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Your father was offered an amazing job at TMU.

We're moving again, aren't we?

Okay, nobody in my family has gone past high school.

If you turn yourself around,

you could get into a full four-year college.

(Waverly) They diagnosed me with a bipolar disorder.

It can be dangerous sometimes.

People get really depressed.

Bo tells me y'all been hanging out.

Yeah. He's funny kid.

You got your hands full.

Bo can never know.

When you tackled him, you had your head down.

I cannot believe this--you said if we were gonna sue anybody,

it was gonna be the school, Dad.

I'm not gonna say it was Coach's fault.

Let's just be really,

really honest with each other right now, Jason.

Do you wanna be engaged to me?

I don't know.

(Saracen) I'm just not gonna be able to take this team any further.

You wanna play big, think big, all right?

I'm gonna show you how.

(Julie) So what are the chances

of Dad actually taking the job?

I don't know, honey.

Well, I mean, is it, like, 50/50, 60/40?

There's no point in looking at statistics like that.

We just don't know.

30/70?

(Tami) Honey, if I had to say, I'd say probably 80/20.

(Julie) 80 we're gonna stay in Dillon?

Please don't worry.

It's not real yet. It's not official yet.

There's no point in worrying, all right?

It's gonna be okay.

I'd at least like to know where I'll be living.

I know, I know.

(Julie) And it just-- it sucks.

I can't even talk to Matt about any of this.

I know, sweetheart. You've mentioned that.

Sorry.

(radio host) Two days to the Texas state semifinals, y'all.

Panthers are goin'.

We're gonna have to face

a tough Brant Viking football team.

Now if we can get by those guys,

well, we just might meet West Cambria in the finals.

And I'll tell you what-- that would mean

playing our old friend, Ray "Voodoo" Tatum.

(Street) Don't turn your body.

Just straight. Just straight, Saracen.

You gotta keep your head up-field

and keep your feet light. Hey...

Get back on the line.

I think I might maybe throw up.

What, you wanna go home, Saracen?

I mean, if you wanna go home,

I mean, I got a busy day too.

I can go home, pick up a paper, check in on Oprah.

Something wrong

with Oprah, Saracen?

No, Oprah's-- I like Oprah.

No, nothing is wrong with Oprah.

The team's defensive linemen,

three of them run a 4-6-40.

So that makes them not only bigger than you

but faster than you.

They're gonna be in your chili all night.

And unless you listen to me,

you're gonna be eating an awful lot of turf.

You want that?

No, I don't wanna eat turf.

All right, then listen.

Keep your feet light, okay?

As soon as I tell you where the pressure's coming from,

stay on your toes.

Get it out quick

so you don't get hit, all right?

Set!

Hut!

Backside pressure.

There you go. There you go.

(man) I thought Ray "Voodoo" Tatum boy

went back to Louisiana to play football.

(host) Well, that's where we all thought he was heading,

but, uh, I'm afraid he got a better offer in West Cam.

[honks horn]

Y'all don't mind if I park here, do you?

(woman) Hey, coach, what do you think your chances are?

Settin' up shop a little early, huh?

(woman) No, not really.

They'll be lining up before 9:00 to buy tickets.

Can I interest you in a T-shirt?

No.

(Buddy) Hey, Coach!

What?

(Taylor) That's spectacular, Buddy.

Lookin' good?

(Taylor) Morning, gentlemen. Way to get after it.

Have a good day, yeah?

(boy) All right, sir.

(second boy) Yes, sir.

Hey, Coach Carl.

Hey.

Hi.

What the hell's this?

Check it out. Look.

Uh, the Panthers are a fine team.

It's gonna be an honor to play 'em.

(Taylor) Oh, he's full of crap.

That's what he is-- he's full of crap.

Can I ask you something?

What are you doing?

Is this your living room or something?

You're sitting here eating.

You're spilling food all over the place.

Well, good morning to you too.

You look out here lately?

Looks like we're playing the damn Super Bowl.

Well, they're excited about it. Well, I'm glad they're excited.

I wish they were as excited about winning

as they are making a buck.

Hey, morning. (Taylor) Morning.

Isn't everything awesome out there?

I mean, everybody is fired up.

Hey, that's the most fantastic logo I've ever seen!

Thank you. I appreciate it.

