The Genius of Desperation

Name: The Genius of Desperation
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SKU: 9781629375793
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The Schematic Innovations that Made the Modern NFL

By Doug Farrar

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The Genius of Desperation uncovers the evolution of NFL strategy from 1920 to the modern era, highlighting the pivotal innovations and the coaches who defied conventional wisdom. Doug Farrar traces the development of offensive and defensive schemes through key moments in football history, exploring how adaptation and desperation fueled some of the game’s greatest strategic breakthroughs. Featuring legends from George Halas to Bill Belichick, this book offers a comprehensive look at the minds that revolutionised the NFL.
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This book is ideal for football fans, players, coaches, and anyone interested in the strategic history and innovation behind the NFL’s evolution.

"This book examines football history and its changing schemes"--

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Uncover the evolution of NFL strategy and the minds behind it. The Genius of Desperation explores the key schematic innovations that have shaped modern football, from 1920 to today. Doug Farrar traces the game's evolution through pivotal moments and the coaches who defied expectations.

This book is for football fans, coaches, and players seeking a deeper understanding of the game's strategic history. Discover the origins of offensive and defensive schemes and the stories of the innovators who created them.

Learn about the challenges faced by football's most prominent innovators.
Understand the evolution of offensive and defensive tactics.
Appreciate the role of adaptation and desperation in football innovation.

From George Halas to Bill Belichick, explore the minds that revolutionised the NFL and changed the way the game is played. Prepare to see football in a whole new light.

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Praised for its deep research and engaging writing, The Genius of Desperation has been acclaimed as the best book on NFL tactical evolution, perfect for football aficionados and journalism fans alike. Peter King describes it as a great contribution to understanding the game, while Mike Freeman calls it essential for football geeks. ESPN’s Trey Wingo and The Nation’s Dave Zirin commend the book's unique blend of statistics and storytelling, highlighting its insight into how desperation drives innovation in football.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781629375793

Publisher: Triumph Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Triumph Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Foreword by Louis Riddick

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 399g

Pages: 304

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Coaching & Motivation Doug Farrar Non-Fiction Sports

About the Author

Doug Farrar is a Seattle-based journalist who has written about football for Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! Sports, ESPN, Football Outsiders, The Washington Post, and other outlets during the last 15 years. This is his first book.

After playing seven years in the NFL and spending more than a decade in NFL front offices, Louis Riddick works as an NFL analyst for ESPN. He resides in Bristol, Connecticut.