Mick is a running back and he wants to make the varsity team even as a Freshman. His father was a pro-football player who made some wrong choices which ended his career. When Mick's team loses the championship game after he is tackled just inches from the goal line, Mick is determined to get stronger. He starts a rigorous training program, but when he still isn't gaining weight and muscles, he decides to go a different route - steroids. Mick is a good kid. He wants to be the very best running back. His father who is reliving his glory days through his son's success, encouraged Mick even as a little boy to love football. Mick doesn't want to let his father down. Then there's Pierre, his personal trainer at Popeye's (a gym, not the restaurant) who also played a role in influencing Mick. But the bottom line is Mick decided to go on steroids. This is great book full of action during the football games and a realistic portrayal of a good kid making some harmful choices to get ahead.
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