November 3, 2019. Madison, Mississippi. " Margarita's Gridiron Adventure."

Margarita Jurovic is the author of of this book. I have not read the book but I watched her interviewed on the PBS program called Conversations. I was charmed by the whole thing so I will get the book. Margarita is from Slovenia. She has two masters degree and a law degree. Her advisor in Slovenia suggested that she might do well to study in the US. As her professor had contacts with the U.of Mississippi law school in Jackson, she thought it a good idea. She expected to be here for 6 months, then return to Slovenia to work. But she stayed two years and completed her PhD in law along with this book. Her main professor and advisor here was also a big football fan so he and his wife took her with them to games. Her first game was between 7 and * year olds. The professor's grandson was on the team. She was terrified with the violence and commented that in Slovenia it would be child abuse. She said that her legs were shaking the whole time. But she came in learn the culture of football, so she wrote the book. Because her professor was well connected she was able to stand on the side lines along with the teams. She watched many college and high school games but only one professional game, played by the Saints which she did not enjoy. David and I have had many discussions over the past years over the future of football. David thinks there is no future. The concussions are too severe as are the injuries. I think the game as it is played is not much fun due to all the flags. Almost every play at both college and pro games have a penalty. So the games are tedious. But Margarita learned to love the game. She was charming during the interview. Marshall Ramsey, the host of the show, enjoyed the book so I feel sure I will enjoy it too, which is all about the culture of football as seen by a young lady from Slovenia.