by mjlivi
Type: documentary
Status: finished
Author: Michael Lewis
Tags: 2007
Description: Much more human than Moneyball, and subsequently a little bit lacking in some of the insights...
2007-03-18
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The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
Fascinating story of a poor black kid who happens to fit the profile of a football team position recently risen in importance. Re the difference between the individual talent/star system and playing as a smart team. How one coach transformed American football. The knock-on affect, down to the high school level. Black vs. white. Poor vs. rich. Instant talent vs. hard work and intelligence. Read it straight through.
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by katie
Type: documentary
Status: I recommend
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Tags: usa innovation football universities class_system
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Type: documentary
Status: favorite
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Status: I recommend
Author: Michael Lewis
Tags: society race sports football
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