1 00:00:35,702 --> 00:00:38,605 ♫ Marching Band Playing ♫ 2 00:00:42,976 --> 00:00:44,878 (crowd cheering) 3 00:00:59,292 --> 00:01:01,193 (wind whistling) 4 00:01:02,629 --> 00:01:05,431 ♫ ♫ 5 00:01:09,168 --> 00:01:10,904 Doc: Vicious winds peeled 6 00:01:11,038 --> 00:01:13,840 the topsoil off the plains and prairies 7 00:01:13,974 --> 00:01:16,944 of the Texas Panhandle, creating a waking nightmare 8 00:01:17,076 --> 00:01:19,278 called the Dust Bowl. 9 00:01:19,412 --> 00:01:21,615 It's hard to remember which came first, 10 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:24,651 the Dust Bowl or the Great Depression, 11 00:01:24,785 --> 00:01:28,555 but what followed made hell on earth look forgiving 12 00:01:28,689 --> 00:01:30,591 and would leave families broken, 13 00:01:30,724 --> 00:01:32,626 as thousands of children were orphaned 14 00:01:32,759 --> 00:01:36,830 across a nation clamoring for a sense of hope. 15 00:01:43,169 --> 00:01:46,773 What they didn't know was that hope was coming. 16 00:01:46,907 --> 00:01:49,977 But it wasn't coming in the form of rain. 17 00:01:50,109 --> 00:01:51,945 - Doc: Here we go. Okay. - (groans) 18 00:01:52,079 --> 00:01:54,380 (grunts) 19 00:01:54,514 --> 00:01:56,783 - You wanna block? - You're gonna tell me to block? 20 00:01:56,917 --> 00:01:58,885 - We're losing because of you! - Hey! Hey! 21 00:01:59,019 --> 00:02:01,021 - You can't block or tackle! - Don't touch me! 22 00:02:01,153 --> 00:02:02,689 - You haven't done shit! - You need to help. 23 00:02:02,823 --> 00:02:05,692 Get your ass out there so I can hand it to you! 24 00:02:05,826 --> 00:02:08,294 - You want faster? - Doc: Maybe we ought to think 25 00:02:08,427 --> 00:02:10,262 about calling this game right now. 26 00:02:10,396 --> 00:02:11,965 BOY 1: Hardy ain't said a word. 27 00:02:12,099 --> 00:02:13,600 BOY 2: Think you've done a good job at tackling? 28 00:02:13,734 --> 00:02:15,301 A.P.: Don't talk to him like that! 29 00:02:15,434 --> 00:02:17,370 - BOY 3: Shut up, A.P.! - BOY 4: Y'all need to do better! 30 00:02:17,504 --> 00:02:18,939 Run down the damn field! 31 00:02:19,072 --> 00:02:21,173 ♫ ♫ 32 00:02:36,990 --> 00:02:38,625 Wheatie: What now, coach? 33 00:02:48,535 --> 00:02:51,337 (people applauding, cheering on radio) 34 00:02:51,470 --> 00:02:54,240 Roosevelt (on radio): Let me assert my firm belief 35 00:02:54,373 --> 00:02:59,980 that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. 36 00:03:01,682 --> 00:03:04,651 Daddy, what are all these people doing? 37 00:03:05,819 --> 00:03:09,790 - Rusty. Rusty. - Yes? 38 00:03:09,923 --> 00:03:13,192 Well, honey, they're finding a new place to live. 39 00:03:13,325 --> 00:03:14,728 I want to go back home. 40 00:03:14,861 --> 00:03:16,362 We have a new home now, 41 00:03:16,495 --> 00:03:19,666 and we should be very thankful. What do I always say? 42 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:22,435 New adventures brave the heart and set the soul asail. 43 00:03:22,569 --> 00:03:25,072 - Isn't that right? - Yes, Daddy. 44 00:03:25,204 --> 00:03:28,542 Roosevelt: This nation is asking for action, 45 00:03:28,675 --> 00:03:30,577 and action now. 46 00:03:30,711 --> 00:03:33,345 (crowd cheers) 47 00:03:33,479 --> 00:03:38,552 We humbly ask the blessing of God. 48 00:03:38,685 --> 00:03:42,923 May he protect each and every one of us. 49 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:50,300 Brought to you by Sailor420 !!! Hope you enjoy the film !!! 50 00:03:56,169 --> 00:03:58,572 - Is that it? - Yup. 51 00:03:58,705 --> 00:04:02,776 Looks like a castle. I've never seen a building like that. 52 00:04:03,910 --> 00:04:05,078 Me neither. 53 00:04:06,680 --> 00:04:08,247 Doc: A castle perhaps, 54 00:04:08,380 --> 00:04:10,249 but this is no fairy tale. 55 00:04:10,382 --> 00:04:13,787 The Masonic Home was not full of imaginary beings 56 00:04:13,920 --> 00:04:15,522 but of children, forgotten 57 00:04:15,655 --> 00:04:18,390 during the harsh reality of these times. 