That's an incredible-looking piece of art

that you put outside there.

It's not art. It's just a logo. Oh, it's incredible.

(Buddy) Yeah. Listen, I need to talk to you

about those sideline passes.

I got two big fleet buyer customers coming in

from San Antonio.

It won't be near the team, just near the exit.

I'll just come back later. No, you stay right there.

I gotta talk to my quarterback right now.

All right. Hey, Matt, good game this weekend.

Thanks. Thanks, Buddy.

(Buddy) It's on you, buddy. Think about that.

I--I will. Thank you. Okay?

What?

Um...

[paper rustles]

Where the hell did you get this?

It was--it was just in my locker.

I don't even know where it came from. But should--

What should I do with it? Keep this between you and me.

Don't worry about it. I'll take care of it.

[crash]

[car alarms blaring]

What the hell was that?

[commotion, car alarms]

[siren blares]

[Explosions in the Sky's Remember Me as a Time of Day]

(Joanne) I don't even see the point of us

going to this settlement conference.

They're never gonna pay us what we need.

(Street) Maybe they will, Ma. Maybe it'll be enough.

Honey, I'm sorry, but we gotta be realistic here.

We don't know your ability to support yourself in the future.

And your father and I aren't going to be around forever.

I'll go, I'll listen. But I'm skeptical.

(reporter) We are live on the scene of a train derailment

that took place just a few minutes ago.

As you can see behind me here on the southwest approach...

Hey, Dad. Yeah.

Dad, check this out.

...has jumped the tracks.

Is--ooh!

(Street) Is that--

Yeah, that's near the school, isn't it?

What?

...a chemical spill, and evacuation may be necessary.

(Principal Brecker) Everybody gather around here.

I don't wanna give you mixed signals,

but we do have some reason for alarm.

Now, I have been talking to the police,

and they have informed me

that until they get a handle on what's goin' on out there,

we're gonna have to evacuate the school.

Now, that means you're all gonna be able to go on home.

Hold on! Wait a minute! [cheering]

I want you to avoid that northeast sector,

northeast of the football field.

We don't know how dangerous it is.

Listen up, football players.

We will have practice today, you understand?

The location will be determined.

Right now, y'all stay in touch with each other,

let everyone know, you understand?

All right, go do what they're telling you to do.

Hey. Hey!

What's this for?

Because I love you.

Good morning, Tara. How you doing?

Yeah, I'm gonna go.

I'll call you later.

Uh, yeah.

Bye-bye.

Where's she goin'?

She's going to the library. She has some algebra final.

She's going to the library?

Yeah.

I'll let y'all talk or whatever y'all were doing.

Why are you lookin' at me so weird?

I'm just curious where you're going.

I gotta go, um...

You gotta return some books?

I freaked out a little bit. Okay. Don't worry about it.

You don't want to date a nut-job.

I get it, okay? You're off the hook.

Wait. I wanna make this work on the real,

but you gotta tell me-- I mean, where do we even start?

Smash, move it along! Let's go!

Look...

Look, I gotta--

Go.

You know, that's what I get

for going out with the star running back

on the Dillon Panthers.

[giggles]

My boyfriend went off to Austin

and got a tattoo from some girl

and comes back and acts like nothing happened.

And it's absolutely clear that something happened.

Wait, how do you know that something definitely happened?

Because it did. He has a tattoo.

Are you listening to me?

[laughs] Yeah.

And the fact that I've called him four times

and he hasn't called back kinda says something.

Wow. Okay, you know what's wrong with that story?

That he hasn't called me back?

No, the fact that you called him or anyone four times.

I mean, good God, girl, look at you.

Okay, so what do I do, then?

[gunshots]

Can we do this all day?

Not bad, cheerleader.

Are both these yours?

No, they're my dad's. He collects them.

Okay, make sure you hold your hand kinda like further back.

Yeah.

Beats the hell outta making Rice Krispies treats.

Tara!

That you? What are you doin' here?

Oh, nothing.

Just wishing I could,

you know, build a time machine

and go back and shoot whoever it is invented algebra.

That's for sure.

See, that's kinda a catch-22, though,

because to invent that time machine,

you may need to use algebra, so...

You know, I already have a tutor, if that's--

So you can just, yeah, run along. Okay.

