


With the coveted prize of competing in a championship bowl game as their goal, the players - including star quarterback and Heisman trophy contender Joe Kane, freshman tailback Darnell Jefferson and teammates Alvin Mack and Ray Griffen - endure both physical pain and emotional failure. However, beyond the thrill and pageantry of game day lies a world that cheering crowds seldom see. Pushed to perform, these elite athletes collide on and off the field - testing their commitment and character while fighting the demands and pressures of winning at all costs.

Eastern State University's football program attracts the finest players in the country from a variety of backgrounds and works to mold them into a fiercely motivated top ten team.
