Fauxnication
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As Josh Miller pulled into the nearly-vacant Garrettsville High School parking lot on an August morning, he got that familiar feeling in his stomach.
It was a nervous energy, similar to what he felt every Friday night a mere six years ago when he lined up under center for the Panthers. Back then, he was on center stage in front of tens of eyes of college football coaches. Now, his new job would have him in front of a classroom, teaching U.S. Government to the senior classes of Garrettsville High.
It wasn't supposed to be this way -- Josh was a prized recruit and had his pick of schools. Upon choosing the University of Michigan, some pundits were already proclaiming him to be the best Wolverine quarterback since a certain six-time Super Bowl champion...and he hadn't even played a down yet!
However, dreams of playing on Sundays and the money that came with it were unfortunately dashed by a fluke injury during his first practice in Ann Arbor. Even with the help of modern technology, Josh's rehab didn't go well enough to give him a shot to reclaim his spot atop the depth chart. A new blue-chip recruit supplanted him, and Josh was left to find a new career path.
Not wanting to give up the game he loved, he earned a degree in education. When an opening came up at Garrettsville, he jumped at it -- it was a chance to return to the familiar surroundings of home, plus he'd be able to serve as an assistant coach for the team he led just six short years ago.
Wearing a red polo shirt and a pair of black dress slacks -- the school's colors -- Josh strolled through the doors and past the main office, giving a smile and a wave to Mrs. Franklin, the longtime school secretary. He had been on the job for about a month now, and he was pretty comfortable being recognized as part of the staff.
Josh walked down the hallways he used to roam before stopping outside his classroom door. It belonged to Coach Bradford, Josh's old position coach. Coach Bradford retired over the summer, opening up the position that Josh assumed. Josh unlocked the door and opened it, then turned on the lights.
This room was his for "as long as he wanted it," as he was told during his interviews.
He carried his bags over to his desk in the corner, placing them against the wall, then sat down at his desk. With about an hour before the students were set to arrive, Josh gave himself enough time to make final arrangements for the first day's lesson...and maybe he'd have some time to mingle with his colleagues.
It was a nervous energy, similar to what he felt every Friday night a mere six years ago when he lined up under center for the Panthers. Back then, he was on center stage in front of tens of eyes of college football coaches. Now, his new job would have him in front of a classroom, teaching U.S. Government to the senior classes of Garrettsville High.
It wasn't supposed to be this way -- Josh was a prized recruit and had his pick of schools. Upon choosing the University of Michigan, some pundits were already proclaiming him to be the best Wolverine quarterback since a certain six-time Super Bowl champion...and he hadn't even played a down yet!
However, dreams of playing on Sundays and the money that came with it were unfortunately dashed by a fluke injury during his first practice in Ann Arbor. Even with the help of modern technology, Josh's rehab didn't go well enough to give him a shot to reclaim his spot atop the depth chart. A new blue-chip recruit supplanted him, and Josh was left to find a new career path.
Not wanting to give up the game he loved, he earned a degree in education. When an opening came up at Garrettsville, he jumped at it -- it was a chance to return to the familiar surroundings of home, plus he'd be able to serve as an assistant coach for the team he led just six short years ago.
Wearing a red polo shirt and a pair of black dress slacks -- the school's colors -- Josh strolled through the doors and past the main office, giving a smile and a wave to Mrs. Franklin, the longtime school secretary. He had been on the job for about a month now, and he was pretty comfortable being recognized as part of the staff.
Josh walked down the hallways he used to roam before stopping outside his classroom door. It belonged to Coach Bradford, Josh's old position coach. Coach Bradford retired over the summer, opening up the position that Josh assumed. Josh unlocked the door and opened it, then turned on the lights.
This room was his for "as long as he wanted it," as he was told during his interviews.
He carried his bags over to his desk in the corner, placing them against the wall, then sat down at his desk. With about an hour before the students were set to arrive, Josh gave himself enough time to make final arrangements for the first day's lesson...and maybe he'd have some time to mingle with his colleagues.