The Big Game

New York Times best-selling writer and former NFL defensive end Tim Green encourages listeners to fight for their dreams on this heartfelt story about a young football star grappling with the stress of living up to his father’s name. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica!

Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade season to his Super Bowl champion father, who recently kicked the bucket. Danny promises everyone that, similar to his dad, he’ll dominate the big game on the end of the season and earn a spot on the highschool varsity team.

Then his English teacher catches him cheating on a test. Despite the fact that Danny can retake it, he knows there’s no point. He can’t read. And if Danny can’t pass this class, he won’t be eligible to play in the championship game that could unlock his future.

While his resentment rises against the only person willing to assist him win off the field, the pressure to succeed begins to weigh heavily on Danny’s shoulders. Danny is being tested on each level now, and to pass, he may very well have to make a choice a different path from his father’s.