football stories

"Bobby Dupree is a backup quarterback at Trinity High School in Dallas, Texas. He has always been a backup kind of guy--both when it comes to seeing the field, and also with girls. But when Trinity's starting quarterback goes down with a knee injury in the preseason, things change for Bobby. He is thrust into the starting role, and the hopes of Trinity High School rest on his shoulders. Can Bobby deal with the pressure, both on and off the field? Or will the spotlight be too bright for him to handle?"--Back cover.

"It's always been Stevie McCrae's goal to play running back at University of Texas-Austin. Stevie was born and raised in Austin, and if it were up to him, he wouldn't leave his hometown until the NFL came calling. But because of his size, Stevie never gets recognition from recruiters. Despite stellar numbers and state rushing records, his only scholarship offers have come from out-of-state Division Two schools. But if Stevie can lead his team to a state title, his dream of attending the University of Texas might be within reach."--Back cover.

Miles barely recalls when football was fun after being sidelined by a new coach, constantly criticized by his father, and pressured by his best friend to take performance-enhancing drugs.

While the Dungy family is getting snacks at halftime during brother Eric's football game, Jordan gets separated from his parents and other siblings.

More than anything Ned wants to be a football player, and although his size and a bully stand in the way, Ned's athletic ability along with his eccentric Grandpa Ike may give him his chance.

Although he is the best linebacker in town, Tony must make a difficult choice between continuing to play football and helping his family when his mother loses one of her two jobs, his younger brother starts to go astray, and Tony himself is struggling to pass his math class.

"Stick, a star football player who's become disenchanted with the game, becomes friends with Preston, a nerdy kid who fights crime by night"--Provided by publisher.

Arlo Brodie loves being at the heart of the action on the football field, and while his dad cheers him on, his mother quotes head injury statistics and refuses to watch, but Arlo's winning plays, the cheering crowds, and the adrenaline rush are enough to convince him that everything is OK, in spite of the pain, the pounding, the dizziness, and the confusion.

"Gus Blackburn daydreams of being a hero wide receiver on his school's football team, but he is not naturally athletic or fast, so he spends most of his time on the bench--until his father points out that most dreams actually take hard work before they can come true"--OCLC.

"For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As the team's varsity tight end, Rus has a singular goal: to get a scholarship and play on the national stage. But when his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Rus faces an impossible choice: speak up or live in fear. Desperate for change, Rus kneels during the national anthem. In one instant, he falls from local stardom and becomes a target for hatred. But he's not alone. With the help of his best friend and an unlikely ally, Rus will fight for his dreams, and for justice"--From the publisher's web site.