Turn 112 (May 1984)
In the final game of the season, you found yourself in the VIP box with Carrie, overlooking the chaos below as the Fighting Geese fought tooth and nail on the field. The stakes couldn't have been higher. Every yard gained, every tackle made, had implications for the Geese's postseason hopes. It was a brutal showdown, the kind of game that made you wonder if players walked off the field or were carried.
The Denver Defense, hungry to play spoiler, was relentless, throwing everything they had at Steve Young and the Geese. Meanwhile, Steve and his squad were determined to lock in the divisional one seed. The game was a grueling chess match of defensive grit and offensive creativity, with each team countering the other's moves like heavyweight boxers trading blows.
Steve Young, however, was the lifeline keeping the Geese afloat. His offensive line, hellbent on proving they were the best in football, gave him just enough time to read the defense and sling the ball downfield with pinpoint accuracy. It was a performance that left even the most hardened skeptics in awe. Reports had always said Steve should've been a top-five NFL draft pick, right up there with Marino, Kelly, and Elway, and today, he was showing everyone why.
But Denver wasn't giving an inch. Every play was a battle, every gain hard-fought, and by the final two minutes, the score was tied. The Geese had the ball, but their season rested on a razor's edge.
From the box, you could see Steve's frustration boil over. All game, he'd been shouting audibles, overruling Coach Theder's play calls. Steve saw something the coach didn't, or wouldn't. He could feel the cracks in Denver's defense, could see their safeties slowing, their exhaustion creeping in. Steve and Roger hadn't seen eye to eye since he came back form injury, and both tried to keep things civil.
On the sidelines, though, things weren't so clear-cut. Theder was furious, his frustration matching Steve's, and the tension had erupted into a shouting match.
Carrie, always the pragmatist, had been on the phone with Mike Shanahan, the offensive coordinator. She was trying to keep cooler heads from exploding into outright chaos. "Mike," she said, her voice low but firm, "put him on speaker."
She clicked the phone to speaker mode, and what you heard made your blood boil.
"I told you, Steve, you can't go fucking up my play calls!" Theder's voice crackled through the line, his anger exploding.
"You can't see what's happening out there!" Steve fired back, his voice as sharp as a whip. "They're running out the damn clock! Their safeties are gassed, and we don't have time for a goddamn field goal. Morten can barely move his leg after that hit he took!"
"I'm telling you to get the ball into his range! I trust him to make the kick! We don't have the time to go down 60 yards."
"He won't make the damn kick from anywhere!" Steve shouted, his voice filled with raw conviction. "He told me himself he can't do it!"
"The trainer said he could and I trust his opinion more than yours!" Theder shot back.
"That was before you let special teams screw up the last kick!" Steve countered. "I told you we should've gone for two. Now we're in this mess!"
"I swear to God, if you don't run the play I'm calling, I'm benching you for the playoffs!" Theder's voice was nearly a roar.
Steve's reply came cold and cutting. "If we lose, do whatever the fuck you want with me. But I don't lose."
The box fell silent as you watched Steve toss the headset aside and sprint back onto the field, determination radiating off him. The camera zoomed in on his face. focused, unyielding.
Utterly determined to see his will through.
Carrie, her jaw tight with frustration, snapped the speakerphone off and turned back to Mike. "Get Theder on the phone. Now. and call plays for the rest of the game, I do not care he does not make any play calls for this offense!"
Mike's voice was hesitant but obedient. "Yes, ma'am."
You glanced at Carrie, whose eyes blazed with a mix of fury and resolve. "This is going to get ugly," you muttered, half to yourself.
She didn't look away from the field, her hands tightening into fists. "It already is."
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You watched as Carrie spoke on the phone with a facade of calm politeness, though the edge in her voice betrayed her frustration. But your attention drifted back to the field, where the real drama was unfolding.
Steve Young stood behind his offensive line, exuding an air of command. He barked out plays, adjusted his formation, and orchestrated his teammates like a maestro with an orchestra. The game had reached its crescendo, the final two minutes ticking down with the divisional one-seed hanging in the balance.
The first snap of the drive came, and the stadium held its collective breath. Steve dropped back, scanning his receivers. His eyes darted from one to the next, reading the defense like a seasoned gambler reading a table.
And then, like a lightning bolt, he saw it, the gap.
Denver's defense, terrified of his passing game, had left an opening. They'd forgotten Steve's legs were just as lethal as his arm. Tucking the ball into his chest, he burst through the gap like a running back, his strides long and powerful.
Ten yards. Twenty. Twenty-five. The Denver secondary scrambled to recover, but it was too late. Steve darted out of bounds, the play called dead, and the crowd erupted.
