Don't Know Tough

In Eli Cranor's gripping debut, "Don’t Know Tough," the fate of the Denton Pirates football team hinges on troubled running back Billy Lowe, whose volatile behavior stems from a traumatic home life. As he grapples with the pressures of the game and the violence surrounding him, head coach Trent Powers feels compelled to intervene, believing he can save Billy from his circumstances. However, when Billy’s abuser is found murdered, all signs point to him, igniting a dangerous spiral of violence that threatens to engulf the small town during playoff season.