Blue Chips (1994) Sport Edit

A foul is not a foul unless the referee blows his whistle.

A hell of a game you played.

A lot of coaches have been by here.

A millionaire?

A white farm boy with a basketball?

Actually. l haven't given it much thought.

Actually. l thought the kids played their hearts out.

After the alleged point shaving incident?

Ain't no problem. either. His name ain't Abdul Ahmad X or nothing like that.

Algiers?

Alicia. good to meet you. Britney. it's good to meet you.

All right!

All right.

All right.

All right. all right.

All right. boys.

All right. Butch. the ball is yours.

All right. come on. now.

All right. does anybody know what this is?

All right. get loose. Let's go. All right. move the ball. Move the ball.

All right. guys. let's start thinking about the game.

All right. guys. The guards

All right. hold. hold. Butch. Butch. wait a minute.

All right. let's go.

All right. let's go.

All right. let's go. Let's go.

All right. now take it in strong.

All right. now. son. let me see you. Let me see you fake left. go right.

All right. now. spin baseline. There it is. there it is. there it is.

All right. Ricky. l want you to fake out. go along the baseline

All right. Ricky. use the reverse.

All right. tell us about Cornelius Brown. foot 7 power forward.

All right. there's a thing called Proposition 48.

All right. there's Calbert Cheaney.

All right. Way to move. guys.

All right. Willy Hutchinson.

All right. Yeah?

All them big combines.

All these banners were worth. what. eight points anyway.

All these guys were freshmen. they were kids.

Allan. you used up your question. That was stupid.

Am l wrong? Was l wrong or what?

And curl around that screen.

And from New Orleans, at center,

And he can read and write. The boy can actually read and write.

And he's playing. He's dribbling between his legs.

And he's smart too. He's got his head screwed on straight.

And his sideline antics are becoming boorish and embarrassing.

And if Butch chooses to become a Dolphin.

And if you score 700 or more. you can get into college.

And in danger of their first losing season under Pete Bell.

And it sure as hell ain't much about basketball!

And l believed you.

And l bought into it.

And l called my shack Break my back

And l kept them in school for four years. but that was then. Neon.

And l kept them in school for four years. but that was then. Neon.

And l still have some influence over that.

And l'll tell him exactly what we're gonna do.

And let's stay here all night if we got to.

And look at this weather. l mean. look at this. No more cold weather.

And nobody knows what happened to his mother.

And officially comment on your behavior out there tonight.

And our bodies to thy service. These things we ask in Christ's name.

And our first option is to get the ball in to Neon.

And places it back upon his shoulders. where. magically.

And Ricky. Ricky Roe. We got him there.

And tell me they're homesick. Now. everything is gonna be fine

And that is all legal.

And that's good enough for me.

And that's the position we'd love you to come in and play.

And the alumni are all jerking off over this win.

And the damn thing of it is. Ed. is.

And the head of the Green Knight. thus lopped off cleanly.

And then Graham out here.

And then he went and got You ready for this?

And then he went and he got Ricky Roe.

And then just get some back picking going.

And then you get another six figures for that lousy TV show.

And there they dallied and drank and deemed it good sport

And they should get up front court help from Chris Mills and George Lynch.

And we gotta double team Cheaney. right?

And we'd never have to touch it again.

And we're gonna beat them at both ends of the court.

And we're not screaming at each other. Not yet. anyway.

And welcome to the Dolphin Dome for tonight's game

And what's the second reason?

And when they adjust and double down and triple down on Neon.

And when you go up And then release the ball and follow through.

And you can play for a while...l Spy. Good. Really. really good. Great.

And you lied to me...

And you're telling me nobody's ever heard of this guy?

And. Neon. goddamn it. you take it to the basket and you take it hard.

And. Ricky. you can put it up from where you're at all night long.

And. you know. it wasn't good enough. Wasn't good enough for me.

And. you know. just toss it in one of those gym bags you got.

Another kid we gave a house. Didn't we give him a house?

Are you a better basketball player because of me?

Are you a better man?

Are you implying that classes are rigged for athletes?

Arrangement? Arrangement. my ass. lf that son of a bitch is unhappy.

Arthur's best and brightest. reaches down. picks up his own head

As hard as l did tonight just to get them to play good.

Ask Freddie.

Asking me what l needed.

Assemblies of God.

At forward, from lndiana, foot 11 inches,

At guard, 6 foot 9, from Chicago, lllinois,

Attaboy.

Baseball team is in the College World Series this year.

Basket by number 34, Dan Godfried.

Basket by number 42, Ricky Roe.

Basket by number 50, Eric Riley.

Beat those cutters.

Beats the hell out of those cold. harsh winter nights in Chicago and lndiana.

Because he holds our future employment in his hands.

Because it's not what you do. goddamn it. it's how you do it.

Because l think you and the 50.000 alumni

Because l thought l knew you and l don't. so you can't come in.

Because they ain't my rules.

Because this ain't about education! lt ain't much about winning.

Because. goddamn it. that's what l demand of you.

Being tutored by your ex wife.

Better be at practice on Monday.

Blow your goddamn whistle.

Bobby starts across with it. Keith. you're over here.

Boys. lndiana is over there in the other locker room

Boys...

Business?

But a victory tonight would ensure a winning season for Coach Pete Bell.

But everything changes. huh?

But Gawain asked again to go on the morrow.

But goddamn it. l think what it is is we've been sitting on our butt.

But goddamn it. those kids. they gave me their heart!

But he doesn't have any relatives or a sister.

But if l set this foot in here and l rotate. l'm here.

But in that case. l'd like him to be with someone who's a...

But l believe in rules.

But l love basketball.

But l'll guarantee you boys one thing. Sure as hell. l'll guarantee you this:

But let's make them work to play defense now.

But not one of them can play basketball.

But some of the others did. didn't they. Happy?

But the land was sweet and good

But we got it for him anyway.

But we're not quick enough.

But you did authorize the friends of the program to do what had to be done.

But you gotta make a fake before you move.

But. you know. Ricky. let me tell you something.

Butch?

Butch. get that shirt off. get a yellow on.

Butch. is there anything you wanna ask Mr. Bell?

Butch. you cut around right there.

Butch. you know. l don't know anything about that.

Butch's mother has got a new job and a new house with a lawn.

By learning how to bend and break the rules?

By way of Pluto. he's a major headcase.

By yourself.

Byron. come here.

Calbert starts across. back cut. lob. dunk shot.

Call a timeout.

Can he play with the kids?

Can l use this lamp? ls this lamp ? Yeah.

Can you imagine what Neon would've done

Can't run. can't jump. bad back. pathetic.

Cheated myself.

Chop off the bottom eight names on your list. They are irrelevant.

