SEMO Football Player Stories And Program History

The essence of college football is revealed, pros and cons, in this review geared to aid prospective players and parents in their decision-making. Fifty former players discuss their personal stories and reflections of collegiate football, after competing for Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. Alumni player and St. Louis educator Elliott Shostak surveys former athletes. Co-author Matt Chaney contributes vivid history, constructed of newspaper accounts and more texts, bringing to life early American football at Cape Normal School in southeast Missouri. Scores of images capture football action, campus development and community character, from vintage photographs, postcards, game programs and more media. This story is a must-read for athletes, parents, coaches and fans of collegiate football in America.