Dumb Jock: Book One Jeff Irwin is short, timid, and studious. A bit of a social outcast, he lives quietly in the shadows of the popular kids at his school, his life ruled by his ever-present fear of rejection or failure. Enter high school football hero Brett Willson and the chance for Jeff to embark upon the challenge of educating the worlds dumbest jock. But what develops between Brett and Jeff proves far more challenging than any tutoring session. In 1983, rural Michigan isnt ready to embrace love between two men, never mind two teenage boys. If theyre going to make a go of it, Jeff will have to come out of his shelland Brett will have to prove hes more than just a dumb jock.What develops between Brett and Jeff proves challenging. In 1983, rural Michigan isnt ready to embrace loves between men.