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...