Characters
Who was the coach for the 1966 NCAA Texas Western
Don Haskins
“I could see playing’ one, but two or three – that’s like lettin’ the animals outta the zoo.”
Simile
“On the floor, on the walls –
words scrawled in blood.”
Man v. Society
“Flournoy is rattled."
word means angry.
Who is the kind faced women married to
Rupp
Who is married to Mary
Don Haskins
“That ain’t basketball. All that fancy jumping like monkeys."
simile
“You got some room there? “Why don’t you take anther table.
A: man v man
"Togo stands with Armstrong demonstrating bizarre cheering technique."
bizarre means strange
Armstrong mentions that his father is proud of him, why is this shocking to him?
He would never go to any of his games and he didn't want to play basketball.
Who was called the farm boy
Armstrong
“That guy has nerves of steel.”
metaphor
“The official tells Haskins to back off, but he steps up threatening.”
Man v. man
"The black players look dejected."
low in spirits, depressed
What does Cager reveal to Haskins.
He has heart problems
Which person on the team had heart problems
Cager
“But these grades ain’t pulling’ the truck up the hill.”
Idom
“What the heck you doing scoops.”
Man v. Man
"Ross holds it up on triumph."
a great victory or achievement.
How does Rupp feel about Haskins’ team?
Rupp feels that Haskins team is he says that they are switching things up and people do not like this.
Who scouts the players for Texas Western
Moe
“Bother, can’t let rules cramp your style.”
Idom
“You won't be playing today... I feel it's the only right thing to do.”
Man v. Self
"Long line of ticket buyers is cued up."
give a cue to or for.
What causes Haskins to go sit by the Tulsa Coach?
Haskins goes and sits next to the Tulsa coach because he knows that he needs to calm down a little.