John U. Bacon

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<p><strong>John U. Bacon</strong> is the author of the national bestseller <em>The Great Halifax Explosion</em> and five bestselling books about college football, including <em>Three and Out</em>, <em>Fourth and Long</em>, <em>Endzone,</em> and <em>Bo’s Lasting Lessons</em>, co-authored with Michigan coach Bo Schembechler. A former feature writer for the <em>Detroit News</em>, his writing has been recognized three times in <em>The Best American Sports Writing</em> series. He appears often on NPR and national television, including ESPN’s 2019 documentary series on college football. He has taught at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and the University of Michigan. A popular public speaker, he lives in Ann Arbor with his wife and son. </p>