Post A

Vocabulary-



greenbacks (pg.36)-A note of U.S. currency.

occasionally- (pg.38)-at times; from time to time; now and then.



figurative language

1."And these guys really play for FREE?"
Not all of the players play for free.

2."Bruncardo hand SPRUNG for new paint, rugs, curtains, and den furniture."

He didn't really sprung paint from the walls

3." You SUCKED at Iowa and you still suck."

He doesn't suck now he sucked back then but not now at the time.

Quote

"Sure, small stuff. Nothing like the Big Ten."

Theme of the book.

I think the theme of the book is still him trying to find were he fits best at the QB spot. He found one in Italy were he hopes this is the right place for him.