Catching Controversy | The Legend of Ethan Woy

[PEYMAN18]

Wow. I just caught up with all of this, can't belive I missed it before. Its awesome!!!! Good work Woy!!!!

 

[Yawkey Way]

i just spend an hour+ reading through every update.

One of the top chises i've ever read.

 

[Woy]

Wow. I just caught up with all of this, can't belive I missed it before. Its awesome!!!! Good work Woy!!!!

Thanks PEYMAN, I appreciate it.

i just spend an hour+ reading through every update.

One of the top chises i've ever read.

That's dedication, thanks Yawk.

Finishing up the update, should be up soon.

 

[G-men]

fucking liar. im out for the night and if its not here in the AM then i will be very upset with you. almost as upset that you havent checked out my rutgers dynasty in awhile.

 

[Woy]

I'm trying hard to finish this update, but right now no creative juices are flowing whatsoever. It's really frustrating.

That being said, if it isn't up soon, just look for it tomorrow. Maybe I can think straight then.

 

[kyhadley]

don't listen to us Woy we're just anxious lol, don't feel the need to force it

 

[Woy]

First part of the state championship on the next page. I'll be splitting it into two parts.

 

[Rylo]

I finally read through everything earlier when I woke up Woy. I'm all caught up.

AMAZING.

 

[Woy]

Dreams Slipping Away

"And here's the kickoff...we are under way in the 2008 PIAA single A State title game. Millin catches it at the 15, runs to the right side and is tackled at the 32. Nice field position for the undefeated District 5 champion Everett Warriors on their opening drive."

I jogged onto the field for our opening drive. Brad huddled us up and called the first play of the night.

"Ace base, 38 Houston on one. Ready? Break!"

The corner facing me was stacked. He looked more like a power runningback than a cornerback. He didn't say anything and I couldn't tell where he was looking with his dark visor.

"RED, SET, ONE!"

I was a step into my route when...

*BOOM*

I was decked with a forearm, which completely threw me off my route. Brad started to panic and threw up a prayer to Brock.

"INTERCEPTED BY STEELTON!"

Brad was obviously shaken up a little after that interception and as the defense trotted onto the field, Coach whispered something to him. Jeremiah completely took over on their first drive, carrying three defenders every play en route to a touchdown.

"500 Seattle on two. Break!"

We got into our four-wide gun package as Brad called the cadence.

"GREEN, SET, ONE! TWO!"

I broke into a slant route while being jammed by the corner. I had a step on him and threw my hand up to get Brad's attention. Brad saw me and threw it...behind me.

"INTERCEPTION STEELTON!"

I dove and tackled him by his shoestrings. He got up without saying a word and just stared at me the whole way towards his sidelines. Jeremiah went off again and punched it into the endzone to make it a two touchdown lead after the first quarter. It was early, but Brad was already throwing away the game for us.

Our defense started to hold a little, with Jeremiah scoring only once as Brad threw two more picks in the first half. We finally got on the board late in the second quarter with a John Atherton touchdown run. The bell sounded and it was Steelton Highspire 21, Everett 7.

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"Gentlemen, we are very fortunate to be down only 14. We have played awful! You guys look like you're scared out there! Brad, cut down on the interceptions please. Read the defense, go through your progressions, and hit the open man. Defense, way to step up in that second quarter. Sure, Young hurt us with another touchdown, but for the most part we held. These guys are good, yes. We need to shut them out on defense and get the offense going right away! Brad, can I trust you here?"

Brad looked completely out of it and was staring into space.

"Wha...oh, yes sir."

"I better. I sure as hell don't want to sub you out for a sophomore in the State title game. The halftime is extended tonight, so just wait it out for a little bit."

I made my way over to Brad and sat down beside him.

"What's wrong bro?"

"I don't know man, I just don't have it tonight."

"Well you better get it soon, I don't want to lose this game."

"Me either. I just need to stop thinking so much. I'm trying to be the hero, and that isn't showing real well on the scoreboard."

"Listen, I know how that is. I've always wanted to be the hero, the superstar, the one and only. Right now, we need you to be a part of this team. The team. I don't care how many catches I get tonight as long as we win this game. No one is the hero or the goat here; we're either all heroes, or we're all goats. Just go out, play your game, and everything will fall into place."

"Gotcha man, I'm good now. Let's get this done."

 

[T.Dot]

You'll come back I bet, goodddd shit woyy

 

[packersfan4eva]

cmon, y'd u only post the first half? when's the 2nd half coming?

 

[Woy]

I finally read through everything earlier when I woke up Woy. I'm all caught up.

AMAZING.

Thanks Rylo, glad to see you're following.

You'll come back I bet, goodddd shit woyy

We'll have to see Mitch, thanks for checking in.

Nice update, you better come through with my demands

I'm more worried about winning first, lol.

Good update on first half...wonder what happens next

We'll have to see, won't we?

cmon, y'd u only post the first half? when's the 2nd half coming?

Cause the entire game update is too huge to post into one. I'll post the second part after 10 EST, when I get off work tonight.

 

[Argath]

good shit woy. Can't wait to see what happens. Gonna call the senior gets pulled, sophomore comes in and saves the day, senior kills himself after the game or dies in a car crash from drunk driving

 

[Woy]

Are ya fuckin' kidding me? 10 EST?

