I jog to our bench, my coach waiting on the sideline to discuss the most effective play for the situation. Upon my arrival I realize the scowl usually on my raging coach's face has disappeared; in its place is a huge grin. He pats me on the butt and tells me how good the offense is looking; the many things he has instilled in his players appear to be coming together for at least four quarters. Its about time, we have suffered through four straight losses, and have barely put any points on the

scoreboard all season. My coach brushes the few hairs that have kept their pigment through the painful slump of losses. He emphasizes how much time is left and the fact that we have no timeouts.

There is roughly twenty seconds before I need to get the next play off. I hastily race back to the sideline. This time my coach is waiting with open arms; he slaps my helmet and says, "Hell of a run, I haven't seen you move like that all season. Can you do it again?" I shrug my shoulders and my coach slaps my helmet again. He yells, "Get some balls, Broussard, can you do that again?" I quickly nod my head, confirming I share his faith in me. The grin returns to my coach's face and he explains a play he devised in his head seconds ago that should gain a quick couple of yards. "This should

I rush back to the huddle, "Alright guys, coach wants a Z-out, X-slant, Nick you go out to the left flat, we're gonna stretch the defense out and I'm gonna dump you the ball a couple steps up field. After you catch the ball make sure to get out of bounds. Break!" My offensive linemen charge the line of scrimmage like five stampeding bulls. I l

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