Memorable Quotes from Maris Valainis
1 quoteA Decision to Play Basketball
Rollin
What can I do for you, Jimmy?
[as Jimmy walks in on the town meeting that determines Coach Dale's fate]
Jimmy Chitwood
I got something to say.
Rollin
All right, you better say what you've got to say.
Jimmy Chitwood
I don't know if it'll make any change, but I figured it's time for me to start playing ball.
[Crowd buzzes; Crowd cheers.]
George
I told you, once we got rid of him!
[above crowd noise, pointing to Dale]
Jimmy Chitwood
But, there's just one thing... I play, Coach stays. He goes, I go.
[Crowd gasps.]
George
Uhhh, the coach is ... dismissed by a vote of 68 to 45...
Opal Fleener
I think we should vote again!
[jumping to her feet]
Rollin
All those in favor of the coach staying, say Aye all opposed... ...Coach stays!
[majority of crowd says 'Aye'; a handful say 'nay', tears up George's tally sheet with a grin; George shakes head; Norman is swarmed by well-wishers]
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