A Sportscaster's Guide to Watching Football


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Want to know what everyone is cheering about? Learn to enjoy and understand the game with the football fanatic in your life. This book is the ultimate football guide for the novice fan. You will get answers to such complex questions as: . What is that yellow line on the field and why does it keep moving?. What down is it and why do I care?. What is a T formation?Laced with hilarious and insightful anecdotes from Mark Oristano's thirty-year career as a pro football sportscaster, [i]A Sportscaster's Guide to Watching Football[/i] will turn you into a football-watching pro, or at least, let you fake it.[i]Time Out: I was in the locker room before a game, and I saw an Oilers linebacker furiously drawing on his shoes with a permanent marker. This player, like many, had his ankle tape applied over the outside of his shoes instead of inside, which obviously covered the shoe logo. And he was drawing the logo of his shoe contract on the tape.Wouldn't it be easier, I asked him, to get taped inside and not have to do the artwork?Yeah, it would, he replied, but then I'd actually have to wear their damn shoes, and I hate 'em. So I wear the brand I like and do it this way instead. [/




Football a Beginner's Guide


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Follow football like a superfan Are you ready for some football?! If you're new to watching the game, this beginner's guide covers everything you need to know about what's happening on the field. Get ready to cheer on your team with confidence--whether you're on the couch or in the stands. Go beyond other football books: For NFL newcomers--Tackle every aspect of football with clear explanations of the game's rules, players, and flow. Get in the game--See different plays and strategies in action with diagrams that show you what to look for while watching football. Prepare for kickoff--No time before game time? Brush up on the basics right away with the super-short football primer at the beginning of the book. Gear up to watch the big game or just hold your own at the water cooler with this ultimate guide to football for beginners.




The Armchair Quarterback Playbook


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Every weekend from August through January, 25 million Americans plop into their Lay-Z-Boys, crack open a beer, and watch football on television. At last, here is an illustrated book that celebrates their pastime and codifies their culture of extreme devotion like no other. The Armchair Quarterback Playbook is both hilarious and authentic, and is designed like a real football playbook—complete with modified X and O diagrams. Everything a stay-at-home fan needs to know is here: how to redirect an interfering spouse ("The Listen and Respond Fake"), methods for keeping children at bay ("Intentional Grounding), equipment and etiquette tips, game food recipes, armchair quarterback vernacular, and more. Written by a certified "AQ," this is the perfect book for the football fanatic.




Mom's Pocket Guide to Watching Football


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no need to stare blankly at the TV screen or at the shirtless fan next to you at the game, bewildered by the cryptic hand signals of a referee. Teacher Linda Wong and her son, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kailee Wong, take you through the essential elements of the game in an easy-to-understand format for all prospective fans.Linda and Kailee guide readers through all the basics -- from the field parameters and player profiles to the play rules and scoring system. Linda also shares her experiences as a single mom raising a future NFL linebacker, while Kailee's NFL colleagues offer their own anecdotes and insights into their positions.Complete with a glossary of football terms frequently heard during the game, Mom's Pocket Guide to Watching Football can turn any reader into an avid fan who proudly lets the world know which team she adores!




Football Made Simple


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This easy-to-read guide, filled with illustrations and action photographs, contains everything for the fan and non-fan alike to understand and enjoy the sport of football. Each section stands alone, so it can be used as a handy reference guide, and it is so lightweight it can easily be taken to games. The book includes:- The Rules of Football Simplified - What to Look For During Play - NFL Playoff Format - Statistics Explained - College Rule Differences - Introduction to Fantasy Leagues - Stars and Great Teams -- Past and Present - A Complete Glossary. Incredibly, over 60% of Americans watch football, whether it's parents at high school games, alumni at homecoming or viewers glued to the TV on weekends. Yet many still don't really understand what is going on! With the help of this guide, you can easily learn to follow the excitement of football and discover why it's America's most popular team sport.




The Smart Girl's Guide to Sports


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A fun and accessible introduction to the wide world of sports For every woman who feels out of her league when her signifi cant other spends nights glued to ESPN or when “the guys” talk sports at work, The Smart Girl’s Guide to Sports is here to level the playing field. A crash course in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, golf, boxing, soccer, and car racing, this couch-side companion explains the basics of each game, profiles who’s who, defines key terms, and arms readers with enough trivia to talk sports through extra innings. With this female-friendly handbook, sports-shy women everywhere can step off the sidelines and get into the game.




Watching Football


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The author explains the many skills necessary to be a complete player, and also the desire and passion required.




When Football Season Turns You Into His Side Chick


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Ladies, are you tired of your man watching football all day on Sundays?Men, are you tired of your lady being tired of you watching football all day on Sundays? Award-winning sports writer and the self-proclaimed "dainty tomboy" LaTasha Miles brings her experiences as a football sideline reporter and radio personality into this literary work. With an entertaining and insightful look into the dynamics of how and why relationships may change, When Football Season Turns You Into His Side Chick explains why a woman may feel like she has temporarily transitioned from the "main chick" to the "side chick" during this time of year. From how to handle various situations in the world of watching football, like fantasy football and amusing anecdotes to scenarios such as who gets to watch the big TV, this book will answer several penetrating questions including what is a side chick? It will also open the lines of communication on how a man can successfully balance two of his loves.....his love for the woman in his life and his love for football. When Football Season Turns You Into His Side Chick provides some assurance for the women, some explanation for the men and some understanding for both genders. This interesting collection of tips and resolutions will prescribe the perfect balance on how to keep peace in your relationships and households....well at least during football season.




Football


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You're about to discover how to... How to become a pro at watching and playing football. From learning the rules as you go along to learning all of the positions, you'll soon be playing football in no time. Watching football can be easy too. All you have to do is to know about the rules, commodities, and even the NFL leagues. All of this information can be found in this book.




Bob Wolff's Complete Guide to Sportscasting


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"Bob is a hero to all of us who have attempted to follow in his footsteps...This book is a gift to all of us." Chris Berman...