58 00:04:20,160 --> 00:04:21,228 Wheatie: Half a mile out. 59 00:04:21,360 --> 00:04:22,763 Fancy? 60 00:04:22,896 --> 00:04:25,065 Nah, shitty, old Ford. 61 00:04:25,198 --> 00:04:26,733 Ah, hell, you can take them. 62 00:04:26,867 --> 00:04:28,735 Looking for a sugar mama myself. 63 00:04:28,869 --> 00:04:30,670 There's a lady in there, 64 00:04:30,804 --> 00:04:33,907 and, boy, does she look like a peach. 65 00:04:34,040 --> 00:04:35,441 Let me see that. 66 00:04:38,078 --> 00:04:40,412 Snoggs: Oh, Lordy, does she got a set on her. 67 00:04:40,547 --> 00:04:42,414 Here comes mama. 68 00:04:42,549 --> 00:04:44,316 You boys just save yourselves the heartache. 69 00:04:44,450 --> 00:04:47,220 One look at me, I'm out of this damn hoosegow. 70 00:04:47,353 --> 00:04:52,092 (stuttering) Who-who'd want a b-bag of bones l-like you, S-Snoggs? 71 00:04:52,225 --> 00:04:54,594 You're one to t-t-talk, DeWitt. 72 00:04:54,728 --> 00:04:57,463 Who's gonna adopt a grown man, you stuttering Sasquatch? 73 00:04:57,597 --> 00:05:00,466 ♫ ♫ 74 00:05:00,600 --> 00:05:02,102 It's what's inside that counts. 75 00:05:02,235 --> 00:05:05,705 - (chuckles) - Mommy, I don't like it here. 76 00:05:05,839 --> 00:05:09,776 Doc: The orphanage was seen as a cold, uncaring institution 77 00:05:09,910 --> 00:05:13,713 where children were to be pitied, if not feared. 78 00:05:13,847 --> 00:05:17,449 Are you picking up, or are you dropping off? 79 00:05:17,584 --> 00:05:19,786 - Aren't you the cutest thing. - I'm Rusty Russell, 80 00:05:19,920 --> 00:05:22,522 the new math, science teacher. This is my wife, Juanita. 81 00:05:22,656 --> 00:05:23,824 She's teaching English... 82 00:05:23,957 --> 00:05:25,659 - How do you do? - ...and music. 83 00:05:25,792 --> 00:05:28,562 - The football coach? Ha-ha-ha! - That's right. 84 00:05:28,695 --> 00:05:30,263 Yeah, I'm Frank Wynn. 85 00:05:30,396 --> 00:05:33,133 I run the day-to-day and keep the hooligans in line. 86 00:05:33,266 --> 00:05:35,302 - Welcome to the home. - Thank you very much. 87 00:05:35,434 --> 00:05:38,972 - We're pleased to be here and... - Let's get you settled. 88 00:05:39,105 --> 00:05:41,575 Boys, get down here and unload this car! 89 00:05:41,708 --> 00:05:43,043 Rusty: That's not necessary. 90 00:05:43,176 --> 00:05:44,878 Thank you, I've got it. 91 00:05:45,011 --> 00:05:48,014 See, it's a little precarious there, the way I got it tied up. 92 00:05:50,817 --> 00:05:52,152 RED: Afternoon, Frank. 93 00:05:52,285 --> 00:05:54,721 Got another stray for your stock. 94 00:05:54,855 --> 00:05:56,690 This old Hardy Brown's boy. 95 00:05:56,823 --> 00:05:58,959 Found him curled up next to his dead daddy. 96 00:05:59,092 --> 00:06:00,727 Smells like it too. 97 00:06:00,861 --> 00:06:03,362 - Could use a little scrubbing. - Yeah, we can handle that. 98 00:06:03,495 --> 00:06:05,799 Uh, meet the new football coach. 99 00:06:05,932 --> 00:06:08,268 This is Rusty Russell. This is Red Wright. 100 00:06:08,400 --> 00:06:10,136 - Sheriff. - Football, huh? 101 00:06:10,270 --> 00:06:13,206 - That's right. - You're a little south on talent. 102 00:06:13,340 --> 00:06:15,675 - Don't even have a field. - The field don't make the team. 103 00:06:15,809 --> 00:06:18,178 I'm gonna get my family inside. It's nice to meet you. 104 00:06:18,311 --> 00:06:20,547 Can you get the Brown boy up to Doc? 105 00:06:20,680 --> 00:06:23,083 - Yeah, I can do that. - Frank: Unload the car! 106 00:06:23,216 --> 00:06:25,252 ♫ ♫ 107 00:06:25,417 --> 00:06:28,822 Doc: Orphans were stigmatized as misfits and outcasts 108 00:06:28,955 --> 00:06:33,326 and often referred to not as orphans but as inmates. 109 00:06:33,459 --> 00:06:35,862 It didn't matter that they had done nothing wrong. 110 00:06:35,996 --> 00:06:39,799 Kids without parents were simply second-class citizens. 111 00:06:39,933 --> 00:06:42,135 Juanita: How many orphans do you have? 112 00:06:42,269 --> 00:06:43,937 I got about 150 right now. 113 00:06:44,070 --> 00:06:46,239 I like to keep it manageable. 