1 00:00:10,416 --> 00:00:12,536 [crowd cheering on TV] 2 00:00:16,541 --> 00:00:18,081 Let me tell you something. 3 00:00:18,166 --> 00:00:21,996 There's an old saying in baseball, "Play the game the right way." 4 00:00:22,500 --> 00:00:26,500 It's something coaches tell players from tee-ball to the big leagues. 5 00:00:27,250 --> 00:00:29,040 And it's something Romare Bearden, 6 00:00:29,541 --> 00:00:32,921 one of the best pitchers in the world during the 1930s, 7 00:00:33,416 --> 00:00:35,076 was very familiar with. 8 00:00:36,916 --> 00:00:38,416 ["Passin' Me By" playing] 9 00:00:42,083 --> 00:00:46,673 In order to realize his dreams of playing for the Philadelphia Athletics... 10 00:00:48,375 --> 00:00:50,955 he had to play the game the right way. 11 00:00:52,291 --> 00:00:54,251 But what does that mean exactly? 12 00:00:57,500 --> 00:01:01,250 In the end, this star baseball player proved 13 00:01:01,750 --> 00:01:05,920 that what you start out as isn't always what you become. 14 00:01:11,875 --> 00:01:16,575 ♪ She keeps on passing me by ♪ 15 00:01:17,583 --> 00:01:19,173 ♪ She keeps on pass-- ♪ 16 00:01:19,875 --> 00:01:23,205 [Colin] As a kid, I loved playing baseball. 17 00:01:23,291 --> 00:01:25,921 A lot of people think it was my best sport. 18 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:27,210 They're probably right. 19 00:01:28,125 --> 00:01:31,125 So why didn't Colin Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback, 20 00:01:31,208 --> 00:01:34,248 become Colin Kaepernick, the Major League pitcher? 21 00:01:34,333 --> 00:01:35,793 ["If It Don't Feel Right" playing] 22 00:01:35,875 --> 00:01:38,375 ♪ If it don't feel right Then it's wrong ♪ 23 00:01:38,458 --> 00:01:39,578 [coughs] 24 00:01:42,583 --> 00:01:44,963 [Colin] When I was in high school, I was always sick. 25 00:01:45,041 --> 00:01:45,921 [young Colin coughing] 26 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:50,210 The cold, the flu. If it was going around, I would catch it. 27 00:01:50,916 --> 00:01:54,746 But the sickest I ever felt was at the end of my junior year. 28 00:01:55,416 --> 00:01:57,166 Last game of the season. 29 00:01:57,250 --> 00:01:58,460 [umpire] Play ball! 30 00:01:58,541 --> 00:02:00,421 [Colin] Bottom of the seventh inning. 31 00:02:06,083 --> 00:02:08,833 -Strike two! -Oh! Whoo! 32 00:02:08,916 --> 00:02:12,416 -Are you seeing what I'm seeing? -Everyone is seeing it. 33 00:02:12,500 --> 00:02:14,290 Let's go, Colin! 34 00:02:14,875 --> 00:02:17,955 -[Colin] Every cough set my lungs on fire. -[wheezing] 35 00:02:18,708 --> 00:02:22,668 Every breath felt like knives stabbing me in the chest. 36 00:02:23,791 --> 00:02:24,631 And the crowd... 37 00:02:25,750 --> 00:02:28,040 I could lie and tell you I didn't hear them, 38 00:02:28,541 --> 00:02:29,791 but I did. 39 00:02:31,333 --> 00:02:34,423 Got nothing! This boy's got nothing! 40 00:02:34,500 --> 00:02:35,710 Let's go! 41 00:02:37,291 --> 00:02:40,381 [Colin] Every single word. 42 00:02:40,458 --> 00:02:43,038 Don't let that boy strike you out, Johnny! 43 00:03:07,833 --> 00:03:09,293 [woman] Come on! 44 00:03:09,375 --> 00:03:10,915 [crowd continues shouting] 45 00:03:13,875 --> 00:03:15,165 [man] All right, baby! 46 00:03:15,250 --> 00:03:16,460 [woman] Come on! 47 00:03:17,833 --> 00:03:19,043 Out! 48 00:03:19,541 --> 00:03:21,881 That's my Colin! That's a no-no! 49 00:03:22,833 --> 00:03:24,793 -What? -Look at the scoreboard! 50 00:03:25,291 --> 00:03:26,751 You pitched a no-hitter! 51 00:03:26,833 --> 00:03:28,463 You're like the future of baseball! 52 00:03:28,541 --> 00:03:30,751 -[Colin] Good noise, bad noise. -[coughing] 53 00:03:30,833 --> 00:03:34,333 At the end of the day, you can't let it get in the way. 54 00:03:35,458 --> 00:03:37,998 Colin, you are dehydrated because you have pneumonia. 55 00:03:38,875 --> 00:03:44,535 And how in the hell did you hang a no-no on Los Banos with this fever, huh? 56 00:03:45,125 --> 00:03:46,705 The toilets... 57 00:03:47,625 --> 00:03:49,245 are our biggest rivals, doc. 58 00:03:49,333 --> 00:03:51,713 -[Ellis laughing] -I couldn't let my team down. 59 00:03:52,208 --> 00:03:55,038 Gonna be using this thing in the big leagues? 60 00:03:55,625 --> 00:03:59,575 It will either be pitching, or throwing touchdowns. 61 00:04:00,083 --> 00:04:01,463 Still trying to decide. 62 00:04:01,541 --> 00:04:05,381 Well, as your doctor, I would recommend sticking with baseball. 