Let me ask you one question, though.

Um, did your tutor teach Tim Riggins to read

in about a day and a half?

No? Okay.

Is your tutor the top of his calculus honors class?

Shh. Okay.

Did your tutor score a 77

on his PSAT math portion?

No? I just really think you need the A-Team on this.

And you got Mr. T standin' right in front of you.

And T stands--

for Tyra's algebra tutor.

[laughing]

Right? Seriously?

I'm really good at math.

(Nikki) I'm outta here.

I have to go pick him up.

I'm sure Bo's the last kid there,

and he's probably scared out of his mind.

Thank you.

What?

Tim picked me up.

Well, hey! School got cancelled.

Lucky for you.

I'm so glad. I was worried about you.

Okay, go in the break room and go do your homework.

[whines] Oh...

There's cookies in there. Oh, boy!

[laughs]

Right around the corner.

Thank you. Hey.

That was very sweet of you, picking him up for me.

No problem. I was worried.

It's probably not a good idea

for you to come in here, though.

Because... Why?

Well, because it's a small town--

Hey, 33.

Hey.

Better buckle up that chin strap.

I hear those Viking boys bring the wood.

Oh, you bet. We got it covered, though, sir.

No worries.

'Cause it's a small t--

What do you want for dinner tonight?

What?

I know Bo likes pizza,

so we may as well grab some of that or something.

Sound good?

Okay. It's great.

(player) This is ridiculous.

We're the freaking Dillon Panthers.

(Coach Taylor) Get him, Spike.

Man, this is worse than Pee-Wee.

I think Coach T. done lost his mind.

(Taylor) Hey, listen up.

Everybody form over here on the benches right now.

Let's go. Go! Come on, let's go, now.

We got a lot to do today.

Go!

(Taylor) Bunch of crybabies.

I don't wanna hear this crap anymore.

You win a few games, think you're special,

think you're too good to practice here.

I don't wanna hear that crap anymore.

You know who you--

You know who I'm talkin' about.

Matt Saracen found $200 in his locker.

Who else?

Nobody else.

Nobody.

Not in your locker? Not anywhere at school?

Not at home, nothin', anywhere, anytime?

That must piss you off, Smash.

Come on, let's go!

(Buddy) Coach.

Coach.

I think you're gonna want to hear this, Eric.

Hey, Mayor. How you doing? Okay.

You all right, hon? Yeah.

What's going on?

(Hunt) We just heard from the EPA,

and they are keeping the school closed

while they investigate the accident.

(Buddy) Yeah. something about toxic fumes.

They have to evaluate the air quality, Buddy.

It's gonna be at least a week.

A week?

(facility director) This is a great facility.

It seats 12,000. Six-month old field turf, Coach.

Check out the state-of-the-art press box up there.

Coach, hi-def if you need it. We're gonna pass.

(Gainey) I'm sorry, what? We're gonna pass.

You're gonna-- Y'all signed a deal we'd get a home game.

And you know damn well

this is a lot closer to Brant than it is Dillon.

[Gainey laughs] A lot closer.

Now you're just splitting hairs, aren't we, Coach?

This isn't splitting any hairs.

It's 20 miles of difference...

Come on, don't try to hustle me.

I saw the damn Vikings banner back there in the weight room.

I don't understand what the problem is.

I know you train here.

I imagine you practice here, play here.

Can I ask you a question too?

Thank you. Yeah.

What--does your brother run the clock up there?

Is that-- that part of the deal?

Coach, you know--

Don't make this a pride thing, Coach.

I said I'd split the rental 70/30.

(Taylor) Mm-hmm.

Not here, gentlemen.

(Buddy) Eric?

(Taylor) Not gonna be here.

(Buddy) Fine club seating,

which would have been great for my VIPs and my sponsors.

You know, I'm real sorry that you lost your sponsorship.

Tell you what, why don't you go out to Herrmann field

and just buy that and you can just call it

"The Garrity Bowl"?

Huh. Are namin' rights available?

Ad sales

and ticket revenues--

that's what pays your salary.

My players have been receiving gifts.

Cash gifts, Buddy.

Is that right?

(Waverly) ...eat all that food by yourself?

[Lyla and Waverly giggling]

See you later. Call me, girl.

