Question

based on this excerpt, which of the following sayings best describes rockys recovery and return to the football field? a \a stitch in time saves nine.\ b \do unto others as you would have them do unto you.\ c \he who hesitates is lost.\ d \slow and steady wins the race.\ operation followed operation. after the final one, rocky decided to start training by taking a short run every morning. his first workout proved that running just a few hundred feet was a nearly impossible task. it was as though a sharp knife was tearing into his right foot. he fell to the ground, fighting back tears of pain. but he refused to let this obstacle stop him. the day after his first workout, rocky was back for another try. he was back again the next day, and the day after that, and the day after that. he pushed himself every day of every week. just one year after he had been wounded in vietnam, rocky reported to the steelers training camp, but

Explanation:

The text shows Rocky's slow - paced but consistent efforts in recovery and training. He starts with a difficult short run and keeps at it every day until he is ready to return to the football field a year later. "Slow and steady wins the race" emphasizes consistent progress over time, which matches Rocky's situation. "A stitch in time saves nine" is about acting early to prevent bigger problems. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is the golden rule about treating others well. "He who hesitates is lost" is about not delaying decisions.

Answer:

D. "Slow and steady wins the race."