Coach Bell is ejected from the arena.

Coach Bell. Neon Bodeaux.

Coach is still on his ass four years later.

Coach! Come on. baby. what's wrong? Coach.

Coach? Coach?

Coach. l think you're gonna have to know something about this.

Coach. man. it's me. Tony. l didn't do something like that.

Coach. man. l'm sorry.

Coach. relax. will you?

Coach. that's a tough class. You don't just watch the tube.

Coach. what's up?

Come here a second. Give me the ball. Give me the ball.

Come on in. Butch.

Come on.

Come on. Back. back. back. Forward. forward. forward. Let's go.

Come on. come on. Let's go.

Come on. cut him off.

Come on. fill the lanes. Let's go.

Come on. guys. come on.

Come on. Jenny. l mean. you know how things are.

Come on. let's go.

Come on. make him work.

Come on. now. don't quit on me!

Come on. pass the ball.

Come on. right here.

Come on. Right now. right now.

Come on. tell me something. Don't give me

Come on. we averaged 17 turnovers as a team that year.

Could you give them to him for me?

Cover him.

Culturally biased? What do you mean by that?

Cut the B.S.. Petey. What do you want?

Cut the bullshit. Did you take money?

D up. man. Play him up. Hands up. Hack.

Dear Lord. we thank you for the blessings you've given to us.

Deny those leads!

Descends a mighty blow on the neck of the Green Knight.

Did you know that?

Did you see that? He went:

Did you see the game?

Dig deep in your pockets. gentlemen.

Do you like it when l'm angry because it turns you on?

Do you think it's fair to say

Do you think my son could have your autograph?

Do you think the entire team understands what we're trying to do?

Doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.

Doesn't make any mistakes.

Don't get lazy on us. Come on. Rick!

Don't put the game tapes in the VCR.

Don't stand there looking for somebody. get it moving.

Don't you boys understand?

Don't you ever miss?

Don't you know how bad l wanna see this team play?

Don't you think it's a bit much for a 50 year old man

Don't you think we ought to talk about this in private?

Drop that arm down. Now. look. get your legs into the shot.

Dwayne. pick up the ball!

Dwayne. you can get through college half assed.

Eat some hot wings. Would you join us?

Ed?

Even though this kid is still a project with a lot of rough edges.

Every time we get ready to play. l just wanna throw up.

Every year. a couple of guys come in here

Everybody down. Quiet down.

Everybody was throwing the ball away.

Everything changes. coach.

Except on the basketball court.

Except Tony. and he's flunking TV.

Extend that ball. Protect it with your body.

Fake there.

Fast break.

Father Dawkins. Coach Pete is here.

Fill my soul with the Holy Ghost

Finish it. big man.

First Baptist or Southern Baptist?

First Baptist. of course.

Football team's been in the top ten consistently for the last 20 years.

For an automobile to be purchased for Neon Bodeaux?

For chrissake. between you and Neon.

For chrissake. it wasn't an automobile. l mean. it was a fully loaded Lexus.

For this whole team understanding this philosophy.

For Tony. yes.

Freddie. take Tony.

Free throws!

From French Lick. lndiana. a 6'8'' forward.

Get a tutor for Tony for TV. all right?

Get around on him. Ricky! Full speed!

Get back in that gym. get your stuff.

Get back. get back. get back! Full speed.

Get one shot. now.

Get out of here!

Get out of my face.

Get out on the ball. Ricky. Close out quicker.

Get that ball. Get the ball.

Get that behind the ball. Get your other hand right along the side of it. right?

Get that stuff out of here.

Get the hell out of here and go on home.

Get the hell out of here. Ricky.

Get the hell out of here. Ricky. You get home. l'll call you later.

Get the pass back from Butch.

Get your hands off me! l can walk!

Get your hands up. Man. come on.

Get your money ready. l'm gonna win that bet.

Get your shooting hand behind the ball.

Getting away from home. meeting new friends.

Getting the players you wanted without selling out.

Give it back. Phil.

Give it here. Lock him off. Lock him off!

Give me $50 for this strapping young boy.

Giving them cars and money under the table. God knows what.

Go in. go in. You got it. Take the shot.

Go on.

Go slow. Stay in it. Stay in it!

Go strong. Rick. He got killed.

God. Jenny. l'm sorry.

God. tell me something l don't know.

Goddamn it!

Goddamn it. get the hell out of here. Ricky. Get out of here!

Goddamn it. we're not moving the ball. Just standing around. for chrissake.

Goddamn it. you know nothing like that happened here.

Going home. coach?

Good hands. Good hands. Phil.

Good job. Rebound. let's go!

Good job. though.

Good night.

Good steal. Mitch. Good steal.

Good. because l'm holding you personally responsible

Good. look. Pete left these tapes at the house.

Gotta help him. gotta help him. Nice. nice. nice.

Great call. You're the best.

Great game. Coach Bell!

Great. that was so good. We'll do it again in a minute.

Guy just blew right by him. Standing there with his thumb up his ass.

Hands up. baby.

Hands. hands. hands. hands.

Happy said somebody shaved some points three years ago.

Happy. where the hell have you been?

Happy. you're a scumbag. you know that?

Hard work making it with a small farm anymore.

Has got a linebacker. a tailback. an offensive tackle.

Have you gentlemen ever heard 15.000 people cheering for you?

Have you given it any thought

He ain't just big. Pete. he's quick. he's got big hands.

He bought them. Charlie. l know he bought them.

He brought up the alleged incident again.

He can stick it from anywhere. but. l mean.

He didn't take anything. He didn't want anything.

He didn't want a He didn't ask for anything. but

He doesn't need tutoring. he needs a good kick in the butt.

He fouled! Foul!

He got 1250 on his SATs.

He got eaten by an alligator. l know that sounds funny.

He got that ball on the way up. What the hell call is that. for chrissake?

He is incredible. He can rebound. huh?

He paid for them. baby. l can smell it.

He pulled a hamstring at practice that week.

He showed up at a gym recently with some pros. kicked butt bigtime.

He'd like to take over the farm someday.

He's a beauty. huh?

He's already above the rim. he's stuffing it home.

He's going all night like that if you don't stop the ball.

He's going to his left.

He's gonna be surrounded by agents and corporate sponsors and coaches.

He's gonna give it back. relax.

He's gonna take shots. so we gotta shut him down.

He's gonna take that car. he's gonna blab all over town.

He's got all the room in the world. But if you lock here...

He's had a tragic life.

He's in danger of having his first losing season ever.

He's out there on that playground.

He's trying. lt's a struggle. though.

Headed by Neon Bodeaux. the 7 footer.

Hear they're looking for wimps like you! Whiners!

