InThe Science of Football, sportswriter and injury expert Will Carroll teams up with writer and podcast host Tyler Brooke to show how understanding the science behind American football helps fans appreciate the sport even more. The authors cover topics like injuries, equipment, and analytics from all sides of the game, including offense, defense, and special teams.
After reading this fascinating addition to the successful Science of series, football enthusiasts at the professional, college, and high school levels and science geeks alike will better appreciate the game--no matter which teams are playing!
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Will Carrollwrites about sports science, sports medicine, and sports. His "Under The Knife" column was called "essential reading" by Hall of Famer Peter Gammons. Author of two award-winning books (Saving The PitcherandThe Juice), Carroll currently writes about injuries for his own newsletter and consults with several professional teams and players on sports science. His work has been seen onESPN,Sports Illustrated,Baseball Prospectus, and theNew York Times. He lives in Indianapolis and is @injuryexpert on most platforms.
TylerBrooke has been covering the game of football for the last ten years,focusing on film study and the NFL draft. His work has been featured on Bleacher Report, SB Nation, FanSided, and a number of other publications.
