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Catching Controversy | The Legend of Ethan Woy
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The Pursuit of Happiness (Part 3)
Welcome to the University of South Carolina...
I drove by the welcome sign and pulled into one of the parking lots on campus. As I got out of my car, some students walking by looked at me weird. I couldn't tell if they never saw me before or recognized me from some of Syracuse's games.
I started on a walk around campus. The place was beautiful and definitely somewhere I wouldn't mind being at during the winter - especially with the harsh weather the north gets during that time. Although Melyssa didn't know about the possible transfer, I'm sure she wouldn't mind moving back here to be closer with the family.
I continued to walk aimlessly around, hearing some giggles from the sorority girls as I walked past them. If there was one thing that South Carolina had on Syracuse, it was the amount of hot women they had. The SEC doesn't only produce fast athletes; it produces some beauty as well.
Seeing the practice field for the football team, I start to make my way over there hoping that they had practice. Once I got closer, I saw that practice must have been over, so I was about to turn around and go back when...
*BOOM*
"Sorry son, are you lost?"
I looked up and smiled. I could recognize that visor a mile away - Steve Spurrier.
"Wait, I recognize you from somewhere..."
"What's up Coach?"
"Ethan Woy! What are you doing at South Carolina?"
"My girlfriend is from here and her uncle is sick, so we're staying here for a week or so."
"I see, tell her uncle I send my regards. Is that the only reason?"
"Actually...I was hoping you would give me a tour of the athletic facilities."
"But you're at Syra...wait, you're looking to transfer!?"
"Correct sir. Syracuse isn't as cracked up as it's meant to be."
Coach's eyes lit up when I said that. You could have mistakened him for a kid getting a brand new toy at Christmas.
"I'm actually on my way down to the practice field now. I left something down there from practice. Why don't we take a walk?"
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"Damn, I'm hungry."
She put on some clothes, grabbed her wallet and locked up her dorm room. As she was walking to the on-campus cafeteria, she noticed an unfamiliar car near hers in the parking lot.
KINGE15
That Pennsylvania license plate seemed familiar though. A name ran through her mind, but she simply just shook that assumption off.
"Nah, that can't be him."
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"So why South Carolina, Ethan? You probably could transfer to any school in the country and start after you sit out a year."
"I know I can start at any school. I've always had a lot of respect for you, Coach. I love your brass, your confidence, and how you wanted to turn around this program..."
This was all the truth; I'm a huge Spurrier fan.
"...plus I don't feel challenged enough in the Big East. By becoming a Gamecock, I would get challenged every week in the grueling SEC."
This was all bullshit; I just wanted to feel safe and get away from Rodney.
"Well Ethan, thank you for the compliments. I honestly can tell you that if you do decide to transfer here, you will have a starting spot. You are too talented not to, and that year you have to sit out will give you a great chance to learn the playbook."
"How 'bout the quarterback play? I didn't get to catch much South Carolina games this year Coach, haha."
"Well, right now the starter is Stephen Garcia. He had a decent red-shirt sophomore season, and I'm looking for big things from him next year as a junior. I've been recruiting some four star quarterbacks for the future as well. So...you would catch passes from Garcia your red-shirt sophomore year and hopefully we'll have someone talented to step into his place for the next year. Unless, you decide to go to the NFL, of course."
"Tell me this much Coach. Stephen Garcia is a better quarterback than Greg Paulus, correct?"
"Haha yes. How many picks did that guy throw for you this year?"
"23 frustrating ones."
"So he tied Clausen for the lead?"
"I'm guessing. How many did Stephen throw?"
"He threw 21 touchdowns and 11 picks. Not amazingly great, but good nonetheless. Those numbers should jump within the next two years."
So I would get to play with a decent quarterback? Pinch me, I must be dreaming.
"Any chance I would be able to meet Stephen?"
"Yeah. I'll lead you to his dorm and you can meet him for yourself."
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"Hey Coach. Who's the recruit?"
"Probably the best one ever if he commits. Ethan Woy, meet Stephen Garcia. Stephen, meet Ethan."
"Wait...are you that kid from Syracuse?"
"Yeah bro, what's good?"
"Well I'd be damned, what's up man? You're thinking about transferring down south huh?"
"Yeah, I'm thinking about it. Syracuse isn't looking like the right decision on my part."
"You know we play them next year in Syracuse, right?"
I stood there for a few seconds, stunned by that news. How awkward would it be to walk into the Carrier Dome - although not being eligible to play - as a visitor? I couldn't imagine how'd they feel.
"Shit. That might be a lil awkward, haha."
"Yeah you're telling me. Well hey listen, I got to get ready. Got a hot date with my girl tonight, haha. Want me to try to hook you up a chick from here?"
"Naw, I'm good Stephen. I'll talk to you later."
"Peace."
As I walked out of Stephen's room and got outside, I started thinking about my future at South Carolina. Everything Coach and Stephen brought to my attention really excited me and I would love to be a part of this program.
As I made my way into the parking lot, I noticed a good-looking blonde standing at her car which was near mine. Jingling my keys in my hand, I started walking over to it, preparing to leave. I glanced over to take a look at the blonde, and our eyes met. Instantly, I felt a rush of emotions that I haven't felt before as she opened her mouth to speak...Last edited by Woy; 09-17-2009, 10:09 PM.
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Originally posted by TimmyYou probably knew this, but unless Ethan has officialy unenrolled from Syracuse, then no coach is allowed to "recruit" him to their school. More violations for Ethan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Rebecca works for CP/Rodney. Sidney Crosby is stalking you. She shoots at you, misses, hits Sid the Kid. Nuff' said.
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So here's the deal about me updating today: I have to go to work in an hour; I'll be in the press box at the Robert Morris/Dayton football game. Afterwards I'm heading to my aunt's house to watch some football since my roommate took the only TV we had when he went home this weekend. I'll be out all night, so don't look for an update then.
Best chance for an update is while I'm watching football in the middle of the afternoon.
In the meantime, while waiting on an update, read my blog: http://woysword.blogspot.comLast edited by Woy; 09-19-2009, 10:06 AM.
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