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If I have to do one more sprint, my legs might fall off.

You know what? I think I'm just going to sleep here tonight.

Bella, can you toss me one of your fluffy pillows?

Good night.

You think today's practice was hard? Wait till tomorrow.

Coach,

can I ask you a question, man to man?

Why are you pushing us so hard?

Yeah, okay, we're on a... three -game win streak and aren't paid to make the

playoff. Can't we ease up a little?

Listen, guys, I know you're tired, but we gotta work hard and push through.

The team that quits is the team that loses, which is gonna be my mantra

that Poppy's All -You -Can -Eat Sloppy Joe Buffet Truck.

Thanks for trying, Bella, but it doesn't seem like this torture is ending

anytime soon.

Oh, tell me about it.

I'm so tired after I get home from practice, I keep falling asleep and

bonding time with my new pony.

And I cannot let my sister turn any more animals against me.

My feet are so sore, I've had to wear my comfy slippers to school.

Me too, sister.

Twinsies.

She got it going, going.

She got it going on.

tape sessions, after -school practices.

Coach is killing us, and the administration doesn't even care.

Yeah. What kind of clown is running this place, man?

Principal Davis.

Um... What I meant was, uh... Kids love clowns, you know?

I'm gonna stop talking.

Guys, practice is canceled.

Coach and his staff got food poisoning from a low -rent Sloppy Joe truck.

They're going to be okay, right?

Well, they're pretty sick.

The sounds I heard on the other end of that call with Coach shook me to my

I doubt they'll be back before next week. But don't worry, kids. I will find

replacement coach by tomorrow.

Uh, Principal Davis.

Look, I know I'm just a student and it's none of my business, but what about Mr.

Kurt, the substitute teacher?

Mr. Kurt?

Isn't he kind of... Amazing.

Mr. Kurtz would be a great choice. The man is Teacher Lee.

I was hoping to hire someone with coaching experience, but Kurtz is always

available. I'll call him now.

Seriously? Mr.

Kurtz? The guy who took 20 minutes to get his tie unstuck from the pencil

sharpener?

He's kind of a joke.

Kind of? Oh, no, the dude's completely incompetent.

Which means we'll get the break we finally deserve.

But what about... a winning streak and the playoffs.

Bella, relax.

We're playing the Wildcats this week, a team we crushed so badly last year that

I played in that game.

I played.

Me.

For the whole second half.

Yeah, that's crazy.

Because he is not good. Thank you, friends.

Look, Bella, what I'm trying to say is we'll be fine.

I played.

I just bumped into the most awesome guy.

Paint me a picture.

Canvas, colors, textures, go.

Okay, so I was headed to the gym this morning. I was a little late because a

boiler made me to Molly's. You're not painting fast enough.

Sorry.

He's super cool and has the most amazing eyes.

I can't tell whether they're sparkly or smoldery, but either way, I'm in.

That is such a coincidence.

I just met a super cool, super cute boy in the library, and he was paying a late

fee, which means he's responsible.

but also a little bit of a bad boy.

Ooh, is there chemistry?

Explosive. Silent chemistry.

So you're over Sawyer?

Completely.

We're happy just being friends, and I'm ready for some new love puppies.

Puppy love.

Sounded better in my head.

I gotta go. Me too.

I'm so excited for this week!

This practice is gonna be a breeze.

All right, guys, bring it in.

I'm Mr. Kurtz, and it has been brought to my attention that I have a reputation

of a little bit of a pushover and a failed educator.

Well, that all stops today, because from now on, I will be a model substitute.

You guys gave it your best shot.

We're going to work hard, we're going to follow your coach's playbook, and we're

going to get you ready for the game against Wildcat.

Anybody got a problem with that?

Oh, hey, come on, guys.

The man's just trying to do his job. Respect the sub.

Thank you, kid I've seen in the hallway.

All right, now, first up, team.

Wow, that is some terrible handwriting.

I can't tell if that's a hundred slurpees or a hundred burpees.

Please let it be slurpees. Please let it be slurpees.

Nope, that's burpee.

Yep, let's do those with the burpee. Uh, you know, Mr. Kurtz, this binder can be

pretty confusing if you haven't played football before.

