I love football but admit to not knowing a lot about the details on schemes, formations, etc. But when an nfl writer, who used to make draft day moves for an nfl franchise, gives guidelines for teams such as look for the medical competitive advantage its no wonder hes no longer pulling the trigger on draft day for an nfl team. Life apps playmaker field guide north carolina high. Pat kirwan, one of the nations most wellrespected and popular nfl analysts, is the cohost of movin the chains on sirius nfl radio and a featured columnist on. More and more football fans are watching the nfl each week, but many of them dont know exactly what they should be watching. Pat kirwan s bestselling take your eye off the ball was a football fans undergraduate education. The premise of pat kirwans take your eye off the ball is simple.
Every single play in a football game contains so much action, so many individual battles, and so many complex variables, most fans cant begin to absorb. The case for footballs greatest quarterback ebook written by sean glennon, pat kirwan. The title of this book is take your eye off the ball and it was written by pat kirwan, david seigerman, pete carroll. The pat kirwan show breaking down peyton manning full breakdown here. Draft a basketball forward who was a very good high school football player. Life apps playmaker field guide pat kirwan helps you get in the game by ignoring the pigskin. What book should we read for the blue 58 book club. Here are pat kirwan s final power rankings of the regular season, with a familiar team back on top. This particular edition is in a spiralbound format. Anyone have recommendations for books on the subject.
Pat kirwan began his nfl career in 1972 after coaching high school and college football. Read take your eye off the ball online by pat kirwan, david. I expect having a solid primer would make watching more enjoyable. Since 2003 he has been an editorial contributor to the nfl today on cbs and makes frequent appearances on tv and radio programs across the country, including espn, the nfl. Maybe im alone in this, but sometimes im just astounded at the people who have. He spent eight years 198997 with the new york jets, beginning as a defensive assistant coach and advancing to director of player administration, where he negotiated. See what to expect for aaron rodgers, tom brady and all qbs here. Read take your eye off the ball how to watch football by knowing where to look by pat kirwan available from rakuten kobo. Oct 15, 2015 pat kirwan is one of the nation most wellrespected and popular nfl analysts. He was an area scout for the tampa bay buccaneers 198386 and phoenix cardinals 1989. I picked up this book after listening to jim miller and the author, pat kirwan, on siriusxm radio all season long and was blown away at their analysis of how the games would play out on sunday. Since i never actually played the game, this book helped shed some light on the proverbial everything i wanted to know but was afraid to ask. While the book includes great information about playing the game, it also details offthefield activity like the draft, managing the salary cap and even the importance of the team doctor.
Footballscoops recommended off season reading list. Aug 28, 2011 pat kirwan began his nfl career in 1972 after coaching high school and college football. How great coaches make great teams author seth davis. Pat kirwan has to be commended not only for the content of the book but the fair minded, honest, interesting, knowledgeable and informative way that the content is delivered.
About the author pat kirwan is one of the nation most wellrespected and popular nfl analysts. He was an area scout for the tampa bay buccaneers 198386. This book provides clear and simple explanations to the intricacies and nuances that affect the outcomes of every nfl game. It is much more than how to to watch a football game. The nfl rules really can favor a big man with handeye coordination as a receiver down the field.
Producing a game plan takes into account months of work. If necessity has been the mother of invention throughout the history of professional football, it could also be said that desperation is the father. As far as pat kirwan is concerned, the new york jets are in need of an experienced general manager to replace mike maccagnan, who was fired from the job wednesday. How to watch football by knowing where to look by pat kirwan, david seigerman at. Im going to be spending a lot of time away from the internet this spring and summer hopefully.
Pat kirwan is one of the nation most wellrespected and popular nfl analysts. Todays nfl fans have more viewing options than ever before. The following is an excerpt from pat kirwans forthcoming book, take your eye off the ball. Go deeper by pat kirwan overdrive rakuten overdrive. Pat kirwan news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2011. Oct 15, 2015 it is much more than how to to watch a football game. How to watch football by knowing where to look triumph books.
