Flip the Script: Lessons Learned on the Road to a Championship

by Ed Orgeron

The path to success is never easy. In Flip the Script you will learn the life-changing lessons of leadership and determination Coach O discovered on the road to a championship. Ed Orgeron, head coach of the record-breaking national champion LSU Tigers football team, tells the inspiring story of reversing the team's fortunes and culture, as well as his own remarkable leadership journey from disappointment and setback to the apex of college sports. The storybook football season for the LSU Tigers in 2019 was the stuff of a team with recently unmet expectations became the undefeated national champion with a Heisman trophy-winning transfer quarterback under the leadership of a coach whose previous coaching stops had been disappointments. Yet that coach, Ed Orgeron, had turned everything around. He flipped the script, transforming a program that lately had not reached its potential into a team of unprecedented dominance. Flip the Script is the story of how it happened, with lessons for anyone who wants to succeed. Telling the story of his own journey that culminated in the Cinderella season, Orgeron highlights the traits he learned are necessary for The road to success is never easy, as Ed Orgeron's life reveals. But his life also shows that with determination and a willingness to learn from experience, your trajectory can change--your script can be flipped--and you can achieve more than you ever dreamed.

Genres: Sports, Biography, Leadership, Football, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 27, 2020

Reviews

[Sharon Orlopp · Rating 3 out of 5]

Terrific life and leadership lessons. Geaux Tigers!

[Andrew Abad · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an LSU alum, I thought I knew much of Coach O's story already: the guy who didn't end up sticking at LSU as a player, bounced around as a coach, failed at Ole Miss, got robbed at USC, and was hired at LSU more out of convenience than desire after losing out on Tom Herman.

Flip the Script filled in the gaps - I learned a ton about Coach O as a person: his struggles, failures, motivations, thought processes, and ultimately, his vision for coaching and leading a top college football program. Bruce Feldman is an excellent writer and was able to keep Coach O's authenticity intact while still organizing and formatting the story itself.

While the book is structured primarily into two halves (pre LSU and post LSU), I enjoyed the way Coach O was able to reflect on everything from the beginning of his playing days to the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Flip the Script is a worthy read for all football fans, especially those who recently got to know Coach O from ESPN or the soundbites and are interested to learn more about the man when the cameras aren't rolling. I will say as an LSU Tiger, the details about his leadership of the program and the 2019 season alone make it worth the read.

*As a note, I did receive one week early access to read Flip The Script from the publisher, NetGalley. I finished the book the day before release.

[Shantel ~ Remy’s Rentals · Rating 5 out of 5]

For college football fans, this is an easy book selection. But this book deserves a much broader audience. It’s more than football. It’s about believing in a bigger plan, refusing to let others define you and never giving up. Through replays from his life, Coach O gives a genuine look at the trials and tribulations of following a dream. The journey is not always glamorous or perfect. In fact, he shows it takes hard work, discipline, dedication and commitment. Coach O highlights that no journey comes without heartbreak or disappointment. Remaining true to ourselves and acknowledging our strengths and weaknesses is part of the game plan. He gives us hope that we too can chase a dream and make it a reality. Coach O is sincere, relatable and inspirational. 🐯 As a native of south Louisiana, it’s cool to see local people & places I know referenced in this book. (Many thanks to the publisher for sending me a pre-release copy.) #geauxtigers

[Acmcdouggmail.Com · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance copy from the publisher. This is an easy read. This book could not have come out at a better time. The 2019 season was magical. It was thrilling to watch and even more fun to be a part of. I knew of Coach O’s coaching background, but it is more interesting to hear it from his perspective. Some of it I heard before, but it was better coming from his voice. This book is like having an all access pass to the greatest LSU football season of all time. His story is inspirational and exactly what we all need to hear. Coach O is a man of his word. I hope to have a front row seat as he continues to flip the script.

[Merrie Fox · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did the audiobook and no coach O didnt read it. Only complaint was they would have quotes from other people and they just didnt stand out as quotes.
Ok i know him and his wife divorced BUT he mentions her throughout the book. She soothed him, took care of all the kids, supported him AND he couldnt even thank her at the beginning or end of the book. How can you write a book about being a man, honor etc and not include a big thank you to my wife for raising my awesome kids who he did thank. If you are not an Ed or football fan I wouldn’t recommend listening or reading this book.

[Star Gater · Rating 3 out of 5]

Football knowledge helps, but is not necessary. I skimmed the football speak, it was preventing me from seeing the big picture. I absolutely love and respect Coach for not using foul language. That makes this a book for all ages.

Coach does not mince words. Success is not easy, and he points out all the requirements necessary.

Inspirational.

[Emily Goodson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a sucker for feel good sports/championship stories, and this book was such a good read! I have so much respect for Coach O grinding to become a National champ coach and for giving credit where credit’s due. I think this book proves again that character always has a place to create greatness on the field. Thanks Coach O!

[Lucas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Orgeron has a really incredible story to tell. Most of the pre-Ole Miss stuff is covered in Meat Market, but there’s some great new info on what’s gone on at USC and LSU. I thought the Joe Burrow stories were a particular highlight and hope to read a Burrow autobiography some day.

[Susan Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Am not a big college sports person but really enjoyed this book. I liked the story of Ed Orgeron's rise thru the ranks. Reading about another persons life is so interesting and Ed's accomplishments are amazing.

[Clayton · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Not an intellectually challenging book to read... a good summary of a coach that went thru some difficult times to then win a national championship. I wish he had more crazy stories. Ok read...probably a good book for a LSU fan to have in their man cave...

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a good read for people that are interested for people who want to know the process for a college football team and the road to the national title

[Melody Ceccarelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

GEAUX TIGERS!!

I love Coach O even more after reading his book. What a life he has led! So humble and kind.

[Ellis Andras · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story, well told.

All college football fans should appreciate this story, especially LSU Tiger fans. Coach O is a genuine American character! Quite a saga!

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a huge Tiger fan this book did not really shed any new light.

[Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it, mainly because of my connection to LSU. It felt a little disingenuous given the awful 2020 season plus the sexual assault scandals that rocked the program.

[Rona]

did not read, left a review for the wrong book

[Will Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Geaux Tiguhs!"

[Leah Vann · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy to follow, had to read for research purposes.

[Tim Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the stories, wished there was some more football content but it was a fun read.

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read if you like sports :) I thought the writing was a tad hard sometimes but love the story and love Ed n Joe! geaux tigers

[Robert Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book that teaches us that we should never give up.

[Emina · Rating 5 out of 5]

pleasantly surprised after being forced to read this by my LSU alum bf. Really enjoyed. The end.

[Keaton Burgess · Rating 5 out of 5]

GEAUX TIGAS

[Nat Ieyoub · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun read! Loved reading about his journey, the ups, downs, lessons which all led to 2019. Thank you coach O 🙌🏽

[Rodrigo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flip the script is a fenomenal book in my opinion. It shows how with effort and dedication everything is possible. Ed Oregon went from nothing to everything, but most importantly he always stayed humble. Flip the Script also shows why family support is so important in life, your family will always be there for you no matter what. I trully recomend this book. Even if you are not a football fan you will enjoy this book.