Hell. the kid never even played ball in high school. He went to Army.

Hello.

Here l take that you shall get to the Green Chapel

Here we go.

Here we go. Get that ball.

Here we go. Here we go.

Hey. baby. this place is gonna rock 'n' roll.

Hey. coach. you better get a new day job.

Hey. Freddie. can you go run Dennis?

Hey. Pete. step inside.

Hey. that's great. coach. but l'm not 6'9''.

Hey. why don't you go over to the table. l'll be right with you. okay?

Hi. everybody. l'm Dick Vitale.

Hi. So. what did you do.

His tenth dunk tonight. guys. let's go.

Hold it. hold it.

Hold up. hold up. You didn't hear what l said.

Homesick. huh? Well. let me tell you something. Butch.

Honest to Christ!

Honey. you okay?

How bad can it get?

How come we ain't talking about African folk tales or something?

How come we're not talking about African literature?

How did you like my spin move?

How long you gonna keep this bullshit up. Ed?

How many boards did Neon have tonight?

How many times do l have to tell you? l don't want any part of this.

How's it going with that little girl?

How's Tony?

If we had tried to give him a Ferrari?

If you catch my drift.

If you will tell me the country located immediately south of the United States.

In the same way that if l assert that you sleep with sheep.

Is about 30 grand.

Is an alumnus of Western U.

Is l only have to watch you guys play two more games.

Is strictly related to recruiting problems that started four years ago

It becomes part of his body once again.

It is time to tell Coach Petey Bell to take a hike.

It scared them to death.

It's gonna be a great two man game. okay? All right. let's do it.

It's your job to make him happy.

Jenny.

Jenny.

Jenny. come here. Come here. come here. Now. listen.

Jenny. Jenny.

Jenny. l gotta talk.

Jenny. l'm gonna

Jenny. this is special. This is unusual.

Jenny. this is special. This is unusual.

Jesus Christ.

Jesus. what a mismatch.

Just a couple of divorcees out on a date. right?

Just go for the front of the rim. now.

Just goddamn money!

Just how goddamn bad can it get?

Just once! Man. just one.

Just tell me how it works.

Kids are going east to play. They want the television exposure.

L am very sorry. Neon. but l haven't tutored college students in years.

L bought into it bigtime.

L bought one of your boys. coach.

L broke them.

L can get her to waive the grand.

L can't do this. l can't win like this.

L can't tell you how sick l am of basketball right now.

L cheated basketball.

L cheated my profession.

L did what l could

L did what l could

L didn't ask for this.

L didn't break any laws. You did.

L didn't call it.

L don't blame her. They have a better record lately.

L don't even wanna have this conversation.

L don't give a damn who does it. somebody called me on it.

L don't know if l can take another goddamn game.

L don't know. coach. l'll think about it.

L don't know. Mom. L.A.?

L don't know. you know. but if your mother...

L don't mean to ruffle feathers. Good luck in the second half.

L don't recommend under the table recruiting.

L figure a white. blue chip athlete like myself deserves something extra.

L got a hot one for you. baby. come here.

L got a little confession to make too.

L got him. l got him. Yo. man. why don't y'all help out?

L got it! l got it!

L got something. You guys are gonna have a lot of fun.

L gotta ask this question. or l wouldn't be doing my job.

L gotta take this up with my coach. You told me to take this.

L guarantee you didn't cover the spread that night.

L guess what l'm really trying to say is. if l left school.

L had 20 first graders making valentines.

L hate friends of the program.

L have references.

L hear his mother is a piece of work.

L hear she wants money. She wants money just to talk.

L joined the Army. and we invaded the Persian Gulf for a vacation.

L just l don't do well with losing. do l?

L just deliver them. l don't know nothing.

L just keep getting offered farm equipment by this school and that.

L just open my mouth. rumors start to fly. about you. for instance.

L just send them all to St. Joseph's

L just shudder at it. but...

L just wanna point out to this class that this course is culturally biased.

L just wanna thank you all again for a hell of a season.

L know the amount of money that it's gonna take to buy out your contract

L know they're a great bunch of guys.

L know what Ricky Roe is gonna want.

L know you got a kid named Neon Bodeaux

L know you're feeling abandoned. but l can't help you with anything anymore.

L know your program's so screwed up right now.

L love him. but if he flunks. he deserves it.

L love you all very much.

L make my own sense.

L mean. and l think. personally.

L mean. come on. guys. maybe it's time we should start anteing up.

L mean. Dr. George Howe. the head of our science department.

L mean. for chrissake. he might've scored 40 or 50 points.

L mean. his father was a gar fisherman. He had a boating accident.

L mean. it's really pathetic.

L mean. it's right there in front of you.

L mean. l'm blown away. l mean. these girls are amazing.

L mean. look at this.

L mean. now. don't get me wrong. we got a lot of girls at Western.

L mean. our whole offense is gonna be geared around the point guard.

L mean. people like me just drooling over this kid

L mean. screen him. Pin him hard. Pin him.

L mean. that car was fully loaded. wasn't it?

L mean. we won the damn game. right?

L mean. who knows. Who knows what he would've done for a Ferrari.

L mean. you gotta take Mitchell... Turn around. Mitch.

L mean. you haven't made a call all night.

L mean... l mean. what did Neon do tonight? Does anybody know?

L merely asked you if you thought that the allegations hurt recruiting.

L might not get caught.

L need players. l need horses.

L never even heard of Neon Bodreaux.

L never thought l'd see the day

L own you.

L own you. Pete. You're mine.

L plan on moving to a new and better job.

L promise you boys this. if you come to Western University

L promise you boys this. if you come to Western University

L quit.

L remember this game. l remember seeing this on TV

L screw a hell of a lot better when we're winning. don't you. huh?

L suppose you did read the course description before you took this course.

L swear to God...

L think l could go out to California and just.

L think the thing that l really wanted to ask you is. will l start next year?

L thought Tony was flunking TV.

L told them l need a new tractor. Look at that thing over there.

L wanna know nothing.

L wanna see this team play so fucking bad. l can taste it.

L wanna win this ball game! Let's go!

L want you to meet two big Dolphin fans.

L want you to remember one thing. goddamn it.

L was just driving around. l was in the neighborhood. l thought l'd stop by.

L was not a wealthy man

L won't know until l get in and find out how much bullshit it really is.

L'd just as soon keep it businesslike. if you don't mind.

L'd like to have it in cash.

L'll score 700 in my sleep. For $100. l'll score 800.

L'm a Dolphin and l just love it.

L'm goddamn sick of watching you guys play.

L'm kind of scared to take the college courses.

L'm looking at my first losing season. l just can't handle it.

L'm no 6'11 '' either.

L'm not going to. because l'll get angry.

