First published 1994
Actor Burt Reynolds returns to his football roots to document Florida State's triumphant 1993 season that culminated in a national championship. Reynolds weaves together game-by-game accounts of the Seminoles' dominant campaign with personal reflections on his own playing days in Tallahassee. The narrative captures the intensity of crucial matchups and the team's relentless pursuit of perfection under head coach Bobby Bowden. Reynolds examines how the sport shaped his character both on the field as a young player and later as he watched from Hollywood. The book explores the deep connections between football, identity, and belonging that transcend the game itself. Reynolds reveals how his college experience at Florida State remained a touchstone throughout his entertainment career, providing lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the meaning of home.
Genres: american, sports, biography-memoir, football
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-journey
Setting: Florida, Tallahassee
Period: 1993
157 pages · Hardcover · Taylor Pub