He is a former sportswriter and political correspondent for the philadelphia inquirer and served as a surface warfare officer in the u. Those of you familiar with the title how football explains america may recognize that it was written by espn studio host sal paolantonio. Hes been covering the eagles and says their confidence is sincere because of the resiliency. It has been the bestselling nfl book in the country october 11, 2007 according to. How football explains america is a book written by sal paolantonio. His book is a breezy, conceptual tour through the history of america and of football, showing they are, in fact, one and the same. But for almost 20 years, sports fans have known paolantonio who goes by salpal as one thing. How little things can make a big difference, and since then the construct is. Sal paolantonio is the longestserving nfl sideline reporter in espn history, an emmy award winning national correspondent for the worldwide leader in sports, covering the nfl for sportscenter and sunday nfl countdown. How football explains america triumph, 2008 sal paolantonio buy the book.
Sal paolantonio to hold first signing at hall for new book. Sal paolantonio, biography, espn, reporter, sportscaster. Philly special goodreads meet your next favorite book. Nonfiction editors love a how this little thing affects that big thing title. And like many of the books that have followed this trend, it frequently feels like the material is being squeezed into awkward shapes to fit the overall narrative. Paolantonio flabbergasted by arizonas interest in reid.
How football explains america book by sal paolantonio. He primarily covers the national football league for sportscenter, sunday nfl countdown, nfl live and fantasy football now. Nov 10, 2011 sal paolantonio has been a national correspondent for espn since 1995, and hes authored multiple books, including how football explains america. Espns sal paolantonio talks with woodbury high school. Sal paolantonio is an emmyaward winning national correspondent for espn, covering the nfl for sportscenter and sunday nfl countdown. Sal paolantonio born june, 1956 in queens, new york is a philadelphiabased bureau reporter for espn, primarily reporting on nfl stories concerning the philadelphia eagles, new york giants, and new york jets. Oct 25, 20 plus, sal paolantonio tells us why donovan mcnabb is misunderstood, his summer chasing russian subs, and how the beatles saved the usa.
Plus, sal paolantonio tells us why donovan mcnabb is misunderstood, his summer chasing russian subs, and how the beatles saved the usa. Sal pal tried a bit too hard with some of the analogies making it a bit painful to read at times. Mar 27, 2009 espns sal paolantonio to speak at wilmington university discusses research leading to his new book how football explains america. Espns sal paolantonio takes readers inside the eagles improbable 2017 season, one which culminated in the franchises longawaited first super bowl victoryfrom their hot start in the fall with nine straight wins, to the unfathomable loss of star quarterback carson wentz, to the sweetest victory over the new england patriots in minnesota featuring the unforgettable philly. The most overrated and underrated players, teams, coaches, and moments in nfl history, by sal paolantonio with reuben frank, is yet another fan item, but one designed to spur controversy and armchair debate. Nothing really stuck out for me except the really bad writing. Wilmington university news release espns sal paolantonio. Now think of what explains america, what about football. What most espn viewers dont know is that sal served five years in the united states navy from 197883, during which time he was awarded the united nations meritorious service medal in 1981 for. That means that it has no main characters or any one particular setting. Paolantonio, a sportswriter and espn fixture for years, compiles subjective lists of the nfls big onthefield moments and. This is the inside story you will get nowhere else from the team. Sal paolantonio talks eagles super bowl celebration, what. Sal paolantonio firmly believes in the intersection between football and the military.
Hes interviewed legendary coaches and defeated athletes, and sometimes tells fans in rather direct language. Salvatore anthony nicholas paolantonio is one of the most popular espn anchors who has made a successful career as a sports anchorman. Espn journalist sal paolantonio s book, how football explains america, very much fits the formula. How football explains america by sal paolantonio 2008. The trend probably goes back to malcolm gladwells 2000 book, the tipping point.
Jan 01, 2008 how football explains america read and youll find out think of what explains you. The awardwinning paolantonio provides a weekbyweek look behind the scenes of the eagles magical 2017 season capped by the franchises first super bowl championship. The most overrated and underrated players, teams, coaches, and moments in nfl history. His exclusive access to the journey will entertain all football fans. Dec 20, 2018 sal published his first book, the last big man in big city america, a biography of frank l. The news was first reported by the new york post, which says it is a threeyear deal.
Since joining espn in 1995, paolantonio has become a staple in their nfl coverage, as he contributes to shows such as sportscenter, nfl live, sunday nfl countdown. Sal paolantonio embodies memorial day, philadelphia eagles. Let me preface by saying this sal paolantonio is not the sharpest tool in the box and quiet frankly have his hidden agenda when it comes to certain individuals on the eagle team who will not be. Paolantonio went through the nineyear passion that was writing the 2008 hit novel, which explained the many parallels between americas history and how football is an expression of american. Jan 09, 2009 nfl films presents, steve sabol interviewing sal paolantonio on how football explains america. As part of the agreement, paolantonio will debut as an nfl analyst for select games on espn radio, including jetsgiants this sunday. The couple got married in 1979 and have been together ever since. A resident of moorestown, paolantonio spends the nfl season watching, talking, breathing football. Sal paolantonio how football explains america youtube. Using some of the most prominent voices in pro sports and cultural and media criticism, how football explains america is a fascinating, firstofitskind journey through the making of americas most complex, intriguing, and popular game. How football explains america by sal paolantonio, paperback. Page 2, along with espn2s cold pizza, is counting down the 15 most tortured sports cities in america.