Yeah, well, I haven't. I haven't even watched it. Oh!

Great. Well, you know, why don't I just run you through our normal practice

routine, then? Okay. On Tuesdays, we really focus on, uh, recovery.

And, uh, silent reflection upon last week's game.

Very silent.

But, Troy, we have a game coming up. Shouldn't we at least run some passing

drills? That's right, Bella.

On Tuesdays, we visualize the passing drills.

Never mind.

Visualize.

But that doesn't seem right.

Well, you know, that's what we said, you know? But then Coach told us that the

last four NFL MVPs used visualizing to up their game. Shocking. That's right.

Well, you know what? If it's good enough for the pros, then, hey, it's good

enough for us. Right.

Everybody, let's get visualizing.

Everybody relax. I'll turn off the lights and close your eyes.

Huh. Yeah.

I am no expert, but this looks good.

Oh, I just caught a touchdown.

No, I dropped it.

Keep trying, little man.

Keep trying.

Okay, if anybody needs me, I'll be in my office visualizing a pizza with

everything on it.

Bella, you should really be taking advantage of this.

Look, you deserve a break. Plus, with the playoffs coming up, we won't have

extra time off for months.

Yeah, I know. I want a break, too. But I'm worried about the game on Saturday.

Okay, then, uh, let's sit down. Talk about it.

Look, Bella, if you're concerned, I'm concerned, all right? Talk to me.

Okay, I just don't think this is a good idea.

We're in the middle of football season, and Coach says we always need to be

prepared. And whoever gives up first... Ooh.

I quit.

I can't believe we like the same guy.

And he's sitting right there, just taunting us.

Technically, we did follow him here.

Good point.

But you know what? Now that I see him, he's not all that.

Yeah.

Cold nose Zac Efron.

Except for the eyes. And that smile.

And the hair. And that everything.

Charming. And you look great in leather.

And denim.

And shirts.

This is so dumb.

We might like him, but that doesn't mean he likes us.

Yeah, you're right. We don't even have to worry about it.

Oh, we didn't order this. I know. The smoldering shy guy did.

Who did he say he was for? He didn't. He left a note.

I think you're cute.

Hey, tell me again why your coach has you do this on Thursdays.

It improves our hand -eye coordination.

Yeah, the last four NFL MVPs swear by it. Wow, thank goodness for those four

MVPs. I mean, if it wasn't for them, I'd have you guys running laps like an

idiot.

With Mr. Kurtz, these practices have been so much less painful.

Still less painful.

And my feet feel so much better, too. I finally put my slippers away.

Big mistake.

My toes are on safari.

How about you, Sawyer? How's that new pony?

We're totally bonded now.

She imprinted on me.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's not what imprinting is.

Guys, you need to see this.

Bigger than last year. And faster. And stronger.

That guy have a beard?

Guys, this must be why Coach was pushing us so hard.

But we haven't done anything this week.

We're going to get crushed.

Yeah. Hold on one second. Okay. Hey, guys, quick question.

Do you know what time the game is tomorrow? I got the cable guy coming

and 5.

Oh. Oh, yeah. You know what? They're just disconnecting it. I don't have to

there. That's great news.

Last year, the Wildcats were a team of kids just like me. Now they look like a

team of kids who eat kids just like me.

They're going to crush us, and it's going to hurt.

Bella, you knew this Mr. Curse thing was a bad idea. Why didn't you save us from

ourselves?

You just stood there and let us make mistakes.

Shame. Shame on you.

Okay.

First of all...

What are we going to do?

We're doomed.

Okay, don't worry.

There's an easy solution.

Coach left us exact instructions on what to do.

Remember, they're in his binder.

The binder.

Yes, the practice binder with all our plays and everything you need to run our

practices. Yes, that binder. Yeah, pretty sure I left that in the gym.

No, the library.

No, it's definitely somewhere in town, depending on where that bus was going.

You lost it?

There goes our winning streak. Maybe even the playoffs.

We're ruined.

What's the big deal? You guys said you didn't need that anyway. We lied, man.

It's super important.

I told myself I'd never be fooled by students again.

I'm too trusting.

Okay, I'm going to find that binder.

