Football Genius

Troy returns the football to Seth and apologizes. Seth asks about Troy’s gift and wants to see it in action. They go inside to watch the Georgia Tech game on TV. Eventually, Troy begins predicting every play before it happens, and Seth is impressed: “‘Holy crow,’ Seth said, ‘you’re like a football genius’” (90).

Troy’s mom returns home and is surprised to find Seth there. Seth explains he wants a Super Bowl ring and that e believed Troy could be his supercomouter. he believes Troy could help the team win. He assures her that he will take Troy under his care.

As Seth and Troy leave for the Falcons facility, Tate arrives. Seth finds it cool that she is the kicker for the Tigers football team and signs her ball. Seth takes Troy to the facility where he explains the Falcons’ complex playbook to Troy. He then brings him in to meet Coach Krock.

Coach Krock immediately recognizes Troy from the Cowboys game. Seth tells Krock the story, but Coach Krock doesn’t believe him, saying that Seth is getting old and trying to play too much strategy now. Seth convinces Krock to give Troy a shot.