114 00:06:46,373 --> 00:06:48,041 Everything in order. 115 00:06:48,174 --> 00:06:51,544 I run a very tight ship, military style. 116 00:06:51,678 --> 00:06:54,480 Leon! Get to the back of the line! 117 00:06:54,614 --> 00:06:56,415 You can't trust those types. 118 00:06:56,549 --> 00:06:59,719 They'll steal your hat, then help you look for it. 119 00:06:59,853 --> 00:07:01,121 (laughing) 120 00:07:01,254 --> 00:07:05,191 Help you look for it. Come on! 121 00:07:05,325 --> 00:07:08,028 Doc: You got jock itch, Snoggs. I don't want to scare you, 122 00:07:08,161 --> 00:07:10,063 but if you don't stop shucking your corn, 123 00:07:10,196 --> 00:07:12,632 - your cob's gonna fall off. - Oh, Doc, there's gotta be 124 00:07:12,766 --> 00:07:15,101 - something else we can do. - No cure for adolescence, 125 00:07:15,235 --> 00:07:17,037 but this might help the itching. 126 00:07:17,170 --> 00:07:19,906 - RED: Good afternoon, Doc. - Sheriff. 127 00:07:20,040 --> 00:07:21,908 I got Hardy Brown here. 128 00:07:22,042 --> 00:07:24,077 Mr. Brown, I'm Doc Hall. 129 00:07:24,210 --> 00:07:25,578 You all right? 130 00:07:25,712 --> 00:07:28,281 Ah, he's all right. It's not his blood. 131 00:07:28,415 --> 00:07:30,817 I assume you can read and write, son. 132 00:07:33,820 --> 00:07:37,023 It's okay. You can fill this out later 133 00:07:37,157 --> 00:07:39,326 after you get cleaned up. How that'd be? 134 00:07:39,458 --> 00:07:41,795 Snoggs, maybe you can show Mr. Brown his new home. 135 00:07:41,928 --> 00:07:42,796 Snoggs: Yes, sir. 136 00:07:42,929 --> 00:07:44,965 I'll show you the shower. 137 00:07:49,970 --> 00:07:52,672 What in the tarnation are the Masons thinking, 138 00:07:52,806 --> 00:07:54,507 hiring a damn football coach? 139 00:07:54,641 --> 00:07:57,510 He's not just a damn football coach, he's a damn good one. 140 00:07:57,644 --> 00:07:59,312 Took Temple to district three times. 141 00:07:59,446 --> 00:08:01,047 He must have a screw loose somewhere, 142 00:08:01,181 --> 00:08:02,481 signing on with this outfit. 143 00:08:02,615 --> 00:08:05,318 No offense, but this is no Poly High. 144 00:08:05,452 --> 00:08:08,455 Well, not yet. To the New Deal. 145 00:08:08,588 --> 00:08:10,357 Unh! All right, here we go. 146 00:08:10,489 --> 00:08:12,225 One, two. 147 00:08:12,359 --> 00:08:13,793 (grunts) 148 00:08:16,029 --> 00:08:18,198 I'll get that fixed right away. 149 00:08:18,331 --> 00:08:19,733 Juanita: Careful, careful. 150 00:08:19,866 --> 00:08:21,701 - Watch out. - (coughs) 151 00:08:21,835 --> 00:08:24,070 Let's get you some air in here. That'll make it better. 152 00:08:24,204 --> 00:08:25,638 (chuckles) 153 00:08:25,772 --> 00:08:27,674 Already been unlocked. Hey! 154 00:08:27,807 --> 00:08:30,010 Come on, now. All right, okay. 155 00:08:30,143 --> 00:08:33,013 (Frank gasping, then whimpering) 156 00:08:34,481 --> 00:08:37,384 ♫ ♫ 157 00:08:43,156 --> 00:08:44,924 Snoggs: Didn't figure you had any soap, 158 00:08:45,058 --> 00:08:47,060 seeing as how you came in with the sheriff. 159 00:08:47,193 --> 00:08:48,962 Unless you got some stuffed somewhere, 160 00:08:49,095 --> 00:08:51,031 but who the hell'd have soap on them? 161 00:08:51,164 --> 00:08:52,866 So I brought you some. 162 00:09:06,379 --> 00:09:08,348 Fat-ass gets off on whupping our butts. 163 00:09:08,481 --> 00:09:11,051 Especially Snoggs' skinny ass. 164 00:09:11,184 --> 00:09:14,054 You can sleep here. Any questions? 165 00:09:15,321 --> 00:09:16,623 My mama will come for me. 166 00:09:18,391 --> 00:09:19,692 Only mamas that come here 167 00:09:19,826 --> 00:09:22,028 are the ones that give up their kids. 168 00:09:22,162 --> 00:09:24,064 You're an orphan now, Hardy Brown. 169 00:09:28,068 --> 00:09:29,503 It'll be all right. 170 00:09:41,281 --> 00:09:44,217 ♫ ♫ 171 00:09:46,520 --> 00:09:48,421 (crickets chirping) 172 00:09:48,556 --> 00:09:50,223 (quietly) Don't worry, I'm gonna... 