Football For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
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
The ultimate fan's guide to America's most popular sport
Since 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.
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64 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 04, 2007 Type: User Review |
Just like the title states...
My son got this because he was going to try football this year, well it didn't work out, so I think I'm going to sell the book. It does have a lot of info though. Definitely good book for beginners.
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 03, 2007 Type: User Review |
Non Fiction
Football for Dummies by Howie Long is actually a reasonable book. It would probably be ok for showing to non-yanks, as well, to try and fill them in on the basics of the gridiron, and how it is covered and watched.
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 08, 2007 Type: User Review |
Touchdown for the Dummies team!
I love Howie Long. Let me just get that out of the way. His inimitable style on Fox NFL Sunday just gets the perfect platform with the publishing of his Football for Dummies book. Howie makes it clear that his guide to the ins and outs of...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 08, 2007 Type: User Review |
Touchdown for the Dummies team!
I love Howie Long. Let me just get that out of the way. His inimitable style on Fox NFL Sunday just gets the perfect platform with the publishing of his Football for Dummies book. Howie makes it clear that his guide to the ins and outs of...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 08, 2007 Type: User Review |
My husband, yes my husband watches Football with me now
I bought this book for my husband because he just didn't get it. Now he'll tell me what I missed, and can explain it too, wait he might know more than me now, gotta go read.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 08, 2007 Type: User Review |
My husband, yes my husband watches Football with me now
I bought this book for my husband because he just didn't get it. Now he'll tell me what I missed, and can explain it too, wait he might know more than me now, gotta go read.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 10, 2007 Type: User Review |
Highly recommend
I knew NOTHING about football and had never really cared to learn. When I got married my husband tried to explain things to me but what he didnt realize was I knew NOTHING and so the things he was telling me didnt make much sense. From reading...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 10, 2007 Type: User Review |
book report
great book. Even if you know or think you know a lot about football, this book will help you understand the strategies and history of the game even more.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 10, 2007 Type: User Review |
book report
great book. Even if you know or think you know a lot about football, this book will help you understand the strategies and history of the game even more.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 10, 2007 Type: User Review |
Highly recommend
I knew NOTHING about football and had never really cared to learn. When I got married my husband tried to explain things to me but what he didnt realize was I knew NOTHING and so the things he was telling me didnt make much sense. From reading...
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5.00/5 |
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