Chapter 383

“Have you heard that Coach Hardman of Michigan told the press this morning he’d rest his best players and empty the bench in the last quarter to keep his starters fresh for the championship game?” asked a TV sportscaster.

“Seriously?” asked a very surprised Gwen. “He really said that? That sounds like what my friends on the Navy team would call ‘bush league.’ Steve and I had not heard that comment, but I’ll be very happy to respond to it. Navy is not only going to defeat Michigan; they’re going to destroy them! Their own coach has just given the Midshipmen extra motivation to win the game. Next week, you’ll be asking Steve and me if Navy was just lucky to thump Michigan, and whether they have the slightest chance against Penn State. I can hardly wait to respond to that question!”

“You’re obviously cheering for your good friend, Jared White and his team, to defeat your own school. But if Navy should get past Michigan, and Stanford defeats Penn State, will you be cheering