The Padded Man

Welcome to the Class of '99 at East Mercer High, where teenage angst, late-night keggers, and a cult-like football culture rule. Jerome Franklin, the team's star tight end, wants out. He's sick of the toxic locker room, the shallow girlfriend, and the endless pressure to perform. But when a bizarre accident leads to a shocking win, the team stumbles onto a twisted strategy: sacrifice the opposing team's mascot...and win the game.

At first, it seems like a coincidence. An owl gets hit by the ...