[faint radio music]

That's all right.

[laughter]

[overlapping chatter]

Hey, Lyla.

Can I talk to you for a minute?

Yeah.

Since when did you and Waverly get to be so friendly?

You know, I've been cheering for you all these years,

and we've never said so much as a "hey."

And now you see me with Waverly Grady, and...

Look, I'm just--

I'm just asking.

Great.

You better be careful. She's a good shot.

What is that supposed to mean?

We went shooting yesterday.

Two girls packing heat.

No, no, no. That's not a good idea.

What?

Why?

God, Smash.

You're not her father. Lyla, it's not about--

She doesn't have to answer you for everything that she does. Lyla, Lyla.

She's bipolar. What?

Waverly's bipolar.

And she's not taking her meds.

Which means...

I don't even know what that means.

But I'm damn sure she shouldn't be shooting guns.

I didn't know.

Now you do.

(Taylor) That's not answering the question.

(Buddy) Yeah, well, Eric,

I don't think I understand the question.

You don't know anything about that, do you, cash gifts?

I don't think we should be focusing on that.

I think we need to focus on

where we're gonna play the football game.

You have any idea where we're gonna play the football game?

You got a plan B here for me?

[cow moos]

[mooing]

[laughs]

Come on. Let's go get a beer.

Come on.

(Landry) Okay, now what do you got

after you take off the times three?

Okay. The square root of X equals 7.

How do you get rid of that pesky little

square root right there?

Square both sides. Mm-hmm. Good.

Good. You square both sides--

You know, if you love math so much,

why don't you just start your own little math club,

and that way you can do math all day long.

Well, you see, I did, but no-nobody showed up.

Yeah, that's shocking. Really.

You know, all this bitterness that you're showing me

really isn't helping.

You know, I appreciate the fact that you're talking to me

and everything, but it's not really-- [laughing]

it's not really helping matters.

So could we just maybe solve for X?

All right, X equals...

49?

I'm just playing. That's right.

Bastard! I'm just playing.

I hate you!

That wasn't funny, was it?

Good job. Congratulations.

You got it all by yourself.

Um, if you're not doing anything on Friday,

maybe we could get together and study? Yes.

Study. Yeah.

Great.

It's a date, then.

Let's do the next problem.

Hey, hon?

(Tami) Hey, baby.

Phone's been ringing off the hook for you.

(Buddy) I'll tell you right now...

You need to come along with me.

You need to turn that off right now.

[mooing]

(Tami) Where would people park?

(Taylor) I don't know.

And how would you put lights in here?

I don't know that either.

Where would... people pee?

Well, I don't know.

They could use cups for all I care.

I--I don't know. Cows agree with me.

I don't see why you can't agree.

Sweetie, I'm not disagreeing.

The cows are more supportive than you are.

You know I'm supportive.

I'm just thinking, you know, you've got a lot on your mind.

You got this TMU thing, you know, the lawsuit.

I mean, this may not be the clearest thought

that you've had in a while.

I'm getting pressured

into giving up my home field advantage right now.

You know, I'm gettin' players who are receiving gifts,

and I've got a damn town

that's full of--I don't know, they're money hungry!

I know, babe. The whole damn thing--

I know, I know.

I'm just-- all I wanna do is just--

Close your eyes.

Pretend you're ten years old again.

You're just playin'.

You're just playing.

I wanna play football.

I know.

Where you goin'?

I'm gonna go to the truck and get some blankets.

You know Buddy Garrity's head's gonna explode.

[laughing]

I love it!

I love it!

All right, listen up.

Need about 20 cans of orange spray paint.

Need about 20 bags of chalk, all the dirt that you can find.

I wanna get spades and some metal rakes.

Metal rakes. Get two or three of those.

We'll start with that, all right?

(Saracen) What are we doing here?

We're gonna build a football field, Saracen.

Quit askin' questions.

Man, I can't believe this. I'm supposed to be sleepin' in.

Let's just embrace the suck for once, all right?

Come on. Hey, I don't like your attitude.

(Saracen) I get the chalk.

[player laughing] Are we just gonna get out there right now?

How you doin'?

Hey, Coach. Give you a hand?

No, sir.

No? No.

Thank you.

What ya been up to lately?