63 00:04:05,458 --> 00:04:08,458 You don't want your brain turned into mush from all of those hits. 64 00:04:09,208 --> 00:04:12,498 -They gotta try and sack me first, doc. -[Ellis laughs] 65 00:04:12,583 --> 00:04:16,423 Smart, athletic, and confident. Your phone must be ringing off the hook. 66 00:04:16,500 --> 00:04:18,420 [Colin] The phone was ringing off the hook. 67 00:04:18,500 --> 00:04:19,420 Hmm. 68 00:04:19,500 --> 00:04:22,080 [Colin] But they weren't the calls I was hoping for. 69 00:04:22,750 --> 00:04:23,750 Hello? 70 00:04:25,958 --> 00:04:30,038 Sorry, coach, he's not feeling well. You're gonna have to call back. 71 00:04:31,541 --> 00:04:32,711 Tomorrow's fine. 72 00:04:33,291 --> 00:04:34,131 Okay. 73 00:04:35,416 --> 00:04:37,286 Okay. Bye. 74 00:04:40,416 --> 00:04:44,826 That was the last call I answer. It's your job. 75 00:04:44,916 --> 00:04:46,626 Not as fun as it looks, huh? 76 00:04:47,375 --> 00:04:48,375 Don't worry. 77 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:54,380 -My five-minute break is almost up. -That's what you said five minutes ago. 78 00:04:55,833 --> 00:04:58,213 Early favorites are out for the Heisman. 79 00:04:58,916 --> 00:05:04,166 They like Bush, Leinart, and your guy from Texas, Vince Young. 80 00:05:04,250 --> 00:05:05,580 What's not to like? 81 00:05:07,375 --> 00:05:09,665 Dual-threat quarterbacks are taking over. 82 00:05:10,166 --> 00:05:13,666 Then Coach Parker needs to let you start running more. 83 00:05:14,250 --> 00:05:17,170 How are colleges gonna see what you can do if he won't let you? 84 00:05:17,250 --> 00:05:19,380 [young Colin] He says I need to put on weight. 85 00:05:19,458 --> 00:05:22,168 Maybe I need to borrow your metabolism for a little bit. 86 00:05:22,250 --> 00:05:23,920 [chuckling] 87 00:05:25,000 --> 00:05:26,580 Oh, my ribs. 88 00:05:27,375 --> 00:05:28,665 Good one, smartass. 89 00:05:29,250 --> 00:05:32,460 Maybe you need to borrow some of my football scholarships too. 90 00:05:32,541 --> 00:05:34,671 Nope. I'm good. 91 00:05:36,083 --> 00:05:37,463 I'll have my own soon. 92 00:05:37,958 --> 00:05:39,078 [phone ringing] 93 00:05:49,416 --> 00:05:52,456 All right, all right. I got it. 94 00:05:54,583 --> 00:05:56,793 Kaepernicks, we love the troops. 95 00:05:57,958 --> 00:05:59,248 There we go, Colin, nice. 96 00:05:59,833 --> 00:06:03,083 [Colin] After the no-hitter, I was the man at school. 97 00:06:06,333 --> 00:06:08,043 [boy] Yo, Colin. Congrats on the no-hitter. 98 00:06:08,125 --> 00:06:10,825 I heard the Yankees offered you a million. Is that true? 99 00:06:10,916 --> 00:06:13,706 -Yeah, is that true? -Back up. Let the man live. 100 00:06:15,791 --> 00:06:17,461 It ain't never gonna stop, is it? 101 00:06:17,541 --> 00:06:18,881 [Eddie] Not until you decide. 102 00:06:18,958 --> 00:06:21,288 Then everybody'll beg you for money and tickets. 103 00:06:21,375 --> 00:06:23,325 You finally might lose your virginity. 104 00:06:23,416 --> 00:06:24,876 Oh, your mom didn't tell you? 105 00:06:26,708 --> 00:06:28,748 Can you sign this for my dad? He's a big fan. 106 00:06:28,833 --> 00:06:30,923 No problem. Depends on what you got on it. 107 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:33,000 We accept cash, cash, and cash. 108 00:06:33,083 --> 00:06:35,133 [Colin] And even though the only thing on my mind 109 00:06:35,208 --> 00:06:36,708 was getting a football scholarship... 110 00:06:36,791 --> 00:06:39,171 Tell your dad I appreciate the support. 111 00:06:39,250 --> 00:06:42,040 [Colin] ...I allowed myself to enjoy the love a little bit. 112 00:06:43,291 --> 00:06:47,211 Hey, I forgot to tell you. Coach Schott was looking for you. 113 00:06:47,291 --> 00:06:48,961 When isn't that man looking for me? 114 00:06:49,041 --> 00:06:51,251 So, uh, what are we doing tonight? 115 00:06:51,791 --> 00:06:56,501 I'm probably gonna go to Walcott's later, but I gotta handle some business first. 116 00:06:57,000 --> 00:06:58,420 I'm down. What's the biz? 117 00:06:59,208 --> 00:07:01,748 You ain't ready to hang with the big boys. 118 00:07:01,833 --> 00:07:04,753 -Your parents would kill you. -You act like I ain't grown. 119 00:07:04,833 --> 00:07:07,463 You a grown nerd with the highest GPA on the team. 120 00:07:08,333 --> 00:07:10,713 Hurry up, get to class. You don't wanna be late. 121 00:07:10,791 --> 00:07:12,961 -You're not coming? -In a little bit. 122 00:07:13,041 --> 00:07:15,541 This bowl in my truck ain't gonna smoke itself. 