He was the most mature kid on the team. Class valedictorian and had clear plans to get into Harvard with his grades (Ivy League doesn't give athletic scholarships). Graduated from Harvard and got his law degree from Texas Tech. Billingsley also went on to get a bachelor's degree.
Not one player questioned the coach not one every player didn't play except Mike was the one guy that u wanted to see succeed after boobies injury he addressed the team he compliments Mike now he hadn't done anything in that game but he knew the offense had to change but um look Mike and the players could handle the criticism but every player can't some don't have that hard upbringing and follow the game plan with persueing self gratification through someone else's efforts and desire and sacrafice to be successful most players no protect the coach that's life and the way it is
@@mattstewart8962 Most lawyers are pretty high on the psychopathy spectrum. In fact, Brian Chavez got disbarred in Odessa for home invasion and assault. And yes, it was on a Friday night after a football game. Point being, he's a tool. PS: And we all know why he got into Harvard.
For most of the movie you hate that kid's father. But near the end you start to see his demeanor towards his son change and by the end, when his son is balling his eyes out after losing the title game, he takes off his own championship ring and puts in on his son's finger. "You're a champion in my eyes son." Redeemable qualities always make for an enjoyable character.
When I was a kid, I always thought Boobie's Uncle was being cocky by the way he was talking & showing him off. Now as an Uncle myself, it's absolutely wholesome how he hypes him up without hesitation.
The song is "A Poor Man's Memory" by Explosions in the Sky. I got into that band because of this movie! Their music was so instrumental to the mood in Friday Night Lights.
@@midnightswines Yeah, I already know that. A group of butthurt bitches got together and complained about it, even though it was never an issue decades after that school was built and ready to accommodate students.
DFW and Houston teams are basically guaranteed the championships now. Especially 5&6A. Westland was on that 4 year run until losing last year. Before them lake Travis had its moments. Every so often a San Antonio team does good but I’ve played both ATX and San a teams, we got beat by westlake 26-0, literally destroyed us but the kids played like they were recruited and skill trained beyond normal HS practice. And I personally know a friends little brother was recruited from several towns over and Graduated…we will say very recently. San Antonio players have size. They’ve got serious depth charts. That’s why these big city teams keep winning when you got 100+ players on freshman, JV&Varsity how the hell you gonna outlast them.
I lived in a town that was built around two high school football teams. Despite having a Division I college in town, people would talk about football everywhere you went. My old teammates that didnt leave, would always sit and talk about our high school days. I mean when you are in high school, it is pretty cool to get meals comped or recognized at the mall, you dont know any better. However, I was 29 when I finally left, at that point I had played in a state championship team, played JuCo, played Division I and one year in the NFL Europe; and just about everytime I went out, people would talk to me about high school football and many would ask what I did after high school. It was crazy and pretty backwards to an extent. Im so glad I left, I shouldve done it sooner, but I guess it is better late than never.
I couldn’t imagine living in a town where you got guys in their 30-40s trying to hang out with the football team, wearing their high school championship rings..it’s kinda sad.
That’s why the movie was great. It exposed those people for exploiting those kids for fame and glory. Just like the WHOLE uil does. Something the movie didn’t do is give us a full in depth feel on David carter. Now there story is far more interesting then this story.
@@GorillaOmegaVillain I did in the Hudson Valley of New York. I wasn’t gonna be a professional athlete. I knew that. I played the game to have fun. I look back at those times as a small blip in my life. It doesn’t define me. Some people that short time in high school is all they have.
I never understood why they never covered the “oil money” booster aspect in depth. Odessa was the center of the oil industry at one point in the USA, therefore it had a large amount of oil executives residing there. The Panthers definitely recruited and were probably amongst others in W. Texas the first schools to recruit at the HS level for football.
They were probably the first in West Texas but not first nationally the private catholic schools in Ohio for example would move kids from other states to their “Parrish” because it was their “Christian duty” see Archbishop Moeller in Cincinnati especially when Gerry Faust was the head coach.
Plus a mentally challenged killer,only if he feels it is for the good of someone he loves(Sling Blade),to a brutally racist prison guard(Monster's Ball).
We played at Stanridge Stadium when I was in highschool. It's the 5th largest high school stadium in North Texas. I forget how much it costs now but it's over 1mil to build.
Nothing sadder than a loser father trying to drag his son down to his level instead of inspiring him to be better. Small Texas towns are full of men like that
he may be a loser but it felt like he was trying to make his son truly understand the gravity of his opportunity. it didn't feel like he wanted his son to end up like him.
This movie is top 2 football movies imo only behind remember the titans and you could make the argument it’s 1. If you played HS football you know the accuracy and just capturing all the emotions was so well done
IMO this movie just barely edges out Remember the Titans for best football movie. It is criminally underrated. Just the music score that builds up before the start of 2-a-days is so intense and so perfect.
I guess I pay too close attention to detail when it comes to films. At around 20 seconds when it fades from Coach Gaines watching film to the list of starters on the board, it shows Miles as starting fullback and Comer as his backup...but the film goes out of its way to emphasize Boobie as the all purpose tailback and Chris Comer being 3rd string!! Or in his words during the forthcoming interview, "I'm Boobie's backup backup"!!
In the wing t offense, and most veer offenses, the fullback is the primary ball carrier as opposed to old school traditional I formation. In their offense, everyone , including the QB was a blocker for anyone carrying the ball.
@@taylorc2542exactly. Why would you step in between a Dad and his boy in that situation. Bro had his helmet on he didn't jump on top of him and punch him
@@SuperSparrow45 Me too, I like Tim Riggins & Don Billingsley too, they are the Best Fullbacks in High School. Even James "Boobie" Miles & Brian "Smash" Williams was the Best Running Backs in High School too.
These days, the father would have been arrested for assault. So he got blamed for losing the ball after getting destroyed in a tackle? Maybe the dad should go on the field and take those hits.
Well his dad actually did take those hits and win a State Championship. Obviously, that was the best time in his life and that’s why he wanted his son to have what he had so bad. I’m glad at the end they both saw a bigger picture in life
No, it's opening day, everyone is posing and posturing. We beat Dallas Carter 2 times a year and beat Odessa a few times. Our practices didn't have specators. But opening practice day is an event for family etc. We didn't have a lecture after practice, we lifted weights.
@@cirilomedina1474 my dad is from the central valley. Whole dad's side still lives there including him. Tulare, porterville, Hanford, and Fresno. I grew up in LA with my mom but you are right about central valley football. They don't play.
I played against boobie miles in midget football. You could tell then he was going to be great. He was a little too cocky for my taste. I told him to be more humble bc you never know when it might end
God this movie was so cheesy. I don't care how obsessed this school is with football, there's no way they would just let a father abuse his son right on the field like that.
@@sela562jig Of course I've heard of it. The issue isn't whether or not it exists, but weather or not someone could do it openly in front of over a hundred witnesses without them doing anything.
There are 50 States, but I believe Texas is on another level when it comes to HS football. And this what, 1988, and Dad was a past legend on the same team….absolutely that could have happened. Now today, even in Texas, with everyone having a smartphone……this episode of “child abuse” would go be viral 30 minutes later
this film sorely lacked some gay romances between the players. Would of made it more realistic. Maybe one of the players dating someone trans could of been good to further the cause and progressive agenda. Missed opportunities.
Cmon man, this is a good film. Just enjoy something for what it is and Stop being so goddamn miserable for once. I'll bet your really cool to hang out with. 🙄🙄🙄
No, it wasn't 100% accurate but what movie is? The movie did capture the strain the coaches and players were under and their tremendous passion to represent their town. It definitely showed how important high school football is out in West Texas.