Nothin' much. Just--

Picking out some WD-40. Highlight of my day.

Not much goin' on, huh?

No, sir.

See you tonight at that settlement case?

Yes, sir.

Sorry. About that.

Hell, son, ain't nothing to be sorry about.

That's the best damn news I've heard since this case began.

Lawyers say they might be able to settle it.

I'm happy about it.

I hope your folks are happy about it.

Yeah, they'll, uh...

they'll be there, sir.

Well...

[loud clattering]

All right, then.

It's good to see you again.

You, too, Coach.

[knocks]

Yeah?

Hi. We need to talk.

Can I have a glass of water?

Yeah.

Just put it there.

Why haven't you called?

I've been busy.

It doesn't look like you're busy.

It looks like you're watching TV.

Listen, I know it may be a lot to ask of you to call me

so that I know whether or not we're engaged,

or boyfriend and girlfriend or just real good pals--

Get off my back, Lyla!

What do I have right now, huh?

I got a girlfriend who cheated on me.

I got parents who are breaking up

'cause of some stupid lawsuit.

I lost the Coach, lost the team,

lost my friends, lost the quad rugby, so I got nothing!

So I'm sorry if I'm not being the perfect boyfriend right now,

but I got a lot more on my mind

than powder puff and--and prom!

And this cup is way too full. I'll spill it, you know tha--

No, it's not too full!

What the hell was that for?

You think it's been easy for me

to help you in and out of that chair?

Well, no one's holding a gun to your head, Lyla!

I do it because I love you, stupid!

But now you're sitting here feeling sorry for yourself

and acting like a jackass all the time.

You wanna play rugby? Find another team.

You hate this lawsuit so much, find a way to make it go away.

And next time you want a glass of water, say please.

[door slams]

There's our new Toyota Tundra. I got 30 of those.

She's a real beauty.

Eric, just tell me.

What the hell's this all about?

What this is about?

Yeah.

You know what this is about?

Man, it's just about football.

It's about playing football minus the crap.

So is this about the other day?

Is that what this is, about the cash in the envelopes?

Is that what it is, you're trying to make a statement?

Yeah, fine, okay, great. It's a statement.

You happy? You're right, it's a statement.

Okay, well, I don't think the semifinal playoff game

is the time to make a statement, Eric.

Now, look, I know that you're being courted by TMU.

If you're doin' this so you can make history

'cause you're not gonna be here,

I don't like that one bit.

Is that you over there snickering?

Yes, she said date. It's a date.

I know, I know, but "it's a date" is--it's a...

it's a--it's an expression.

It--it's like a colloquialism used everywhere.

Well, she said that expression.

What's that girl's name?

Her name is Tyra. Tyra.

And, you know, I'm really just about tired of--

of being a supporting actor.

I'm about ready to be a leading man, Matt.

Okay.

You know, that's gonna be a big night for us,

so you might as well just accept that.

I accept-- it's gonna be a huge night.

I mean, you're probably gonna square a lot of numbers,

maybe figure out a quadratic equation or something like that.

That's really cute; I'm really laughing on the inside.

No, it's adorable, what you're doing.

I know, it is. You know what, Matt?

I-I-I'm gonna go,

and I'm gonna tell her how I feel.

I'm gonna--I'm gonna declare myself to her.

Okay? And you need to just accept that.

Carl, not--not too tight, please.

All right, okay.

I don't want to look all frayed when I go and see my lady.

I just hope I wasn't too harsh on him.

You needed to let him know.

Yeah.

You know who's really good to talk to?

Uh, Mrs. Taylor, the counselor.

She's great.

Did Smash talk to you?

[pop plays in background]

*

(Waverly) You told Lyla Garrity that I'm bipolar?

I love you, okay?

I love you, okay? And you're right.

I have no idea what you're dealing with.

But you're not helping me, okay?

You tell me you're sick, but you're not taking your pills.

And then you start acting a little crazy.

And now you're doing things to endanger yourself

and everybody else around you.

I'm the only one who knows about it,

and I can't tell nobody?

No, no, that's not fair, okay?

I'd do anything for you, but that's too much.

I think you need to talk to somebody,

maybe your dad or--

No, I can't talk to my dad. No.

What about my mom? What about my mom?

Why? She's a nurse.

She's a nurse, and she knows you.

