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"Spies on the Sidelines - The High Stakes World of NFL Espionage" - Kevin Bryant
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “like new (please see photos)”
- Signed
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Vintage
- Yes
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Era
- 1970s
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- ISBN
- 9781538166376
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1538166372
ISBN-13
9781538166376
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9057277794
Product Key Features
Book Title
Spies on the Sidelines : the High-Stakes World of Nfl Espionage
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Espionage, General, History, Football
Publication Year
2022
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, True Crime
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
19.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2021-052815
Reviews
[Spies on the Sidelines] is a well-researched examination of the measures taken by professional sports organizations, in this case some teams in the NFL, to achieve success commercially and on the field. In doing so, Kevin Bryant has opened possibilities and interest of similar work relating to high-value sports, an under-researched area., Kevin has drawn on his experience as a former Special Agent and his years of experience collecting and protecting information for the Department of Defense to research this fascinating look into the cutthroat world of NFL 'espionage'. Very detailed and vivid and one hell of a read., A great book! I learned during my career that great teams that cheat aren't unbeatable, but they sure are more difficult to beat, especially in the postseason., Kevin Bryant's Spies on the Sidelines is the single most revealing book about espionage in professional sports., Sports story or true crime story? Kevin Bryant nails it. It's both. Professional football is actually just a big business. Profits rise on wins and fall on losses. As in any business, spying for competitive advantage is--in the end--about stealing money. With incidences compiled and documented in a fascinating read, the true scope of espionage materializes. Football is definitely not 'only a game.', A fascinating look at the dark underside of the NFL. This book is a reflection of the 'win at all costs' culture that has steamrolled America., The first systematic and detailed examination of espionage tactics, techniques, and procedures continuously used by NFL teams to gain the game day competitive advantage against their opponents. Kevin Bryant provides the only comprehensive review of the extreme measures NFL teams' owners, coaches, players, and managers take to collect information, steal play signals, and to disrupt opposing NFL teams, to "win at all costs." This original work gives us insights into what our favorite NFL teams will do to win on game day, with all the dirty tricks, cheating, bribery, deception, lies, coercion, and betrayal that would rival the most thrilling James Bond movie. This thorough and lucid book is indispensable for NFL fans., Sports story or true crime story? Kevin Bryant nails it. It''s both. Professional football is actually just a big business. Profits rise on wins and fall on losses. As in any business, spying for competitive advantage is--in the end--about stealing money. With incidences compiled and documented in a fascinating read, the true scope of espionage materializes. Football is definitely not ''only a game.'' -- Kevin D. Murray, corporate counterespionage specialist, technical surveillance countermeasures consultant for NFL teams The first systematic and detailed examination of espionage tactics, techniques, and procedures continuously used by NFL teams to gain the game day competitive advantage against their opponents. Kevin Bryant provides the only comprehensive review of the extreme measures NFL teams'' owners, coaches, players, and managers take to collect information, steal play signals, and to disrupt opposing NFL teams, to "win at all costs." This original work gives us insights into what our favorite NFL teams will do to win on game day, with all the dirty tricks, cheating, bribery, deception, lies, coercion, and betrayal that would rival the most thrilling James Bond movie. This thorough and lucid book is indispensable for NFL fans. -- David P. Garey, former Deputy Director of Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence for Headquarters, United States Army, European Theatre of Operations Kevin has drawn on his experience as a former Special Agent and his years of experience collecting and protecting information for the Department of Defense to research this fascinating look into the cutthroat world of NFL espionage. Very detailed and vivid and one hell of a read. -- John Willis, retired intelligence officer [Spies on the Sidelines] is a well-researched examination of the measures taken by professional sports organizations, in this case some teams in the NFL, to achieve success commercially and on the field. In doing so, Kevin Bryant has opened possibilities and interest of similar work relating to high-value sports, an under-researched area. -- M.Hanif Majothi, assistant professor of intelligence studies, University of North Georgia In Spies on the Sidelines, Kevin Bryant takes a deep dive into the murky waters that pro football''s millions of fans never see--the effort by teams to gain an advantage by any means. SpyGate and DeflateGate are just the most notorious examples of the sign stealing, clandestine information gathering, and other nefariousness that goes on behind closed doors. Bryant''s guided tour is a total page-turner. -- John Eisenberg, author of The League: How Five Rivals Created the NFL and Launched a Sports Empire Kevin Bryant''s Spies on the Sidelines is the single most revealing book about espionage in professional sports. -- Brian Hooper, former associate director for WMD Terrorism Threats, U.S. Department of State A great book! I learned during my career that great teams that cheat aren''t unbeatable, but they sure are more difficult to beat, especially in the postseason. -- Cam Cameron, former Dolphins head coach and former Chargers and Ravens offensive coordinator The book is a detailed, well-researched look at how NFL teams gather information