Who is Mike Winchell from the book, Friday Night Lights?

Mike Winchell is a white senior at Permian High, and is the quarterback and one of the team captains for the Panthers. Very poor, Mike seeks to attend college to better his life, get away from Odessa, and do something successful. Mike is thin but tough, and helps lead his team to numerous victories. He goes on to play football in college, but his play there does not match his play in high school. He never marries, and ultimately goes on to work for an energy company.