L'm not gonna bullshit you. Pete. He ain't no brain surgeon. all right?

L'm not.

L'm so depressed l don't even wanna talk about it.

L'm so excited. l can't wait.

L'm so sorry.

L'm sorry. coach.

L'm through fighting. you sons of bitches!

L've become what l despise.

L've been doing some thinking about this. and...

L've been there before.

L've lived through accusations. l walked away from them.

L've thought about it a few times.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Ladies and gentlemen. your coach. my coach. our coach. Petey Bell.

Lavada McRae. You have any trouble finding us?

Let it fly.

Let me ask you something. Pete.

Let me tell you something. in case you don't know.

Let me tell you something. that was a great job you did on that sportswriter.

Let's go to the four man motion.

Let's go.

Let's go. baby. Heads up. now.

Let's go. let's go. Come on. Stay low. stay low. stay.

Let's go. set up the lanes. Let's go.

Let's just don't play this throw it up game.

Let's see what these guys have got.

Let's start thinking about what we're gonna do out there.

Letters of intent from Butch McRae and Ricky Roe

Lf he's over his back. that's a foul.

Lf l couldn't play basketball. would you be trying to get me in college?

Lf l never see another game in my life. that's just fine by me.

Lf they go to their one man.

Lf you can't take the heat. get out of my face.

Lf you feel his body going on this side of you. spin that way.

Lf you feel this side... Feel him. Feel him.

Lf you guys can match my offer. l'm yours. coach.

Lf you keep playing the way you're playing.

Lf your footwork is here and this is open. you're trying to rotate.

Like a soccer ball by Arthur's noble warriors.

Listen to me.

Listen. l didn't say that it happened.

Listen. l found this kid in the sticks in New Orleans. okay?

Listen. l'm gonna tell you something right now. Ricky is a farm kid.

Listen. we're going to the Belgrade after the show to have some drinks.

Listen. you can sell ice to the Eskimos.

Ln closing, it is time to tell Coach Petey Bell of the Western University Dolphins

Lock the door before you leave.

Look at coach on his ass.

Look at him. He owns the paint.

Look at him. He owns the paint.

Look at him. what do you think? l've never seen anything like this guy.

Look out.

Look. Butch. l don't know what kind of arrangements you've made. so

Look. Butch. l'll tell you something. You can even take a shot fake here.

Look. he was a freshman. Freddie. He was making freshman mistakes.

Look. you got Tony admitted. and look how wonderful he's doing.

Looking at the clock again.

Looks like you're back in business. coach.

Loser! You lost three years in a row! Gave you everything you wanted!

Ls there someone you can call to see if l left school.

Lt should be a great game. First half action coming up.

Lt was a pretty good year. we were 16 and...

Lt would've been a hell of a deal. Can you imagine?

Lt's a personal hell you're in for.

Lt's about money!

Lt's for the ball club.

Lt's girls and just playing basketball. you know.

Lt's gonna be awesome. baby. with a capital A.

Lt's gonna be awesome. baby. with a capital A.

Lt's great. and l think l'd like to come to college.

Lt's nice to meet you too.

Lt's the end of a long season. You know how it works.

Lt's your friendly athletic director.

Make sure that back man steps up.

Mark? Okay. you a basketball player. Mark?

Matter of fact. we were up by a lot. they came back on us.

Maybe if just once...

Maybe l'd like to see Tony have a little help on the boards his senior year.

Maybe.

Mel. come here.

Mexico. followed by Guatemala. Belize. Honduras.

Miss the goddamn ball once. will you?

Mitch. l want you to come right up on Neon's man.

Move it. move it. move it!

Move out on the ball!

Move right to the basket.

Move the ball. Lay it out. lay it out.

Move the ball. Push the ball.

Move your feet. come on. come on. Move your feet. move your feet.

Move your feet. slide. slide. slide. side. slide.

Move. George. move. Move. George.

Move. Joe. don't stand.

Mr. Bell. l don't know a great deal about basketball. but l do know this:

Mr. Bodeaux?

Mr. Bodeaux?

Mrs. McRae. do you know how the NCSA regulations work?

Mrs. McRae. do you mind if l do this? Kids. come on over here.

Mrs. McRae. do you really want your son to start out life

Mrs. McRae. my players take real classes.

Mrs. McRae. your children are well mannered.

Must be a point guard on the block around here somewhere.

My baby. Britney. This is Alicia.

My boy will move in the starting lineup.

My children have never had a lawn.

My congratulations to Texas Western and their wonderful coaching staff.

My mom would keep her house and job?

My players do graduate.

Neon. as soon as you see Butch going over.

Neon. did you ever think about going to college?

Neon. please try and not step on the children.

Neon. you reverse. go to the weak side. go up for the lob.

Nicaragua. El Salvador and Costa Rica. Where's my $50?

Nice form. Butch.

Nice move. We got it. Stay with it. Stay with it!

Nice pass. Butch.

Nice pass. Tony.

Nigel. get back! Full speed!

Nigel. goddamn it. get over on his left foot!

No kid of mine would ever fix a game.

No quick shots unless it's off the break. period.

No.

No.

No. goddamn it. We ain't doing that. We ain't opening that Pandora's box.

No. l coached a fixed game. l talked to Tony. for chrissake.

No. l'm talking to the right guy. and l'm not leaving here

No. no. coach. lt was a nuclear surfboard. remember?

No. wait. Listen to me. Three years ago...

Not about this press conference.

Not since Tony. That's what you're about to ask for. isn't it?

Now try to go this way. Steve.

Now use your left. Point the lead foot. unlock the left hip.

Now you're trying to slow me down?

Now. goddamn it. we're not going out there to make a good show

Now. l didn't ask for nothing.

Now. let me tell you something. boys. You may not know this. but l know it.

Now. let us continue.

Now. listen to me. guys. that's how tall you're gonna be when you play here.

Now. listen. On offense. let's force them to switch.

Now. Mitch. now. Pin him. pin him.

Now. put your arms out like you're guarding.

Now. relax. lt's all working.

Now. remember. you've got a responsibility there.

Now. some of us broke them.

Now. the biggest distributor of farm machinery in the state of lndiana

Now. they're gonna make an adjustment.

Now. we're gonna go nose to nose with them.

Now. what are my bids. gentlemen? Dig deep in your pockets. Dig deep!

Now. what kind of shot's that? What kind of shot?

Now. who the hell did he ? See. there's nobody there.

Now. you know. Neon.

Now. you're the off guard.

Number 42, Ricky Roe.

Number one. Pete!

Oh, yeah

Oh. cut the crap. Pete.

Oh. for chrissakes!

Oh. Grandma. can you come on over and help us?

Oh. how do you do? lt's good to meet you.

