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Post by melkaman8200 on Aug 28, 2012 20:57:45 GMT -5
I was browsing Amazon today and came across what seems to be a new book (this past July) by Red Cashion.
I can't say that I remember anyone talking about it on the forums before... Has anyone read it?
And while I'm on the subject, has anyone read Norm Schachter's book "Close Calls," either?
I have Jerry Markbreit's book and I will soon have Jim Tunney's, and I've read Chad Brown's, but does anyone have any input on those two?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2012 6:01:13 GMT -5
I have copies of both Schachter's and Markbreit's books - have read them both - the
chapters re: the NFL several times - enjoyed both - 2 NFL officials that I always liked to
watch in action - and 2 of the very best referees to wear the NFL stripes - I am disappointed
that an agreement has not been reached and hope both sides sit down and resolve this
now.
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Post by JAYJAYSTRIPES on Aug 29, 2012 9:47:31 GMT -5
How about Art Holst's "Sunday Zebras", or Schacter's "Confessions of an NFL Referee".
They're both a good read too.
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Post by bulldog6878 on Aug 29, 2012 11:54:00 GMT -5
Hot dog I am delighted to see that Red Cashion has a book. Suffice it to say Iam going to buy this book.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2012 16:24:23 GMT -5
I have read Norm Schacter's book, it was a good read, but alot of the officials he would mention, were guys I didn't know alot about, but since reading it, I have, or have done
some checking on them. I have never read Art Holst, or Fred Wyant's book, which I don't recall the name of it, but would love to have the chance to.
Markbreit, Tunney, and Brown's books were good too.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2012 17:14:58 GMT -5
John McDonough, who I believe was a referee for the entire history of the AFL (1960-69) and referee of Super Bowl 4 - Kansas City & Minnesota - wrote a book, `Don't Him He's Dead.' That's what he would always call to the defense once the QB released the ball. Had a copy for awhile but sold or got rid of lots of books when I moved. McDonough wrote that when he started in the AFL he had a ``West Coast crew'' which worked mostly San Diego, Oakland and Denver home games.
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Post by JAYJAYSTRIPES on Aug 30, 2012 19:10:16 GMT -5
Raymu:
I was trying to think of John's book, yes that was an excellent read. I don't think it's in print anymore, and I haven't seen any used copies either. I read it from a local library, and it has long met it's demise there too.
Just one minor correction, the title is:
"Don't Hit Him He's Dead"
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Post by FredFan7 on Sept 5, 2012 23:38:35 GMT -5
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Post by FredFan7 on Sept 5, 2012 23:46:47 GMT -5
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Post by FredFan7 on Sept 5, 2012 23:52:26 GMT -5
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Post by FredFan7 on Sept 5, 2012 23:54:03 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2012 0:02:56 GMT -5
we need to set up our own book club.
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Post by howard63 on Sept 6, 2012 13:13:20 GMT -5
Raymu: I was trying to think of John's book, yes that was an excellent read. I don't think it's in print anymore, and I haven't seen any used copies either. I read it from a local library, and it has long met it's demise there too. Just one minor correction, the title is: "Don't Hit Him He's Dead" I purchased a slightly used copy of John McDonough's book last fall from ABE books for about eight bucks. They only had a few left then, so I don't know if they have any now. If you can get hold of a copy, I would highly recommend that you do so. It's a very good read. Red Cashion's book is a an excellent read as well. I particularly enjoyed the sample rules tests at the end. |
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Post by FredFan7 on Sept 6, 2012 13:46:43 GMT -5
Raymu: I was trying to think of John's book, yes that was an excellent read. I don't think it's in print anymore, and I haven't seen any used copies either. I read it from a local library, and it has long met it's demise there too. Just one minor correction, the title is: "Don't Hit Him He's Dead" I purchased a slightly used copy of John McDonough's book last fall from ABE books for about eight bucks. They only had a few left then, so I don't know if they have any now. If you can get hold of a copy, I would highly recommend that you do so. It's a very good read. Red Cashion's book is a an excellent read as well. I particularly enjoyed the sample rules tests at the end. howard, is Red's book a hardcore football officiating autobiography like Markbreit's, or more of an inspirational "officiating illustrations applied to everyday life" type of book? I'll put it on my Christmas list no matter what, but I just want to get my expectations ready. |
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Post by howard63 on Sept 7, 2012 8:47:55 GMT -5
I would say more "officiating illustrations applied to every day life." Red talks a lot about he was fired from the Southland Conference for essentially being too robotic. I had a ball wth those sample rules tests. I would love to see some announcers take a stab at those.
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