THE QUARTERBACK

PINCHChristopher Neal & Lyric

Smith

Darconn Youngblood is very skilled on the football field and was scouted to play for Reinke College. He quickly took on the

quarterback role and started bringing in immense profits for the college. Things were going well until his mother fell ill over the

summer and it wasn’t looking like she would get any better. Darconn never knew his father and was raised by his mother.

Therefore, he has a very close connection to her. He has younger siblings but they are almost incapable of taking care of

her. Losing Darconn would mean losing money, and the president told Brad (the athletic director who scouted Darconn) that if Darconn were to leave; Brad would lose his job. Brad has to decide if he should support Darconn to leave the school and

take care of his mother ten hours away, or lose his job.

Overview

Ethical View

Practical View

Solution

Reasons to Support Darconn

• College will always be available.• Younger siblings are almost

incapable of taking care of the sick mother.

• Potential of his mom not getting better.

A COLLEGE EDUCATION WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE.

• He can always take a semester or a year off.

• Will have enough money in financial aid to go back to school if he needs to.

• If he does not receive financial aid, he already has his associates degree.

• He may or may not have the opportunity to become a professional football player, but at least he’ll know that his mother is in good health.

YOUNGER SIBLINGS ARE ALMOST INCAPABLE OF TAKING CARE OF

SICK MOTHER• “Little to no support” for Darconn’s

mother ten hours away.• The “strong urge” Darconn has to go

back home is because of the strong connection with his mother.

• Darconn not only needs to be a good son but also a good role model.

Potential of His Mom Not Getting Better• His mother’s illness may not get better. • Bigger regret if Darconn stays and his mother

passes.• Without his mom all the support and fans will

mean nothing.

BENEFICIAL FOR BOTH BRAD AND DARCONN

• Both will have a good conscience.• Brad will know that he did his job in putting the student

first.• Darconn will know that he did right by his mother.• Potential of bringing in students due to Brad’s

unselfishness.• People want to go to a school that cares about them.

Reasons Darconn Should Stay• Has the opportunity to go to the NFL.• Financially beneficial for the school.• Coach will keep his job, and Darconn will keep his scholarship.

NFL BENEFITS FOR DARCONN’S FAMILY

• Needs of the family will be met.

• Financial situation will become stable due to starting pay.

• Life-saving medical institution for his mom.

FINANCIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR THE SCHOOL

• The school has been struggling financially the past few years.

• School is receiving money from multiple businesses and alumni members thanks to Darconn.

• If he leaves now, the investments, and alumni donations will diminish.

BENEFICIAL FOR BOTH COACH BRAD AND DARCONN

• Coach Brad will keep his job.• Continue to bring NFL scouts and alumni to the

school.• Bring in more players to the school.• Darconn will be able to keep his scholarship (full-

ride).Full ride scholarship is hard to receive.

SOLUTION

so that our children can enjoy the same resources and beauty that we have for generations.

Brad should try to keep Darconn at Reinke College.

If he leaves, there is no income to pay for the medication the mother needs to survive

Only option for mother to get better is to get a well paid job Since Darconn is a senior, he will either go pro next year, or

receive his bachelor degree Either outcome (bachelor degree or going pro) will provide

him with enough money to support his mom’s treatment, and provide a stable income for his sibling as well