Part 5, Chapter 1 Summary

The first game of the season is against the Franklin Quakers. Carlson's plan is to simply drive at the defense and outdo them. Carlson also cautions his players to be good sportsmen. During the game, Mick is able to score several touchdowns.

Afterward, Carlson explains that Mick was only able to score so much because Franklin's line was horrible. At home that night, Mick wonders how much of the steroids are still in his system, and how much of what he accomplished earlier were due to him, and due to the steroids.

Part 5, Chapter 1 Analysis

Even though the first game of the season is a victory, Carlson makes sure Mick knows that the only reason the team won is because Franklin's line was horrible. This leads Mick to wonder how much of his performance was him, and how much of it...