About the book
The “riveting” (Al Michaels) story of a modern NFL that can’t get out of its own way—and can’t stop making money
In recent decades, the NFL has simultaneously become an athletic, financial, and cultural powerhouse—and a League that can’t seem to go more than a few weeks without a scandal. Whether it’s about domestic violence, performance-enhancing drugs, racism, or head trauma, the NFL always seems to be in some kind of trouble. Yet no matter the drama, the TV networks keep showing games, the revenue keeps rising, and the viewers keep tuning in.
How can a sports league—or any organization—operate this way? Why do the negative stories keep happening, and why don’t they ever seem to affect the bottom line? In this wide-ranging book, Mike Florio takes readers from the boardroom to the locker room, from draft day to the Super Bowl, answering these questions and more, and showing what really goes on in the sport that America can’t seem to quit.
Packed with new insights and reporting on scandals past and present, this book will be the talk of the League—whether the League likes it or not.
Editions of Playmakers
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781541700185
- EBook
- ISBN 9781541700178
Read an Excerpt
The “riveting” (Al Michaels) story of a modern NFL that can’t get out of its own way—and can’t stop making money
In recent decades, the NFL has simultaneously become an athletic, financial, and cultural powerhouse—and a League that can’t seem to go more than a few weeks without a scandal. Whether it’s about domestic violence, performance-enhancing drugs, racism, or head trauma, the NFL always seems to be in some kind of trouble. Yet no matter the drama, the TV networks keep showing games, the revenue keeps rising, and the viewers keep tuning in.
How can a sports league—or any organization—operate this way? Why do the negative stories keep happening, and why don’t they ever seem to affect the bottom line? In this wide-ranging book, Mike Florio takes readers from the boardroom to the locker room, from draft day to the Super Bowl, answering these questions and more, and showing what really goes on in the sport that America can’t seem to quit.
Packed with new insights and reporting on scandals past and present, this book will be the talk of the League—whether the League likes it or not.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playmakers about?
The “riveting” (Al Michaels) story of a modern NFL that can’t get out of its own way—and can’t stop making money
In recent decades, the NFL has simultaneously become an athletic, financial, and cultural powerhouse—and a League that can’t seem to go more than a few weeks without a scandal. Whether it’s about domestic violence, performance-enhancing drugs, racism, or head trauma, the NFL always seems to be in some kind of trouble. Yet no matter the drama, the TV networks keep showing games, the revenue keeps rising, and the viewers keep tuning in.
How can a sports league—or any organization—operate this way? Why do the negative stories keep happening, and why don’t they ever seem to affect the bottom line? In this wide-ranging book, Mike Florio takes readers from the boardroom to the locker room, from draft day to the Super Bowl, answering these questions and more, and showing what really goes on in the sport that America can’t seem to quit.
Packed with new insights and reporting on scandals past and present, this book will be the talk of the League—whether the League likes it or not.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Playmakers?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Ball sports / ball games > Football variants and related games > American football
Where can I read a sample of Playmakers?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781541700185
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Playmakers?
Mike Florio
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Playmakers is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781541700185) and ebook(ISBN 9781541700178)
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