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"An insightful and . . . amusing look at the inner workings of pro football" (The New York Times) from the bestselling author of Word Freak
In Word Freak, Stefan Fatsis invaded the insular world of competitive Scrabble players, ultimately achieving an expert-level ranking. Now, in his new book, he infiltrates a strikingly different subculture-pro football. After more than a year of preparation, Fatsis molded his fortyish body into one that could stand up-barely-to the rigors of NFL training. And for three months he became a placekicker for the Denver Broncos. Making the most of unprecedented access to an NFL team and its players, and drawing on his own personal experience, Fatsis with wry candor and hard-won empathy unveils the mind of the modern pro athlete and the workings of a storied sports franchise as no writer has before.
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Heather Vernon
reviewed A Few Seconds of Panic: A Sportswriter Plays in the NFL on March 02, 2009
A Few Seconds of Panic: A Sportswriter Plays in the NFL
Since I rarely read nonfiction books, when I do I expect them to be real winners just like this true story of a 43-year-old sportswriter who decides to experience the life of an NFL football player by going through Broncos training camp as a field goal kicker. Not only was it the story of one man's attempt to be a professional athlete, it was also an inside look at the players and management of professional football.
Just like when I read a book that was a year in the life of the Professional Bull Riding Association - I was tempted throughout the book to Google the various players to find out how they were doing today. Many of the players Fatsis encounters are trying to overcome the odds to secure one spot on the team's final roster. Along with the physical toll the game takes on the players' bodies, the mental games that are played by coaches and team owners is depicted.
Not only do I have a different view of professional football players -I also wonder what I could do if I showed the determination of Fatsis. Professional bowling, maybe? Well, I probably should just aim for a consistent 200 game. That would be amazing enough.
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