A Few Seconds of Panic, (Paperback)

from BratGirlC

This was a great look at the behind the scenes world of the NFL. The Broncos let Stefan Fatsis behind the scenes as a kicker (he's actually not half bad). It gives a realistic view of what really goes on in the world of football. And by the end, you're really rooting for him to play!

from JoeDrape

Like George Plimpton, Fatsis puts you in the locker room and on the field with the N.F.L. gladiators. He's a wry and sensitive guide to the rigors of the gladiator culture. His on-field goal is modest - to behave as a professional. He succeeds, but he's even better on the page because he makes yo...

from JoeDrape

Like George Plimpton, Fatsis puts you in the locker room and on the field with the N.F.L. gladiators. He's a wry and sensitive guide to the rigors of the gladiator culture. His on-field goal is modest - to behave as a professional. He succeeds, but he's even better on the page because he makes yo...

from Ti99er

This story is in line with George Plimpton's 1963 book called Paper Lion, where Plimpton was allowed to join the Detroit Lions in training camp. I must say that Fatsis is on point with the aptly named first chapter of his book "I'm No Plimpton". Although I have yet to read Paper Lion, I have read...

from dougcornelius

A few years ago, Stefan Fatsis set out to become a Scrabble champion. Now he is trying to be a player in the National Football League. In A Few Seconds of Panic, Fatsis sets out to be an active participant in a National Football League training camp. Given his physical size, athletic prowess and ...