through both conventional and unorthodox means. Bryant, whose background is in the intelligence services, has combined his professional experience with a passion for American football into a very interesting book.... While the book provides a fascinating insight into what modern scouting and analysis entails, unsurprisingly it is at its most interesting when discussing the less legitimate ways teams gather information. As well as telling countless stories, Bryant analyses and brings his own expertise and that of industry professionals in highlighting the steps taken by teams to counter intelligence gathering efforts. Bryant''s passion for the subject shines through on every page. -- Sports Book Reviews, The book is a detailed, well-researched look at how NFL teams gather information through both conventional and unorthodox means. Bryant, whose background is in the intelligence services, has combined his professional experience with a passion for American football into a very interesting book.... While the book provides a fascinating insight into what modern scouting and analysis entails, unsurprisingly it is at its most interesting when discussing the less legitimate ways teams gather information. As well as telling countless stories, Bryant analyses and brings his own expertise and that of industry professionals in highlighting the steps taken by teams to counter intelligence gathering efforts. Bryant's passion for the subject shines through on every page., In Spies on the Sidelines, Kevin Bryant takes a deep dive into the murky waters that pro football's millions of fans never see--the effort by teams to gain an advantage by any means. SpyGate and DeflateGate are just the most notorious examples of the sign stealing, clandestine information gathering, and other nefariousness that goes on behind closed doors. Bryant's guided tour is a total page-turner., Considering the many scandals seen within the NFL during the past decade, the book under review is timely. After spending more than two decades working in the Department of Defense and possessing a degree in sports management as well, Bryant is uniquely situated to research and analyze espionage in the NFL.... In execution, the anecdotes are worthy of a Cold War spy novel. The author also takes a deep dive into the well-documented New England Patriots' Spygate and Deflategate scandals of recent memory.... Recommended. All readers.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
796.3326406
Table Of Content
Preface Part I: Trick Plays Chapter 1: Collection During Practices Chapter 2: Locker-Room Collection and Searching for Paperwork Chapter 3: Listening Devices Chapter 4: Miscellaneous Game-Time Collection Chapter 5: Elicitation Chapter 6: Insider Information Part II: The Core of the Playbook Chapter 7: Advance Scouting Chapter 8: Debriefs Chapter 9: Signals Collection Chapter 10: Open Source and Media Collection Part III: The Draft and Free Agency Chapter 11: Draft Prospects Chapter 12: Opponents' Draft Targets Chapter 13: Pro Scouting Chapter 14: The AFL and NFL Fight Over Players Part IV: A Case Study of the Cheatriots and the League That Enables Them Chapter 15: Spygate Chapter 16: The Skeletons in the Closet Chapter 17: Deflategate Epilogue Bibliography Index
Synopsis
The first book to fully explore the extraordinary covert actions NFL teams are willing to take in order to win. Spies disguised as priests. Secret surveillance of targets' movements. Radio frequency jamming. Tapped telephones. These might sound like acts of espionage right out of the Cold War or a spy movie--but in fact came straight from the National Football League. In Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage, Kevin Bryant provides the first in-depth investigation of spying in professional football, as well as the countermeasures utilized to defend against these threats. Spanning across all teams and eras, Bryant shines a light on the shady world of NFL reconnaissance--from clandestine photography and hidden draft prospects to listening devices and stolen documents--along with the permissible, if sometimes questionable, spy techniques teams utilize day in and day out to gain an advantage over their opponents. Written by a former Special Agent with decades of experience collecting and safeguarding information for the Department of Defense, Spies on the Sidelines reveals that, behind the game-day action, professional football can be as cloak-and-dagger as American intelligence agencies. This fascinating and expansive compilation of NFL spy anecdotes exposes the extraordinary measures teams are willing to take in order to win., The first book to fully explore the arsenal of methods NFL teams use to spy on their opponents and the countermeasures used to deter them, Spies on the Sidelines includes incredible stories of covert surveillance, encryption, radio frequency jamming, stolen documents, and more., The first book to fully explore the extraordinary covert actions NFL teams are willing to take in order to win. Spies disguised as priests. Secret surveillance of targets' movements. Radio frequency jamming. Tapped telephones. These might sound like acts of espionage right out of the Cold War or a spy movie--but in fact came straight from the National Football League. In Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage , Kevin Bryant provides the first in-depth investigation of spying in professional football, as well as the countermeasures utilized to defend against these threats. Spanning across all teams and eras, Bryant shines a light on the shady world of NFL reconnaissance--from clandestine photography and hidden draft prospects to listening devices and stolen documents--along with the permissible, if sometimes questionable, spy techniques teams utilize day in and day out to gain an advantage over their opponents. Written by a former Special Agent with decades of experience collecting and safeguarding information for the Department of Defense, Spies on the Sidelines reveals that, behind the game-day action, professional football can be as cloak-and-dagger as American intelligence agencies. This fascinating and expansive compilation of NFL spy anecdotes exposes the extraordinary measures teams are willing to take in order to win.
LC Classification Number
GV955.5.N35B78 2022
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