{"title":"John Thorn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Thorn\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a distinctive voice in sports literature, delving deep into the cultural and historical layers of games. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Game of Football\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the nuances and strategic intricacies that shape the sports we know and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find thoughtful analyses paired with engaging storytelling, providing fresh perspectives on athletic traditions and their impact beyond the field. Thorn’s books appeal to those curious about the rich narratives woven through the world of sports.\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\/john-thorn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}