AboutJim Considine Expertise I can answer statistical questions about professional football. I am especially strong on the subject of the Baltimore Colts from 1947 through 1983, Washington Redskins, and the Baltimore Ravens.
My services are best used when an older, obscure question is posed. The newer NFL records are easily accessible through www.NFL.com
I do not appraise memorabilia. I am not an expert on Canadian Football, though I will take a shot at any questions you might
I have a good understanding and recall of the folklore about Baltimore football. Some of this information may be subjective in nature. I will give the best answer possible if this is the case.
Experience I am an NFL Statistician with the Washington Redskins. I grew up during the days of the Baltimore Colts in the 1960's. (Please refer to the movie "Diner" for more information about the Baltimore Colts fans)
Organizations Washington Redskins Statistician, 2005-present
Baltimore Ravens, 1996-2003
Publications The records were used by author Jon Morgan in his book, "Glory For Sale". The records have been part of the Baltimore Ravens Media Guides since their inaugural season in 1996.
I was interviewed for the cover story of The Press Box, a local, monthly sports tabloid newspaper.
http://www.pressboxonline.com/story.cfm?id=5594
Education/Credentials I researched and was able to piece together the statistical history of the AAFC Baltimore Colts 1947-49, and the 1950 NFL Colts. This information was used by The Baltimore Ravens for their 1996 Media Guide. The records were entitled "Baltimore Football Records". It was considered "unofficial" since the AAFC league records were not incorporated with the NFL records when the leagues merged.
The reason that this information was created was due to the fact that the NFL had prohibited the 1996 Baltimore Ravens from bringing the records, colors, and team name from the Cleveland Browns. The Baltimore football records were presented in order to create a frame of reference. The Ravens have kept these records since 1996, adding and amending as the Ravens football team challenge these records.
Awards and Honors I was awarded two game balls from the Ravens and was recognized for my work as the top game day employee.
Past/Present Clients Baltimore Ravens, Wise Guides, Washington Redskins
Question Hi Jim
I never had an interest in football until recently. My work and family life has is not so busy so I thought I would finally sit down and watch a game on my new HD TV.
I was blown away.
Now I want to make up for lost time.
It was easy enough to find the rules and history on Wikipedia, but now I am looking for more detailed info on stratedgy and coaching. I watch the NFL network show 'playbook' but I am only getting half the stuff.
Can you recommend some reading? I could probably get most any book at Amazon.
Thanks!
Answer Hi Bud,
Here are some books on football that look like they may help you advance your knowledge of the game.
1) Football for the Utterly Confused (Paperback) by Tom Flores (Author), Bob O'Connor (Author)
2) Football For Dummies (Paperback) by Howie Long (Author), John Czarnecki (Author)
3) Football Rules Illustrated (Paperback)by George Sullivan (Author)
4) Football Made Simple: A Spectator's Guide (4th Edition)(Paperback)by Dave Ominsky (Author)
5) The Armchair Quarterback Playbook: The Ultimate Guide to Watching Football (Paperback)
by Christopher Lee Barish (Author)
The best magazines are Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine. Sporting World, & Pro Football Weekly.
Finally, let me warn you of the double talk that is behind the NFL. Football is the most popular game in the USA to watch and bet on. The NFL speaks of gambling as if it were radioactive. But, in reality, football owes a great deal of it's popularity to the betting that occurs before every game.