She can help.

'Cause, baby, I don't think you're okay.

And you can stay mad at me if you want to,

but it's not gonna change my mind...

about anything I just said.

[sobbing]

(Billy) Where the hell you going?

Jackie's.

You're going over to Jackie's again.

Is that kid calling you Daddy yet?

Mm-mm.

Doesn't know anything about it.

I might not have a PhD in stupid

like you do, but I'm gonna tell you right now,

this is gonna turn out badly.

And, hell, it's probably gonna end badly

right around State.

(school lawyer) The school district has immunity, okay?

So when the court lets us out on summary judgment,

all you're gonna have left is Coach Taylor.

And I'll bet you can take everything he has

and double it, and it won't even cover your fee.

I don't care who pays us.

But I want you to have a good look at that boy right there.

Because when I put him on the stand in his wheelchair

and he tells his story,

there is not a jury in Carr County that is not

gonna give us three times what it is we're asking for.

You know, is that all I am here?

Huh? Just some cripple boy that you can wheel out

in front of a bunch of people to make some money off me?

Jason. Talk about lost earning capacity

like I'm some brain-dead idiot

who's never gonna get a job again.

Okay, all right. Mitch, we need to take a break.

Seriously, Mom, Dad, I know it's been hard on you guys,

but we are not here to win the lottery.

So how 'bout--how 'bout I just write down

what I want,

and we call it a night?

That takes care of the debt, right?

Saves the house?

Jason...

Jason, I just want you to be okay.

I just want you to have a good life.

I'm gonna be fine.

You just gotta have faith in me, okay?

Can you do that?

Okay. Okay.

[whispering]

I think we can live with this.

(Gainey) How you doin', Coach? Good to see you.

This is ridiculous.

And what's worse is you're actually serious about this.

(Taylor) Just let him read it to you.

We shouldn't be having this conversation.

(UIL suit) "Article one.

"The field shall be a rectangular area

"with dimensions, lines, goals, and pylons

as shown in the diagrams in appendix A."

Now, you can measure as many times as you want,

but this is an official field.

I don't give a da--I don't care what the damn book says.

We're not playing here.

It's a football field.

It's a joke!

It's not a joke.

It's a damn well-built football field.

Look at this. Look at this--this--

This is the state semifinals,

for God's sake.

I got my fans to think about.

What are you worried about your fans for?

I mean, it's a sellout game.

We're gonna be able to get 'em all in here.

You've already made your money.

It's not about the money, Coach.

I wasn't saying it was about the money.

I'm just say--

Well, I'm just curious about what the problem is, Brandon.

(Gainey) Well, typically, what goes along with a football game

is a football stadium.

Yes, sir.

You know, with good goal posts

and something that's not battery operated for a scoreboard.

Oh, so I see. I understand it.

You have a problem comin' down here

without your fancy stadium and your high-tech gear

because you're gonna get your keisters beat.

What I'm saying is

it's a football game.

What you need for a football game is a football field,

22 kids, and a pigskin.

(UIL suit) Gentlemen, are we gonna

make a decision sometime here today?

Come on.

All right, I tell you what, Coach, look.

It's--it's obvious

that you and your fine folks at Dillon

are having a really rough time right now.

We are, and I appreciate your concern.

You're welcome.

Furthermore, my boys

could kick your boys' butts in an ice skating rink

wearin' nothing but socks if they had to.

So let me tell you, if you wanna go ahead and play

on--on this field,

butch up, Sally, 'cause you got a game.

[The Killers' Read My Mind]

* The good old days, the honest man *

* The restless heart, the promised land *

* The subtle kiss that no one sees *

* A broken wrist and a big trapeze *

Don't forget your change.

* I don't mind if you don't mind *

* 'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine *

Good evening, Panther faithful,

and welcome to the most talked about football game

in the state of Texas.

We are playing this football game

in a cow pasture for lease.

Not since the days of the leather helmet

have we seen the likes of this here in Dillon.

And you know what, I'm dating myself, sports fans,

but this has a feel of Woodstock out here.

And you know what, I half expect to see

the legendary Jimi Hendrix come out here

to play the national anthem.

Yeah, I'm supposed to have 50-yard-line seats.

Tonight you get to sit anywhere you want.

