Sal Paolantonio

Pretty good overview of football's interwoven history with the growth of American society and commercialism. As can be expected, the author is a bit of a homer and tends to exaggerate the importance of football in some chapters, often stretching an analogy or argument to a breaking point in order to make his argument. With that being said, the first few chapters - especially chapter 1, which ties football to manifest destiny - make up for the various rabbit paths given in the last half of the book. Recommended for those interested in football (and can read) or those interested in the development of American social norms.… (meer)

The Author, Sal Paolantonio, really seemed to know what he was talking about when he wrote this book. He and Reuben Frank did a ton of research and showed me why they are considered some of the best writers on the entire ESPN staff and while some may disagree with the list of the overrated players they give some of the most convincing arguments on why they think that. Overall the book was well written and i would suggest this to someone who likes and really knows the NFL and those who would like to learn about the sport from those who know it best. I give it 3.5 stars… (meer)