A girl explaining why Football for Dummies is a book she recommends

what · Dec 9, 2011

Here is her review: Summed up?

I used to HATE football, mostly because I just didn't understand what was so exciting about watching a bunch of guys chase an oblong-shaped ball and pile on top of each other every time the whistle blew. But, after a life of sitting through high school football games as a marching band member, after attending a Division I college where football was a big deal, and after having a boyfriend who lived and breathed the sport, I finally decided to learn about football and understand what the all hype was about.

I'd like to say that, after reading "Football for Dummies," I finally get it.

Football is one of those sports you have to understand in order to appreciate. This book is a great starting point for those who know absolutely nothing about the sport. Howie Long (the cute guy from the Radio Shack commercials) explains every aspect of the game clearly and with great enthusiasm. His passion for the sport comes right off the page, and you can't help but feeling the same. Howie touches ALL the bases...from the rules to terms, positions, plays, penalties, referee hand signals, the history of football, uniforms, coaches, even fantasy football. He leaves no stone unturned.

The book opened my eyes to America's most popular sport. Now when I watch a game, I actually ENJOY it. It managed to erase my prejudices against the sport and instill a new love for it. And believe me, that was no small task. This book demystifies a complex, yet fascinating, sport.
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Dairy Ashford · Dec 9, 2011

The girl watched football games every single week in high school, and needed to read a book years later to understand it.

liljojo · Dec 9, 2011

pouhe said: ↑

The girl watched football games every single week in high school, and needed to read a book years later to understand it.
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I was in band. The girls don't pay attention to the game. They do check out the football player's butts though. A lot.

Cheerleaders are a lot better. At least they understand when something good happens.

Yonkers · Dec 9, 2011

liljojo said: ↑

Cheerleaders are a lot better. At least they understand when something good happens.
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O RLY?

REEKO_HTOWN · Dec 9, 2011

pouhe said: ↑

The girl watched football games every single week in high school...
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yeah, from under the bleachers!

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