After Further Review: A Fan's Guide to Understanding What's Really Happening on the Football Field - Softcover

Woody, Ken A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692915370 ISBN 13: 9780692915370

Publisher: Kenneth Woody-Maximizing Excellence, 2017

Synopsis

What do players talk about in the huddle? Why did the coach choose pass instead of run? What plays are reviewable? After Further Review answers these questions and hundreds more. From coin toss to conclusion, learn the game's tactics, formations and terms. Understand the history that shaped it. And gain new appreciation for its oft-overlooked nuances--all from an expert who has spent his life on the sidelines and in the press box.

The book is easy to understand, spelling out technical aspects of the game in a way that both the beginner and experienced spectator will appreciate. After Further Review is organized in chapters in order of how the action happens in the game: offense, defense, and kicking situations. There are descriptions of qualifications and responsibilities required for each player's position on offense and defense. Humorous quotes and anecdotes are sprinkled throughout the book, highlighting important features of the game. Included are chapters on mistakes coaches and players make in playing football and those that fans make viewing the game.

The final chapter is a "game plan" for spectators, featuring play-by-play strategies for watching and discovering the interesting action that takes place away from the ball carriers, throwers and catchers--action often overlooked by commentators. There is also a comprehensive glossary of terms and situations, making the book an excellent reference for fans who want to get the most out of their football viewing experience, at home or at the stadium. The book is aimed at rookie fans, experienced enthusiasts and those who might be too embarassed to ask questions.

About this title

About the Author

Ken Woody is a former Fox Sports football commentator who played defensive back, receiver and kicker for Oregon from 1966 to 1970. He coached college football for 18 years, including stints as an assistant at Oregon, Washington, Washington State and Utah State, and was head coach at Whitman College and Washington University-St. Louis. “I learned football working under many great coaches, among them Len Casanova, Jerry Frei, John Robinson, Bruce Snyder, George Seifert,and Ron Stratten at the University of Oregon, Jim Owens at the University of Washington and Jim Walden at Washington State University. Most of my coaching experience was on the offensive side of the ball with quarterbacks, receivers and kickers although as a head coach I coached defensive backs, linebackers and offensive line. I achieved my first goal of being the youngest head coach in college football at the age of 26 and throughout my career in coaching and outside of it, as a journalist and broadcaster, have experienced how exciting and gratifying it is teaching the game to others. One vivid memory as the (then 7th leading scorer in Oregon history) kicker for Oregon:” being booed by 34,000 people, including my mother.” Bounced back to kick winning field goals against Washington (twice) USC, Air Force and a last-minute onside kick in a comeback win over UCLA, who had a 40-21 lead with 3:50 left in the game. Coach had 18 years experience college coaching: Assistant, University of Oregon-1 year—quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, kickers Assistant, University of Washington-3 years—quarterbacks, receivers, kickers Head Coach, Whitman College-2 years Assistant, Utah State-1 year, tight ends Assistant, Washington State-9 years, quarterbacks, receivers, kickers Head Coach, Washington University-St. Louis-2 years Academic Athletic Counselor-Washington State University-1 year Athletic Director, Lewis-Clark State College-2 years Television Analyst-Color Commentator, KCPQ (Seattle-Tacoma), Fox Sports Northwest, 15 years Magazine Columnist-Football Analyst, Ducks Illustrated, 5 years Newspaper Columnist-Football Analyst, Eugene Register Guard, 9 years Currently columnist, blog analysis, online Eugene Register Guard, 6 years Coached Mark Rypien, MVP of Super Bowl XXVI for the Washington Redskins win over Buffalo Bills Coached Mike Wilson, WR San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl Champions

Review

"Not since the great Walter Camp first wrote about the "new" game of football have I read an account of our great game that is so easy to understand and entertaining along the way. Ken Woody has a refreshing way of explaining the ins and outs of the game of football. He breaks it down in ways that are plain and simple with an historical point of view that is both educational and enlightening. Having been a player, he gives rare insights to the inner workings of football."--Dan Fouts, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback

"Ken Woody's ability to break down the game with interesting, entertaining insights comes from a career as a college player and coach, influenced by some of the top coaches in football. Woody spells it out in a simple, refreshing, humorous manner."--Mike Bellotti, ESPN analyst, ex-Oregon head coach.

"As an ex-sports editor and longtime fan, I thought I knew football. Woody's book showed me otherwise. Now, watching football is like when I first got contact lenses. I see all that I'd been missing."--Bob Welch, award-winning author and speaker.

"If you know someone, someone you really like, who hasn't yet understood and become enrapt of football, encourage them to read this book. They'll be sitting on the edge of their seats waiting for fall. Buy it for yourself. Get if for your friends...gift it to someone who has yet to fall in love with football, because after reading this, they will."--Pat Farr, Lane County Commissioner

"A great way to learn about the game, whether you're a beginner or a veteran who simply wants to enhance your knowledge of the game."--Jill Bard, president Oregon's Daisy Ducks booster club.

"Interesting, entertaining---easy to understand, a good read, the glossary is especially helpful."--Coach Don Harney

"Woody knocks it out of the park with this book. I learned a lot and had some laughs along the way."--Dick Doyle

"It was interesting and humorous and I didn't feel like the author was talking down to me."--Debbie M.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kenneth Woody-Maximizing Excellence
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0692915370
• ISBN 13: 9780692915370
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 196
• Editor: Welch Bob