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This offense, nicknamed “Air Raid,” made its way to big-time college ball; now, the relentlessly airborne approach has found its way to the likes of Tom Brady. Although every team on the planet now emulates the playbook developed by the two coaches—a playbook that of course has a genealogy stretching back into football history—their own careers went into a downward spiral (beg pardon) when their numbers didn’t post well. Still, it is undeniable that the Air Raid, the fast passing game, and the frequency of the forward pass are now imprinted on football, especially, as Gwynne notes, on the college level though also in the NFL. The author also provides an inspiring reminder that great ideas don't automatically permeate the existing ideology. Implementing their “Air Raid” offense, their teams—at Iowa Wesleyan and later at Valdosta State and the University of Kentucky—played blazingly fast—faster than any team ever had before, and they routinely beat teams with far more talented athletes. (Sept.). A superb treat for all gridiron fans.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review), "A rousing tale of innovation finding success in the face of the gale-force winds of convention." BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR Add to Wishlist. Seller since 2015. Then imagine football without a passing offense, which, as historian/journalist Gwynne (Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion, and …



Although every team on the planet now emulates the playbook developed by the two coaches—a playbook that of course has a genealogy stretching back into football history—their own careers went into a downward spiral (beg pardon) when their numbers didn’t post well. 08/01/2016This book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Gwynne (Empire of the Summer Moon) is not only about the evolution of football strategy, particularly in the passing game, it also illuminates the challenges and rigors of college football coaching and its effect on family life. KIRKUS REVIEW. UNITED STATES S.C. Gwynne VERDICT This interesting amalgamation of football strategy and biography will interest all fans of the sport.

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120 Bilder + 40 Grafiken. Mumme was fascinated with the possibilities of constantly passing and embarked on a quest to build a perfect offense, borrowing concepts from coaches and tinkering with them to fit the dream plays he scribbled on scraps of paper. It's a great story.” —Bruce Arians, head coach, Arizona Cardinals, "Hal Mumme has always been a true American genius, and every year teams running his offense are among the tops in yards and points. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. Whether you’re a casual or ravenous football fan, this is “a rousing tale of innovation” (Booklist), and “Gwynne’s book ably relates the story of that innovation and the successes of the man who devised it” (New York Journal of Books). Football Fiction: Fans, Fanatics CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES support your child in youth football and much more. That was a different sport and era, but both Beane and Mumme found themselves in underdog positions and used creative, out-of-the-box thinking to level the playing field." Javascript is not enabled in your browser. It's a great story.” —Bruce Arians, head coach, Arizona Cardinals"Hal Mumme has always been a true American genius, and every year teams running his offense are among the tops in yards and points. . UNITED STATES And Mumme and Leach did it all without even a playbook.“A superb treat for all gridiron fans” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), The Perfect Pass S.C. Gwynne explores Mumme’s leading role in changing football from a run-dominated sport to a pass-dominated one, the game that tens of millions of Americans now watch every fall weekend.
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