I am former Nittany Lion player who spent six years in the NFL. My book chronicles a 15-game odyssey that culminates with Penn State's win over Georgia in the 1983 Sugar Bowl and the school's first-ever national championship. It details inside-the-locker-room stories, poignant reflections on Joe Paterno and a compelling argument as to where this team ranks among other elite teams in college football history. ESPN's Todd Blackledge offers up the Foreward along with his own uniquely insightful observations about his experiences leading this team to the national title. My new website, http://billcontzpsu.com, is chock full of rare photos, footage, fun facts and data that provides a fresh new look at criteria that helps differentiate between national champions both past and present. When The Lions Roared is a nostalgic walk down memory lane taking readers back to a time when Penn State truly was one of the most dominant programs in college football. The book makes for a very entertaining read that all college football fans will enjoy.