173 00:09:50,356 --> 00:09:52,292 I'm gonna get that patched and painted up, 174 00:09:52,425 --> 00:09:53,893 all of that. 175 00:09:54,027 --> 00:09:56,429 Oh, I'm not worried about the ceiling. 176 00:09:56,564 --> 00:09:58,098 I'm more concerned about the fact 177 00:09:58,231 --> 00:10:00,467 that we just adopted 150 kids. 178 00:10:02,235 --> 00:10:06,706 This is going to be even more work than you imagined. 179 00:10:06,840 --> 00:10:10,310 Juanita, we have a chance to make a real difference here. 180 00:10:10,443 --> 00:10:13,146 We were making a difference at Temple. 181 00:10:13,279 --> 00:10:15,549 We left everything for a place with nothing. 182 00:10:15,682 --> 00:10:17,650 That's exactly why we came here. 183 00:10:17,784 --> 00:10:19,587 We can do this together. 184 00:10:19,752 --> 00:10:22,556 I'm starting to question that for the first time in my life. 185 00:10:22,689 --> 00:10:24,824 This decision was not made together. 186 00:10:24,958 --> 00:10:26,159 You informed me. 187 00:10:26,292 --> 00:10:28,328 There is a big difference. 188 00:10:33,900 --> 00:10:35,435 (sighing) 189 00:10:39,205 --> 00:10:41,542 Pinkney: Boy, you're gonna have to earn your keep. 190 00:10:41,674 --> 00:10:43,843 Mind your elders. 191 00:10:43,977 --> 00:10:46,346 - God help you. - (horse whinnies) 192 00:10:46,479 --> 00:10:48,948 George, look after Rusty. 193 00:10:49,082 --> 00:10:50,783 When things get better, I'll be back. 194 00:10:50,917 --> 00:10:53,219 I promise. I do. 195 00:10:53,353 --> 00:10:55,955 - Mom, please don't leave. - Pinkney: Let's go! 196 00:10:57,357 --> 00:10:59,459 - Mommy! - (stifled sob) 197 00:10:59,593 --> 00:11:02,495 ♫ ♫ 198 00:11:17,844 --> 00:11:19,145 Not much to look at, is it? 199 00:11:20,446 --> 00:11:22,382 Matter of perspective, I guess. 200 00:11:22,516 --> 00:11:23,883 I like your optimism. 201 00:11:24,017 --> 00:11:26,052 We need more of that around here. 202 00:11:26,186 --> 00:11:28,488 I'm E.P. Hall. They call me Doc. 203 00:11:28,622 --> 00:11:30,223 Rusty Russell. I'm a new teacher... 204 00:11:30,356 --> 00:11:31,824 Oh, I know who you are. 205 00:11:31,958 --> 00:11:34,727 And I know what you can do with mediocre talent. 206 00:11:34,861 --> 00:11:36,062 I saw what you did 207 00:11:36,196 --> 00:11:38,097 - against Corsicana in '34. - Oh, yeah. 208 00:11:38,231 --> 00:11:40,534 That's why I recommended you for this job. 209 00:11:40,668 --> 00:11:42,435 - You did? - Yes, sir. 210 00:11:43,970 --> 00:11:46,640 - Why'd you do that, doctor? - Well, like I said, 211 00:11:46,773 --> 00:11:48,141 I like your optimism. 212 00:11:49,342 --> 00:11:51,044 - Okay. - (chuckles softly) 213 00:11:52,745 --> 00:11:54,414 This field used for anything? 214 00:11:54,548 --> 00:11:57,350 Mexican lad used to graze his goats up here a while back. 215 00:11:57,483 --> 00:11:59,352 Guess he quit the goat business. 216 00:11:59,485 --> 00:12:03,323 - Goat must've liked to eat rocks. - That's right. 217 00:12:03,456 --> 00:12:04,724 I grew up out in West Texas. 218 00:12:04,857 --> 00:12:06,426 I know goats don't need much grass, 219 00:12:06,560 --> 00:12:08,261 but I never knew one that liked to eat rocks. 220 00:12:08,394 --> 00:12:11,431 These were Fort Worth goats, coach. 221 00:12:11,565 --> 00:12:13,266 Fort Worth goats are different. 222 00:12:14,934 --> 00:12:16,135 (laughing) 223 00:12:16,269 --> 00:12:17,705 (chuckling) 224 00:12:17,837 --> 00:12:19,405 - Heh, all right. - BOYS (chanting): Fight! Fight! 225 00:12:19,540 --> 00:12:21,007 Fort Worth goats, huh? 226 00:12:21,140 --> 00:12:22,610 - Uh-oh! - Fight, fight, fight! 227 00:12:22,742 --> 00:12:24,277 (boys clamoring) 228 00:12:24,410 --> 00:12:26,746 - Kick his ass! - Get him! 229 00:12:26,879 --> 00:12:28,414 Hey! Hey. 230 00:12:28,549 --> 00:12:29,949 Stop that! 231 00:12:30,083 --> 00:12:31,784 Didn't take you long to make friends. 232 00:12:31,918 --> 00:12:33,786 Hey, calm down. Take it easy, son. 233 00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:35,922 - No, it's over. Hey. - Calm down. Calm down. 234 00:12:36,055 --> 00:12:37,957 Look at me. You all right? 