In the box, the atmosphere was thick with tension. Carrie, still clutching the phone, suddenly snapped, her voice rising above the din. "If you don't shut up and let Steve save your game, I'll make damn sure you're fired!"
The line went dead as she hung up, her breathing measured but her anger unmistakable. Without missing a beat, she strode over to stand beside you.
From across the field, you saw Roger Theder storm off toward the locker room, his face a mask of fury.
"What did you say to him?" you asked, half in awe.
"Told him if he made another stupid call, I'd make sure he never worked in football again," she replied, brushing a strand of hair from her face.
"Did you mean it?"
"At least not outside of LA," she admitted with a sly smile. "But he doesn't know that."
Your eyes shifted back to the field, where Offensive Coordinator Mike Shanahan had called a timeout. He huddled with the offense, sketching out what could only be described as a last-ditch effort.
"How do you think this is going to play out?" you asked.
"Steve? He'll be great," Carrie said with confidence. "It's Mike I'm worried about. If Theder gets canned, he's taking over for the playoffs."
"You like him that much?"
"He's decisive, no-nonsense, and he's got swagger. The players respect him, the offense and defense. So, yeah, I do."
The teams retook the field, the energy crackling in the air. Steve lined up again, his focus razor-sharp.
"They've got ninety seconds left and forty yards to go," you muttered. "How are they going to pull this off?"
"Like this," Carrie said, her voice tinged with amusement.
The snap came, and this time, Steve didn't take off running. Instead, he dropped back, his eyes locked on the safeties. Spotting his man underneath the coverage, he fired a quick pass. The receiver Jamie Williams snagged the ball one-handed and fell forward at the first-down marker.
Without missing a beat, the offense was back in formation, running a no-huddle. Steve signaled the silent count, and the ball was snapped again.
What happened next was a thing of beauty.
First, the offensive line dominated. They didn't just block; they bulldozed. The Denver defense was flattened, the trenches cleared as if by sheer will.
Second, Steve worked his magic. He stood tall, scanning the field, then threaded a pass through a narrow window to the same receiver. Another ten yards. but then he kept going, dancing around the defenders like a ballerina in a ballet, being saved by another lineman, before running like a mad man into the endzone for a touchdown.
But what surprised you was the simple fact that over 30 seconds were shaved off the clock when you last saw it.
And the Flock were going utterly insane.
"This," Carrie said with a satisfied grin, "is why Steve Young is the best in the league."
You believed her.
Morton nailed the extra point, but it didn't matter now.
Denver had lost. and any hope they had was destroyed when in the kick off, the reciver dropped the ball and had to dive on it at the 15.
It was all over.
The Geese had won.
The Fighting Geese: 28 vs the Denver Gold: 21
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You have 12 Actions:
Lucasfilms Actions:
[]Make a Movie: You want to make a new movie, preferably staying in town. DC: 0 (Begin production of your own film, either as an actor, director or producer. Line tail what you are going to be)
[]Footloose: Kevin Bacon... now that is an actor who can somehow get butts into seats. DC: 30
[]Macross: Do you Belvie in Love: This is Dreamworks and sunrise deciding to remind everyone that they are the best in the world DC: 25
[]The Scripts and the movies: You want scripts made, so give the ideas and make those scripts (Scripts that linetail will be made this turn. Every script is one action.)
[]The Lucasarts Projects: So time to give those Lucasarts people more projects, now that they are swimming in money.
-[]Write in two projects you want them to create. (I highly recommend arcade machines for the new Sega Parlors)
[]A Favor: You are owed a favor at Colombia Pictures, so might as well call it in. DC: ???-[]Write in what it is?
[]The People who want you to star in a movie: With most of Hollywood open to you again after the informal ending of your banishment from nonlucasfilm and TV productions, there are a few films that have come to your attention. DC: ???
[]Investing in the Future: You want to Spend some of that money you made into the company and make the whole thing better DC: ??? (Linetail what you want to invest in, and how much money you want to invest in it)
[]Look for Investors: Not that you need the money now, but maybe you can get people on board with this idea you have. DC: ???
[]Distributing Deals: Since you have a Distribution Company, or rather, are one… You can meet the major movie theater companies and strike a Deal with them. Even when you had nothing to offer them. DC: ???
[]Importing Foreign Films: So… you may have a way to get some films showing in American Theaters. Maybe you can go to other foreign film industries and… well, ask to distribute their films. Sure many of those foreign film companies never expected an American company to distribute their films in the US… but maybe you can get money without producing them. (Linetail where you try to get films from, and if there are any specific films, line tail them below) DC: ???
