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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.
Part I: Football 101.
Chapter 1: America’s Greatest Game.
Chapter 2: Meet Me on the Gridiron.
Chapter 3: Rules and Regulations.
Part II: Go Offense.
Chapter 4: The Quarterback.
Chapter 5: The Passing Game.
Chapter 6: On the Ground.
Chapter 7: The Offensive Line.
Chapter 8: Offensive Plays and Strategies.
Part III: The Big D.
Chapter 9: These Guys Are Huge: The Defensive Line.
Chapter 10: The Secondary.
Chapter 11: Defensive Tactics and Strategies.
Part IV: Meet the Rest of the Team.
Chapter 12: The Kicking Game.
Chapter 13: Coaches, General Managers, and Other Important Folks.
Part V: Football for Everyone.
Chapter 14: Armchair Quarterbacks and Other Fabulous Fans.
Chapter 15: Youth Leagues and High School Football.
Chapter 16: College Football.
Chapter 17: The NFL and Other Professional Football.
Chapter 18: Fantasy Leagues.
Part VI: Staying in the Game.
Chapter 19: The Mental Game and Motivation.
Chapter 20: Conditioning, Training, and Diet.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: The Ten Greatest Defensive Players of All Time.
Chapter 22: The Ten Greatest Offensive Players of All Time.
Chapter 23: The Ten Greatest Coaches of All Time.
Chapter 24: The Ten Best Teams of All Time.
Chapter 25: The Ten Most Intense College Football Rivalries.
Appendix: Football Speak.
Index.
It has been interesting to read this book. I have some knowledge of the game, my dad took me to high school games when I was little and I attended games in high school and college. I have watched the pros(GO STEELERS!!)for years, also. I found it was beneficial to have a working knowledge base of the game so that the descriptions and information could be better absorbed. I now know how to mathematically figure a quarterback's rating, which was helpful since I was always puzzled about how the rating was considered. I have gone back and looked up specific information when watching the NFL playoff games and I do feel a bit more comfortable discussing the game with male colleagues or relatives.
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Posted July 20, 2002
A lot of my co-workers are into football and although I never really watched or played it growing up, their interest started to rub off on me. I picked some things up here and there watching the game and followed my favorite team and players at first. I was the kind of fan that cheered when the team scored or intercepted a pass, but I never understood the strategies, the plays that should or shouldn't be made, the different positions and what they do on offense and defense, etc. I read this book cover to cover and my understanding and enjoyment of football really increased. I was able to recognize what the commentators were talking about and I was able to talk about football with a little more authority. Overall, if you want to be more than just another fan, buy this book and learn to figure out this great game.
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Posted November 29, 2000
As a woman who knows the difference between a touchdown and a touchback I was curious and wanted to know more (like offensive and defensive strategies as well as penalties and official rules of the game). This is an excellent resource that I would recommend to any football fan (dummy or not).
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Posted January 8, 2000
It teaches you everything you need to know about football.
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Overview
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...