Gut Check

5. the star Qb
8. Both the physical brain damage suffered by Brett and the emotional weight carried by Wyatt.
9. The heavy community burden placed on the high school football team to win at all costs.
12. head injury
13. the bond in between brothers
15. The geographical setting of Grayport
16. Qb body guard

1. leader of the team
2. the younger brother of Brett
3. Brett's status in the small town of Grayport before his injury
4. The primary, struggling local industry in Grayport that suffers an environmental disaster.
6. What the toxic football culture of Grayport pressures young athletes to hide or "play through."
7. The ecological and economic disaster devastating Grayport's fishing community
10. the last name of the brothers
11. Super Bowl
14. The moral quality Wyatt must find within himself to address the uncomfortable truths surrounding his brother