When two major scandals and a string of firings at the University of Herkimer lead to Stafford Beckley's promotion to head coach, the University's football program finds itself in a tailspin. Recovering from a recent brain operation and a bitter divorce, Coach Beckley is now at a low point in life. His only care in the world is getting his son back, and somehow managing to spare himself any major embarrassment in the upcoming season. Coaching football is the last thing on his mind.As the investigation into the corruption at Herkimer begins, the former leadership becomes increasingly paranoid, believing Beckley knows more than he actually does. With the season already off to a bumpy start, Beckley's world is further complicated by an attempt on his life that sparks a war between him and the powerful interests behind the Wolf Pack football program. With the help of a wild car salesman, an intrepid journalist, and a 9/11 widow with scars of her own, Beckley clings to his sanity as he fights for survival. Through thrilling victories on the gridiron and heroic actions off the field, Beckley and his players form an unbreakable bond and build a football team worthy of America's respect.