"We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward. In times of tragedy, of war, of necessity, people do amazing things. The human capacity for survival and renewal is awesome."
-Isabel Allende
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Two years later...
"ODELL BECKHAM WITH ANOTHER ONE HANDED HANDED CATCH MAKING A GAME WINNING TOUCHDOWN!" The announcer screamed as Odell danced around the end zone with his a few of his team mates.
"That had to be way better than the first time. He ended and lead the giants to a win the very first game of the season with that spectacular catch, and here he is again showing the world the amount of strength and talent he has. I think that may be Beckham's signature move, no one can do that better him. If they think they can, I'd like to see them try."
"I couldn't agree more you Phil. He's making major moves like he's been in the NFL for years, and the funny thing is: he's a newbie to the professional world of football! I mean c'mon... If you look at the instant replay he actually catches the damn thing-- excuse my language, he caught the football with three fingers! That's going down as the greatest catch in my book and he's done it twice. Absolutely amazing work by Odell Beckham Junior this afternoon."
The instant replay looped on the big screen making fans around the stadium cheering even louder. Odell took his helmet off as his team lifted him in the air. He raised his arms up and the crowd went wild.
"OBJ! OBJ! OBJ!"
"You hear that? The whole Stadium is chanting his name. If he keeps playing like this he might end up leading the Giants to the superbowl. Hell he might even end up in the hall of game. I know that's thinking way to far ahead but he has proven tonight that he has what it takes to achieve those things. Odell is charismatic, he's got the energy, well spoken, Beckham is a super nice guy, he's got the look, his fans adore him, and the list goes on. Most of the people in this stadium have on his number 13 jersey. Odell is bringing back what football players used to have."
"And what's that?"
"Showmanship. That's what a lot of players lack nowadays and I think that's what's going to make him the most valuable player this year."
"You hit the nail on the head Tom. I think everyone can agree with what you just said, even those poor Vikings fans that came out tonight. Let's pass it on to Stephanie who's on the side lines with the man of the hour. How's it going on down there Stephanie?"
"It is crazy loud down here from all the energy and excitement! I'm actually standing next to the man who's causing all of this, Mr. Odell Beckham himself. How do you feel after this big win?"
"I'm so excited. This is my fourth game playing as a wide receiver for the New York Giants, and the guys on this team have been riding my back about me not making them look bad today. I think I might have went way past their expectations." Odell had a smile that couldn't be wiped away even if he tried. He had won yet another game for his team and he couldn't help but to pat himself on the back.
"I couldn't agree more. It looks like your teammates need to take a page out of your book. Thank you for stopping by and talking to us, I know you've got to head back to the locker room."
