Gridiron Generals

It is a cliché to say that it is more than a game, but in the case of football it is patently true. For more than a century, the events that have transpired on the field on Autumn Saturdays (and, more recently, Sundays) have captivated the nation, fueling dreams and showcasing courage and teamwork, grace and power. GRIDIRON GENERALS is a fascinating journey through the history of the game, focusing on legendary college players and teams. Here are the stories of innovators like Amos Alonzo Stagg, Pop Warner, Knute Rockne and George Heisman. Flickering films capture the skill of stars like Jim Thorpe, Red Grange and Joe Namath (before the guarantee). And here, too, is the saga of how a game that first materialized on college campuses in the late 19th century became an essential part of our national culture today, avidly followed by millions of people who live for the crisp, clear, Fall days when their heroes hit the gridiron. Filled with the memories of the game's greatest players and coaches and packed with footage of their finest moments.