Mike Winchell,Permian’s starting quarterback, strived to make his father proud. His father, Billy Winchell, had been in an oil accident that “Had cost him his leg,” and eventually his father leg go,all too soon for Mike(Bissinger,73). Mike’s fathers death at 13, combined with his parents split-up when he was 5, forced Mike to grow up at a very young age. Billy and Mike had a very strong father-son relationship,and his father assisted in coaching Mike the sports that he played; Billy was a very demanding and harsh,but compassionate instructor, guiding Mike through his baseball and football career. Billy was very leaneate in certain charastics of raising his son,but also consequential in other aspects,insisting “He had to go to college,there could be no two ways
Tim Thomas decided to drastically change his life by giving everything he has to seven people, in order to save or improve their life in order to “make up” for the seven lives that were lost as a result of his carelessness. He gave a part of his lungs to his brother, a piece of his liver to a social worker, a kidney to a hockey coach, his home to a mother of two children but
What's a dragon? A dragon's something a person may have to overcome to achieve the most great. Everyone has obstacles or a dragon that holds them back and make them it seem impossible to complete a goal. In reality, thank god our dragons are not fire-breathing killers like in Beowulf. Everyone has something different they would like to achieve. Whether it's graduating high school or passing a final exam. Some goals may seem bigger or harder to accomplish but really equally the same to others. I'm my senior year of high school, my dragon is to graduate high school and going to college.
Being able to get in the university was one thing, achieveing his goal to be part of the football team was much more. Therefore, he always made sure that he gave his one hundred and twenty percent during training in football even though he kept on getting trampled. His hard work paid off when he got the good news, he was accepted as one of the players for the Notre Dame football team. The team saw Rudy’s passion and tenacity that inspired them– their coach called this an extraordinary heart. However, it came to the point that he gave up and quitted in frustration because Coach Dan Devine, who was their new coach never let him address, even once. Though, with his heart to heart talk with Fortune, the man who helped him to get a job, he was enlightened. Fortune told him that he was also once a player but he quitted and regretted it every day. He said to Rudy, “In this life time you don’t have to prove nothing to nobody except yourself.” At the end, Rudy came back and was able to play during the fourth quarter. The Notre Dame football team won and, finally Rudy and his family could not get any happier.
Paul and his family move from Houston, Texas to Tangerine, Florida. He has a brother named Erik who is a place kicker for the football team at Lake Windsor. On Paul’s first day at Lake Windsor he meets a kid named Joey Costello. When Paul finds out their is a soccer team he automatically thinks he is going to be the starter goaltender. He can’t play for Lake Windsor because of the IEP(his is blind). Then a sinkhole happens,and Paul is happy about that because Erik just lost all of his fans. Paul’s mom wanted him to go to St. Anthony’s,but Paul wanted to go to Tangerine so he could play soccer and be the starting goalie. On the first day of school Dr. Johnson had Theresa show Paul around. Paul met Victor, Tino, and Henry D. Paul and Joey were
During a preseason game with their archrivals, the Vikings, Tiki fumbles the ball multiple times causing his team to lose the game. Seeing that Tiki feels defeated, their coach, Mike, suggests specific ways for Tiki to improve his technique and stresses the importance of working hard and practicing things the right way. After Tiki is rejected by his teammates at school the next day, Ronde comes up with an idea. Each morning, Ronde helps Tiki practice holding onto the ball during their “secret Morning Practice Club.” Over time and with hard work, Tiki learns how to correctly hold the ball and another member of the team, Paco, joins the twins’ early morning practices. As the season continues, Tiki’s newfound skills and confidence carries the team through multiple victories. Finally, at the end of the season, the twins’ team plays the Vikings again. The score is neck and neck as the game progresses, but at the very end of the game, Tiki skillfully holds onto to the ball during the last play and scores the game winning
In this article Lee reminds us how just the year before this small town was hit by a tornado that decimated the town. He speaks of how Thomas had lost his own house and made a vow to restore the football field before the 2008 season. He speaks of how Thomas himself laid the sod for the field and had is ready just as he swore he would.
