What is foreshadowed when Stevie and his father check into the hotel in Chapter 1?

Even though Stevie hates Duke, it foreshadows that he might end up liking Susan Carol anyway. First, Susan Carol's southern accent intrigues Stevie. Second, Dick Weiss, who is also a big detractor of Duke, tells Stevie that he should read Susan Carol's essay--even though it is about Duke's coach, Coach K--because Susan Carol is a really good writer.