Talented quarterback whose mom has cancer. He changes schools so he can be near her. She dies the day of his first college game. Next year he goes to Kentucky (lives at the Ferguson's) Dates their daughter (Beth). Changes schools for final year(Alabama). Goes pro without an agent. Discovers he has a daughter with old high school girlfriend. Gets his law degree. I can't remember the title or author to save my life.
Also looking for a pre civil war story "Winds" that as vanished from the sight.
Thanks for any help,
Bert