Quote by Steve Sabol

Look at a football field. It looks like a big movie screen. This is theatre. Football combines the strategy of chess. It's part ballet. It's part battleground, part playground. We clarify, amplify and glorify the game with our footage, the narration and that music, and in the end create an inspirational piece of footage.

Look at a football field. It looks like a big movie screen.

Summary

This quote expresses how football encompasses various elements that make it a captivating experience. Comparing the football field to a movie screen suggests the spectacle and cinematic nature of the sport. The quote also highlights the different dimensions of football, combining strategy, athleticism (ballet), competition (battleground), and enjoyment (playground). By using footage, narration, and music, the quote emphasizes the power of media in enhancing and glorifying the game, ultimately aiming to create an inspirational masterpiece.

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By Steve Sabol

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