Narrated By: Dan Patrick(which is important because he has a fantastic voice)

This is a fun book that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Alot of funny moments, especially the quips about Gronk and JJ Watt that made me laugh out loud! While a lighthearted book, there is a little bit about the history of football built in.

If you are football fan, you will enjoy this.

Fairly enjoyable book, particularly as read by Dan Patrick. Nothing groundbreaking or noteworthy, and many of the many jokes fall flat or feel repetitive, but nevertheless, good enough to pass the time and learn a thing or two about football you may have not known. Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy.

Despite beginning its narrative by taking a pot shot at baseball (rolls eyes), this actually reads more like a baseball book than a football book. And I mean that unequivocally as a compliment.

Baseball books tend to do a much better job at making their subject fun and humorous to read about, while football books tend to take themselves far too seriously. As someone who works in sports media and sees quite a bit of this in the football world, it was a delight to read a football book that seems to understand that sports are, ultimately, and entertainment product and while many among us (myself included) take them far too seriously at times, at the end of the day, this stuff is supposed to be fun.

Patrick and Cohen have done a wonderful job in this (appropriately) short book of imparting plenty of history, analysis, and thought provoking theory on the sport. But couching it in the type of humor and joy-driven narrative that I wish we saw more of when discussing professional football.

An excellent history about the NFL and professional football. The best rivalries. The scandals. The evolution of some of the most beloved teams. The different dynasties, thank heavens the Patriots and Tom Brady ones are over (and told with humor. There ais some trash talk/jokes about Gronk). And everything else.

Dan Patrick was the perfect writer for an NFL history fandom book because of his love for the sport. Well written, detailed and insightful. My only critism/annoyance was having to read this on Netgalley shelf app. But I highly recommend this for anyone who loves the NFL and has a favorite team.

Thanks to Netgalley, Dan Patrick and RB Media for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Dan Patrick does a great job with this love letter to the game of football. I particularly enjoyed the history here -- I learned that footballs were never made of pigskin, but they are made in Ohio (appropriately.) I laughed quite a lot while reading this, and learned a bunch about how the NFL became the league of today. It's also a problematic, dangerous mess, which Dan addresses. No one is shying away from the fact that the average NFL career is 2.5 years -- and so even if you get your dream job, you very well could be unemployed by the age of 23.

My criticism is that this book really glazes over every subject -- the audio is just under five hours, and so there is very little detail and your favorite players, moments, fan sections, halftime performances only get the quickest mention. And some of the jokes are a bit corny, but Dan knows that.... he knows.

I’ve been a fan of Dan Patrick for a very long time from his years of sportscasting and hosting The Dan Patrick Show on various platforms. So listening to The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football, all about the history and basics of pro gridiron football, was a no brainer. In the span of less than 5 hours, Dan Patrick (written with the help of Joel H. Cohen), goes through the history of pro football, each chapter covering a new decade. This mostly covers the NFL, but does mention rival leagues in a chapter, basics about each team and other parts of the game, such as media coverage and rules. All of it is laced with comedy that had me busted out laughing throughout the entire book, all with the classic Dan Patrick humor. There are also some sections written by some pro comedians, that add an extra flavor to the book. The comedy and humor is kept PG, some mild swears, but appropriate for most audiences. If you're looking for a in depth reference and history of the NFL or gridiron football in general, this isn't the book, but that's not a bad thing. This is a book that covers the basics and does it well, perfect for those just getting into the sport, but also great for life long fans looking for a fun way to further consume the sport.

The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football
Written by Dan Patrick and Joel H. Cohen
Read by Dan Patrick
Book 197/200
Genre: Sports, History
Format: Audio/Digital
Pages/Time: 240/4hrs 41min
Published: 2023
Rating: 8.5/10

"So What Does All of This Really Mean? ... Wayne Gretzky is the greatest NFL player ever."

