The art of smart football - chris b. brown

Masterfully blending thought provoking analysis with engrossing storytelling, The Art of Smart Football examines footballs most innovative and enduring strategies and ideas, through the lens of the sports best coaches and players.

The Art of Smart Football is an eye-opening, fascinating and accessible contribution to our understanding of Americas favorite sport.

The Art of Smart Football features analysis of footballs top strategists and schemes, including: Pete Carrolls aggressive defense Chip Kellys spread offense and new-school methods The roots of Bill Belichicks defensive genius Gus Malzahns up-tempo offense The strategies Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers use to shred defenses Art Briles and Baylors wide open attack Nick Sabans defensive evolution The book also includes explorations of the newest trends in football, including packaged plays that combine runs and passes into one play, pattern match defenses that blend man-to-man and zone pass coverages, how defenses are responding to the spread offense, and much more.

Praise for The Art of Smart Football The Art of Smart Football made me a smarter football writer .

Football, as presented by these coaches and by Brown, is such an imaginative game.

Its a great read: Go buy it.

-- Peter King, The MMQB/Sports Illustrated A must read if you are a football junkie.

-- Trent Dilfer, ESPN/13-year NFL Veteran Quarterback The best analysis in the game today.

-- Rolling Stone Awesome stuff.

I recommend The Art of Smart Football to any coach or fan.

-- Matt Bowen, ESPN Columnist/NFL Veteran When Chris B.

Brown releases a book, you should buy it.

-- Bill Barnwell, Grantland/ESPN A deep dive into football.

Highly recommended.

-- Field Yates, ESPN The Art of Smart Football is a perfect read for anyone looking to take their knowledge of the game up a notch.

-- ElevenWarriors.