More Than a Game
More Than a Game by Marilyn Joseph is an illustrated fiction novel published by AuthorHouse in June 2013. This 174-page book explores the intricate dynamics of the NFL as it faces the potential fallout from another scandal. Set against the backdrop of Super Bowl XLIX, the story follows the Atlantic City Rollers and the Omaha Stampeders, two fictional teams that embody the competitive spirit of the league. The narrative centers on Jamie Longoria, the Rollers’ Defensive Coordinator, who is determined to navigate the pressures of his job while learning the strategies of the Stampeders’ esteemed Head Coach, Mike Jacobs.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of ambition and ethics within the high-stakes world of professional football. As Longoria’s plans unfold, they intertwine with the lives of passionate fans Sam Sheldon and Andrew Baxter, leading to unforeseen consequences. The plot thickens with the introduction of Jenna Huddy, a young woman with a challenging past, who unwittingly becomes involved in a scandal that could shake the league. More Than a Game delves into themes of loyalty and betrayal, set in locations such as Omaha, Atlantic City, and Two Harbors, Minnesota, providing a vivid backdrop for this engaging narrative.
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More Than a Game begs the question: can the NFL withstand another scandal? With Super Bowl XLIX to be played February 1, 2015, two NFL teams appear predestined to make the journey to Glendale, Arizona. The Atlantic City Rollers (AFC) and the Omaha Stampeders (NFC) are fictitious teams yet, in actuality, current teams in the author’s mind. With his job in jeopardy, Rollers’ Defensive Coordinator, Jamie Longoria, believes he can survive the post-season termination by learning the plays of Mike Jacobs, Head Coach of the Omaha Stampeders. Mike, perhaps the best NFL head coach in the league, is nobody’s fool, at least until Longoria’s corruptive plans trickle down to Sam Sheldon and Andrew Baxter, Rollers’ enthusiasts. While “Spygate” and “Bountygate” will always be recalled as NFL scandals, Jenna Huddy, a product of foster homes until emancipated at eighteen, is sent to Omaha where she unknowingly perpetrates the next disgrace known as “GotPlaysgate.” More Than a Game takes place from November, 2014 through Super Bowl Sunday 2015. Omaha, Atlantic City and Two Harbors, Minnesota form the background settings for this novel.
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