123 00:07:16,250 --> 00:07:18,420 -Hey, take some good notes for me. -Mm-hm. 124 00:07:18,500 --> 00:07:21,670 Big smile. Like you just won the World Series. 125 00:07:24,458 --> 00:07:27,828 [Colin] Everybody was waiting to hear my decision about baseball. 126 00:07:27,916 --> 00:07:29,326 And I mean everybody. 127 00:07:29,833 --> 00:07:31,673 And it was getting annoying. 128 00:07:31,750 --> 00:07:34,330 [teacher] Everything we talked about today is gonna be on the test. 129 00:07:34,416 --> 00:07:36,956 So I wanna see everyone taking crazy good notes. 130 00:07:37,041 --> 00:07:39,291 If you have questions, ask them now. 131 00:07:39,375 --> 00:07:43,245 -We're on page 424, chapter six. -[phone ringing] 132 00:07:43,916 --> 00:07:44,746 Hello? 133 00:07:45,291 --> 00:07:46,831 Okay. I'll let him know. 134 00:07:47,333 --> 00:07:50,503 Hey, Colin? Coach Schott would like to see you in his office. 135 00:07:51,125 --> 00:07:53,495 -About what? -I don't know. All right... 136 00:07:53,583 --> 00:07:56,543 [Colin] When it came to making a decision about my life, 137 00:07:56,625 --> 00:07:59,415 I had a lot of people wanting me to do one thing 138 00:07:59,500 --> 00:08:02,210 and tell me all about what matters. 139 00:08:04,666 --> 00:08:06,206 What matters to them. 140 00:08:26,458 --> 00:08:27,828 You wanted to see me, coach? 141 00:08:28,500 --> 00:08:32,630 When I call a pitch, I expect you to throw that pitch. 142 00:08:32,708 --> 00:08:35,208 If you try that in the bigs, your ass will be toast. 143 00:08:36,041 --> 00:08:36,921 Yes, sir. 144 00:08:43,791 --> 00:08:48,001 Wait. I got some good news. Great news, actually. 145 00:08:49,291 --> 00:08:51,881 It's your invite to the Area Code Games this summer. 146 00:08:53,250 --> 00:08:55,880 We did it. Congratulations, son. 147 00:09:00,666 --> 00:09:03,246 Wow. Cool. 148 00:09:03,916 --> 00:09:04,786 "Cool"? 149 00:09:08,041 --> 00:09:08,881 "Cool"? 150 00:09:08,958 --> 00:09:10,288 I mean, you're invited 151 00:09:10,375 --> 00:09:13,165 to the most prestigious showcase in high school baseball, 152 00:09:13,250 --> 00:09:14,710 and all you can say is, "cool"? 153 00:09:16,583 --> 00:09:20,173 Colin, do you know how hard I've been working for you? 154 00:09:20,708 --> 00:09:25,458 I've been talking to coaches and scouts day and night, singing your praises. 155 00:09:27,666 --> 00:09:28,536 You know... 156 00:09:29,791 --> 00:09:33,251 Coach, I don't want you to think I'm not appreciative, 157 00:09:33,791 --> 00:09:36,671 or that I don't recognize what you're doing, but, you know... 158 00:09:37,166 --> 00:09:40,076 I just wanna keep my options open. With football. 159 00:09:40,666 --> 00:09:42,996 If you dropped football and focused on baseball, 160 00:09:43,083 --> 00:09:45,883 you could be the next Dontrelle Willis. 161 00:09:48,666 --> 00:09:51,416 I mean, what if I drop baseball instead? 162 00:09:53,375 --> 00:09:55,785 You drop baseball, you're dropping your future. 163 00:09:57,041 --> 00:09:59,711 Baseball scholarships are flooding in every day. 164 00:09:59,791 --> 00:10:02,501 You don't have a single one for football. 165 00:10:02,583 --> 00:10:05,333 Zero. Zip. Zilch. 166 00:10:06,250 --> 00:10:08,500 Well, not yet. 167 00:10:09,083 --> 00:10:11,213 But I will. Soon. 168 00:10:11,291 --> 00:10:13,501 Yeah? But what if you don't? 169 00:10:14,458 --> 00:10:17,788 [Colin] Everybody thought because I didn't have a football offer, 170 00:10:18,291 --> 00:10:22,251 that I should just be happy and accept the baseball offers. 171 00:10:23,375 --> 00:10:24,285 Hey, Mom. 172 00:10:25,708 --> 00:10:27,208 Dinner will be ready in 20. 173 00:10:27,916 --> 00:10:30,206 Hey, Dad. Any coaches call today? 174 00:10:30,916 --> 00:10:31,956 [Rick] You serious? 175 00:10:33,333 --> 00:10:34,333 About football? 176 00:10:35,375 --> 00:10:36,205 Not yet. 177 00:10:37,208 --> 00:10:38,288 Be patient. 178 00:10:39,958 --> 00:10:41,248 Keep working hard. 179 00:10:41,333 --> 00:10:43,883 [Colin] I wasn't ready to give up on my dream... 180 00:10:44,583 --> 00:10:45,423 I am. 181 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,750 [Colin] ...even if other people were. 182 00:10:48,250 --> 00:10:51,790 Not only am I the best player on the football team, I'm also the best looking. 