Oh. just this once. Jenny. You know. l'll never ask you again. please?

Oh. l don't know. son. l don't think you're ever gonna make it.

Oh. l'm not gonna let him flunk.

Oh. man.

Oh. man. she's cool. She's not pregnant after all. lt's all right.

Oh. my God.

Oh. now you're a sociologist?

Oh. shit.

Oh. thanks. That was a good workout.

Oh. that damn Ed Axe. He'll be in on the Daily News rider.

Oh. yeah. he's gonna get himself a middle linebacker.

Oh. you're pissed off. that's good.

Oh. your kids? You sound like Jerry Lewis. for crying out

Okay. l'll make you a bet for real. l bet you $100

Okay. lt's done.

Okay. Neon. tell me the country located immediately north of the United States.

Okay. so we don't even want him to get the ball. right?

Okay. that's Butch McRae.

Okay. you pass it to your mom over there. That's it.

Old Farmall. 44 years old this month.

Once this season starts. You'll see.

One. if l break the rules...

One. two. three. Western!

Or just put up a good fight.

Or you're flunking TV or whatever the hell it is.

Our football team ranked in the top ten for the last eight years

Out to the top of the key and take a shot. Okay.

Outlet! Outlet!

Pass it.

Pentecostal? Hell. l grew up in the Pentecostal Church.

Pete Bell against Bobby Knight. the General.

Pete.

Phil. get in for Dwayne.

Phil. take Butch's place.

Pick him up high and keep him going to his left in there.

Pick up on the point guard. make the point guard have to work in there.

Pick up the ball. Move out of there. Kevin.

Piss it.

Play it all the way through. let's go.

Played in Europe. He grew eight inches in two years.

Please bless it to the nourishment of our bodies

Plug up the middle. Plug it up.

Put them in some situations where they gotta switch.

Qiana. l want you to guard this lamp right here.

Quiet down!

Ray Charles could've made a better call. for chrissake.

Rebound it. Rebound it. yes!

Rebound! Rebound!

Receive that saving power Receive that saving power

Relax. we're gonna be on top again.

Richard. you can get through life half assed.

Ricky. you come out to the foul line. You should have a shot right here.

Riding with our own Ricky Roe is the grand marshal of the parade.

Right. left. left. forward. Come on. boys. come on.

Rotate.

Run a clean program here. man.

Saying you're not defensive is defensive.

Scintillating and sensational. from Louisiana.

Scottie. you step out.

Screen across.

See what that does? That takes that man down. Now that pick can get set.

See? But if you got this foot back. here. set the screen like this.

Sell them on your recent losing tradition so they know they'll start?

Set her up. Tony. Nice move.

Seventeen and getting bigger every day.

She likes your science department a whole lot better

She only charges the schools she doesn't like.

She's the greatest tutor in the conference.

She's the greatest tutor in the conference.

Shit. he was all conference as a freshman.

So if l say that l'm not defensive. then l am defensive. and if l say

So l built myself a shack

So l don't trust myself around you anymore.

So l guess that leaves a little bit of business

So tomorrow. l'll talk to you all individually about your futures here.

So when they come up and set that back pick.

So when you got a chance to make a statement. you gotta do it.

So why are we here?

So you take care of her. all right?

So you're really talking to the wrong guy. Butch.

So. what direction do you see your college studies taking you. Ricky?

So. you know. this is what l'm looking for.

Somebody gonna block out Rogers tonight?

Somebody here owes my ass $100.

Somebody take him down to Administration and show him around.

Someplace in America right now. there's some 10 year old kid.

Son of a bitch.

Son of a bitch.

Son of a bitch.

Son. haven't l always been there for you?

Son. look. Come here. listen.

Son. throw me the ball. Throw me the ball. Come here.

Son. you took the purest thing in your life.

Spain.

Spin and roll. Hit and spin.

Sports are a way of life here.

Stick a fork in this creep. because he's done! He's dead meat!

Stop ball! Stop ball!

Stop him.

Stop the ball!

Stop the ball! Stop the ball!

Stop the ball.

Students used to wait all night long just to get tickets.

Suppose you wanna do a little one on one?

Take all day. You'll feel better by tomorrow night.

Take him this way so that this screen can come around and be set on him.

Take him to a pharmacy and get him some prophylactics.

Take him to the hoop!

Take it up strong. Neon.

Take it. Take it. Tony. Take it.

Take off that damn uniform! You don't deserve to wear it.

Tell him to shut up. You're the coach.

Tell me about it.

Tell me the country located immediately south of the United States.

Tell me.

Texas Western 74, Western University 59.

Than she likes your basketball program.

Thank you. thank you very much. How are you. Mr. Roe?

Thank you. You know. l'm screwed either way.

Thanks. man. See you later.

That guy's got the best players money can buy!

That is happy enough, you got it?

That it would've been a hell of a deal. a good price.

That leaves us with, l think, a little business that we need to discuss.

That makes a lot of sense. Neon.

That wasn't tonight. lt was last season.

That you can't score 700 points on your SATs.

That your inability to get the program back on track

That's a good kid. man.

That's a way. That's it. That's it.

That's about all l have to say on that. Any questions. stupid or otherwise?

That's bullshit.

That's Butch's mom in front of their new house in Chicago.

That's good Catholic upbringing.

That's how you do it.

That's it.

That's it. He messed up on his name.

That's it. That's it. Neon. That's it.

That's Jenny right there. She's the greatest tutor.

That's just for the damn gamblers. ain't it?

That's normal. Butch.

That's not happening anymore.

That's not my style. l need to be in a one four offense.

That's part of going to school.

That's pathetic.

That's Ricky's dad in front of his new tractor.

That's right. Butch McRae. a 6'7''. silky smooth guard.

That's the good stuff. coach.

That's the idea of the game. put the ball in the hole.

That's the Lexus they tried to give Neon.

That's what it's about. Ed.

That's what l'm saying.

That's what we need.

That's what we've done.

That's why you're a good official.

Thataway. Ricky.

The '84 team. she got the whole front line into school.

The alleged incident is true. Happy owns Tony. He owns me.

The alleged point shaving incident? Think again. that thing happened.

The bank officer who approved the loan

The basket is the same height as it was at your father's barn in lndiana.

The basketball kicking incident. All right. next question.

The best goddamn team in the country right now.

The best players money can buy!

The boy's actual name is Butch.

The cleanest program in America. They all graduate.

The Dolphins out of it, now at.500

The friends of the program are my friends. and they are friends for life.

The Hoosiers are number one in the nation.

The host hindered that and urged him to stay and said.

The house is in her name with a co signer. who we can't locate.

The kids are working as hard as they can. you know.

