Chapter 7, The Pasta Coach Summary and Analysis

After Michael's team wins the state championship, the college football coaches intensify their pursuit of him. They are expecting to woo the poor young black man with free plane tickets, tickets to sporting events, and other amenities that most men in his situation might not have. Unfortunately for them, they do not understand that Michael's living situation is very different now from what they expect. As a bona fide member of the Tuohy family, Michael has access to anything he could ever want or need. The family estate is worth millions, and Sean is well connected, so if Michael ever wants something that Sean does not have, he probably knows someone who can provide it.

Michael's college selection process is a complicated matter for Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy. Both are graduates of Ole Miss...