Phil’s progression from high school bench warmer to college walk-on, substitute, and starter culminated in being voted Most Valuable Player at the Orange Bowl game. He knew it was all due to hard work. Where Riley was better at football basics, Phil had achieved what he had through exceptional effort. The two men grew closer the more time they spent together.
“One more lap, then we can finish off with burpees.”
“Geez, Martinez, are you trying to kill me?” Riley had reverted to calling Ph