Personal Actions:
[]Oh: There was an explosion in Ukraine in a power plant, you don't know the name of. The Anti Nuclear crowd are doing everything they can to destroy everything you have worked to achieve. Some allies in Congress and... Wait, are you reading this right... the Soviet Union wants your help to save nuclear energy in the world? Of this is going to be ironic. DC: ???
[]Something is Rotten in the State of- oh Hi Dad: So your dad has come to LA again, and he is troubled. Very troubled in fact. He was... looking at a script from Disney. And he wanted to do it. So why was he hesitating DC: 30
[]I think Therefor, I see so many computers: Steve... Steve and Gavin are arguing about one thing. How the hell they can make their computers better for the averege consumer... so you decided to do something simple. You brought Mary with you. Because surely a child can come up with something better then three genius computer programers. DC: 50
[]A Boxing Expedition: So the Light Heavyweight title is up for grabs… you are a little light for it as you haven't worked out for it, but honestly, you might as well try for it. Add another feather to your cap. DC: ???
[]Touring: You will be doing a Great tour with Carrie and the Highwaymen. Something close, in the LA Area. DC: ???
[]Trying something new: So, what are you going to do now with all this free time? Well, you might as well try something new. DC: ???
[]A New Way To Action: You and some second unit directors had some ideas… so you and the boys got ideas. How to film action to make it real, and stylized. DC: 50
[]A Little Help from Friends: So... Steve... Uh, George. What are you guys doing, and why are you all looking at me like that? DC: 30
[] The USFL Championship: Carrie is going to be there, so you will too. so lets see what happens. DC:???
[]The Art of the Siblings: So Mary has proclaimed it was a silly time. And that meant you had to grab your costume. DC: 0
[]The Ideas of Industry: This action is meant for a write-in to act as a sort of Idea machine for the company. You must detail what you want to do below this action. This action can be taken multiple times.
[]Best Friends: So Mary has lots of friends, and she wants them to come over. You need to prepare for that. Carrie, get the cookies.
[]The Family Time: You need a night out with the family dammit! No more drama, no more work, just you and Carrie and the Kids!
[]Hanging out with the Friends: It's been far to long since you, John, and Robin hung out, so you will go out for some drinks and have some fun. DC: 45
[]A Well-Known Fan: So some really famous person is a fan of yours. Maybe you'll learn who they actually are. DC???
[]Learn to play an instrument: You want to learn how to play something DC: 80 (You have no idea what the hell you are doing.)
[]Investments: You want to invest your hard-earned cash into something that you feel will be a good return on investment. And as well as diversify your assets DC: 0 (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to invest in)
[]The O'Riely Foundation Lobbying: You want California to help the men who have given nearly everything and more to this country. DC: ??? (Linetail how much money you want to throw at it, and what you want from the State)
[]A Charitable Heart: You want to invest your newfound wealth. Maybe even save some lives while you are at it. (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to donate in)
[]Networking: Well time to start finding out who might actually be interested in meeting you. (Write-in what you want to try and network with)
[]Pray: It had been a long time since you went to Mass. You wish for the Lord to give you strength. DC: ???
[]Action Directing: It seems the town has been talking about how much of a beast you are at just being a stunt person. In fact, they knew you were a student of Bruce Lee. And they think you know how to stage and block a fight? Maybe you can DC? ???
[] Do auditions(Movies and TV Shows): You are going to go to some of the casting calls that are in the place where you can find work in. DC: 20(Possibility of only getting a commercial or TV show job, or extra work in a low-budget film)
[]Modeling (High Fashion): So you got a call from a photographer in LA, some no name. But that no name works for Gucci. And he wants you on their next lineup of products. And he needs you to model for him. Which is great… one problem, you have no idea what the hell you are doing. DC: 60
[]Modeling (Advertisements): Thankfully another Call Came in, one from an ad firm. They need you to have some pictures taken so that they are used for saner things. Like selling cars, or ice cream. DC: 40
[]Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better.
[] Ask Clint if you can act in a movie of his: You know you want to see if you can act opposite him, for a good time. DC: 40 (Clint wants to work with you.)
[] Gophering, and other signs of stuff: You want to try and learn how work behind the camera works, and what better way than being a gopher. DC: 50 (You have no idea what the hell they were doing, and you have no idea either)
[] Take a walk: Dad always said that the best ways to get inspiration are by walking, talking, and being open-minded. So you'll try that. DC: 10 (You are just going for a walk, what could be really said?)
AN: Enjoy.
vote in plan format please.
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