Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #181
In "Coaches' Concern," Archie and Chuck question their strict coaches' focus on grades—until they meet a former football star from another school whose academic record cost him a college spot. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg, Rudy Lapick, Barry Grossman, and Bill Yoshida, this 1986 issue explores the pressure to balance school and sports, all under Dan DeCarlo’s iconic cover.
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Archie and Chuck think their coaches are too strict about keeping the team's grades up until they meet a former football hero from another school whose grades kept him from getting into college.
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