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This book is trash. It just goes to show you how a dunderhead like Howie Long who did a lot of steroids can go all the way to the top of his field without actually knowing anything. Keep selling trucks Howie and keep your job on FOX because you can't write books, even if they're about football. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. It amazes me that Howie Long, who played in the NFL, knows so little about football. Football for dummies is a good title however, if you read this, you will be a dummy at football.
I purchased this item as a tool to help my son-inlaw learn the game of american football. Though he has questions for me that the book did not cover (rescent NFL rules changes), it is a great tool for someone wanting to learn football.
And I am, with the help of my little secret- I cheat, with "Football for Dummies." Now, I am a fervent Vikings fan, sitting glued to the TV with my "Football for Dummies" book. I could watch the game and have no idea what was going on. My girl friends think I am some kind of football guru. I love this book. Growing up, I had no brothers and no one ever explained football to me. It is so much more fun to watch the game when you can follow it.
Sure you can make endless searches on the internet and watch the games on Foxtel but you need a little more knowledge of the game in order to understand what's going on. It gives you enough knowledge of rules and strategy in order to help you watch the game smarter.
I'm already thinking of joining a Fantasy Football League next season, the book also has information on FFL's. In short the book is aimed at someone who knows very little (or nothing) about the game and does a good job of educating the interested reader.
It has in-depth descriptions of the various positions as well as general principles of the offense and defense without becoming too confusing. There is also information on College Football and rule differences between pro and college football as well as the various conferences that exist.While this would not suit someone who has played American Football or has a pretty good knowledge of NFL, it is a worthwhile investment for someone wanting to get started on their NFL journey (like me).
Living in Australia there is not a lot of readily available information about NFL. Enter Football For Dummies.This book is great.
The book is best kept at your side to refer to while watching games (I do) and has a good glossary of terms at the back for interpreting what the commentators say - 'running a slant route', 'strong side play', 'nickelback and dimeback', '4-3 defense' etc.
I bought this book for a birthday gift. I think they will enjoy it.
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