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Just about done "The Blind Side", by Michael Lewis (who also wrote Moneyball).. very well done, there are two stories that feed into each other.. the evolution of the left tackle and the story of Michael Oher.. The Oher story is interesting, and one of those feel good things. But the left tackle is fascinating and how this position has evolved essentially since the advent of Lawrence Taylor...
It draws from many sources, Bill Walsh seems to be a major contributor, as there is quite a bit about how SF had to change their blocking schemes and whole offense, as the OLB changed so much since LT.. no longer could you just stick a big body on the left side...
It also talks about Lawrence Taylor quite a bit, and when he came on the scene in 1981... coincidentally the LB coach for the Giants was BB in 1981... and how the Giants braintrust used LT and the game essentially changed..
This is right up there with "Education of a Coach", in terms of being well written and thought provoking... highly recommend.
BTW read along the way that Ty Warren kind of felt that Oher is a jerk as he runs his mouth too much for a rookie, there are other D lineman who have made similar comments...
It draws from many sources, Bill Walsh seems to be a major contributor, as there is quite a bit about how SF had to change their blocking schemes and whole offense, as the OLB changed so much since LT.. no longer could you just stick a big body on the left side...
It also talks about Lawrence Taylor quite a bit, and when he came on the scene in 1981... coincidentally the LB coach for the Giants was BB in 1981... and how the Giants braintrust used LT and the game essentially changed..
This is right up there with "Education of a Coach", in terms of being well written and thought provoking... highly recommend.
BTW read along the way that Ty Warren kind of felt that Oher is a jerk as he runs his mouth too much for a rookie, there are other D lineman who have made similar comments...