The football coach

You hear a soft, but inaudible noise from the secretary followed by another deep voice yelling "I don't care if she's busy, she'll see me NOW!"

After that you hear the door slam open. "You!" Shouts a familiar voice, "we need to talk!"

You hear some softer steps come in and then Ms. Hendricks says "I'm so sorry ma'am, he just barged right through..."

"It's fine Ms. Hendricks, send Director Friedrich in when she gets her for my next meeting. I think she'll want to hear this as well.l" says President Winters calmly.

"Her!" Roars the voice "But she's the problem. She has no understanding of American sports. First she cut my finding and now she cut my staff and..."

President Winters interrupts him "You have more funding per player than any other coach and a larger staff as well..."

"And football brings in more money per student as a result!" Answered the voice.

Ah. Of course, you think. It's the football coach Aaron Ress. You spoke to him about walking on to the team over the summer and he ended up recruiting you as a manager instead. He's a controversial coach around the town. Some people support him and think the team is poised for an elite title run, while others think he has driven the team into the ground having only won a few minor bowl games.

"Yes, but less so than your predecessors. And other sports are catching up to you in that margin, not to mention they have titles to show for their efforts," says a new accented voice you recognize as Director Friedrich.

"Oh please! We still outpace them by plenty. As if the solution to better football is less funding and support. We need our staff and supplies. And field time! Now we are expected to share it with this experimental women's team! You two are making us the laughing stock!"

You hear some shuffling of heels and then a muffled whisper behind the desk. "Yes..." says President Winters "...hmm...no I suppose you're right...it could work. "

"What are you two yammering about!?" roars the coach.

"Oh calm down coach, "says President Winters condescendingly, "You've made your point and Director Friedrich agrees with you."

"Er...she does?" replies Coach Ress clearly surprised.

"I do" replies the sultry voice "We shall return your manager to you and give you priority field and gym time."

Your interest peaks at this...are you getting your dream job back?

"Oh...well good...excellent!" Says the coach clearly not expecting to ahve won so easily.

"But..." continues the director "you must agree to play a full contact scrimmage against the new women's team."

"Um...ok I guess...but it won't be fair..." the coach starts.

"And..." interject the president "I expect you to win the conference this year, or your contract won't be renewed at the end of the year. Do you agree to these terms?"

There's a silence for a moment. Followed by "Fine, but don't blame me when these girls get hurt in the scrimmage."

The coach leaves quietly and then you hear a click as the panel to your cage pops open. Your eyes adjust to the light and you see Director Friedrich and President Winters standing over you. A pile of clean clothes lies at their feet.

"Get dressed boy" says President Winters "we have business to discuss."