The Code: Football's Unwritten Rules and Its Ignore-At-Your-Own-Risk Code of Honor

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Main Details

Title The Code: Football's Unwritten Rules and Its Ignore-At-Your-Own-Risk Code of Honor
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ross Bernstein
Foreword by Ahmad Rashad
Foreword by Jerome Bettis
Afterword by Mike Ditka
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenreSports and outdoor recreation
ISBN/Barcode 9781600781759
ClassificationsDewey:796.332
Audience
General
Illustrations 1-color; b-w photos throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Triumph Books
Imprint Triumph Books
Publication Date 1 August 2009
Publication Country United States

Description

An in-depth and behind the scenes to explore the history of football's unspoken expectations of all who are involved with the game each Sunday, this engaging look the inner workings of the sport of football includes interviews with more than 100 current and former NFL players, coaches, front office employees and media personalities to examine how players go about their business on the field of play. They explain why various "rules" are expected among players and what tactics are used during games. This work discusses the top controversies on the gridiron, including the New England Patriots illegally taping the Jets defensive coaches' signals in 2007, wide receivers and defensive backs using stickum to help catch balls, offensive linemen using silicone to make it difficult for defensive players to grab their jersey, how Tony Mandarich beat steroid testing during his playing days, and Lawrence Taylor's career-ending hit on Joe Theismann on Monday Night Football in 1985. In addition to analyzing the reasons for controversial actions in football, Ross Bernstein elaborates further by covering the unspoken code of players, coaches, and even the referees.

Author Biography

Michael Keller Ditka (born Michael Dyczko; October 18, 1939) is a former American football player, coach, and television commentator. A member of both the College Football (1986) and Pro Football Hall of Fame (1988), he was the 1961 UPI NFL Rookie of Year, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time All-Pro tight end with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).