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Atticus only played touch football with Jem, never tackle, because he believed himself to be too old.

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Jem has to twist Atticus's arm in order to let him play football in To Kill a Mockingbird. Initially, Atticus does not want Jem playing football due to its violent nature, but ultimately gives in after seeing how much it means to Jem.

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Jem is excited about his place on the football team, even though they won't let him do much beyond carrying buckets. He doesn't play a position.

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Jem has to gain weight. The football coach tells Jem that if he gains twenty-five pounds by the year after next then he can play.

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he was the water boy

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He's the water boy

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