From the early days of brute force football to the contemporary high-flying dynasties, Fourth Down and Inches
provides readers with a concise history of the American pastime and
brings awareness to the dangers of the sport. The book begins with a
detailed history of the origins of college football, mentioning some of
the oldest team feuds and how they originated, along with the rising
popularity of the sport. Each chapter discusses injuries and
fatalities that happened in the field and the gradual progress made
towards identifying and treating concussions. As the book moves through
the years, the focus shifts to the prevention of fatalities and
minimization of injuries at both the college and professional level.
Although the book provides many medical terms and details the high tech
equipment used to keep players healthy, it never overwhelms or confuses.
Fourth Down and Inches
is filled with old and new pictures of teams, athletes and past games.
The diagrams are colorfully detailed and help explain some of the
equipment the athletes use and the medical analysis done to help make
sure football becomes a safer sport. For those looking to learn more
about football and its wonderfully dangerous history, Fourth Down and Inches is a great read.--Claudio Leon
McClafferty, Carla Killough. First Down and Inches: Concussions and Football’s Make-or-Break Moment. Minnesota: Carolrhonda Books, 2013. Print.
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