Getting Started with Football -- America's greatest game -- Meet me on the gridiron -- Them's the Rules (And regulations) -- Go Offense -- The quarterback, Football's MVP -- The passing game -- Hitting the ground running -- The offensive line at work in the trenches -- Offensive plays and strategies -- The big d -- These guys are huge: the defensive line -- The secondary: Last line of defense -- Defensive tactics and strategies -- Meet the rest of the team -- Special teams, Masters of the kicking game -- Coaches, general managers, and other important folks -- Football for everyone -- Armchair quarterbacks and other fabulous fans -- Youth leagues and high school football -- College football-where it all started -- Taking a look at the NFL (And other professional leagues) -- Playing Fantasy football -- The part of tens -- The ten (or so) greatest defensive players of all time -- More than ten top non-quarterback offensive players -- More than ten greatest quarterbacks of all time -- More than ten greatest coaches in the history of the game -- Football speak.
Summary:
"New stadiums have been built, new stars have been born, and records have been broken since the last edition of Football For Dummies. This new edition is the fan's ultimate, up-to-date guide to all things pigskin. Perfect for new and veteran fans of the sport alike, it covers everything you need to be the most knowledgeable spectator in the stadium. With deep explanations of every position, analysis of offense and defense, and detailed strategies for play, football legend Howie Long and established analyst John Czarnecki present the nuts and bolts of football for fans of all ages and experiences. " --Amazon.com.
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