The least fundamentally sound squad we've seen in years,

The lndiana Hoosiers.

The man who went from the Blackhawk black. white and gold

The starting lineup for the Western University Dolphins:

The tempo is ours.

The top two guys are the ones you want.

The truth is. l haven't even decided if l wanna go to college at all.

The worst case of ballhandling l've seen in the two years l've been here.

Then it is alleged that you sleep with sheep!

Then l think you're gonna have to live up to those responsibilities. that's all.

Then move your fat ass down where you can see.

There are friends of the program who'll take care of everything.

There goes Happy. heading for the cash machine.

There is the talent in this room to do just that.

There it is.

There it is. gentlemen.

There it is. There it is. there it is. There it is.

There must have been heavy action in Vegas. Somebody got rich.

There was an alleged incident which you invented.

There will be no smoking gun. because l am the smoking gun.

There you go.

There's a lot of people on the take. and l can't blame them.

There's a lot of rumors. Do yourselves a favor.

There's no goddamn way l'm gonna feel better about it in the morning.

There's not one of you. not one of you. that's learned how to win.

There's two reasons l'm incapable of cheating. Wanna hear them?

There's two words l didn't think would ever come out of my mouth.

These athletes generate millions of dollars for the university.

These kids have played their heart out. l'm not answering that bullshit.

These violations are flagrant. but the paper trail is well covered up.

They are not in great shape.

They couldn't care less.

They gave it everything!

They gave me everything they had!

They played up to the maximum of their ability!

They say he's a potential all American.

They're all a bunch of jerks. you know.

They're getting tired. They're breaking down right now.

They've got a dynamic backcourt duo with Sam Crawford and Rex Walters.

Things just happen.

Think. think. think. lt's a thinking man's game.

This guy better pan out. or l tell you.

This is a lecture. Mr. Bodeaux. not a discussion.

This is by far the worst team that has ever sat in this locker room.

This is like streetball. man.

This is my mother. Miss Dorothy.

This is the number one team in the nation.

This is two more than most coaches dream of.

This is Wendy. this is Karen. This is Coach Bell.

This one goes opposite wall nearest the den. and please wipe your feet.

This one goes to the right of the blue couch in the living room.

This pillow. this is the ball. Here you go. Butch.

This place will be rocking 'n' rolling.

This press conference is over.

This year's team is the least disciplined,

Those stock tips l gave you?

Thought l'd better stop by

Three dynamic diaper dandies.

Three years ago. Happy bought Tony.

Through the amazement of the steed of verdant hue.

Throw it in to your brother. Lay in it there.

To attend Western University.

To be kicking basketballs up into the stands?

To beat lndiana.

To get into school. and you gotta take that opportunity.

To our coach!

To take a hike.

To the alumni, to the chancellor, to the athletic director Vic Roker,

To the silver green of the Boston Celtics.

Tonight is the night we've been waiting for.

Tony.

Tony. do you know what we're trying to do on defense.

Tony. son. it's footwork.

Tony's fine. Tony's fine.

Too bad to be purchasing new equipment.

Too many offensive rebounds. Let's go.

Took the SAT recently. scored 520 out of a possible 1600.

Tough ass kid from Chicago.

Track and field team. eight gold medals in the last Summer Olympics.

Track and field team...

TV? How can you be flunking TV?

Two lines. Let's go.

Two national championships.

Until you tell me an answer.

W. U.! W. U.!

W. U.! W. U.!

W. U.! W. U.!

Wait a minute. look me straight in the eye.

Walker. you bring it back to Phil. Phil. dribble it on down. hand it off to Ricky.

Was Happy Kuykendall's classmate.

Wasn't good enough for you. Wasn't good enough for anybody!

Wasn't there some of the other kids? What did we give them?

Watch the clock. and we get down into the last ten or 12 seconds.

Way to go. Butch. Way to go. Butch.

Way to go. Western!

We can beat their ass tonight. We're in this game. Let's go. All right.

We can take the shot.

We did it. boy!

We didn't cover the goddamn spread. l mean. who cares about the spread?

We don't buy athletes.

We expected the kids to come here out of tradition.

We got a job to do. We got a job.

We got an unbelievable matchup. Heavyweights.

We got hammered the last four games. and it stops right now!

We have to discuss. though. l think.

We haven't been going out there.

We haven't been making a statement.

We heard this guy was on the verge of signing a letter of intent to Eastern.

We just get things back the way they were.

We owe them this money.

We thank you for this food.

We're an absolutely mediocre basketball team.

We're clean. My money is untraceable.

We're going out there to beat

We're gonna get our ass beat again tonight.

We're gonna get the great Pete Bell.

We're gonna move the ball out to Ricky.

We're gonna win this game tonight.

We're here because maybe l wanna go to college and maybe l don't.

We're in trouble.

We're losers.

We're not aggressive enough.

We're winners. okay?

Welcome home. coach.

Well. did she like us?

Well. everybody in the country is buying these kids out of high school.

Well. for whatever it's worth. Mr. Roe. l was raised a Baptist.

Well. goddamn it. Vic. lf l have to get on these kids

Well. l don't know. You're the one that's brought them up.

Well. l told you. Butch. l really don't have any answers for you.

Well. l want my boy. if he was to decide to go on to college.

Well. l'll send a note over to Bobby Knight.

Well. l'm making it my place to speak.

Well. l'm working on them.

Well. l've been watching him for a while.

Well. maybe it's time to let him go a little.

Well. saying that l am defensive means l am defensive.

Well. thank the good Lord. Pete.

Well. that's part of it. Freddie.

Well. there are rules.

Well. there's an advantage to having a losing season.

Well. there's no reason you have to decide now. you have plenty of time.

Well. this is a course in English literature.

Well. this looks wonderful. Oh. meat loaf. great.

Well. those tests are culturally biased.

Well. what are you interested in?

Well. you can sure as hell see the guy over him.

Well. you know. all those years l spoke for free at your basketball camp.

Well. you'll get the opportunity to start. Butch.

Well...

Western University. coached by Pete Bell.

Western University. quite a turnaround this season from last year.

What are his SATs?

What are you doing?

What do they get? Nothing!

What do you think. guys? He looks pretty good. huh. Tark?

What happened to Butch McRae and Ricky Roe?

What has he got? He's got 27 points now?

What in the hell is this? What. have you got blinders on tonight?

What is it. Butch?

What kind of church is this?

What responsibilities are you talking about? l'm talking about my mom.

What the hell does ''l know nothing'' mean? Jesus.

What the hell happened to the Jones kid?

What the hell happened? How did we sink so low so fast?

What the hell's the matter with you?

What they've done is untraceable. What l've done is unprovable.

What was he doing playing with a hamstring?

What was the spread?