This is a book any fan of American Football will enjoy. Patrick and Cohen take readers through a hilarious history of American football. It was fun to read through this book and see the teams and history of the NFL. From the highs of the Immaculate reception to the lows of the Butt-Fumble, TOAAOF captures it all. Readers will learn about how a goal in the Premier League is worth ten points in football, and how Tom Brady is the WOAT (Worst of All Time). How the Patriots are no-good cheaters and better name options for Washington other than the "Commanders". Maybe just don't get this for the Jets fan in your life, why be harder on them than life already is.

A few things I love in life are leopard print, books, laughing, and football. This book has at least THREE of the four (it could have used more leopard print fur sure!)

Football fans far and wide need to read (read: listen) to this book by Dan Patrick and Joel H. Cohen with a foreword by Adam Sandler. I finished it in a day, laughed out loud, and loved all the random and crazy tidbits of information whether true, false, speculative and everything in between!

They talk about players, teams, organizations and stadiums…this book legit has everything football lovers need in their life!

Thank you NetGalley and RB Media for the #arc of this book!

The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football
By: Dan Patrick, Joel H. Cohen
Narrated By: Dan Patrick
Review Score: 4 Stars

Boogie’s Bulletpoints
-This is a fun book that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

-No spoilers, but there are a few quips about Gronk and JJ Watt that made me laugh out loud!

-While a lighthearted book, there is a little bit about the history of football built in.

-If you are football fan, you will enjoy this.

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The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football was kindly provided as an ARC by Netgalley and RB Media. Thank you for allowing me to read this wonderful book!

Release Date: Out Now!

The only other sport I love more than F1 is football. I was excited to see this book pop up on Netgalley, and I really enjoyed it. It’s truly a mix of factual data and silliness. It’s definitely worth checking out!

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"The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football" takes a hard look at the history of NFL, with a twist of comedy and humor. As the book claims, you receive a little education with lots of entertainment. The wonderful sportscaster Dan Patrick is the narrator, and does a fantastic job taking the listener through this journey. You can't do sports humor, and not mention the Mark Sanchez but fumble, and of course, it is covered here.

The book opens with a history of football in the United States, and evolutionary process it has morphed into today. From the introduction of the forward pass, to the 1980's Super Bowl Shuffle. From the first NFL draft to the Canadian Football League's (CFL) expansion into the United States. From Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner to Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Speaking of the CFL, did you know two CFL teams actually drafted players that were deceased?

By listening to this audiobook, you will get an overview of each of the NFL franchise's team's histories, and how we arrived at the 32 NFL teams. Patrick even offers his suggestion if the Washington Commanders decide to switch their team name again, which is actually a rumor going around. Patrick takes us back to the NFL contest with the most penalties called in one game, and offers his humorous suggestions on how officials should refer to penalties in the future.

The authors also discusses the great NFL announcers we have enjoyed over the years, such as John Madden and Howard Cosell. They also tackle issues that face in the NFL in the future, such as the seriousness of injuries and concussions, and the racism that is still prevalent when it comes to hiring minorities coach and executives. I did find " The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football" a little educational. with lots of entertainment as promised.

Synopsis:
Celebrated sports commentator Dan Patrick and comedy writer Joel H. Cohen tell you everything and nothing about America’s favorite sport! From how the NFL formed, to the most memorable players on each team, the evolution of jerseys and some of footballs most notable plays, this book has a joke to tell about them all. It's a love letter to the game from a man who's been beside it for decades.

My Thoughts:
I don't appreciate the Philips Rivers disrespect. And I can't believe the Buffalo Sabres are catching strays in a book about football. But this is objectively hilarious. It was a hoot to listen to. And I'm sure I'll play it again next time I'm doing chores around the house. The jokes land and the historical moments picked are either widely remembered or brand-new information for most of us. It kept my interest and didn't overstay its welcome. I think it's a fun read for any football fan.

*This audiobook arc was provided to me free of cost from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.