183 00:10:51,875 --> 00:10:55,035 It's only natural girls at Pitman flock to my jock. 184 00:10:55,125 --> 00:10:57,125 They know they're looking at a superstar. 185 00:10:57,208 --> 00:10:59,498 Just remember who the coaches are coming to see. 186 00:10:59,583 --> 00:11:02,003 Colin, make that arm is ready to throw me the ball. 187 00:11:02,083 --> 00:11:03,963 Why? So you can fumble it? 188 00:11:04,041 --> 00:11:06,421 -"So you can fumble it?" -How are the camps going? 189 00:11:07,041 --> 00:11:10,001 Good. You know, I've just been doing my thing. 190 00:11:10,666 --> 00:11:13,246 Coaches still think I'm trying to play baseball. 191 00:11:13,833 --> 00:11:14,673 You're not? 192 00:11:14,750 --> 00:11:17,250 You know how much you can make in the Major Leagues? 193 00:11:17,333 --> 00:11:20,883 You could finally afford some rims and stop rolling on them dusty factories. 194 00:11:20,958 --> 00:11:24,378 Yeah, I'll remember that next time you ask me for a ride. 195 00:11:24,458 --> 00:11:27,958 Thankfully, I don't need one today. Jordan, you ready to go? 196 00:11:28,041 --> 00:11:30,791 Yeah. Same time next week? 197 00:11:30,875 --> 00:11:33,995 Nah, I'll let y'all know. Might be at one of those camps. 198 00:11:34,500 --> 00:11:36,710 -Football or baseball? -Not sure yet. 199 00:11:37,208 --> 00:11:39,288 [Jordan] It's crazy that you're that good at football. 200 00:11:39,375 --> 00:11:41,245 It's not even your best sport. 201 00:11:54,750 --> 00:11:56,830 -Yo. -Yo. 202 00:11:56,916 --> 00:12:00,746 Can I kick it at your spot for a minute? I don't feel like going home yet. 203 00:12:01,375 --> 00:12:02,785 -Nah. -Nah? 204 00:12:02,875 --> 00:12:04,705 I got errands with Max and CJ. 205 00:12:04,791 --> 00:12:08,001 -All right, whatever. -You gonna miss me or something? 206 00:12:09,083 --> 00:12:11,293 Catch you later. I'll hit you up. 207 00:12:23,375 --> 00:12:25,995 [Colin] Everybody wanted me to play baseball. 208 00:12:28,666 --> 00:12:30,496 All the schools wanted me. 209 00:12:33,125 --> 00:12:36,575 The offers were all there, but my heart wasn't. 210 00:12:37,916 --> 00:12:39,166 It was with football. 211 00:12:41,791 --> 00:12:43,671 A place where no one wanted me. 212 00:12:47,416 --> 00:12:50,206 There's always going to be moments that shake you up. 213 00:12:50,916 --> 00:12:53,916 But when I saw I was just a two-star prospect... 214 00:12:54,458 --> 00:12:57,748 I wasn't prepared to see how the world was seeing me. 215 00:12:57,833 --> 00:12:59,133 [doorbell rings] 216 00:13:01,583 --> 00:13:02,883 I'll get it, Mom. 217 00:13:02,958 --> 00:13:04,628 Got a surprise for you, bro. 218 00:13:12,125 --> 00:13:15,245 I can't let you ride around on them dusty rims. 219 00:13:15,333 --> 00:13:17,543 Damn. Where'd you get these? 220 00:13:17,625 --> 00:13:18,535 Jacked them. 221 00:13:19,125 --> 00:13:21,875 Nah, I'm just messing with you. I got them from my cousin. 222 00:13:21,958 --> 00:13:24,498 A tree fell on his car and the rims are still good. 223 00:13:24,583 --> 00:13:26,543 -He said I can have them. -All right. 224 00:13:29,125 --> 00:13:32,075 -How much you want for them? -They're on the house. 225 00:13:32,166 --> 00:13:35,576 Just make sure to pass me the ball every once in a while. 226 00:13:35,666 --> 00:13:36,956 We're about to be seniors. 227 00:13:37,041 --> 00:13:39,041 This is my last chance to impress the girls. 228 00:13:39,125 --> 00:13:42,125 And lace me up with Super Bowl tickets when you're on the Raiders. 229 00:13:42,208 --> 00:13:44,498 Raiders? You mean the Packers. 230 00:13:44,583 --> 00:13:46,333 Yeah, I forgot you're a cheesehead. 231 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:52,540 These would look so good on my baby too. 232 00:13:56,500 --> 00:13:59,250 I can't take these. My parents would flip out. 233 00:13:59,333 --> 00:14:01,083 Why? They're from my cousin. 234 00:14:01,166 --> 00:14:03,916 Imagine my mom's face when she sees these on my truck. 235 00:14:04,500 --> 00:14:08,000 No worries. I'll just find someone else who might want them. 236 00:14:08,708 --> 00:14:10,878 You're still passing me the rock. 237 00:14:10,958 --> 00:14:12,288 No doubt. Peace. 238 00:14:12,375 --> 00:14:16,535 [Colin] It's true in life and in sports. Decisions are funny things. 