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Eli Manning: The Making of a Quarterback: The Incredible Rise of the New York Giants

1 review
Ralph Vacchiano

Skyhorse Publishing, 2008

Eli Manning, the making of a Quarterback
Eli Manning: The Making of a Quarterback: The Incredible Rise of the New York Giants This is a must read book. Unlike the usual dry sports book, this book embraced the drama and passion of Eli's story like a classical novel. It exposed the depth and weight of the pressure he endured so vividly and thoroughly that you can feel his burden, his pain and his frustration. It has brought to light ...

How to Grow a Winning Quarterback

2 reviews
Jerry Rhome

Cool Springs Press, 2003

A must read book if you play football
I am a senior in High School and accidentally stumbled upon this book by Jerry Rhome. I had no idea who Jerry was. My Dad did. In his day Jerry Rhome was as good as Peyton Manning. Both were runners up to the Heisman Trophy. This book also has a DVD with great demos from Peyton Manning and Drew Bledsoe plus their quarterback coaches. Great stuff on the DVD and even better stuff in the book. ...

God Save the Fan: How Preening Sportscasters, Athletes Who Speak in the Third Person, and the Occasional ...

28 reviews
Will Leitch

Harper, 2008

A Primer on a Notorious Blogger
Will Leitch recently gained national fame through an appearance on (Bob) Costas Now and a failed debate on sports blogging with the boorish Buzz Bissinger. And for fans who want a big helping of what Leitch delivers in the cyber-universe, this is a great venue. But where reading Leitch online - and in smaller doses - can be compelling, sidesplitting, or just plain fun, the style fails to ...

101 Quarterback Drills

2 reviews
Steve Axman

Coaches Choice Books, 2000

WOW!
If you're an up and coming QB this book is a must have! BUY IT NOW! Great for coaches too, you'll have a top notch QB in no time.

Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback

26 reviews
George Plimpton

The Lyons Press, 2006

Hear The Lion Roar
Back in the 1960s, writer George Plimpton began "covering" a variety of sports through participating on/with pro teams/athletes and reporting on it through books, magazine articles and TV specials. Perhaps his most famous was in the early 1960s when he was "signed" by the Detroit Lions as a 36-year-old rookie trying to make the club as a third-string quarterback. Plimpton - wearing jersey ...

Gods in Alabama

123 reviews
Joshilyn Jackson

Grand Central Publishing, 2005

An Unexpected Surprise!...
So...I was at the library to check out 'Between, Georgia'...the other novel by this author, when I saw this book and figured I'd grab it as well. Glad I did! A very good story, and it'll keep you guessing till the end. You'll think you have everything figured out, but then there's a nice little twist when all is said and done. I will say, I was a little iffy on the main character. I found ...

Quarterback Sneak (Impact Books)
Jake Maddox, Bob Temple

Stone Arch Books, 2008

Anton loves playing football until Malik, the talented quarterback, starts acting strange. Instead of working with the team, Malik is just showing off. Anton has to fix the problem fast, before the quarterback ruins everything!

Quarterback Dad: A Play by Play Guide to Tackling Your New Baby

2 reviews
Bobby Mercer, Alison D. Schonwald

Adams Media, 2008

Great book for new parents
I bought this book for my husband and he loved it. He read it over the first weekend he had it. I have seen him open it several times since then. I have read parts of it and it is very funny and informative. It is written for guys, but I really enjoyed it myself. I think any new parent could benefit from it. The hints and advice are clear and easy to understand. This book and Be Prepared are the ...

The Great Quarterback Switch (Matt Christopher Sports Classics)

6 reviews
Matthew F Christopher

Little, Brown Young Readers, 1991

The great Quarterback switch
I would give,The great Quarterback switch 5 stars. Have you ever had a twin? Well if you do or if you don't you will still in joy this book. This book is adout twins one is a Quarterback the our is in a wheel chair. They can switch bodys so the our is in a wheel chair can play agian. They can not tall nobody they mite think they are crazy but they told their best friend. I would not chagne a ...

Deal Breaker (Myron Bolitar Mysteries)

98 reviews
Harlan Coben

Delacorte Press, 2006

Funny, Witty, Awesome!
I have read most of Harlan's other books, but this was my first Myron Bolitar one. I decided to start from the beginning. What a great series! I love Myron, Win, and their great humor. I am also a huge sports fan so the character of sports agent is great too. I would say that Myron Bolitar books are just as good as Coben's other books, but they have a less somber/serious mood. Myron and ...

