Forward Pass: A Story of the "New Football"

"Forward Pass: A Story of the 'New Football'" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a tale about a young man named Dan Vinton's transition from his familiar Ohio home to the esteemed Yardley Hall School in Connecticut, fueled by his longing for a boarding school life and a love for football; starting with a heartfelt goodbye to his family as he boards a train, the story follows Dan's excitement and worry. Navigating a new world, he faces the challenges of making friends, especially with his quirky roommate, Tubby Jones, while remembering home, trying out for the football team, and figuring out the complex social scene, all while trying to make a new life at Yardley Hall, which sets up Dan's growth as he prepares for the trials of a new school.