The Roar of the Crowd — Rich Wallace

WILL COACH LET MANNY PLAY?

Manny's starting his first football season with the Hudson City Hornets, and he's determined to get in the game. Problem is, Manny's not a big guy, and when he tries to tackle the offense, he's the one who ends up on the ground. Coach isn't too pleased, especially when the team starts losing.

But Manny refuses to give up; he's as tough as anyone out there mentally, and he's fast. He's got the whole season to prove to Coach, his teammates, and himself that he can earn the roar of the crowd.