
Published in 2026 — the 100th anniversary of Neyland's first year as head coach — this is the first biography in decades of the iconic UT coach who built one of the most dominant football programs of the 20th century. Author and historian Timothy Johnson goes beyond the gridiron to capture General Neyland's time as a West Point cadet and his experience in both world wars, providing deep insight and first-hand accounts of an incredible dual career.
“I have forever believed that Robert Neyland is the most underappreciated figure in college football history. Timothy Johnson's tireless work is the reintroduction that the General has long deserved and the reeducation that the world has long needed.”
“Robert Neyland is the father of Tennessee football and Timothy Johnson captures the essence of the man in a captivating manner. Every Volunteer fan needs to read the book!”
“General Neyland lived an extraordinary life long before he was a Vols legend. This book preserves a complete picture of Neyland that might have otherwise been lost to history.”
“Johnson's noteworthy book is a masterful combination of history, sportswriting, and biography rich in information not found elsewhere.”
Robert Neyland
The West Point Engineer Who Built Tennessee Football
Published in 2026 — the 100th anniversary of Neyland's first year as head coach — this is the first biography in decades of the iconic UT coach who built one of the most dominant football programs of the 20th century. Author and historian Timothy Johnson goes beyond the gridiron to capture General Neyland's time as a West Point cadet and his experience in both world wars, providing deep insight and first-hand accounts of an incredible dual career.
“I have forever believed that Robert Neyland is the most underappreciated figure in college football history. Timothy Johnson's tireless work is the reintroduction that the General has long deserved and the reeducation that the world has long needed.”
“Robert Neyland is the father of Tennessee football and Timothy Johnson captures the essence of the man in a captivating manner. Every Volunteer fan needs to read the book!”
“General Neyland lived an extraordinary life long before he was a Vols legend. This book preserves a complete picture of Neyland that might have otherwise been lost to history.”
“Johnson's noteworthy book is a masterful combination of history, sportswriting, and biography rich in information not found elsewhere.”