:smh:

Better than 11 EST when I usually get off. :tongue: I have a really weird shift tonight, working 4-10.

 

[Chill]

good shit woy. Can't wait to see what happens. Gonna call the senior gets pulled, sophomore comes in and saves the day, senior kills himself after the game or dies in a car crash from drunk driving

and wrecks into sidney crosby and kills him too?

lol dont no where the usual guy is to make those but figured I'd throw that one in, in memory of him.

 

[G-men]

i hope you lose

:homieslol:

 

[Mit]

Nice update there, Woy. I'm hoping you guys come back in the 2nd half.

 

[Woy]

Just got off of work half an hour ago, updating now.

 

[Woy]

A Weight Lifted

"Everett looks beaten here as they are down by 14 going into the fourth quarter. Swindell is still struggling, throwing his sixth pick just moments ago."

Brad started to settle down a little, but ended up throwing two picks to one touchdown in the third quarter. He finally made a nice pass to me, which I took to the house to make it 24-21 Steelton, but then Jeremiah Young came right back with a touchdown of his own. He was tearing our defense a new asshole, rushing for 250 yards and his fourth touchdown, as we fell to being down by 10 again.

With four minutes to go John punched in another touchdown to make it 31-28 Steelton, and suddenly our team and our fanbase were believing again. Young ran down the field to get it to our 20 yard line, but then their drive stalled. It was fourth and one and the fate of the game was all put in one play.

"Here's the snap. Young takes the handoff up the gut, jumps...and is met in the air by Waltman! The Warriors stop them and keep their hopes alive!"

With 1:52 left on the clock, it all came down to one drive. One drive to determine our fate, one drive left to make a mark on Everett football forever. John and Zach split some carries to get us to the 47 yard line and suddenly we stalled. It was third and 13 and our hopes were dwindling.

"Swindell catches the snap, looks right, fires...caught by Ethan Woy! They convert a long third down to keep their hopes alive!"

The offense continued to drive down the field and with 36 seconds left, we were on the Steelton 19 yard line looking to take the lead. Brad caught the snap and looked towards the endzone. He threw it to me but it sailed over my head and out of bounds.

*TWEET*

"Intentional grounding, number 10 offense. Ten yards and loss of down, third down."

Just when things were going right, our offense started to seem like it was going in the wrong direction again. Brad started to look like he was losing confidence again, so I called a timeout to talk to him.

"What's going on man?"

"I don't know, my arm doesn't feel right."

"Did someone land on top of it?"

"I think so. The third down pass to you, I took a hit from their huge defensive tackle. I can throw but it hurts everytime I move it."

"This is the State championship, fuck the pain man. The corner covering me is getting tired of bumping me every play, I can tell. I don't think he's gotten a break yet and it's definitely showing."

"So you're telling me you want the ball then?"

"When don't I? I'm going to make a move to the outside and try to get a step on him on a fade route. Lead the pass so I have to reach out to get it. And don't get me killed by the safety."

"Gotcha. Let's go."

Brad called the play out of the huddle and we lined up in the formation. The cornerback got some wind back after the timeout, but I could still tell he was exhausted. I smirked at him as Brad called the cadence.

"BLUE, SET, ONE!"

I took a jab step to the inside, confusing the corner, and then made a swim move to start into my fade route. I easily had a step on him and called for the ball.

Brad threw all of his arm into the throw, and was in considerable pain as he released it. The ball was thrown perfectly - I caught it in stride and started sprinting towards the endzone. It felt like an earthquake the closer I made it to paydirt and when I finally crossed the goal line, the entire Everett section went wild.

"TOUCHDOWN EVERETT! With 22 seconds to go, Ethan Woy and the Warriors have taken their first lead of the enitre night! Unbelievable!"

I fell to knees and let the emotions overpower me. Here I was, crying over a game I consider a hobby? Like the announcer said, it was unbelievable.

We got a delay of game penalty after the touchdown, but Cory still kicked the extra point. After a few desperation throws by the Railers' quarterback, the horn sounded and we completed the Cinderella tale.

"And there's the horn! The Everett Warriors are your 2008 PIAA single-A State champions! What a dream season!"

The entire team ran out to the center of the field and started celebrating, with our student section right behind them. I stood there pondering what all I've been through. From being the big man on campus my junior year, to being the most hated athlete in town, and back has been an unforgettable journey. I'm finally back on top again and it feels so good.

We went to the stage they set up and received the State championship trophy. Reporters were trying to get comments from our most important players and eventually they made their way over to me.

"Ethan, congratulations on the championship. What is running through your mind right now?"

"Words can't describe how I feel right now. I've never thought I'd get emotional over a football game, but winning this has really hit me."

"Ethan, I know you'll be in college, but how can this team get back here next year?"

"They have a lot of pieces returning. Zach will be in the running for all-state consideration, and the linebacker core is solid. It'll be tough replacing Brad at quarterback, myself at the receiver position and the entire secondary, but if they can get some players in there, I could see another district title."

"Any final words for Jeremiah Young, Ethan?"

"Yeah I got six actually. Want a picture of my ring?"

And with that question, I walked off the stage and off the field my last time as an Everett Warrior, not as the goat, but as a champion; just how I wanted to go out.

Everett Warriors 35
Steelton Highspire Railers 31

7 catches, 140 yards, 2 TD

 

[kyhadley]

I gotst the chills.