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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 mjlivi


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Description: Much more human than Moneyball, and subsequently a little bit lacking in some of the insights...


2007-03-18

  by katie


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Description: Fascinating story of a poor black kid who happens to fit the profile of a football team position...


2007-01-29

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2006-12-20