What. cars? Tractors? Gave a kid a tractor?

What's going on. Pete?

What's he gonna be when he grows up. and then he's out in the world?

What's he gonna become?

When l first came to this land

When l was coaching Oklahoma. You guys won this by eight.

When l was young. my 'hood was so dangerous

When l'm coming down here and l'm setting this screen.

When other teams used to come in and see these banners.

When we leave this locker room. we're not losers.

When we were winning conference titles and going to the Final Four.

When Western basketball is in the state it is right now.

When you guys are on top. you guards. make a move inside.

Whereupon the headless Green Knight strolls casually among

Whether it's bending the rules or not don't bother me none.

Whether your girlfriend got pregnant

Which is the only time the alumni ever jerk off. right. is when we win.

Whoever's got the point guard.

Whole new look. baby. Whole new look.

Why are we divorced. again?

Why are you bringing him to me?

Why do you hate me so much?

Why don't you just go to the videotape, coach.

Why don't you just go to the videotape. coach.

Why don't you try Bulgaria.

Widen out. Where's the goddamn spacing?

With a name like that. he ought to have freckles.

With a phony job from an alumnus congressman.

With Calbert Cheaney and Bob Hurley.

Wondering what the hell we're gonna do.

Would you be willing to take the test again?

Would you care to comment on the rumor that you arranged

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah. a Rhodes scholar who can dunk.

Yeah. baby.

Yeah. but these kids are a great bunch of guys.

Yeah. but you hate losing more.

Yeah. come on over here. l want you to guard this chair.

Yeah. hearts are tough to cut out.

Yeah. no rebounding.

Yeah. that's what l figured.

Yeah. there's very little in life that man's got a control over.

Yeah. they did. They did the best they could.

Yeah. we should've pressured their guards.

Yeah. well. l can't beat anybody with banners.

Yeah. well. take this opportunity. get your education.

Yeah. well...

Yeah. went to NlT and lost the first round.

Yeah. Yeah.

Yeah. yeah. got you!

Yeah. you and every other coach in the country.

Yes!

Yes. Pete Bell wants to start winning. What did he do?

Yes. they are ready to take on the Hoosiers.

Yes. we got a lot to celebrate. l got a new basketball team.

Yes. Yes.

Yo. Neon. Chill. baby.

You boys. the only joy l have right now

You broke the collegiate athletic laws.

You can go in this side here. You can roll this way and come this way.

You can take a shot fake. lf you get the man going up.

You can take the SATs.

You can't even miss left handed.

You did real good. Neon. Real good.

You flash out to the foul line.

You force them to switch.

You get a six figure shoe deal so your team can be a walking billboard.

You get out of here! Get out of here!

You get those two guys. you are in the Final Four next year.

You got a future in politics. asshole. Why don't you run for office.

You got horses. What you need are thoroughbreds.

You gotta bring that man down here so the screen can be set on him.

You gotta bring the screener...

You gotta bust him out.

You gotta get up on him.

You gotta take that screener. you gotta make that fake.

You guys looking for a Rhodes scholar?

You guys think of something.

You know

You know about your football team?

You know goddamn well there was no such incident.

You know l'm gonna feel worse. l'm just gonna get angrier and angrier.

You know what's gonna happen to this kid? Five minutes from now.

You know. 900 million Chinamen couldn't give a damn.

You know. bags of cash. l don't know what we gave these kids.

You know. even if you don't come to Western.

You know. has anybody told you how the mechanics of a jump shot go?

You know. he wasn't for sale.

You know. if we keep losing. you're gonna be out of a job.

You know. it's a very funny thing.

You know. l gotta say. every time l see you.

You know. l'll tell you something else.

You know. l've seen a lot of things now. l've been around a lot.

You know. Neon. he didn't want it. He didn't want the car.

You know. show them what l got out there.

You know. someplace

You know. the best coaching job l ever did.

You know. the girls are gonna wait. They'll be there.

You know. the rules. they don't make much sense. they're hypocritical.

You know. they asked for things. we gave it to them.

You know. they've offered me this much money already.

You know. when we were 14 and 15. We had a losing season.

You know. when you go up for your jump shot.

You know. you don't just watch the tube.

You know. you got an opportunity to use your basketball skills

You know. you just gotta start thinking straight.

You lied to me. Tony.

You looked me straight in the eye.

You make a lot of money doing exactly what it is what you wanna do.

You may be 20 minutes away from your first losing season?

You really wanna know what l'm interested in. coach?

You should be playing in your jockstraps.

You should be playing without uniforms.

You should've pressured the guards more.

You son of a bitch!

You son of a bitch. l do not want you around my kids.

You start off insulting me with these third grade geography questions.

You sure?

You think you're liberal. but you're nothing but a racist.

You took the ball. you just took off around that way.

You wanna take a plane ride to meet him?

You will enjoy the finest athletic facilities in the country.

You'll feel better about it in the morning.

You're a better coach when you're pissed off.

You're finished! You will never coach in America again. you got that?

You're gonna drink like a fish. there's some cheap stuff in the kitchen.

You're here because of Butch McRae. aren't you?

You're never gonna come to any more games at Western. goddamn it.

You're the dumbest team l ever coached.

You're the owner of a brand new Lexus.

You're too good a basketball player to shoot that two handed jump shot.

You've been looking down lately. What's going on?

You've got great kids.

You've gotta tell me the truth. You tell me the truth.

You've won eight conference titles. l don't call this losing.

You've won two national championships.

520? You get 400 for just spelling your name correctly.

960.

6'8'' power forward. Butch and Ricky show.

520. Oh. God.

A heart. That's what it is.

All right. He improved 440 points.

All right. Allan? Yeah. coach.

All right. Britney. That's Alicia.

All right. go on back in. All right. coach.

All right. Good. Rick. Hey. that's great. Good.

All right. l'm sorry. This is not for you.

amen. Amen.

Be back in a minute. We're on the verge of that again.

Besides that. Good night.

Boy can shoot. Yes. he can.

but goddamn it. it's my way. Coach. l don't belong here.

Can he rebound? He's the next Olajuwon.

Can l talk to you a minute? Yeah. come on in. Bring a chair over.

Can we just have a drink? No.

Canada. All right. l'll give you $50

Chicago? Yeah. he's from St. Joseph's.

Coach Bell. Mrs. McRae.

Coach? Yeah. Ed.

Coach. l need to talk to you. Sure. sure. Go ahead.

Coach. l'm homesick. You're homesick?

Coach. may l have your autograph? Sure. you may. What's your name?

Come on in. All right.

Come on! Goddamn it.

Come on. catch the ball. Oh. man.

Come on. coach. l would not You tell me the truth!

Come on. it'll be fun. Okay.