235 00:12:39,593 --> 00:12:40,860 What is going on? 236 00:12:40,994 --> 00:12:42,929 Doc: Nothing to be concerned about, Frank. 237 00:12:43,062 --> 00:12:45,999 A little misunderstanding about who's gonna play what position 238 00:12:46,132 --> 00:12:48,602 on the new football team, right, lads? 239 00:12:48,736 --> 00:12:50,803 - That's right. - Sure. 240 00:12:50,937 --> 00:12:52,740 The rest of you should come out too. 241 00:12:54,541 --> 00:12:57,944 Well, the way I see it, you can either work the field 242 00:12:58,077 --> 00:12:59,479 or play the field. 243 00:13:01,080 --> 00:13:02,849 Hell, sounds good to me. I'm in. 244 00:13:02,982 --> 00:13:05,251 - See you on the field. - All right, good deal. 245 00:13:05,385 --> 00:13:07,554 - Might as well. - Okay. 246 00:13:07,688 --> 00:13:08,921 Rusty: Here we go. 247 00:13:14,227 --> 00:13:16,996 Looks like there's gonna be some changes around here. 248 00:13:17,130 --> 00:13:18,364 (chuckles) 249 00:13:18,498 --> 00:13:20,833 Oh, nothing changes around here, Doc. 250 00:13:20,967 --> 00:13:22,770 (flask clinks) 251 00:13:22,902 --> 00:13:25,171 You should know that more than anyone. 252 00:13:29,409 --> 00:13:33,179 Doc: Rusty knew that life inside the orphanage held little promise. 253 00:13:33,313 --> 00:13:35,315 Chicken, I'm putting a football team together. 254 00:13:35,448 --> 00:13:37,250 We could use a good athlete like yourself. 255 00:13:37,383 --> 00:13:40,386 Oh, thank you, sir, but I ain't never played football before. 256 00:13:40,521 --> 00:13:43,089 I ain't so good with balls, just mainly eggs. 257 00:13:43,222 --> 00:13:46,092 Rusty: Boys, think about joining this team I'm putting together. 258 00:13:46,225 --> 00:13:49,195 He knew that football would inevitably bring 259 00:13:49,329 --> 00:13:51,030 self-respect to these boys. 260 00:13:51,164 --> 00:13:53,032 We teach survival here. 261 00:13:53,166 --> 00:13:55,502 If we don't, they'll never make it on the outside. 262 00:13:55,636 --> 00:13:57,870 Well, the Masonic board hired us 263 00:13:58,004 --> 00:14:00,507 to implement a curriculum and a football program 264 00:14:00,641 --> 00:14:03,242 that'll prepare these kids for new opportunities 265 00:14:03,376 --> 00:14:05,646 - beyond manual labor. - Right. 266 00:14:05,779 --> 00:14:07,847 I'm sure you're probably aware 267 00:14:07,980 --> 00:14:11,150 that the Interscholastic League has strict guidelines 268 00:14:11,284 --> 00:14:12,753 when it comes to admitting teams. 269 00:14:12,919 --> 00:14:14,487 - Yes, sir. - Convince them, 270 00:14:14,621 --> 00:14:17,190 then go ahead and have your football program. 271 00:14:17,323 --> 00:14:19,058 - Okay. - But it's very important 272 00:14:19,192 --> 00:14:22,295 that it does not interfere with the day-to-day at the home. 273 00:14:22,428 --> 00:14:24,698 What is it that you produce at the home, 274 00:14:24,832 --> 00:14:25,699 if I might ask? 275 00:14:25,833 --> 00:14:27,033 Frank: More paper! 276 00:14:27,166 --> 00:14:29,402 And get these rollers cleaned faster. 277 00:14:29,536 --> 00:14:33,607 You boys wouldn't last two days in the outside world. 278 00:14:33,741 --> 00:14:35,108 Hey! God! 279 00:14:35,241 --> 00:14:38,077 - These are two-dollar shoes! - It was just an accident. 280 00:14:38,211 --> 00:14:40,913 Do you have something to say for yourself? Do you? Huh? 281 00:14:41,047 --> 00:14:43,751 My brother ain't said more than four words since he was little. 282 00:14:43,883 --> 00:14:45,485 He's got a mouth, doesn't he? 283 00:14:45,619 --> 00:14:48,321 Are you dumb or are you just plain crazy? 284 00:14:48,454 --> 00:14:49,590 Listen here. He's clumsy. 285 00:14:49,723 --> 00:14:51,558 - He didn't mean to... - Who you talking to? 286 00:14:51,692 --> 00:14:53,426 Hug that pole! 287 00:14:53,560 --> 00:14:55,261 This should open his mouth. 288 00:14:55,395 --> 00:14:57,296 I have a lovely little prescription. 