“Todd Bowdan from State?” The Secretary of Defense sounded impressed, so Travis figured Coach Bowdan must be a pretty good coach. “How’d they snag him? I heard the Broncos were after him.” “He’ll be the highest-paid college coach in the country if he takes the job,” said Mr. Dunlop. “With him in charge, we might start winning.” “I’m glad the music program’s getting money. Our marching band wins every award they compete for and never gets the credit they deserve.” “They certainly win more than the football team.” The men laughed and left the entryway. The boys waited a while longer until Mrs. Dunlop came in and told them supper was ready. They charged the rest of the way downstairs just as another Secret Service agent opened the front storm door to let in the final attendee of the meeti

