{"title":"Bob Carroll","description":"\u003cp\u003eBob Carroll’s works offer a deep dive into the world of sports, blending insightful analysis with a passion for the game. Readers can expect engaging explorations of strategy, history, and the intricate details that define athletic competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Game of Football\u003c\/em\u003e, Carroll skillfully unveils the complexities behind popular sports, making his books essential for enthusiasts who appreciate the subtle tactics and statistical nuances beyond the surface of play.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hidden-game-of-football-by-pete-palmer-9780226825861","title":"The Hidden Game of Football","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1988 cult classic behind football’s data analytics revolution, now back in print with a new foreword and preface.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eData analytics have revolutionised football. With play sheets informed by advanced statistical analysis, today's coaches pass more, kick less, and opt for more two-point or fourth-down conversions than ever before. In 1988, sportswriters Bob Carroll, Pete Palmer, and John Thorn proposed just this style of play in \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Game of Football\u003c\/em\u003e, but at the time, baffled readers scoffed at such a heartless approach to the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFootball was the ultimate team sport and, unlike baseball, could not be reduced to pure probabilities. Nevertheless, the book developed a cult following among analysts who, inspired by its unorthodox methods, went on to develop the core metrics of football analytics used today: win probability, expected points, QBR, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a new preface by Thorn and Palmer and a new foreword by Football Outsiders’s Aaron Schatz, \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Game of Football\u003c\/em\u003e remains an essential resource for armchair coaches, fantasy managers, and fans of all stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384037130476,"sku":"9780226825861","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20486893482268.jpg?v=1773397773"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bob-carroll.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}