239 00:14:16,625 --> 00:14:20,705 In some moments, you know exactly when you're making the right one. 240 00:14:21,541 --> 00:14:24,421 When they say, "Play the game the right way," 241 00:14:24,500 --> 00:14:26,170 what are they really saying? 242 00:14:26,833 --> 00:14:30,633 In the early 1930s, Romare Bearden found out. 243 00:14:31,625 --> 00:14:36,575 When Bearden got to Philly, the Athletics were anxious for him to sign his contract. 244 00:14:37,125 --> 00:14:41,075 He was going to be the first Black player in the Major Leagues, 245 00:14:41,166 --> 00:14:43,376 years before Jackie Robinson. 246 00:14:44,041 --> 00:14:47,881 All he had to do was sign on the dotted line. 247 00:14:48,791 --> 00:14:52,131 There was just one more little thing. 248 00:14:53,000 --> 00:14:55,380 In order to make his contract official, 249 00:14:55,875 --> 00:14:58,035 in order to realize his dreams, 250 00:14:58,625 --> 00:15:00,995 he was told he would have to play as a white man. 251 00:15:01,083 --> 00:15:03,213 You'll have to pass as a white man. 252 00:15:10,083 --> 00:15:11,753 [Colin] He rejected the offer. 253 00:15:12,583 --> 00:15:16,383 What Bearden learned then is something I learned in high school. 254 00:15:16,875 --> 00:15:19,415 And something America has always taught us. 255 00:15:20,166 --> 00:15:24,376 Playing ball the right way means playing ball the white way. 256 00:15:24,458 --> 00:15:25,958 [dramatic music playing] 257 00:15:27,916 --> 00:15:30,996 And in many ways, the rules of the game 258 00:15:31,083 --> 00:15:35,633 reflect the code of behavior expected in American society. 259 00:15:39,416 --> 00:15:43,376 I was at the Area Code Games, and I was supposed to be excited. 260 00:15:43,958 --> 00:15:45,078 But all I could think of 261 00:15:45,166 --> 00:15:49,536 was that baseball was starting to feel more and more like a backup plan. 262 00:15:50,125 --> 00:15:53,745 Take this game, for instance. It was the same as any other. 263 00:15:54,458 --> 00:15:58,458 Except this time, there was another kid who looked like me. 264 00:16:00,416 --> 00:16:01,916 Strike three! You're out! 265 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,210 [crowd cheering] 266 00:16:08,166 --> 00:16:10,626 We gave each other a nod of recognition. 267 00:16:15,958 --> 00:16:20,248 Hey! No fraternization on the field. Respect the game! 268 00:16:21,125 --> 00:16:23,785 [Colin] Whether it was the spectators or the umpires, 269 00:16:23,875 --> 00:16:27,125 in baseball, something always seemed off. 270 00:16:31,625 --> 00:16:36,915 Like baseball, America selectively chooses when to enforce its rules. 271 00:16:37,500 --> 00:16:41,380 Sometimes they let you express your rights, sometimes they don't. 272 00:16:41,958 --> 00:16:45,578 When they see the rules don't apply to everyone equally, 273 00:16:45,666 --> 00:16:47,916 they say they're willing to change them. 274 00:16:48,583 --> 00:16:53,333 But just because rules are changed, doesn't mean hearts are changed. 275 00:16:53,416 --> 00:16:55,246 The question becomes, 276 00:16:55,333 --> 00:16:58,503 is it in your heart to play by their rules? 277 00:16:58,583 --> 00:17:00,253 Let's get this over with. 278 00:17:04,666 --> 00:17:07,206 I'm the head baseball coach at the University of Texas. 279 00:17:07,791 --> 00:17:08,831 Cal-Berkeley. 280 00:17:08,916 --> 00:17:10,246 UCLA. 281 00:17:10,333 --> 00:17:11,673 Harvard University. 282 00:17:11,750 --> 00:17:16,500 -[ASU coach] The Arizona State University. -If you come to Texas, we will make you... 283 00:17:16,583 --> 00:17:18,003 -A star. -A superstar. 284 00:17:18,083 --> 00:17:21,133 You come with LSU, you'll be the next Dave Stewart. 285 00:17:21,208 --> 00:17:22,328 The next Dwight Gooden. 286 00:17:22,416 --> 00:17:24,876 -[USC coach] The next... -[ASU coach] D-Train, Dontrelle Willis. 287 00:17:24,958 --> 00:17:26,418 The next Jackie Robinson. 288 00:17:26,500 --> 00:17:30,000 Did you know that he went to UCLA? Oh, yeah. 289 00:17:30,083 --> 00:17:32,753 We're excited to offer you a full scholarship. 290 00:17:32,833 --> 00:17:33,883 Full scholarship. 291 00:17:33,958 --> 00:17:34,918 A free ride. 292 00:17:35,000 --> 00:17:38,540 We don't offer baseball scholarships, but with your grades, 293 00:17:38,625 --> 00:17:41,125 you'll have no problem getting an academic scholarship. 294 00:17:41,208 --> 00:17:45,288 At Arizona State, grades will be the least of your concerns. 295 00:17:45,375 --> 00:17:46,285 Go, Devils. 