“The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football” takes a hard look at the history of NFL, with a twist of comedy and humor. As the book claims, you receive a little education with lots of entertainment. The wonderful sportscaster Dan Patrick is the narrator, and does a fantastic job taking the listener through this journey. You can’t do sports humor, and not mention the Mark Sanchez but fumble, and of course, it is covered here.
The book opens with a history of football in the United States, and evolutionary process it has morphed into today. From the introduction of the forward pass, to the 1980’s Super Bowl Shuffle. From the first NFL draft to the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) expansion into the United States. From Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner to Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Speaking of the CFL, did you know two CFL teams actually drafted players that were deceased?
By listening to this audiobook, you will get an overview of each of the NFL franchise’s team’s histories, and how we arrived at the 32 NFL teams. Patrick even offers his suggestion if the Washington Commanders decide to switch their team name again, which is actually a rumor going around. Patrick takes us back to the NFL contest with the most penalties called in one game, and offers his humorous suggestions on how officials should refer to penalties in the future.
The authors also discusses the great NFL announcers we have enjoyed over the years, such as John Madden and Howard Cosell. They also tackle issues that face in the NFL in the future, such as the seriousness of injuries and concussions, and the racism that is still prevalent when it comes to hiring minorities coach and executives. I did find ” The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football” a little educational. with lots of entertainment as promised.
By: Dan Patrick, Joel H. Cohen
Narrated by: Dan Patrick
Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins
Release date: 09-05-23