It's just a big, wide, open space out there.

All right. Enjoy.

Nice field, Tex.

Is your mama a goat roper?

You can't even get in my head.

You can't even get in my head, baby.

Bring it on the field.

(referee) Dillon, call the toss.

Tails.

He calls tails.

It is tails. We want the ball.

(Albright) Oh, sweet Mary,

Gainey started with an onside kick.

Liam picks up the ball. Oh, he's hit!

He fumbles. He fumbles the ball.

Brant picks it up. Oh, no!

He is gonna go. He's got the outside.

And he's got a posse goin' in.

Touchdown! Oh, my!

Touchdown, Vikings.

And the Panthers just get whacked right out of the gate.

Holy smokes. Sneaky, sneaky.

[yelling, booing]

Brant lines up for the extra point.

There's the snap.

Oh, it's a fake. He rolls right.

He's got-- It's in the end zone.

Two points! And bam!

The Vikings up eight-nothing. Two trick plays.

The gauntlet has definitely been thrown down.

This should be one hell of a brawl. [thunder]

Oh, my, folks. It is raining in Texas.

And Coach Taylor's field of dreams

may have just become a nightmare.

[engine won't turn]

You gotta be kidding me.

Don't--don't do this to me right now.

[engine stalling]

Tonight, you're gonna do this to me.

Okay.

Well, that's fun. Thank you!

(announcer) ...slips, and he goes down

after a three-yard pickup,

and another four are sliding through the mud.

I'll tell you, folks, these people are...

(man) Why aren't you at the game?

Got an algebra exam next week.

Semifinals or no semifinals, you know what I'm sayin'?

I remember those days. Yeah.

(Albright) Under four minutes left to go in the half, folks.

The storm is here, and it is a real Texas toad strangler.

Our boys have been bogged down the entire half.

It's second in 14 from our own 40.

Saracen hands it to Riggins off the left side.

Oh, he's hit hard, fumbles.

[overlapping shouting]

There's a scramble. Panthers are going for it.

The Vikings have it. No!

Oh, no! The ball is out of bounds at the 30 yard line.

And Coach Taylor and the Panthers

just dodged a muddy bullet there, folks.

[shouting]

48, 10, hut!

(Albright) The ball is tipped!

Oh, no! Interception!

Interception! Vikings have the ball.

Things have just gone from bad to worse.

What are you doing?

You can't hold that slant against these guys.

They're too big. What are you doing, huh?

Get your head together.

Hey, Saracen, you've got this, okay?

Just remember what we talked about.

You gotta stay tall.

You gotta look over the line.

You're sitting back on your heels.

That's why you're throwin' 'em short.

Get your head in it, baby. Let's go, D!

(Stan Zisk) It's fourth down

and one yard to go for a first, folks.

And Coach Taylor is goin' for it

here at the end of the half.

He needs something. Down by eight.

Saracen over the ball. He hands off to Riggins.

He's got the first down.

Oh, he's got more! Oh, my!

Riggins went down hard.

I think Tim Riggins thought he was gonna

carry that ball all the way to Mexico.

We have got ourselves a mud bowl here, folks.

And this crowd is lovin' it.

And you know what? So am I!

Under a minute to go in the half.

Saracen takes the snap.

It's a hand-off to Williams up the middle.

No! It's a fake play by Saracen.

He drops back. He goes up high.

Oh, he lays off a beautiful pass to Smash Williams.

He's got it now!

He's near mid-field, best I can tell!

Put him down! Somebody put him down!

(Zisk) Inside the 40!

Looks like he could go!

There you go, baby!

(Zisk) Smash Williams to the ten.

He gets hit hard.

[whistle blows]

(Zisk) A touchdown!

Touchdown, Panthers.

And Matt Saracen, despite the mud and the rain,

has really stepped up

and taken charge of this Panthers' offense.

Taylor trying to tie this thing up.

Going for two.

And we have a tie, folks!

Whoo!

(Zisk) Panthers score!

And Coach Taylor has brought this game to even

going into the half.

Coaches! I need coaches!

(Zisk) The referee is calling for coaches and the captains.

This could not be good, folks.

I don't think we oughta play.

Hey, it'd be a real shame if they had to call this match.

This is a home field in the truest sense of the word.

