A surprisingly accurate portrayal of Texas HS Football

Rating: 8/10 (8 October 2004)

**WARNING!!! Spoiler Ahead!!!**
I spent some time on the Football field in High School, even though it was as the yearbook photographer (That scene with the cameraman being tackled REALLY hit home). But anyway, I've had a front row seat to real live Texas HS Football action, from practices to game nights, and I'm glad to see this movie depict a great representation of the often chaotic world of Texas high school football.
The Permian Panthers (Go Mojo!!!) 1988 campaign is just one chapter of thousands of football programs across the state. Even though not all schools are state contenders, a large number of them have emotional highs and lows, not to mention the occasional luck (I believe three-way ties are still determined by coin flips). Permian's obstacles were expeted from my point of view, from losing their main offensive weapon, losing to their main rivals, barely making the playoffs, and eventually coming up one yard short of a title (Hello Kevin Dyson!). I mean this IS High School Football, where on any given Friday, on any given play, anything can, and usually does, happen.
Overall, a really good football movie that gives "Remember The Titans" a run for its money in the best Prep Football movie.