Paralyzed
by Jeff Rud
Summary
In a football game against Milbury High School, star linebacker Reggie Scott makes an interception. Soon after, he is tackled from behind by tight end Nate Brown, who rams his head into Reggie's side. This unsafe tackling technique results in Nate being sent off the field to the hospital, much to Reggie's surprise and dismay. Throughout the course of the first few chapters, Reggie must deal with the guilt of being involved with the near-paralysis of someone he knows, as well as the furious accusations of Nate's mother.
Characters
Reggie Scott
"I hurried through the... hospital, suddenly feeling like an intruder" (37).
Coach Clark
" 'For now he's not walking. I know that's not what anybody wants to hear, but I thought you boys deserved to know the truth... The second piece of new is this: our game with Milbury has been rescheduled' " (64-65).
Mrs. Brown
" 'Don't come back. Ever! I don't want you here' " (55).
NATA Heads Up (1 of 2)