They had a special aura about them, the power to achieve greatness on the football field and win state championships.
Ratliff Stadium is an edifice that rises above the Texas flatlands and is the home to the Friday night warriors that is Permian. At the end of every work week, it was the place to be. Filled to capacity and beyond with loyal screaming fans, they cheered on their favorite sons as they walked on the field of battle with a swagger and a determination to win.
The season was special, almost magical. Yes, you could feel the mojo everywhere. That would be the first of seven shutouts posted by the Permian defense in the regular season. Two weeks later, they shutout Amarillo In Weeks , they posted four consecutive shutouts for a combined score of There closest game all season was a victory over arch-rival Midland Lee in Week 9. And of course, the Panthers ended the regular season with, you guessed it, another shutout: over San Angelo Central.
It's incredibly hard to believe it's only on a Friday morning. The principal, Mr. Rosson, is wearing jeans and a T-shirt rolled up to his shoulders. Many of the teachers are wearing poodle skirts and regulation white socks. The Permian Panther is strutting, directing the '50's-inspired pep rally. It's all too real to be The football players?
They're sitting in a long row of folding chairs, dressed in their varsity whites, soaking it all in with deep satisfaction. These are the moments they dream of growing up in this hard town in the desert. Ten years ago, H. In the process, he turned the town upside down. At parties, even the teenage beer blasts, the book would come up and fists would start crashing into faces. After a decade, it is clear "Friday Night Lights" has had a cleansing effect. The book, a page heap of pulp, has been an agent of social change.
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This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ». Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. In recent years, Mojo hasn't proven too potent. Permian's last trip to the playoffs was , the longest drought in school history. But strong support for the program remains. Allman, who witnessed some of the Mojo comebacks and played for Permian in the s, is striving to return the Panthers to their winning roots.
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