Book Review: "Next Man Up"

Sully · 01-15-2007, 01:17 PM

I read this book on my trip, and wanted to take a second and recommend it. It is written by John Feinstein, and is basically about a year behind the scenes (2004) with the Baltimore Ravens. It is interesting as hell, especially for those of us who are constantly speculating about how the front office works in different teams, etc. Obviously every team is different, and Billick is a very different type of cat, but after reading the book, I actually came away with an amount of respect for him, when before I thought he was one of the more D-baggiest coaches in the league.

Anyhow, just an all around well written book about a topic I would venture to guess most on here are interested in. If you have a few days, and wanna drop the cash on a good book, this would be one I'd fully recommend.

Redrum_69 · 01-15-2007, 01:24 PM

Does it cover McNair and how he can carry a team into the playoffs only to be "Schottenheimered" in the end?

Sully · 01-15-2007, 01:25 PM

FAX · 01-15-2007, 01:26 PM

Thanks for the tip, Mr. Sully. I'll check it out.

FAX

Adept Havelock · 01-15-2007, 01:32 PM

The section where they discuss the MNF game when Brian Waters single-handedly double teamed Ray Lewis all night was classic.

01-15-2007, 01:17 PM
Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	Book Review: "Next Man Up" I read this book on my trip, and wanted to take a second and recommend it. It is written by John Feinstein, and is basically about a year behind the scenes (2004) with the Baltimore Ravens. It is interesting as hell, especially for those of us who are constantly speculating about how the front office works in different teams, etc. Obviously every team is different, and Billick is a very different type of cat, but after reading the book, I actually came away with an amount of respect for him, when before I thought he was one of the more D-baggiest coaches in the league. Anyhow, just an all around well written book about a topic I would venture to guess most on here are interested in. If you have a few days, and wanna drop the cash on a good book, this would be one I'd fully recommend.
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01-15-2007, 01:24 PM	#2
Redrum_69 Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: your nightmares Casino cash: $10004900	Does it cover McNair and how he can carry a team into the playoffs only to be "Schottenheimered" in the end?
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01-15-2007, 01:25 PM	#3
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01-15-2007, 01:26 PM	#4
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	Thanks for the tip, Mr. Sully. I'll check it out. FAX
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01-15-2007, 01:32 PM	#5
Adept Havelock Obligatory Thoughtcriminal Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Flux,awaiting an observer Casino cash: $10004900	The section where they discuss the MNF game when Brian Waters single-handedly double teamed Ray Lewis all night was classic. __________________ No matter how cynical you are, it is impossible to keep up. -Lily Tomlin I'd rather be a climbing monkey than a falling angel. -Terry Pratchett
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