Part 5, Chapter 14 Summary

Mick is eager to play, but he realizes he isn't starting. Shilshole starts out behind Foothill, and Carlson sends Mick in. After a hard-fought game, Mick leads his team to victory.

Part 5, Chapter 14 Analysis

Without the drugs, Mick is able to help his team secure a victory against Foothill. In the end, Mick -on his own without the injection- was in fact good enough to win the game. This confirms to the reader and to Mick that even Foothill could be defeated without Mick using the drugs and that Mick truly does not need them.