Until friday night book summary
After their father died, Joe Bill refused to allow Mike to come live with him outside of Odessa he argued that their father would have wanted him to continue playing football, and ultimately go to college. He encouraged his son to work hard, and to live a good life. He died of injuries sustained working in the oil fields. Mike Winchell's father, who died when Mike was thirteen. Chris ComerĪ humble black player who replaces Don and Boobie at various points during the season, and who is subjected to the racism of the community. He was later fired under arson conspiracy and perjury charges, which Hammond insists were part of a set-up. Hammond became the first black city councilman in the history of Odessa. One of the few white people in Odessa interviewed who finds ethnic slurs objectionable. He likens this racial profiling to moving the cotton field to the football field. Laurence HurdĪ preacher and politician, Laurence Hurd is critical of white schools, like Permian, enrolling black boys strictly on the basis of their football talent. Will was later fired from his teaching position at Carter. Will is an Algebra teacher at Carter who refused to change a grade for Gary Edwards to enable him to play football. They are both arrested for armed robbery before they made it to college. They didn't have to attend classes, and were assured lucrative college scholarships. Gary Edwards and Derric Evansīoth boys are star players for the Carter Cowboys. The team's doctor, who first tended to Boobie's injury on the field. He represents a father who attempts to relive his glory days through his son. Charlie, now in his middle age, lives for his past high school glories. Charlie BillingsleyĬharlie is the father of Don Billingley. Tony is proud of his son's academic excellence, more so than of his football skills. Tony is highly educated, working his way through law school to own his own legal firm. Tony is the father of Brian Chavez, the only Hispanic player on the Permian team. Every season is stressful for Sharon, but she tries to be as supportive to her husband and children despite constant criticism from friends, neighbors, and strangers. She keenly feels the weight of the town's football expectations bearing down on her family. Sharon Gaines is the Permian football coach's wife. vowed to give Booby a chance at life that chance was football.
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As a child, Boobie drifted through foster homes until L.V legally adopted him. Gary works long hours and frequently feels the stresses of a town that tends to rely on high school football for their collective happiness. Although Gary makes more money than the average teacher, his job depends on football success. Gary Gaines is the head coach of the Permian football team. Mike Winchell would have liked to play college football, but lacks the size and the speed to make it to that level. Although he lacks confidence in his abilities, Coach Gaines considers him to be one of the most dedicated and disciplined players he has coached. After high school, Jarred has trouble letting go of football and settling into a “normal life." Mike Winchell Jarred is fearless on the field and a crowd favorite.
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Jerrod is a somewhat undersized offensive lineman who plays for Permian.
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He struggles to get his drinking and partying under control throughout the book. He is known for being a hell-raiser on and off the field. Don Billingsleyĭon is a fullback on the team. He is at the top of his class, and has the unique advantage of obtaining a scholarship with or without his football skills. Unlike the other boys on the team, Brian is academically gifted.
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He is relentless on the field, punishing his opponents every play. Brian Chavezīrian is the only Hispanic player on the Permian team. He often questions his motives for playing until he feels the rush upon entering the field. Although extremely talented, Ivory feels ambivalent about the game. Ivory discovers religion at an early age, which sets him apart from his teammates. Ivory’s ritual of nervous vomiting before games becomes a source of comfort for the other players. Ivory is a middle linebacker for the Panthers. Boobie suffers a career-ending knee injury near the beginning of his final season. Boobie comes from an impoverished background and was finally adopted by his uncle, L.V. Boobie is clearly talented, but is also cocky and self-absorbed. Even in his junior year, Boobie was considered a top prospect by colleges across the country. Boobie is one of six players on which the book focuses.