Third and a Mile: From Fritz Pollard to Michael Vick--an Oral History of the Trials, Tears and Triumphs of ...

7 reviews
William C Rhoden

ESPN, 2007

(RAW Rating: 4.5) - On top of their game
I'm hardly a football connoisseur by any stretch of the imagination, however THIRD AND A MILE is written in such a manner that captivates the reader from start to finish. As a passerby of sports, just having heard the great names such as Warren Moon and Doug Williams, my interest was initially peaked to see what this book was about. Challenged by an avid sports fan to try it because I might ...

Joe Montana's Art and Magic of Quarterbacking: The Secrets of the Game from One of the All-Time Best

5 reviews
Joe Montana, Richard Weiner

Holt Paperbacks, 1998

A great purchase for football fans at any level.
As a football fan, and more specifically a Joe Montana fan, this book has it all. Not only do I understand more about the game, I also have a deeper admiration for those who suit up at the quarterback position. Joe puts you on the sideline, in the huddle, and at the line of scrimmage. He's both informative and inspirational, and leaves little doubt as to why he's considered the greatest ...

Namath (Icons of the NFL)

8 reviews
Joe Namath

Rugged Land, 2006

Score This As a Touchdown!
Just like the author, this book is a winner! This makes a great gift for the book lovers and sports fans in your life. Readable and written as if a friend is telling you the stories, warm and casual without any airs. Joe Namath's appeal is timeless, his talent is revered by athletes and non-athletes, and his honesty is heartwarming. He is a good storyteller and his experiences are worth telling. ...

Quarterback Play: Fundamentals and Techniques

2 reviews
Ron Jenkins

Coaches Choice Books, 2003

Outstanding book for a quarterback!
My coach told me to get this book. It really helped me. Just carrying the football differently helped me a lot. I also don't fumble the snap from center just because of the new way I hold my hands. The diagrams and pictures showed me how do everything. The section on defensive fronts really helped because my coaches would talk about a 3 technique and now I know what they mean. I take this ...

The Armchair Quarterback Playbook: The Ultimate Guide to Watching Football

3 reviews
Christopher Lee Barish

Chronicle Books, 2007

CLEVER and ENTERTAINING
The more I read, the more I laughed. However, as I continued to read, I suddenly realized how valuable this information is to me and every other football junkie out there!!! A must-have for any football fan. Incredibly clever and extremely entertaining. Well done!

Coaching Quarterback Passing Mechanics

1 review
Steve Axman

Coaches Choice Books, 2006

Book Review
This is a quality book by coach Axman. He goes over the mechanics and footwork for quarterbacks. I would highly suggest it for anyone who is new to coaching or playing the quarterback position. For coaches I would also suggest his 101 quarterback drills.

Tony Romo: America's Next Quarterback

6 reviews
MAC Engel

Triumph Books, 2007

Very good!!!
Very many excellent pictures. General introduction to the Dallas Cowboys. Very easy to read. Paperback cover, but thick. Thick nice paper. Very colorfull, good setting, and well presented. Starts with young high schooler Romo and finishes with his greatest 2007 performance with the Cowboys up to his new contract extension of $67.5 through 2013. As the author states: "Tony Romo, the player that no ...

LT: Over the Edge: Tackling Quarterbacks, Drugs, and a World Beyond Football

27 reviews
Lawrence Taylor, Steve Serby

HarperTorch, 2004

Great Story
His story is a very honest and hard look at his life written by he. He goes thru this nightmares of this addiction with honesty and detail. This many setbacks and attempts at sobriety are frightening and unknown to this common man. He were a great player for many years. He have finally conquered he demons and he are now a likable and respected person.

Long Arm Quarterback: A New Football Team Sparks an Old Rivalry (Matt Christopher Sports Classics)

6 reviews
Matt Christopher

Little, Brown Young Readers, 1999

THe Long Arm Quarterback
The book The Long Arm Quarterback is a good book. In the book they start a six man football team. There team is pretty good but they are not the best team in the leage. There are three or more book on football that Matt Christopher has writen. I would like to read more books on football that Matt Christopher has writen.

Brett Favre: America's Quarterback

1 review
Chuck Carlson

Triumph Books, 2007

Okay book, but large "scratch" on cover
Book arrived quickly, but we were disappointed to take it out of the package and see a large (about an inch long) red ink mark on the very front cover of the book (upper right hand corner). Even after getting the red pen ink off, the scratch/indentation of the line from the pen mark still was there, and quite noticeable. It was too close to Christmas to mess with returning it, so we kept it and ...

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