In keeping with a commitment to bring awareness of bullying of young people, especially those with disabilities, Joyce welcomes author and retired Hall of Fame head football coach, Phil Brooks to the show. He will discuss his current book, Maroon Knights. Its storyline depicts how two friends encounter physical, and emotional intimidation directed at them by a group of rowdy boys. When the main character Charlie Spagnuolo, attempts to save his friend, Benny, from a close encounter with the school bully, both boys end up in the principal’s office. Determined to stay out of trouble, they shake on a truce—a game of backyard football; if Charlie’s team wins, the physical taunting and boastful older boys agree to stop bullying them. However, it looks as though Charlie and his outmanned and undersized team need a miracle to win.
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