12 begin the second season
12 tribes converge
12 plead
12 hang on every word
12 grind themselves for the struggle
12 take the field
but 12 become 8
8 collide
8 pay the toll
8 perform something selfless, relentless, beautiful
but 8 become 4
4 catch their breath
4 clear their heads
4 pick up the pieces
4 recover
4 try to be better, play harder
but 4 become 2
2 will emerge
2 will clash
2 will battle
and while 2 show us the heart, hustle and soul of the game
1 will be remembered