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Book SynopsisSteve Smith is not a well-adjusted adult. He's a Nebraska football fan, and this is his rollicking account of what it's like to be one of those legendary enthusiasts whose passion for the Cornhuskers is at once irresistible and hilarious.
Trade Review“
Forever Red is a perfect blend of humor and insightful commentary.”—
Lincoln Journal Star"I'm not sure better prose exists on what it's like to be a Nebraska football fan."—Brandon Vogel,
Hail Varsity"Football fans everywhere will enjoy this book. It is a very good read."—G. Louis Heath,
AETHLON"A wonderful ride of emotion and history."—Jorge Iber,
Sport in American History“Steve Smith, a self-described ‘serial contrarian,’ has updated Forever Red in such a way that it should be looked at as volume 2 in a set, with additional insight into what it means to be a Cornhusker football fan. Except that this isn’t just about football. No back-of-the-cover blurb will do the book justice. It’s one of a kind.”—Mike Babcock, editor of
Hail Varsity“Steve Smith captures the true spirit of the state of Nebraska and what makes it tick. You will quickly recognize yourself, family members, and friends in Smith’s hilarious observations and stories about Nebraska football history as seen through the eyes of its fans. This is a must-read not only for Cornhuskers but for true sports fans everywhere.”—Charlie McBride, former Nebraska defensive coordinator
“[
Forever Red] is a marvelous microcosm of where Big Red fever can take you.”—Adrian Fiala, the late host of
Big Red Wrap Up and former color voice of the Huskers on the Pinnacle Sports Network
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Saturday
ROSALIE
The Beginning
High Octane
Busted
The Scapegoat and the Savior
Perfect
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Steven
Acceptance
In All Kinds of Weather
Shut Up and Play
Misery
Moving On
UNIVERSITY
What Not to Wear
Higher Learning
Reality
Mad Mike and the Hopping Cop
Culture Club
Worn Down
Two Loves
Prejudice and Pride
AWAY
Iowegia
Fever Rising
At Last
Trouble
Priceless
Baud to the Bone
Blackshirts and Black Cats
Ode to Scott
The Tomfather
Big Red Country
Parity Poopers
HOME
The Good Life
Flag Football
The Huskersphere
The Others
Good Grief
We Don’t Know the Words
Hook, Line, and Husker Nation
At Game’s End
In the Red
Boy with a Coin
BACK
Here to Stay
Exodus
Enough
Homeboi
These Are Days
A Letter to Future Me