296 00:17:46,875 --> 00:17:51,785 Now, technically, I'm not supposed to give you any gear, but... 297 00:17:51,875 --> 00:17:53,535 Don't tell anybody I gave you this. 298 00:17:53,625 --> 00:17:55,035 Let's keep this between us. 299 00:17:56,291 --> 00:17:57,421 [doorbell rings] 300 00:17:59,583 --> 00:18:00,633 He's here. 301 00:18:04,083 --> 00:18:07,583 I saw you at the Area Code Games. You got the goods, kid. 302 00:18:08,083 --> 00:18:10,833 Now, you can go to college, play for free. 303 00:18:11,333 --> 00:18:14,043 Put on that freshman 15, bottom out, 304 00:18:14,125 --> 00:18:17,205 and be back here in Turlock in a few years selling used Fords. 305 00:18:17,708 --> 00:18:22,828 Or you can go pro and be a millionaire by your 19th birthday. 306 00:18:22,916 --> 00:18:24,626 Come on, really? A millionaire? 307 00:18:24,708 --> 00:18:29,418 Mrs. Kaepernick, your son has one of the best arms I've seen on a kid his age. 308 00:18:29,500 --> 00:18:31,460 He'll be one of the top picks in the draft. 309 00:18:35,125 --> 00:18:39,205 [Colin] There can be all kinds of reasons to do what people want you to do. 310 00:18:44,333 --> 00:18:47,923 -What if I wanna play football? -We'll still draft you. 311 00:18:48,583 --> 00:18:52,173 And when you see the signing bonus we'll give you, you'll change your mind. 312 00:18:52,250 --> 00:18:56,540 [Colin] But there's only ever one reason to actually do anything. 313 00:18:58,666 --> 00:19:00,036 You on a diet or something? 314 00:19:01,333 --> 00:19:03,043 Just not that hungry. 315 00:19:03,125 --> 00:19:05,205 Can I get one of them tacos then? 316 00:19:05,291 --> 00:19:06,791 [car horn honking melodically] 317 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:15,040 -Catch up with you later. -Yo, where are we going? 318 00:19:15,541 --> 00:19:18,961 [Jake] I gotta take care of something right quick. All right? 319 00:19:19,041 --> 00:19:21,581 -You stay here. -Why you always ditching me? 320 00:19:22,625 --> 00:19:24,745 Trust me. It's for your own good. 321 00:19:24,833 --> 00:19:26,713 How are you supposed to tell me that? 322 00:19:26,791 --> 00:19:28,501 You're supposed to be my boy. 323 00:19:28,583 --> 00:19:30,463 This ain't what you want, bro. 324 00:19:30,541 --> 00:19:32,711 I don't even know what I want anymore. 325 00:19:34,166 --> 00:19:38,076 What happened to, "I'm a quarterback"? That's not what you want? 326 00:19:41,583 --> 00:19:45,293 We're halfway through senior season, and I still don't have any offers. 327 00:19:45,916 --> 00:19:47,166 -Yo, Colin. -What? 328 00:19:47,250 --> 00:19:49,630 You sound like a punk-ass cry baby. 329 00:19:50,541 --> 00:19:53,751 Nothing in life worth having comes easy. 330 00:19:53,833 --> 00:19:54,833 All right? 331 00:19:56,375 --> 00:20:00,915 -I'll see you later, bro. -A'ight. I see how it is. 332 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:04,830 No, you don't. If you did, you wouldn't be so mad right now. 333 00:20:14,291 --> 00:20:17,631 [Colin] Jake wasn't wrong. I knew I was moping. 334 00:20:18,291 --> 00:20:22,421 I knew no one could understand why I wasn't taking the easy choice. 335 00:20:23,375 --> 00:20:25,625 But I couldn't shake how I felt. 336 00:20:26,208 --> 00:20:30,328 Sometimes, you just feel what you feel and nothing will change your mind. 337 00:20:30,416 --> 00:20:32,666 [young Colin] Coach, there's gotta be something we can do. 338 00:20:32,750 --> 00:20:34,290 Can we try Fresno State again? 339 00:20:34,791 --> 00:20:39,171 I know they said they weren't taking any new QBs, but it's worth a shot. 340 00:20:44,625 --> 00:20:46,035 -You didn't hear? -What? 341 00:20:47,125 --> 00:20:51,415 They signed a quarterback. Some kid from a JUCO down south. 342 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:52,880 Come on. 343 00:20:53,791 --> 00:20:55,671 Hey, I know you don't wanna hear this, 344 00:20:56,375 --> 00:20:59,495 but junior college may not be a bad idea for you too. 345 00:20:59,583 --> 00:21:00,423 What? 346 00:21:01,375 --> 00:21:03,125 I'm not going to a JUCO. 347 00:21:04,458 --> 00:21:05,918 I'm a D1 quarterback. 348 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,420 Okay, we both know that. 349 00:21:07,916 --> 00:21:11,826 So I want you to leave it all on the field in the playoffs. 350 00:21:11,916 --> 00:21:14,246 You put together a few good games, 351 00:21:15,166 --> 00:21:18,456 win Section Championship, then... 352 00:21:20,041 --> 00:21:21,791 Keep your chin up, Colin. 