Audiobook Fourth and Long by John U. Bacon in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Fourth and Long - A Listening Journey Through College Football's Soul
If you've ever sat on the edge of your seat while a football game plays out on the field, this audiobook will tug at that same pulse. John U. Bacon takes us behind every locker room curtain, through every tailgate grill, and into the heart of four Big Ten programs: Penn State, Ohio State, Michigan, and Northwestern. The narration is crisp and engaging-Bacon's own voice carries the weight of a seasoned sports writer who knows how to weave facts with emotion.
What makes this recording special is its intimacy. You hear coaches breaking down plays in real time, fans debating over the best play-calling strategy, and even a defensive lineman balancing his love for football with a master's thesis in theoretical math. The soundscape feels like a stadium: cheers fade into quiet whispers of locker room confidences. Bacon doesn't just recount statistics; he lets you feel the tension when Ohio State's Urban Meyer earns an almost religious devotion from his Buckeyes, and the bittersweet triumph of Northwestern's first bowl win in decades.
The most compelling segment comes from Penn State, where after the scandal that shook the nation, players banded together with Coach Bill O'Brien to rebuild the program-and in doing so, they salvaged a piece of football's soul. This narrative thread is something no mainstream media outlet captured; Bacon fills that void with a human story about resilience and community.
As an audiobook, "Fourth and Long" balances informative analysis with storytelling flair. The pacing keeps you hooked-there are moments when you're on the edge of your seat, waiting for the next revelation. It's a love letter to college football written in the same earnest tone as its best sports journalists, but delivered in a way that feels personal and immediate.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or someone who simply appreciates a well-crafted narrative about an American pastime on the brink, this audiobook will leave you both nostalgic and hopeful. It reminds us why we love the game, what's at stake, and how those around the field are fighting to keep its spirit alive.
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