"Originally published in hardcover in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, New York, in 2006"--Title page verso.
Summary:
In his senior year, high school star linebacker Hampton Greene finally begins to think for himself and discovers that he might be interested in more than just football. "Welcome to Kennisaw--where Friday night high school football ranks next to God and country and sometimes even comes in first. This year, the Kennisaw Knights are going for their fifth straight undefeated season, and if they succeed, they'll be legends. But the Knight's legacy is a heavy weight to carry for linebacker Hampton Green. On the field, he's so in control you'd think he could stop time. His life off the field is a different story: his father walked out years ago, and now his mom has a new boyfriend every week. He's drawn to a girl at school who is exactly the type a star athlete isn't supposed to get involved with. Meanwhile, his cocky teammate and best friend, Blaine, is struggling to hold on to a star status that's slipping away. And he's demanding Hampton's loyalty even as Hampton senses he's losing control." -- Publisher description
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