Dominic Moore’s report card is tricky, because he has a problem not usually encountered in academic situations. Imagine you’re a solid student who studies hard – grinding, I think they used to call it? You’re not going to win the MacArthur genius grant anytime soon, but you’re certainly no slouch. Then, for reasons no one understands, the school forces you to tutor a kid who, let’s face it, should have been left back a long time ago. And get this: not only do you have to tutor him, but also, his grades will be averaged with yours!
And that’s where things get implausible in both academic analogies and actual hockey.