It's a basic, elemental universe, one of the last remaining zones where violence and domination sort out who is top dog. That's football's glory, and its curse. The game of football doesn't transfer well to the real world. You can't treat your friends, neighbors, or loved ones the way you treat your opponent on the football field.
Tiki: My Life in the Game and Beyond (ed. Simon and Schuster, 2008) - ISBN: 9781416955641