I actually finished this book in January but just now getting it logged. This is Conrad Dobler's book about his time in the NFL, talks about his reputation and how he basically developed a leg whip that he used on the defensive players. It was made illegal at some point in his career because is a great way to injure someone. Also talked about a lot of the grabbing, fingers in facemask and other just cheap shot things he did, justifying it because everyone was doing it or he had to do those things to protect the quarterback and keep his job. Sounds like the type of player you wanted on your team but hated when he was on other team. Also talked a lot about the drinking and sleeping around, well some of it more eluded too than so much details, a different time that is for sure. Not to say that those things don't go on but players certainly don't put it out there in a book. Not a bad read, sort of entertaining but since mostly down on football now not something really enjoyed either. His whole mindset of do anything to win is part of what has brought on the problems in sports today but can see this as a kind of typical athlete mindset.
There is 1 WL for this book on PBS so I will probably post it sometime soon & get it mailed off it they still want it.
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