Come on. Little defense. He's got the ball now.

Deny him the ball. So let's shut him down.

Did you shave points? No. l didn't. l swear to God. no.

Do l look sexy? Yes. you do.

Do you accept that responsibility? Yes. sir.

Enjoy your dinner. Thank you.

Explain that to me. You've got your last warning.

Fifty dollars? Fifty.

Fine. Fine. You can call me Pete.

For you? Yeah.

Friends of the program. You got it.

George! There it is. Did you see that?

Get back! Full speed! Somebody gonna block out Rogers?

Get your finger out of my face. l did not authorize a car for Ricky.

Girls and hoops. Those are good interests.

Give it a rest. No. goddamn it!

Goddamn it! l'm here! He's over there!

Goddamn. Bang them from right there.

He had a bad leg too. don't forget. All night. All night. Mistakes all night.

He should sign up and take it. Great.

He was all over the place. Yeah. he was hot.

He was in our back yard. Cedric Jones. l remember.

He'll be a hell of a player. What's Happy doing here?

He's a friend of the program. Happy is a friend of the program?

He's interesting. Good.

He's something. huh? Yeah. he's the best we've had.

Hello. How's he doing?

Hey. bro. how you doing? Fine.

Hi. Welcome to French Lick. Mr. Bell.

Hi. coach. Hey. how you doing?

Hi. coach. Hi. Mrs. Bell. Hi.

His father's not around. right? No.

His mother's a pain in the ass. Yeah. his mother's a pain in the ass.

Hit the board. Give it up. Give the ball up. big man.

Hit the board. Go. go. go.

Hit the boards. hit the boards. Rick.

How are you doing? Good to see you.

How are you guys doing? Played good out there.

How are you? Nice to meet you. Hi.

how it triggers our transition game? Yes. sir.

How many did he hit? Twenty two. 23.

How was your day? My day?

How you doing in your classes? Well. actually. l'm flunking a class.

How's it going. Pete? l'm doing good. Larry.

Jenny. l want you to meet someone. No way.

Jenny. wait. Don't.

Jump. jump. jump Pump fake.

Kevin. get out on the ball. Beat the cutter. Butch.

l am 7'4''. You are 7'4''.

l can't That's bullshit!

l coached a fixed game. No. you didn't.

l could go on and on. No. do. Do.

l don't know anything about it. You have to have some answers.

l don't like football. They're all graduating this year.

l had six meetings with his family. What happened?

l have a family to consider. Oh. of course.

l hope it didn't hit anybody. No.

l just wanted to say congratulations. Thanks.

l know nothing. Oh. for chrissake. Vic.

l know. it's unbelievable. Right this way. Good to see you.

l need to talk to you. Okay. All right.

l think we're in trouble. Yeah.

l thought that's what l was doing. No. no.

l would? Yes. you would.

L.A. is a long ways from here. Yes. it is.

l'll ring you up. Horseshit!

l'm gonna keep my eye on you. All right. man.

Listen. let's take some pride. y'all. l got him. l got him. l got him.

ls he going to class? Yeah. he's going to class.

lt's 1:00 in the morning. Well. come on. it's me.

lt's all up to Neon and Butch. What the hell are you doing here?

May l speak? lt's not your place to speak.

Mel. How are you? Good. good. How you doing?

My career is in my own hands. l own you.

My daughter Qiana. Hello. Qiana. how are you?

My ex old lady's tough. Now l see why you left the bitch.

My son. Ricky. Yes. hi. Ricky.

My wife. Lucille. Hello. Lucille. how are you?

Neon. nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

No way. Ed. not Pete Bell. Are you shitting me?

No. At least you're honest.

No. Let me tell you something.

Of course. all the time. All the time. Twenty. About 20 every game.

Of course. Neon. go play with kids. Yeah. go on.

Oh. come on. What do you say? No. Come on. let's go.

Oh. l was lying. Crazy.

Oh. nice. Bam. look at that.

Oh. yeah. sweet J. That was his spot. wasn't it?

Okay. good. Sure.

Pick up your man. Move out on the ball!

Plane ride? Yeah. see if l'm right?

Play yourself. Mitch. Help on the ball.

Point spread? We won the game. We won the game.

Right. All right?

Set it up. Butch. Let's go.

Should've won 20 that year. No. this was a rebuilding year. man.

since the day he signed the letter. Lot of rumors.

Slick. What are you doing here? Waiting for you. Pete.

So we'll cut Reynolds loose? Yeah. let's cut Reynolds loose.

Sure. sure. What's your name? Mark.

Take him with you. What?

Take him with you. Thank you. Oh. yeah.

Thanks a lot. A pleasure to meet you. Wonderful game.

That's a foul. Personal foul...

That's another reason. Why? What's wrong?

That's certainly your privilege. Got me listening to this crap.

That's nice. Butch. Oh. no.

That's out of line. coach. What do you mean?

The time until his trip is not two days. You see these legs. man?

There you go. Thank you.

There's another bad pass. Shut up. Freddie.

They're fouling me every time! l don't give a shit!

This guy is phenomenal. This is outrageous.

This is for you. Thanks.

This is my son. Butch. Good to meet you. Butch.

Tony! Tony. come here. What's up. coach?

Tractor. huh? Yeah.

Twenty five points that night. Yeah.

Watch this. Yes!

Way to board. man. Chill. y'all.

Way to go. coach. Great game.

We'll just watch this tonight. Not tonight.

What did l do wrong. coach? What are you doing here?

What is this? What?

What? Did you cheat?

What? l can't see it from the tram.

What? Point spread? What was the point spread?

What's he talking about? is kicked around

What's up with you. man? Did you or did you not shave points?

What's up? How you doing. Rick?

What's up. coach? Come on in.

Whenever you got time. Let's go.

Where you going. man? ''On my honor. my oath.

Who wants to play tennis? l do.

Why are you getting defensive? No. l'm not defensive.

Why'd you score 520 on your SATs? Because l wanted to.

Will you tell Father Dawkins l'm here? l sure will.

Yeah. Girls. are you hungry?

Yeah. Oh. good.

Yeah. Yeah. There's Tony.

Yeah. l better get out of here. Oh. there you go.

Yeah. what's up. bro? Congratulations.

Yeah. yeah. yeah. You know?

Yo. chill. Way to go. boys. Thataway to go.

You don't know shit. l know everything.

You don't? Too many bad shots.

You sure? Yes.

You think it's sexy? l do.

You were getting so nervous about it. Excuse me.

You're flunking a class? What class? TV.

You're welcome. Thank you.

...and l get caught. l'll get kicked out of coaching.

...the rules don't make much sense.

...without a hesitation. And l believed you.

...you get the ball players.