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to be on my best behavior, sir,” Dylan answered.
“I told you I expected you to act as a professional. You are a representative of this team, Dylan. Your behavior reflects on everyone here. Your behavior yesterday and last night was anything but professional.” Coach Armstrong’s voice grew more and more irate as he talked.
Here it comes , Dylan thought. He braced himself for his coach’s punishment. He was prepared to seem devastated, though he was sure that nothing Coach would do would actually change his behavior. It never changed.
“Mr. Green, the NFL is a very competitive organization. Each season we filter the impressive talent from colleges across the country to find the right fit for each team. You know yourself, out of the scores of players in our universities, only a handful get picked to come to practice each season. What I don’t think you realize is that only a very select few of those actually wind up on the field.” Dylan’s veins ran cold as Coach Armstrong’s tone changed and became more serious.
“Dylan, I’m sorry. I don’t think there’s a place for you here. You are a great athlete, but I think you’ve got some growing up to do before you’re ready to go pro.”
His words came crashing down on Dylan’s shoulders. All of the pride he’d felt for making it this far was sucked right out of him, and he sort of slumped over in the chair across from Coach Armstrong. He didn’t know what to say. He was an outstanding player. He knew that. He never once even considered that his conduct would get him fired from a team.
“I’m sorry, Dylan. My assistant has already gathered your things from your room. I’ve bought a bus ticket to get you back home.” Coach Armstrong slid the ticket across the desk and got up to walk Dylan to the door.
On his way out, his biggest regret was that he’d lost so much more than just the opportunity to play pro. He could play pro anywhere. He’d call his agent on the bus ride home and see what he could come up with. The game wasn’t the issue; it was Sable. She had been the first person here who had really treated him with any sort of respect. He didn’t want to run out on her when there was the promise of so much more than just that one night.
“Coach, I’d like to…to say goodbye…to Sable, if I may,” he said hesitantly as they reached the door to the parking lot where the bus waited on him.
“Son, do yourself a favor and forget about her. She deserves better than a punk kid who can’t keep it in his pants.” Coach Armstrong turned away from Dylan with a look of disgust on his face and closed the door as he walked back into the training facility.
With his duffel bag and ticket in hand, Dylan boarded the bus back to his hometown in South Georgia. He knew he would be leaving Sable for good if he didn’t figure something out, and soon.
CHAPTER EIGHT
It was a year later, and Dylan had just flown into town for a business convention that had been scheduled to coincide with the start of football season. He was there to represent the sports marketing firm he’d joined after his agent had refused to return his calls. He was still in the game, and his clients knew it.
The convention center was attached to the stadium, so there was a lot of traffic moving between the game and the convention. Dylan knew the organizers were hoping that some of the coaches, owners, and other important team staff members would catch a glimpse of what the companies present had to offer.
“Hey, shouldn’t you be out on the field?” one of the organizers asked as he walked by Dylan’s booth.
“Yes, sir, but I figured I might be able to help them make more money with my company, Pro Sports Marketing Solutions. We don’t like to shorten the name, though.” Dylan smiled and shook his friend’s hand.
“Good to see you, Dylan. I’m glad you guys could make it out. I know it must be awkward being on
“I told you I expected you to act as a professional. You are a representative of this team, Dylan. Your behavior reflects on everyone here. Your behavior yesterday and last night was anything but professional.” Coach Armstrong’s voice grew more and more irate as he talked.
Here it comes , Dylan thought. He braced himself for his coach’s punishment. He was prepared to seem devastated, though he was sure that nothing Coach would do would actually change his behavior. It never changed.
“Mr. Green, the NFL is a very competitive organization. Each season we filter the impressive talent from colleges across the country to find the right fit for each team. You know yourself, out of the scores of players in our universities, only a handful get picked to come to practice each season. What I don’t think you realize is that only a very select few of those actually wind up on the field.” Dylan’s veins ran cold as Coach Armstrong’s tone changed and became more serious.
“Dylan, I’m sorry. I don’t think there’s a place for you here. You are a great athlete, but I think you’ve got some growing up to do before you’re ready to go pro.”
His words came crashing down on Dylan’s shoulders. All of the pride he’d felt for making it this far was sucked right out of him, and he sort of slumped over in the chair across from Coach Armstrong. He didn’t know what to say. He was an outstanding player. He knew that. He never once even considered that his conduct would get him fired from a team.
“I’m sorry, Dylan. My assistant has already gathered your things from your room. I’ve bought a bus ticket to get you back home.” Coach Armstrong slid the ticket across the desk and got up to walk Dylan to the door.
On his way out, his biggest regret was that he’d lost so much more than just the opportunity to play pro. He could play pro anywhere. He’d call his agent on the bus ride home and see what he could come up with. The game wasn’t the issue; it was Sable. She had been the first person here who had really treated him with any sort of respect. He didn’t want to run out on her when there was the promise of so much more than just that one night.
“Coach, I’d like to…to say goodbye…to Sable, if I may,” he said hesitantly as they reached the door to the parking lot where the bus waited on him.
“Son, do yourself a favor and forget about her. She deserves better than a punk kid who can’t keep it in his pants.” Coach Armstrong turned away from Dylan with a look of disgust on his face and closed the door as he walked back into the training facility.
With his duffel bag and ticket in hand, Dylan boarded the bus back to his hometown in South Georgia. He knew he would be leaving Sable for good if he didn’t figure something out, and soon.
CHAPTER EIGHT
It was a year later, and Dylan had just flown into town for a business convention that had been scheduled to coincide with the start of football season. He was there to represent the sports marketing firm he’d joined after his agent had refused to return his calls. He was still in the game, and his clients knew it.
The convention center was attached to the stadium, so there was a lot of traffic moving between the game and the convention. Dylan knew the organizers were hoping that some of the coaches, owners, and other important team staff members would catch a glimpse of what the companies present had to offer.
“Hey, shouldn’t you be out on the field?” one of the organizers asked as he walked by Dylan’s booth.
“Yes, sir, but I figured I might be able to help them make more money with my company, Pro Sports Marketing Solutions. We don’t like to shorten the name, though.” Dylan smiled and shook his friend’s hand.
“Good to see you, Dylan. I’m glad you guys could make it out. I know it must be awkward being on
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