353 00:21:22,541 --> 00:21:23,711 There's still time. 354 00:21:38,125 --> 00:21:38,955 You're late. 355 00:21:40,583 --> 00:21:43,543 Why are we even here anyway? The place is closed. 356 00:21:44,166 --> 00:21:46,916 I know the manager. She was supposed to hook us up. 357 00:21:47,458 --> 00:21:51,168 Real talk, Taco Bell should start serving breakfast. I'd eat it. 358 00:21:51,250 --> 00:21:54,750 -I'm surprised you invited me out. -What's that supposed to mean? 359 00:21:54,833 --> 00:21:57,423 -We're supposed to be friends. -We are. 360 00:21:57,500 --> 00:21:59,460 So why you always ditching me? 361 00:21:59,541 --> 00:22:02,881 Maybe I'm ditching you because we're friends. 362 00:22:02,958 --> 00:22:05,328 Come on, man. Don't do that. 363 00:22:06,708 --> 00:22:07,958 Let me show you something. 364 00:22:16,166 --> 00:22:18,746 -Is that from...? -Yeah, I started a little side hustle. 365 00:22:18,833 --> 00:22:20,293 Selling car parts and whatnot. 366 00:22:20,375 --> 00:22:23,625 -You mean jacking car parts? -Tomato-tomahto. 367 00:22:23,708 --> 00:22:26,288 Okay, so why won't you let me come? 368 00:22:28,166 --> 00:22:30,076 You're 6'13" and Black. 369 00:22:30,666 --> 00:22:33,916 There is only one person in Turlock that fits that description. 370 00:22:34,666 --> 00:22:36,786 If I get caught, I might go to jail. 371 00:22:37,541 --> 00:22:39,921 But if I get caught with you, I might get shot. 372 00:22:41,375 --> 00:22:42,535 Not funny, Jake. 373 00:22:44,166 --> 00:22:45,876 You have a chance to be special. 374 00:22:46,541 --> 00:22:50,251 Maybe baseball isn't what you want, but it's a way out of here. 375 00:22:51,125 --> 00:22:52,205 That's the thing. 376 00:22:55,291 --> 00:22:56,711 It's not the future I want. 377 00:22:56,791 --> 00:22:58,751 Then go get the future you want. 378 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:02,460 Life's too short to be living someone else's dream. 379 00:23:07,791 --> 00:23:11,791 Damn. That might be the realest thing you ever said. 380 00:23:11,875 --> 00:23:15,705 I can't take credit for that one. I read it in Playboy as a kid. 381 00:23:18,625 --> 00:23:20,955 [Colin] I learned a lot of things that summer. 382 00:23:21,041 --> 00:23:22,921 Summer of my senior year. 383 00:23:23,500 --> 00:23:25,670 But the one thing I remember most 384 00:23:26,166 --> 00:23:28,666 is you gotta play the game that's right for you. 385 00:23:28,750 --> 00:23:33,080 Coach Schott called to see if you're ready for tomorrow. 386 00:23:34,875 --> 00:23:37,535 He asked if you've made your decision yet. 387 00:23:37,625 --> 00:23:39,705 Can we send out some more tapes? 388 00:23:39,791 --> 00:23:41,711 [Rick] A very wise man once said, 389 00:23:42,625 --> 00:23:48,455 "Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out." 390 00:23:49,041 --> 00:23:53,251 Look, we know that this is your decision. 391 00:23:54,208 --> 00:23:55,628 And we support you. 392 00:23:57,250 --> 00:24:00,420 But what's wrong with baseball? 393 00:24:02,333 --> 00:24:03,633 It's not football. 394 00:24:05,458 --> 00:24:10,578 No, but it is a way to get a free education, 395 00:24:11,208 --> 00:24:12,578 make some great money. 396 00:24:13,458 --> 00:24:17,748 [young Colin] With football, I feel like myself. I feel comfortable. 397 00:24:17,833 --> 00:24:20,833 Baseball, I'm a visitor, an outsider. 398 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:24,500 I don't know. It's hard to explain. 399 00:24:24,583 --> 00:24:27,673 We know how bad you wanted this thing to happen. 400 00:24:28,583 --> 00:24:29,673 But it didn't happen. 401 00:24:31,083 --> 00:24:32,383 Like Mom said... 402 00:24:33,791 --> 00:24:35,131 It's your decision. 403 00:24:36,875 --> 00:24:40,455 But sometimes in life, the decisions are already made for you. 404 00:24:45,166 --> 00:24:49,036 [Colin] And sometimes, you make the decision for yourself. 405 00:24:50,791 --> 00:24:51,751 [knocking on door] 406 00:24:55,583 --> 00:24:58,253 Hey, Kaepernick. Right on time. 407 00:24:59,208 --> 00:25:01,078 So I talked to Coach Parker. 408 00:25:01,958 --> 00:25:05,458 I just want you to know, I'm sorry it didn't work out with football. 409 00:25:06,166 --> 00:25:10,286 But like I told you back in spring, baseball is your future. 410 00:25:14,333 --> 00:25:18,503 So which school? You made your decision? 