289 00:14:57,430 --> 00:15:00,266 Maybe this will open your mouth, huh? 290 00:15:00,400 --> 00:15:02,101 - It's a little kiss of mercy! - (grunts) 291 00:15:02,235 --> 00:15:05,606 Yeah, that'll make you wide-mouthed, won't it, boy? 292 00:15:05,739 --> 00:15:07,473 - Whoo! - CRAZY: Ow! 293 00:15:07,608 --> 00:15:09,676 You gonna feel this one, boy! You gonna... 294 00:15:12,311 --> 00:15:14,046 Do not hit that boy. 295 00:15:14,180 --> 00:15:16,949 - You understand? - (chuckles softly) 296 00:15:17,083 --> 00:15:19,452 - I think you're making a mistake. - Yeah? 297 00:15:19,586 --> 00:15:23,791 And you, you don't have any authority here. 298 00:15:24,892 --> 00:15:27,393 It's my class. My rules apply. 299 00:15:27,528 --> 00:15:30,396 Actually, it's 9:20. 300 00:15:30,531 --> 00:15:34,434 These boys are due in my classroom at 9 a.m. 301 00:15:34,568 --> 00:15:37,437 Do not release them tardy again. 302 00:15:39,038 --> 00:15:42,442 See... See, those are my rules. 303 00:15:42,576 --> 00:15:43,644 All right? 304 00:15:44,912 --> 00:15:47,447 Let's go, gentlemen, right now. 305 00:15:47,581 --> 00:15:49,550 Let's go. Come on. 306 00:15:49,683 --> 00:15:54,253 My name's Harvey Nual Russell. But you can call me Mr. Russell. 307 00:15:54,387 --> 00:15:57,290 I grew up in Fredonia, Texas, 308 00:15:57,423 --> 00:16:00,493 and my father farmed and he drank. 309 00:16:00,627 --> 00:16:03,831 He's a better drinker than he was a farmer. 310 00:16:03,963 --> 00:16:05,498 Life's difficult, 311 00:16:05,632 --> 00:16:07,701 hard work leads to great beginnings, 312 00:16:07,835 --> 00:16:10,604 knowledge is power, and education... 313 00:16:13,105 --> 00:16:15,041 Boys, that's the key. 314 00:16:15,174 --> 00:16:17,544 So let's begin with a question. 315 00:16:17,678 --> 00:16:21,815 You got four apples and they're setting in a basket, 316 00:16:21,949 --> 00:16:24,317 and you gotta feed 16 people. 317 00:16:24,450 --> 00:16:27,821 How many baskets do you need? What do you think? 318 00:16:27,955 --> 00:16:29,756 Any of you. 319 00:16:29,890 --> 00:16:31,123 What about you, young man? 320 00:16:32,693 --> 00:16:35,995 Howdy, sir. My name is Leon gosh damn Pickett, 321 00:16:36,128 --> 00:16:38,699 and honestly I think the answer's none. 322 00:16:38,832 --> 00:16:40,868 Make everybody bring their own damn apples. 323 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:43,670 - (boys laughing) - Rusty: Incorrect. 324 00:16:43,804 --> 00:16:46,072 And I don't appreciate the swearing, Mr. Pickett. 325 00:16:46,205 --> 00:16:47,508 - Sit down. - Yes, sir. Thank you. 326 00:16:47,641 --> 00:16:49,510 Take your hat off. You too. 327 00:16:49,643 --> 00:16:52,713 Get your head up off the desk. Get your hand out of your head. 328 00:16:52,846 --> 00:16:54,380 How about you, sir? 329 00:16:56,482 --> 00:16:57,751 Stand up. 330 00:17:01,187 --> 00:17:03,891 - I-I-I'm not sure, s-s-sir. - (chuckles) 331 00:17:04,023 --> 00:17:06,560 Four into 16. 332 00:17:06,693 --> 00:17:08,127 What do you think? 333 00:17:09,195 --> 00:17:11,532 It's all right. Sit down. 334 00:17:11,665 --> 00:17:12,900 (scoffs) 335 00:17:17,771 --> 00:17:19,673 Mr. Brown, what do you say? 336 00:17:19,806 --> 00:17:21,407 Four into 16. 337 00:17:25,478 --> 00:17:27,514 - Four. - Four. 338 00:17:27,648 --> 00:17:29,917 He's correct. Come on up to the board. 339 00:17:30,049 --> 00:17:33,085 Show everyone how you figured that out. Come on up, son. 340 00:17:35,822 --> 00:17:37,858 Go ahead. Just write it out. 341 00:17:37,991 --> 00:17:40,928 ♫ ♫ 342 00:17:41,060 --> 00:17:42,428 There you go. 343 00:17:47,668 --> 00:17:49,937 It's okay. Just show them how you figured it out. 344 00:17:50,069 --> 00:17:51,572 It's all right, son. 345 00:17:52,639 --> 00:17:54,608 You're the teacher. 346 00:17:54,741 --> 00:17:56,175 Figure it out yourself. 