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In this sixth book of New York Times bestselling author Tim Green's gripping Football Genius series, Troy must fight hard to win big. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica.
Troy's dreams of the big time have backfired. Sure, he's moved to New Jersey to start his new job as "genius" for the New York Jets, but his dad has taken his entire salary, leaving Troy and his mom broke. Instead of going to the private school of his dreams and playing for a football powerhouse, he's going to be part of a team with an unbroken losing streak. But Troy isn't giving up without a fight.
As soon as he convinces Seth to coach his public school team, Troy feels ready for a perfect season. But when his knack for calling plays slips and his abilities as a quarterback are threatened, he has to dig deep to prove all the naysayers wrong. And it will take all of Troy's football genius to get this team to a perfect season.
Author Notes
Timothy Green was born in Liverpool, New York on December 16, 1963. He received a degree in English from Syracuse University in 1986. He was the Atlanta Falcons' first-round draft pick in 1986 and played for them through 1993. In 2002, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in 1994 and began writing books for adults including The Dark Side of the Game, False Convictions, and A Man and His Mother: An Adopted Son's Search. He also writes children's books including Football Genius, Baseball Great, The Big Time, and Unstoppable. He has served as a commentator for the NFL on Fox.
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Reviews (2)
Horn Book Review
Troy finds his gig as play-predicting "genius" for the New York Jets in jeopardy as his attention turns to quarterbacking his own perfect season. This sixth novel blends familiar characters--cousins Ty and Thane, coach Seth, and more--with new sparks like cocky but likable wide receiver Chuku. Football action, quick dialogue, and short chapters help propel the rather drawn-out novel. (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Despite some excellent game action in the later chapters, this latest episode in the Football Genius series continues to focus on side themes particularly the hazards of high living, loose talk, and shady deals going down in the world of pro sports. Here genius Troy finds himself at a middle/high school and overcomes both personal and political obstacles to turn its dying football program around. Coaching and practice sessions get nearly as much play as the eventual gridiron heroics, and Green adds a particularly colorful young wide receiver to the cast. While some will cheer, less patient readers will probably leave the stadium before halftime.--Peters, John Copyright 2010 Booklist
