Running Scared
RUNNING SCARED
BY: Thomas Dygard
Ever since his older brother was crippled on the field Larry Hudson has avoided
Playing football. Then coach Pearce convinces him to join the Marlin State Tigers.
Larry?s got a natural arm, but refuses to run the quarter back sneak there best play. So
the coach makes him a ?passing specialist.? It almost works until Larry frequently downs the ball to avoid being tackled. The fans are up in arms, the team is disgusted, and even the coach wonders if Larry has what it takes.
It?s up to his best friend Troy to teach Larry to not be afraid of getting injured.
Larry agrees to a deal with Troy, if Larry takes three hard hits every practice for the rest
of the season then Larry gets Troy?s allowance for a month. The plan seems to be working Larry only
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