347 00:17:57,511 --> 00:17:58,779 - (whistles) - Ooh! 348 00:17:58,912 --> 00:18:02,281 (boys murmuring, exclaiming) 349 00:18:02,415 --> 00:18:05,351 It's all right. We'll get to it. 350 00:18:05,484 --> 00:18:08,454 Now, who of you has played football before? 351 00:18:12,793 --> 00:18:16,830 How many of you actually held a football before today? 352 00:18:16,964 --> 00:18:19,465 Least we don't have to start from scratch. 353 00:18:23,235 --> 00:18:25,606 Doc, where are their shoes at? 354 00:18:25,739 --> 00:18:27,473 Well, sir, we have two seasons here, 355 00:18:27,608 --> 00:18:29,910 one with shoes and one without shoes. 356 00:18:30,043 --> 00:18:32,512 This here is the without shoes season. 357 00:18:32,646 --> 00:18:34,246 You need shoes to play football. 358 00:18:34,380 --> 00:18:36,950 And helmets and pads and jerseys. 359 00:18:37,084 --> 00:18:39,218 But you do have players. 360 00:18:39,352 --> 00:18:41,220 - (whispers) Optimism. - Right. 361 00:18:41,354 --> 00:18:44,357 Okay, boys, one step at a time. 362 00:18:44,490 --> 00:18:47,094 Now, the more mass an object has, 363 00:18:47,226 --> 00:18:48,996 the greater its kinetic energy. 364 00:18:49,128 --> 00:18:50,764 Now, DeWitt's energy, 365 00:18:50,897 --> 00:18:53,100 it's clearly greater than old Snoggs over here 366 00:18:53,232 --> 00:18:54,835 because Snoggs is a little smaller. 367 00:18:54,968 --> 00:18:57,336 Snoggs' velocity can be reached quicker, 368 00:18:57,470 --> 00:19:00,206 and he can maneuver it to divert and transfer that energy 369 00:19:00,339 --> 00:19:01,942 in another direction, faster. 370 00:19:02,075 --> 00:19:04,143 Get down in defensive stance for me. 371 00:19:04,276 --> 00:19:06,145 Notice your opponent's knuckles. 372 00:19:06,278 --> 00:19:08,682 If they're white, he's leaning too far forward. 373 00:19:08,815 --> 00:19:11,150 You throw him off his feet. Balance is key. 374 00:19:11,283 --> 00:19:13,787 All right, let's line up. Eight-on-eight, right down here. 375 00:19:13,920 --> 00:19:15,454 Doc: Choose a partner, one-on-one. 376 00:19:15,589 --> 00:19:16,489 Rusty: On one. 377 00:19:18,125 --> 00:19:19,526 Ready! 378 00:19:19,660 --> 00:19:20,560 Set! 379 00:19:20,694 --> 00:19:21,695 Hike! 380 00:19:25,666 --> 00:19:27,768 Doc: When you hear the word "hike," 381 00:19:27,901 --> 00:19:30,137 that means the ball has been centered 382 00:19:30,269 --> 00:19:32,072 and play may commence. 383 00:19:35,274 --> 00:19:39,445 Ready! Set! Hike! 384 00:19:42,516 --> 00:19:45,418 Rusty: Come on, boys. You gotta use leverage. 385 00:19:45,552 --> 00:19:47,020 Drive with your lower body. 386 00:19:47,154 --> 00:19:49,856 You can't wrap up and put your opponent in a headlock. 387 00:19:49,990 --> 00:19:51,892 Looks like an Arthur Murray dance class. 388 00:19:52,025 --> 00:19:54,460 - It ain't funny. - And it ain't funny! 389 00:19:54,594 --> 00:19:57,396 ♫ ♫ 390 00:20:01,535 --> 00:20:02,602 - (grunts) - (yells) 391 00:20:07,040 --> 00:20:08,909 (both groan) 392 00:20:09,042 --> 00:20:10,242 Whoo! 393 00:20:11,678 --> 00:20:12,879 What the hell, Hardy? 394 00:20:14,114 --> 00:20:15,982 - (boys exclaim) - Whoa! 395 00:20:16,116 --> 00:20:19,119 - Should've been quicker. - You all right? You okay? 396 00:20:19,251 --> 00:20:22,856 - Rusty: Hey, check him out. - I'm here. Don't move, Scott. 397 00:20:22,989 --> 00:20:25,559 - You just got your bell rung. - Now, here's what's gonna happen. 398 00:20:25,692 --> 00:20:29,563 Mr. Brown gonna run to the water tower and back 399 00:20:29,696 --> 00:20:32,364 till I say stop or you drop. 400 00:20:33,499 --> 00:20:34,534 - You got it? - Yeah. 401 00:20:34,668 --> 00:20:36,036 What? 402 00:20:36,169 --> 00:20:37,971 - Yes, sir. - That's right. 403 00:20:38,105 --> 00:20:40,339 - Now, hit it. - Move. 404 00:20:42,475 --> 00:20:45,045 (boys laughing, chattering indistinctly) 405 00:20:45,178 --> 00:20:46,580 God dog. 406 00:20:46,713 --> 00:20:48,314 Sumbitch is still running. 