Utilizing a healthy dose of humor, the author of this sports memoir navigates the reader through the turbulent waters of NCAA Division I college football at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. The ordeals overcome on that emotional roller coaster; the plebe system, academics, football, military and ill-timed injuries with traumatic consequences. Throughout it all, he remains steadfast to standing for his principles, with little compromise, in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.