Part 2, Chapter 6 Summary

Official practices start. Mick wants to replace Matt Drager as a starter, but knows it will be tough work. Drager is injured, and it gives Mick a chance to show off. He makes it to the end zone without being touched. The following Monday, depth charts are posted.

Even though Mick has outplayed Drager, Mick is a freshman and will not be a starter. Mick asks his father for advice, and Mick's father tells Mick to outwork Drager.

Part 2, Chapter 6 Analysis

Pressure at football increases when Mick tries to outdo Matt Drager, which he does. But because Mick is a freshman, he will not be allowed to start. This proves tremendously frustrating for Mick, who knows he is better than Drager.