IN BRUCE MCDERMOTT'S WORLD, millions of dollars and hundreds of lives can rest on a single decision.
Twenty-four hours ago, Bruce was a marketing guru on the fast track to become an athletic director. Now, his mentor at American Midwest University has jumped ship, and his lover has betrayed him.
When a budget crisis thrusts Dr. Tara Gantt into temporarily leading the athletic department, she faces longtime adversary Ron Hill and his booster cronies. Hill, a successful basketball coach with powerful allies, wants AMU to continue as primarily a basketball school. Gantt wants to invest scarce money in the football program in hopes of joining a conference with a more lucrative TV rights contract.
Now Bruce must make the decision of a lifetime. He must choose sides while navigating forbidden romantic relationships and the struggle to balance life and work.