This field was hand-built by Coach Taylor

and these players so that these Dillon fans in this town

could enjoy one last home game.

(Saracen) Coach, Coach,

we wanna play.

(Brant Captain) Yeah, we wanna play too.

(referee) Okay, you guys wanna play.

In 24 minutes, somebody's going to State.

You're damn right we'll play. Let's do it, Coach.

We're playing? Let's play.

(Zisk) Yes! We got what we wanted,

and we are gonna play this game out.

Somebody on this field tonight is going to State.

(man) What, is he not coming?

Yeah, it looks that way.

Drive safe out there. It's pourin'.

Thanks. Appreciate it.

The Dillon Panthers make a big defensive stop here, folks.

This game is still tied up at eight.

The Vikings line up for a field goal.

This could put the game out of reach.

There's the snap.

The Brant field--oh! He goes down.

He goes down, and the kick is no good.

Coach Taylor is gonna have one more shot

to bring his Panthers back.

Hey. Forgot your notebook.

Aah! Do not scream!

Do not scream!

Get in the truck! Get in the truck!

[Tyra screaming]

You're gonna like this. Huh? Huh?

You're gonna like this. No!

You're gonna like this.

I'm gonna take my time with you.

You wanna scream? You're gonna like this.

Stop...screaming!

(Taylor) Everything that has been asked of you this year

and that you have asked of yourselves, gentlemen,

comes down to this.

Blood, sweat, and tears,

it all stays right here on this field right now!

This is our dirt.

This is our mud. This is ours, baby.

Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose!

(team) Can't lose!

[Tyra screaming]

Stop screaming right now!

Ah, you bitch!

[man grunting]

[man screaming]

Don't let them breathe. Do not let them breathe.

Take it down the field. Go get it, baby, go!

[crowd cheering]

(Albright) Saracen rolls right.

He's got Smash breaking on the skinny post.

Oh! Smash has the ball!

He breaks to the inside. He's got some room.

He's to the 40! Oh!

You gotta get out of bounds, Smash!

Come on, baby, go!

Smash is not gonna get out of bounds.

Oh, down he goes. Mercy!

The clock is winding down on the Panther season.

(Landry) Tyra, I'm so sorry.

My car wouldn't-- what are you doin' out here?

What are you doin' out here?

[sobbing] He tried to rape me.

Wait, who? Huh?

[sobbing]

19 seconds left on the clock. This is it.

Clock's rollin'!

Matt Saracen bringing his team

to the line of scrimmage.

Saracen trying to set up for a spike ball

so he can stop the clock.

Very smart.

He's really showing a lot of poise

here in the clutches.

Go!

Saracen over the ball.

There's the snap. He's gonna spike it.

Spike the ball!

Let him go, let him go.

Wait a second, wait a second.

He's keeping the ball. He's rolling out.

Saracen has the ball!

Oh! He gets a huge block from Tim Riggins.

Go, go, go, go!

Touchdown!

Touchdown, Dillon Panthers!

And folks, Matt Saracen has really shined tonight.

He has stepped up and led these Panthers back.

Our Dillon Panthers are going to State!

Lord, we just thank you for the privilege

of playing this game that we love, Father.

And to play true, God.

Tonight, in spite of the rain and the cold,

you just allowed us to play with honor, pride, and heart.

Lord, help us to press on forward

knowing that no matter what, our destiny and our future

is secure in your hands, God.

It's in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus

that we pray, Lord.

Amen.

(players) Amen.

Here we go!

We're going to State, baby!

[cheering and overlapping chatter]

I'll always love you, no matter what happens.

What? Great game.

Hey, Ma, we're goin' to State, baby!

We're goin' to State, Ma!

I'll get you wet.

No! Don't!

[laughing]

I will stomp you. I will stomp you.

Goin' to State! That we are.

Yeah. Are you sleeping over again tonight?

Uh...

I know we're goin' to State.

[crying]

You're gonna be okay.

You'll be all right.

[screaming and laughing]

Whoo hoo!

(McGill) West Cambria won tonight.

Looks like we got Voodoo in the final.

Go figure. Yeah.

Matt Saracen, he was a--

he was a different quarterback tonight.

That's a good job.

He's a good kid.

He's a hell of a quarterback.

That was a good job.

You ever think about coaching?