Paolantonio will be on hand at the hall of fame for guests to have him sign their copy of the book purchased at. Paolantonio has been a mainstay of espns nfl coverage since he joined the company in august 1995. Paolantonio went through the nineyear passion that was writing the 2008 hit novel, which explained the many parallels between americas history and. As he tells host liane hansen, the way the rules are constructed lends the sport a. Book overview espns sal paolantonio explores just how crucial football is to understanding the american psyche using some of the most prominent voices in pro sports and cultural and media criticism, how football explains america is a fascinating, firstofitskind journey through the making of americas most complex, intriguing, and popular game. For sal, being on the front lines of sports history wouldnt have been possible without his involvement in the military. The book basically works through the eagles 2017 season with some detail. Aug 12, 2019 espn journalist sal paolantonios book, how football explains america, very much fits the formula. Sal paolantonio has been a national correspondent for espn since 1995, and hes authored multiple books, including how football explains america. In 2007, he and fellow sports journalist reuben frank put out the paolantonio report. Sal paolantonio is a philadelphiabased bureau reporter for espn, who primarily reports on nfl stories.
Espns sal paolantonio explores just how crucial football is to understanding the american psyche using some of the most prominent voices in pro sports and cultural and media criticism, how football explains america is a fascinating, firstofitskind journey through the making of americas most complex, intriguing, and popular game. Sal paolantonio bio, age, wife, daughters, espn, books. How football explains america espns sal paolantonio explores just how crucial football is to understanding the american psyche using some of the most prominent voices in pro sports and cultural and media criticism, how football explains america is a fascinating, firstofitskind journey through the making of americas most complex, intriguing, and popular game. The book basically works through the eagles 2017 season with. Espns sal paolantonio to speak at wilmington university discusses research leading to his new book how football explains america. Paolantonio has been a mainstay of espns nfl coverage since he joined the company in august. Nov 30, 2008 espn football reporter sal paolantonio has a new book out, purporting to examine how football explains america. This is the inside story you will get nowhere else. Nfl films presents, steve sabol interviewing sal paolantonio on how football explains america. May 27, 2019 sal paolantonio firmly believes in the intersection between football and the military. Sal paolantonio talks eagles don banks and nick stevens are joined by espn nfl reporter sal paolantonio, who is promoting his book, philly special, which he thinks most patriots fans will want to read as it details how the philadelphia eagles ran fake plays during their walkthrough the night before the super bowl. Sal paolantonio is a national correspondent for espn. Sal paolantonio, national correspondent for espn, will speak at wilmington university on friday, march 27 as part of the business divisions sports management sports talk series. How football explains america read and youll find out think of what explains you.
He serves as an enshrinement selector for the pro football hall of fame in canton, ohio. How football explains america is a fastpaced highlight reel of the games first two violent centuries. Narrator sal paolantonio pauses the action to explain the mental side of the game the pioneers, tacticians and innovators and what pro football derived from the military, show biz and most importantly, the american spirt. Espn nfl reporter sal paolantonio joins the sports bash talking eagles super bowl celebration, what makes 2. Feb 26, 2009 those of you familiar with the title how football explains america may recognize that it was written by espn studio host sal paolantonio. This book is great, espns sal paolantonio does a great job explaining how the growth of football in the united states explains the culture of america. So it turns out that sal paolantonio doesnt just talk about football on television, he really thinks about it. Sal paolantonio american football database fandom powered. Since joining espn in 1995, paolantonio has become a staple in their nfl coverage, as he contributes to shows such as sportscenter, nfl live, sunday nfl countdown from a game site. Football has always possessed an integral relationship with the military, from the days of general douglas macarthur coaching this great. Salvatore anthony nicholas paolantonio born june, 1956 in long island, new york is a philadelphiabased bureau reporter for espn. Sal paolantonio bio, age, wife, daughters, espn, books, net worth.
Paolantonio and lynn met in 1976 at the state university of new york at oneonta. Sal paolantonios new book how football explains america is ignorant, errorstrewn and largely unreadable steven wells wed 1 oct 2008 08. Paolantonio was the only reporter allowed into the eagles team hotel at super bowl lii. Since joining espn in 1995, paolantonio has become a staple in their nfl coverage, as he contributes to shows such as sportscenter, nfl live, sunday nfl countdown from a game site and monday night countdown from the monday night football site.
Paolantonio, a sportswriter and espn fixture for years, compiles subjective lists of the nfls big onthefield. Espn football reporter sal paolantonio has a new book out, purporting to examine how football explains america. Interspersed with memorable images from the climax of super bowl xlii, paolantonio tackles varying american themes from manifest destiny to fourth and one as he goes deep in order to answer the ageold question why does america love football so much. Espns sal paolantonios explores just how crucial football is to understanding the american psyche. The inside story of how the philadelphia eagles won their first super bowl championship. Sal paolantonio of espn takes listeners inside the improbable 2017 championship season of the philadelphia eagles from training camp to the first super bowl title in franchise history. Espns sal paolantonio explores just how crucial football is to understanding the american psyche. Espns sal paolantonio takes readers inside the eagles improbable 2017 season, one which culminated in the franchises longawaited first super bowl victoryfrom their hot start in the fall with nine straight wins, to the unfathomable loss of star quarterback carson wentz, to the sweetest victory over the new england patriots in minnesota featuring the unforgettable philly special, and.
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