Ian O'Connor is a New York Times bestselling author who has written four prior books, including Belichick, The Captain, and Arnie & Jack. He's won first place in 18 national writing competitions, including the Pro Football Writers of America, the Golf Writers Association of America, and the Associated Press Sports Editors. He is a former columnist for ESPN.com, USA Today, and The New York Daily News, as well as a sports columnist for The New York Post. @Ian_OConnor on Twitter.