Chapter 1:“Came up short”:”Live downtown,we have the Marsh Eagles VS Tenney Tigers. This is such an anticipated match and one for the ages”. This is what it looked like but in reality it was more like this. “Welcome to Methuen,MA where we have the Marsh Eagles against the Tenney Tigers. This is just 2 teams just fighting for the next spot in the playoffs. Then I walked in and it was game time,the playoffs were on their way. The only real anticipated matchup was me and my frenemy (mostly friends) Andrew Lussier. He's about my height but not athletic compared to me, they came out to a fire start. Then we went on a run of our own and got the game to 2 points and we were rolling. As the half was close to the end,Andrew had a fast break layup
Sometimes, a single tragedy can turn one's life upside down. The catastrophe on April 30th not only changed Jesse’s life, but also the lives of his family forever. After the tragic incident of Jesse’s death, Henry and his dad had to move to Vancouver for a fresh start, because life in Port Salish would be difficult for them. Throughout the novel, living in Vancouver did not offer as much comfort in their lifestyle, and led to even more suffering. Moreover, after IT, Mrs. Larsen was unfortunately exhibiting signs of nervous breakdown and was admitted by her psychiatrist that she had to stay in a psych ward. In which led to their family splitting apart. This was not only because of Mrs. Larsen’s situation, but because Henry’s parents would keep on arguing and blaming each other for Jesse’s death. Lastly, when Farley told Henry that all the money they collected got stolen, instead of letting that tragedy get to him, he told Farley “at least you’re okay”. This was unexpected, because Henry knew that without the money, he could not purchase the Global Wrestling Federation game tickets and bring his family back together. In conclusion, in The Reluctant Journal Of Henry K. Larsen, the tragedy on April 30th caused massive changes in Henry and his family’s
His father began to branch out and converted into well-known pastor. His father’s success was the reason for the family’s wealth. Over time things among his parents began to spiral downward. Between the age of 7 and 8 his parents had acquired a divorce. Jeremy’s father left the keys to the house and the cars with his now ex-wife, with no money. This major event force Jeremy, his mom and little brother to move back to New Orleans. Years went by and the two brothers were breaking into houses and vending drugs off the streets.
There once was a boy named leafy who loved riding his bike. one day he was riding around and out of nowhere he hit a penny on the ground while he was braking. It made the back tire slide out and he fell. When he got back up he noticed that the penny was face up. He put it in his pocket and kept riding. As he turned the corner to his house he heard a noise as he looked back before he could see it there was a crow chasing him. he pedaled as fast as he could then an ally came. he crossed without looking and BOOM! Leafy was hit by a car. Leafy died in the hospital the next day. The next Friday was his funeral. when they were done they got to carrying the coffin. when they were carrying the coffin they said they could hear something but they thought
Ella and her team dominated the first and second games and were off to play in the championship game. When the team found out they were playing the Rochester Falcons they knew it would be a tough game. Ella and her team were doing great during the first half of the game, but by halftime both teams were tied 45-45. In the locker room Ella overheard her two best friends discussing a plan to hurt Rochester's star player Danielle
The glory of greatness on the field is what Neely remembers and misses. He is totally aware as he returns to Messina that he was once a golden boy but is no longer the all-American quarterback. People continue to tell him “you were great,” but it is in the past tense. What he begins to learn is that great at football is not the same as great in life. Silo Mooney, the great tackle, is now a car thief. Jesse Trapp, who was headed for the NFL, is now in jail for selling drugs. Neely’s great regret is losing his true love, Cameron, by choosing a sexy groupie when he was a football star.
Parvana was really tired and knew she would have a long, few days ahead of her, so she went to sleep using fathers legs as pillows. Parvana had been sleeping for quite a time and had finally woken up it was about mid-day, she observed the truck, Parvana hadn't seen the inside yet, there where blankets everywhere and heavy loads of baskets spread out around her. Father had been sleeping under a blanket, Parvana raised the blanket, it was as tough as a rock, the blanket was made of straw, Parvana looked at father, all of the sudden, the man driving slammed on the brakes, Parvana fell forwarded, father still asleep, Parvana got up and looked