411 00:25:20,083 --> 00:25:21,963 [chuckles] Well, what is it? 412 00:25:23,791 --> 00:25:25,541 I'm gonna be a quarterback. 413 00:25:32,833 --> 00:25:36,923 It's the biggest mistake of your life. You're gonna look back on this. 414 00:25:37,458 --> 00:25:38,828 You're gonna regret it. 415 00:25:39,958 --> 00:25:40,828 Forever. 416 00:25:42,291 --> 00:25:43,881 The hell are you thinking? 417 00:25:50,708 --> 00:25:53,498 [Colin] I was thinking that what you start out as 418 00:25:53,583 --> 00:25:56,003 is not necessarily what you become. 419 00:25:59,666 --> 00:26:03,536 Bearden continued in the Negro Leagues for a few more seasons 420 00:26:03,625 --> 00:26:07,325 before shifting his focus to another passion: art. 421 00:26:08,958 --> 00:26:13,578 He went on to become one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century... 422 00:26:16,708 --> 00:26:19,078 using his brilliant folk collages 423 00:26:19,166 --> 00:26:24,036 to showcase the harsh reality of the Black experience in America. 424 00:26:24,125 --> 00:26:25,785 Many others would follow. 425 00:26:26,875 --> 00:26:28,705 Bearden was good at baseball, 426 00:26:29,208 --> 00:26:33,208 but because he didn't sell his soul, he found his true love. 427 00:26:33,916 --> 00:26:37,746 For me, I played baseball because I was good at it. 428 00:26:38,416 --> 00:26:42,916 My passion, my love, was being a quarterback. 429 00:26:48,833 --> 00:26:52,253 [young Colin] Damn, I didn't think everybody would be this mad at me. 430 00:26:52,333 --> 00:26:54,923 You had the winning lottery ticket and you threw it away. 431 00:26:55,416 --> 00:26:58,036 My dad says you're making the biggest mistake of your life. 432 00:26:58,125 --> 00:26:59,915 Your dad works at Blockbuster. 433 00:27:01,916 --> 00:27:07,826 Kaepernick was projected to be a top pick in the 2006 MLB Draft. 434 00:27:07,916 --> 00:27:12,286 Now he waits for a football scholarship that may never come. 435 00:27:12,375 --> 00:27:16,075 A lot of people are scratching their heads about this one. 436 00:27:16,166 --> 00:27:17,376 [TV turns off] 437 00:27:18,625 --> 00:27:19,785 What do they know? 438 00:27:21,125 --> 00:27:22,705 [phone ringing] 439 00:27:32,625 --> 00:27:33,455 Hello? 440 00:27:38,416 --> 00:27:39,246 Really? 441 00:27:41,125 --> 00:27:42,575 I'll grab him for you. 442 00:27:43,458 --> 00:27:44,378 Colin? 443 00:27:47,958 --> 00:27:49,168 Baseball? 444 00:27:49,250 --> 00:27:51,080 ["Astronaut in the Ocean" playing] 445 00:27:52,041 --> 00:27:53,541 ♪ Astro-naut ♪ 446 00:27:55,875 --> 00:27:59,165 ♪ What you know about Rollin' down in the deep? ♪ 447 00:27:59,250 --> 00:28:02,670 ♪ When your brain goes numb You can call that mental freeze ♪ 448 00:28:02,750 --> 00:28:06,210 ♪ When these people talk too much Put that shit in slow motion, yeah ♪ 449 00:28:06,291 --> 00:28:09,251 ♪ I feel like an astronaut In the ocean, ayy ♪ 450 00:28:09,333 --> 00:28:12,213 ♪ What you know about Rollin' down in the deep? ♪ 451 00:28:12,291 --> 00:28:15,461 ♪ When your brain goes numb You can call that mental freeze ♪ 452 00:28:15,541 --> 00:28:18,921 ♪ When these people talk too much Put that shit in slow motion, yeah ♪ 453 00:28:19,000 --> 00:28:21,710 ♪ I feel like an astronaut in the ocean ♪ 454 00:28:21,791 --> 00:28:23,501 -♪ She say that I'm cool ♪ -♪ Damn straight ♪ 455 00:28:23,583 --> 00:28:26,583 ♪ I'm like, "Yeah, that's true" I believe in G-O-D ♪ 456 00:28:26,666 --> 00:28:28,326 ♪ Don't believe in T-H-O-T ♪ 457 00:28:28,416 --> 00:28:31,416 ♪ She keep playing me dumb I'ma play her for fun ♪ 458 00:28:31,500 --> 00:28:34,460 ♪ Y'all don't really know my mental Lemme give you the picture like stencil ♪ 459 00:28:34,541 --> 00:28:37,421 ♪ Falling out, in a drought No flow, rain wasn't pouring down ♪ 460 00:28:37,500 --> 00:28:40,670 ♪ See, that pain was all around See, my mode was kinda lounged ♪ 461 00:28:40,750 --> 00:28:43,790 ♪ Didn't know which-which way to turn Flow was cool but I still felt burnt ♪ 462 00:28:43,875 --> 00:28:47,785 ♪ Energy up, you can feel my surge I'ma kill everything like this purge ♪ 463 00:28:47,875 --> 00:28:50,575 ♪ Let's just get this straight For a second, I'ma work ♪ 464 00:28:50,666 --> 00:28:53,916 ♪ Even if I don't get paid for progression I'ma get it ♪ 465 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:56,210 ♪ Everything that I do is electric... ♪