The Talent

-- Billy throws to his tight end over the middle open but the

ball ends up in the hands of the defender—interception.

-- The opposing player weaves to the end zone and scores.

-- The Lightning crowd goes wild.

JASON:

(to himself)

What a loser.

INT. PRESS BOX - CONTINUOUS

The commentators shaking their heads.

COMMENTATOR #1

Now the Lightning has a seven-point

touchdown lead with 3 minutes and

24 seconds to go in the game.

EXT. SIDELINES - CONTINUOUS

Jason spots Coach Parr and quickly walks over to him.

JASON:

I want back in, coach.

Off Parr’s look -- you gotta be kidding.

JASON (CONT’D)

I passed the doc’s tests. I’m good.

5.

Parr looks out at the field. Sees... The Cougars and

Lightning getting ready for the kick off. Parr turns back to

find Jason staring right at him. A long beat. Then --

PARR:

Then hurry up and get ready.

Parr starts to walk away.

JASON:

(calling out)

I was born ready.

Parr turns back, shakes his head. Jason smiles wide.

EXT. FIELD - MOMENTS LATER

The offensive players, coaches, etc., standing in a huddle.

JASON:

Okay, guys. I’m back. I just needed

a break. Besides, we needed a

little drama at this Super Bowl.

Jason grins as the players LAUGH and CHEER. Travon pats Jason

on the back, shaking his head.

CUT TO:

EXT. FIELD - DAY

The players at the 20 yard line. It was a touchback. The

offense runs onto the field while Jason struts behind... The

crowd ROARS as Jason’s image is projected to the jumbo-tron.

Jason walks up next to Mark (the left guard we saw earlier).

JASON:

If you let anyone sack me again,

I’m going to kill your dog. Now get

out there and let me win this game.

Mark looks stunned as Jason huddles the team again.

EXT. STANDS - CONTINUOUS

The Lightning fans grow even louder as the play begins.

6.

EXT. FIELD - SERIES OF SHOTS

-- A play action pass over the middle to the tight end—right

on the mark for a gain of eight yards.

-- Jason calls a time-out with only two more remaining.

-- A combo of running plays and throwing plays. They end up

first and goal on the seven-yard line with 26 seconds to go.

-- Jason huddles and calls a play. It’s a pass over in the

corner to the wide receiver, who just misses the ball.

-- The next play is a run to the left side of the line, but

the tailback is stopped at the one-yard line.

-- Jason snaps the ball but nobody’s open. Ashford heads for

him when he sees Travon coming across the middle and back of

the end zone. He fires, and a strike is thrown right into

Travon’s chest and he holds onto the ball.

-- The players, coaches, and crowd ROAR excitedly.

INT. PRESS BOX - CONTINUOUS

Our commentators are beside themselves.

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