My All-American Page #4

Been a lot of great football

played here over the years.

Never thought I'd see this place.

If I have anything to do with

it, you'll be playing here.

But it's not up to me.

- You ready to go meet him?

- Yes, sir.

All right.

(clock ticking)

Freddie Steinmark.

Yes, Coach, that's me.

Watched film on you again this morning.

You run like you got a school

of minnows in your pants.

Thanks.

I like the way you attack.

I try to teach my kids to

drive through the ball carrier,

not just lay him on the ground.

Looks like that just comes natural to you.

I'm thinking about...

you playing some safety

and maybe returning punts.

How's that sound to you?

Maybe you need some time to decide.

Um... No. No, sir.

What is it, son?

Well, every other coach just

thought I was too small to play.

Too small. (scoffs)

Well, I'm 5'10".

I was an okay college football player.

Okay?

He quarterbacked the University of Oklahoma

to an undefeated season in 1949.

Mike.

You want me to play here for you?

Son, I'm offering you a scholarship

to attend the University

of Texas and play football.

How can I be more plain?

You will not regret

giving me the chance, sir.

Becoming a Longhorn and part of this

football team is a dream come true.

Give me my hand back now, son.

Sorry.

As for you...

Well, I figure you Colorado

boys can be roommates.

- Yes, sir.

- (chuckles)

- Thank you.

- All right.

That's all for today, boys.

We'll be seeing you back

here in two months. All right?

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

Sir, Coach, thank you very much.

Thank you. Thank you.

- (door opens)

- (chuckles) Wait for it.

(door closes)

(Freddie, Bobby whooping)

- Never gets old.

- (chuckles)

Thanks for the ride.

Why didn't you call?

I kind of wanted to tell you in person.

So, what happened?

I can't believe that place.

Everything is bigger and better in Texas.

And that means?

Coach Royal, he, uh...

he offered me a full scholarship.

What?

I'm so happy for you, Son.

You worked so hard for this.

Answered prayers.

Yes.

Answered prayers.

FREDDIE:
So now I have

to look at everything

in a totally different way.

Over there, Wheat Ridge

is where I used to play.

University of Colorado.

No, thanks. You had your chance.

Nope.

And Notre Dame had their chance too.

You know, I wanted to go there all my life.

Till now.

My dream is to play them some day

and show 'em what a

terrible mistake they made.

You know what? Forget the Broncos.

I'm going with my first

choice now... Chicago Bears.

Coach Royal believing in me

makes me think anything is possible.

I have a surprise for you.

- Uh-oh.

- Oh, no. It's a good surprise.

Oh?

Actually, it's a... it's a great one.

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