Part 3, Chapter 10 Summary

A few weeks later, Nolan Brown, a junior tackle and a friend of Drager, starts harassing Mick, saying everything gets handed to Mick, from his car to his position on the team. Mick asks whether or not it's because he's simply better than Drager.

The next day, Drager attempts to rile Mick up, but Mr. Chavez, the vice principal, intervenes. Chavez tells Mick that if Drager gives him any more trouble, to come to him rather than trying to fight Drager.

Part 3, Chapter 10 Analysis

A near-confrontation with Drager -a third omen in addition to the gun and the gym- has nearly disastrous consequences for Mick, until the vice principal intercedes. The appearance of deliberately-provoking antagonists adds another degree of pressure to Mick's life.