Take your eye off the ball by pat kirwan, its got a bit of a school text book feel to it but its thorough and tell you what. Since 2003 he has been an editorial contributor to the nfl today on cbs and makes frequent appearances on tv and radio programs across the country, including espn, the nfl network. We launch the series, of course, with the most important position in sports. The author, pat kirwan, has plenty of football experience at all levels of the game. Its coauthored by howie long and its a great reference.
The nook book ebook of the take your eye off the ball. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Someone who clearly loves football, has balanced and informed opinions and enjoys sharing them, actually more teaching them, to fans of the game. The author, pat kirwan, has spent his adult life working as a football commentator and in coaching staffs and front offices of nfl teams.
How to watch football by knowing where to look pat kirwan renowned nfl analysts tips to make football more accessible, colorful, and compelling than ever before more and more football fans are watching the nfl each week, but many of them dont know exactly what they should be watching. The story of three unlikely coaches who came to dominate the nfl in the 80s author bob glauber. He began his nfl career in 1972 after coaching high school and college football he was an area scout for the phoenix cardinals 1989 and tampa bay buccaneers 198386. I picked up this book after listening to jim miller and the author, pat kirwan, on siriusxm radio all. Get the latest news and information on your favorite teams and prospects from. In this meticulously researched, lively book, bleacher report lead nfl scout doug. The book covers 34 and 43 defenses, and the different roles.
Michael fabiano goes around the league positionbyposition with projections for the 2017 season. Kirwan takes complicated football concepts and behind the scenes strategy and explains them in a way that a casual fan such as myself can understand. He spent 25 years working in football, coaching at. Pat kirwan provides interesting insight on many players without ripping on anyone.
Buy products such as the ultimate football trivia book. Jan 01, 2010 i picked up this book after listening to jim miller and the author, pat kirwan, on siriusxm radio all season long and was blown away at their analysis of how the games would play out on sunday. How to watch football by knowing where to look by pat kirwan and david seigerman and pete carroll overview renowned nfl analysts tips to make football more accessible, colorful, and compelling than ever before. These questions and more are addressed in take your eye off the ball 2. Kirwans book, complete with copious diagrams and written in a very accessible style, not only confirmed everything i ever suspected about the linemen being the most important players but also demonstrates how much the fan can divulge from observing the nuances of line play prior to the snap.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read tom brady vs. Provides fans the skills to watch a football game by sho. Pat kirwan, one of the nations most wellrespected and popular nfl analysts, is the. How to watch football by knowing where to look by pat kirwan, david seigerman. This is a book for anyone who understands the basics of the game but wants to go deeper. Each and every week, football addicts plant themselves in f. He is the cohost of movin the chains on sirius nfl radio and a featured columnist on and, since 2003, he has been an editorial contributor to the nfl today on cbs and makes frequent appearances on tv and radio programs across the country. Call him a move tight end, a hybrid receiver, or anything you want. Here are pat kirwans final power rankings of the regular season, with a familiar team back on top. Every snap of the ball puts 22 players in motion, resulting in a flurry of action so frantic that most fans are resigned only to follow the ball. This book is aimed at the average football fan who wants to understand the intricacies of the professional game a bit better. What does the offenses formation tell you about the play thats about to.
Take your eye off the ball by pat kirwan, its got a bit of a school text book feel to it but its thorough and tell you what to look for. This book, like the show, is very insightful and a great resource for football knowledge. The go deeper series of books from pat and real football network is a masters class in understanding the finer points of playing particular positions. Pat kirwans bestselling take your eye off the ball was a football fans undergraduate education. This book is very informative on almost all aspects of professional football from. Take your eye off the ball ebook by pat kirwan rakuten kobo. Jets dont need a learning curve guy to be new gm may 15, 2019 as far as pat kirwan is concerned, the new york jets are in need of an experienced general manager to replace mike maccagnan, who was fired from the job wednesday.
265 966 789 745 712 1159 480 1079 142 993 100 172 1096 1119 1218 1329 786 512 453 185 651 486 638 1031 1265 1460 204 1093 1256