I am probably the most unqualified person to be reviewing this book about football. I am a mom who has never played nor watched much football. Sad I know. I am a Hoosier who lived in Bronco land for five years. They won their 2 Super Bowls when I lived there...very exciting, especially for my husband who is a die hard Bronco fan. He has fond memories of Mile High Stadium with his grandparents who were season ticket holder for years!
This year my 7th grader is playing football, which he hasn't done since 3rd grade. So he is in whole new territory. He is not a starter on his team, and he is okay with this. He goes to practice, stands on the sidelines with his friends, and once in a blue moon steps foot on the field during a game.
I have also recently become obsessed with Friday Night Lights on Netflix! I watched 2 episodes on a lazy Saturday afternoon and cannot stop watching it. I am almost done with the second season.
Here is what I learned from the book Robert Griffin III about football...
*2012 was a great year to be drafted in the NFL.
*The Washington Redskins are totally counting on RG3 to win them a Super Bowl.
*RG3 will never be a rookie again.
*"Draft history would dictate that over 50% of the quarterbacks drafted in the first round each year are busts, meaning either Rober Griffin or Andrew Luck could potentially be an NFL washout"
Now that I have read this book, I am sure going to have to look at the Washington Redskins and their league record this year. I love how the author ends his book...
"And whether Robert Griffin III takes the NFL by storm, or whether he underwhelms long-term because of an injury or some other reason, I'll remember his rookie year fondly. And I'll miss it, because he'll never be new again."
I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for my review. The opinions are mine.
