Interference and Other Football Stories

"Interference and Other Football Stories" by Harold M. Sherman is a collection that plunges into the high-stakes world of college football in the early 1900s. The book is woven with the battles on the gridiron while exploring themes of competition, growing up, and the complicated relationships between teammates and their leaders. At the heart of the collection is Mack Carver, a backup player at Grinnell University. Mack struggles with self-doubt and his brother's coaching role at a rival school. The book begins with tension as Mack confronts his coach about his limited opportunity to play, which he believes is tied to his brother. Amid this personal conflict on the field, Mack becomes entangled in a mystery when team secrets are leaked, casting suspicion and heightening the discord between him and his coach. The initial stories highlight Mack's inner battles and external challenges, pointing toward a bigger story of loyalty and ambition within the thrilling context of college football.