See Robert run. See Robert take you behind the curtain of a violent game. See Robert, on his own, write the book of his life. See Robert run and break a metaphorical tackle...burst once again into the clear...and head for a literary touchdown. For everyone who has yearned to read the complete story of Robert Smith, for everyone who has wanted to get special insights into one of the wisest men ever to play the game, for everyone who has wondered why he walked away from that game at age 28...it's all here in an unforgettable book. In candid language, Smith talks openly, good and bad, about his days at Ohio State and his eight years with the Minnesota Vikings, about his relationships with Randy Moss, Cris Carter, Dennis Green, the late Korey Stringer, and many others. You haven't read a sports autobiography like this because there hasn't been a sports autobiography like this. The Rest of the Iceberg is the real thing.

Author Biography

Robert Smith ran ahead of the crowd in three years at Ohio State and eight years with the Minnesota Vikings before he retired at age 28 in February 2001. Smith holds the Vikings' career rushing record with 6,818 yards. He holds the NFL record with a 27.2-yard average on 32 touchdown runs. He was an all-pro in 2000, his final season. Born in Cleveland and raised in Euclid, Ohio, he lives in Columbus, Ohio. This is his first book.