Chapter Four––––––––
There wasn’t a whole lotta chatter on the flight to Miami for the Super Bowl. This was the big game. Money, prestige, and reputations were riding on the outcome. Griff Montgomery played cards with Buddy Carruthers. Trunk Mahoney, Robbie Anthony, the kicker, and Marquel Johnson, running back, played games on their phones. Johnson was on the disabled list most of the season with a broken leg. Coach Bass didn’t intend to play him, but wanted him along for the experience.
A handful of spouses had scored seats on the plane. Most with children at home didn’t attend. But Emmy Carruthers and Lauren Montgomery were there. Samantha Drake had come along to work with Jo Parker, as well as root for the team.
Coach Bass sat with his two assistant coaches, discussing plays, until
