Product Description

The ultimate fan′s guide to America′s most popular sport

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6832 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

From the Back Cover
Meet the greatest players, coaches, and teams of all time

The fun and easy way to tackle football basics and enjoy America′s most popular sport

Love to play — or just watch — football? Want to know more about the game? Howie Long gives you up–to–the–minute information on all the rules, regs, positions, plays, and penalties, as well as the newest stadium technologies, the latest teams and players, and the must–do experiences of pro football. It′s the ultimate fan′s guide!

• Follow the game at home or in the stadium

• Understand offensive and defensive strategies

• Train and gear up for a game

• Join a fantasy football league

• Get your kids involved in football

Praise for Football For Dummies

"Howie′s book has got it all!"
— Jimmy Johnson, former head coach, Miami Dolphins

"[Howie′s] knowledge and insight into the game of football ring through loud and clear!"
— Boomer Esiason, former All–Star quarterback and NFL commentator

About the Author
Howie Long, former Oakland/Los Angeles Raider defensive end, has one Super Bowl win and a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

John Czarnecki is a pro football consultant.

Customer Reviews

FOOTBALL FOR DUMMIES
Very entertaining and interesting - like a load of people in UK I watch NFL and have a basic grasp of the idea and rules of the game - I bought this book to enjoy watching more - it is perfect for this - this book takes you from the basics up to advanced strategies and plays without ever feeling a chore. This is the only book I've ever felt the need to recommend. Very, very good.

Very Helpful book
I have just recently taken an interest in American Football. I found the game enjoyable but from time to time something would happen on the field and I didn't understand the reason behind the decision. I read the reviews for this book on Amazon.com. I have to say that this really is a great place to start for people that don't understand the rules and regulations behind the game. I now find myself watching and anticipating plays as the players line up. This book looks in detail at what each player is meant to be doing, and when.
This book teaches the basics of the game without being patronising, it is a fantastic book that I am so glad I bought.

Football For Dummies
This is a great book for people who want to learn more about football.

Though I already knew a considerable ammount about the game this book is an excellent point of reference and is great for explaining football to friends and relatives who aren't so knowlegable. And it was full of little humourous anecdotes and facts about the sport. The author has a pretty entertaining take on things too, which makes it a good choice especially for those new to football.

I'd recomment it to anyone interested in the sport, not just dummmies.