Quote by John Steinbeck

Sectional football games have the glory and the despair of war, and when a Texas team takes the field against a foreign state, it is an army with banners.

Sectional football games have the glory and the despair of w

Summary

This quote highlights the intense passion and significance of high school football in Texas. It draws parallels between football games and warfare, emphasizing the glory and despair that come with such high-stakes competitions. It suggests that when a Texas team faces off against an out-of-state rival, the players are propelled by a sense of camaraderie and unity, symbolizing an army going into battle under their respective banners. This quote underscores the deep-rooted cultural and competitive nature of football in Texas, where the sport assumes an almost heroic and patriotic status.

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By John Steinbeck

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