Football For Dummies, (USA Edition)
by Howie Long, John Czarnecki
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Author: Howie Long, John CzarneckiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-06-25
ISBN: 0470125365
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: For Dummies
Book Reviews of Football For Dummies, (USA Edition)
Book Review: A Great Introduction
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book for my 13-year-old grandson who has played youth soccer all his life and never was too interested in football, much less as a player. In my mind, a basic knowledge and appreciation of the game is essential to getting through life in that it provides a common topic for guys to talk about at any stage in life. Before giving it to him, I read the book myself to see if it was what I was looking for.
I have been a fan of Howie Long since the days he played for the Oakland Raiders. I think he would make a great coach at any level. Now that I have admitted to bias, here's what I think of his book.
I'm not sure it's right for the reader who has never watched a football game, although that may be a rarity. Nor will it be necessarily appropriate for anyone who has played high school, college or professional football. For everyone else, I think it's a good way to learn the basics and to appreciate how and what every player position contributes to the success of his team on the field. The rules, including penalties and officials' signals, are clearly explained. Basic plays are deconstructed and illustrated. Both offense and defense are given equal attention. Football jargon is defined. There are tips and suggestions for people learning to play various positions. You come away with a better appreciation for the subtleties and strategies the average person might miss.
This is not a book to be read once and then put away. Someone who is not all that familiar with the game may want to refer to it during and after a game.
Lastly, through the whole book Long demonstrates his absolute love of the game and his sense of decency and fairness.
My grandson's dad and I are going to enjoy watching a game with him.
Summary of Football For Dummies, (USA Edition)
The ultimate fan's guide to America's most popular sportSince the last edition of Football For Dummies, new stadiums have been built, new stars have ascended, and records have been broken. This new edition has been revised to reflect today's game, giving football fans up-to-the-minute information on all the rules and regulations, positions, plays, and penalties. Featuring coverage of the newest stadium technologies, revised greatest players and legends, and pro-football must-do experiences, it also includes expert advice on training and gearing up for those who play the game. Fans will discover the best ways to enjoy football-at home or at the stadium.
At last, the Dummies series is tackling football. Former Raider all-pro defensive end and current Fox TV analyst Howie Long calls the signals, and if he doesn't always go deep--he's got a lot of ground to cover--at least he connects. With all its X's and O's, football is a complicated sport, and Long works hard to smooth the way: "Once you break through that initial fear of being overwhelmed by football and what you don't understand," he counsels, "I know everything else about the game, like dominoes, will fall into place." In his role as guide, Long plays those dominoes, from peewees to the pros to the fantasy leagues, explaining positions, analyzing offenses and defenses, and detailing strategies. As with all Dummies guides, the fun part is the "Part of Tens," the series of top-10 lists that dig in for the final chapter. He scores big with his inclusions of John Hannah and Hugh McElhenny among the greatest offensive players ever, but should be penalized for overemphasizing tight ends and forgetting the electricity that wide receivers bring to the game. This, of course, reflects a defensive end's natural bias; since they muck it up more with the hulkier tight ends, they simply let the speedballs fly by. --Jeff Silverman
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