Stump Threadgoode

page 261/August 21,2010
Quote #8
Quote: “’Stump is out most valuable player’ said Coach Delbert Naves in an interview earlier today. ‘ His winning attitude and team spirit has made the difference. Despite his handicap, he has been able to complete 33 out of 37 attempted passes this year. He is able to take the snap from center and hug the ball to his chest, get the correct grip, and throw the ball in less then two seconds, and his speed and accuracy are outstanding.’”

I really like this quote because it shows how Stump has a handicap but he is not letting that stop him from doing whatever he sets his mind to. He has overcome his diversity and is participating in a sport that is difficult to master with his kind of handicap but he has done it successfully. This a very inspiring story because it shows that nothing can stop you from doing what you want to do as long at you set your mind to it you will succeed. I think it was good for his Aunt Idgie to be hard on him as a kid because it taught him that things were not going to be easy and he would have to work harder at simple tasks that might come easier to other people. His handicap has helped him become a better person as well.