I just have to ride the buck a lot.

That dude is never going to find it. His plan has so many holes in it.

Okay, so we don't have the binder, but we can go to the guy who made the

Let's go get Coach.

And enter his house of sickness?

Maybe we should wait and see how Mr. Kurtz does.

I forgot my bus pass.

Where's my bus pass?

It's in the binder.

Let's go get Coach.

Oh, yeah? Where are you so dressed up? You wouldn't happen to be on your way to

talk to Cole, would you?

I have a class presentation about the importance of dressing up

for class presentations.

Nice try.

the way you're going to find out that doesn't make any sense great you made me

miss my champ i think you mean i made you miss my whatever i'm done with you

i'm done with you too fine fine stupid short skirt

it was nice of you guys to come by

you're my first visitor

No.

Well,

we just came by because we missed you. So if you're feeling healthy enough to

come back, you should come back. Why don't you come back? Come back.

Yeah, coach.

Please.

It means a lot to me that you guys want me back so bad.

And even though I feel terrible, I'm going to be a man and push through it.

Oh, no.

I hear I don't even play.

It's hopeless.

The game is in two days.

We still have one option.

Coach, we tricked Mr. Davis into hiring Mr. Kurtz so we could slack off.

And then he lost your binder, and we're really sorry, but now we don't know what

to do.

That was your option?

No, the truth is never an option. It was wrong, too.

Don't panic.

Now, there's nothing in that binder that you don't already know.

My plan was to train you guys extra hard.

I knew if we could outlast the Wildcats, we could beat them.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to go blow my nose.

That is the sound of our winning streak going down the drain.

Hold on.

We still have two days to get a whole week of practice in.

How are we going to do that?

We're going to push ourselves.

We're going to run all the drills, plays, and formations Coach has planned.

hounded into our heads all season.

The only way we stand a chance of beating the Wildcats is if we do some

makeup work.

Hmm. Or, alternative pitch, poppy sloppy joke gift basket for the Wildcats and

we let it do the work for us.

No? No? Okay, hard work it is.

Ooh, you look good. And by you?

I mean me.

Hilarious. Did you have fun in your waddling skirt yesterday, penguin lady?

I looked so good I was sent home to change.

Please. You were sent home because your skirt was too short.

I should know. I was the one who complained.

Seriously? Seriously.

So what?

So what? I'll show you so what. Oh, you did not just neck roll me.

Take that wagging finger out of my face before I make you eat it.

heart i'm so sorry i'm sorry too we have to do something about this i

know what to do do you trust me i trust you follow me

oh hey girl listen afron eyes we know you like one

of us but we don't care which one it is and you need to leave us alone but i

know pepper and i are best friends and we're not gonna let you come between us

And just think, all of this could have been avoided if you just told me you

liked me directly.

All

right,

guys. We have five days of practices in two days. We're going to have to use

every free minute to get ready before school, after school, and in between

classes. Let's do this!

After the game, I'm going to take the crosstown bus, make it home, meet the

cable guy to turn the cable back on.

Said he'd give me 10 extra days if I gave him 30 bucks cash.

Trust me, it's a good deal.

I don't know how I'm going to do it.

I am so tired.

I'm exhausted just watching you guys.

I'm worn out, too.

But Coach said if we quit, we lose.

And I'm not quitting.

We just need one more play.

Now, who's winning?

We all are, Bella.

That celebration took a lot out of me.

Good game, guys.

But we can't ever be unprepared like that again.

Anyone

missing

a coach?

Coach! See you, big guy. Welcome back, coach.

I was never contagious, Newt.

I am not taking any chances.

Seriously, we are so glad you're back.

Oh, thanks.

But I'm sure Mr. Kurtz wasn't so bad.

Good news.

Took me two days, 24 bus trips, but I found the binder.

Turns out it was on my kitchen table under a stack of unpaid cable bills.

Yeah. Well, thank you.

Inside, you'll find my application to be your assistant coach.

Well, I don't see any application in here, but there's this bus pass.

Oh, sweet.

bound it.

This day just keeps getting better and better.

Coach, don't ever get sick again.

Suit up.

Wind sprints on the field in four minutes.