407 00:20:48,447 --> 00:20:50,117 Toughest old mule I ever saw. 408 00:20:50,249 --> 00:20:52,152 - He ain't so tough. - If he ain't tough, 409 00:20:52,284 --> 00:20:53,587 then you're a little flower, 410 00:20:53,720 --> 00:20:56,022 because he tossed you around like a rag doll. 411 00:20:59,425 --> 00:21:00,961 My old man used to say 412 00:21:01,094 --> 00:21:03,096 the best horses are always the hardest to break. 413 00:21:03,230 --> 00:21:04,430 Yeah. 414 00:21:04,564 --> 00:21:06,900 Every horse wants to be ridden. 415 00:21:07,033 --> 00:21:09,736 Some are just particular about when and how. 416 00:21:09,870 --> 00:21:10,937 I'll drink to that. 417 00:21:12,672 --> 00:21:14,273 - Here you go. - No, no. 418 00:21:14,406 --> 00:21:17,443 - Juanita'd have my hide. - (chuckles) 419 00:21:17,577 --> 00:21:19,813 Funny the things you miss about a woman. 420 00:21:19,946 --> 00:21:22,916 - Even the henpecking, no offense. - You ever been married, Doc? 421 00:21:24,651 --> 00:21:25,852 Yes, sir. 422 00:21:28,121 --> 00:21:29,421 Agnes. 423 00:21:31,390 --> 00:21:33,660 Lost her and the baby in childbirth. 424 00:21:33,794 --> 00:21:34,961 Long time ago. 425 00:21:36,462 --> 00:21:38,765 These kids are my family now. 426 00:21:38,899 --> 00:21:42,102 Kind of strange, because that's what she always wanted. 427 00:21:42,235 --> 00:21:43,970 Lots of kids. 428 00:21:44,104 --> 00:21:46,506 I'm sorry, Doc. I didn't know that. 429 00:21:46,640 --> 00:21:48,942 I know these boys think the world of you. 430 00:21:49,075 --> 00:21:50,844 That's for sure. 431 00:21:50,977 --> 00:21:52,946 It true you don't take a paycheck up here? 432 00:21:53,079 --> 00:21:55,115 I don't know where you heard that story. 433 00:21:55,248 --> 00:21:56,950 - Is that true? - Well, sir, 434 00:21:57,083 --> 00:21:59,853 I know damn well you're not here for the do-re-mi. 435 00:21:59,986 --> 00:22:03,489 BOTH: ♪ You ain't got The do-re-mi, boy ♪ 436 00:22:03,623 --> 00:22:05,324 ♪ If you ain't got That do-re-mi... ♪ 437 00:22:05,457 --> 00:22:08,061 (Hardy yells, gasps) 438 00:22:08,195 --> 00:22:11,031 Think you might be too hard on that boy? 439 00:22:11,164 --> 00:22:12,632 I'll go check on him. 440 00:22:14,768 --> 00:22:15,969 - That's enough. - (grunts) 441 00:22:16,102 --> 00:22:17,304 Hardy. 442 00:22:21,541 --> 00:22:24,144 Now, look, I understand that you don't want to be here, 443 00:22:24,277 --> 00:22:26,179 and I get that you're angry, 444 00:22:26,313 --> 00:22:28,515 but I want you to know something. Look at me. 445 00:22:29,616 --> 00:22:31,383 I'm here for you, son. 446 00:22:31,518 --> 00:22:33,053 I'm not your son. 447 00:22:33,186 --> 00:22:35,622 Look, you can make me play this little game of yours. 448 00:22:35,755 --> 00:22:37,356 Don't mean I gotta like you. 449 00:22:37,489 --> 00:22:39,326 (panting) 450 00:22:39,458 --> 00:22:41,561 We done here, coach? 451 00:22:41,695 --> 00:22:42,829 Go ahead. 452 00:22:47,100 --> 00:22:51,705 Every second that they're on the field, we're losing money. 453 00:22:51,838 --> 00:22:54,341 You make it sound like we're running a damn assembly line. 454 00:22:54,473 --> 00:22:56,343 - Yeah, well... - Just ease up 455 00:22:56,475 --> 00:22:58,111 on any new printing jobs 456 00:22:58,245 --> 00:23:00,080 till I figure this football program out. 457 00:23:00,213 --> 00:23:02,315 - Oh, Bill. - Hey, new rules, 458 00:23:02,448 --> 00:23:04,317 page 24, section C. 459 00:23:04,450 --> 00:23:06,485 It's gonna be real tough to field a team 460 00:23:06,620 --> 00:23:08,454 if most of these boys aren't able to pass 461 00:23:08,588 --> 00:23:11,024 - their standardized test. - Section C? 462 00:23:11,157 --> 00:23:13,193 - Mm-hm. - Rusty: Watch where you're going. 463 00:23:13,326 --> 00:23:15,061 - Just keep it moving. - Speak of the devil. 464 00:23:15,195 --> 00:23:16,830 - Rusty: To Mrs. Russell's room. - Mr. Russell? 465 00:23:16,963 --> 00:23:18,665 Y'all should be on opposite sides. 466 00:23:18,798 --> 00:23:21,001 - Yes, sir? - The Interscholastic League 467 00:23:21,134 --> 00:23:23,637 has agreed to hear your request for admittance. 468 00:23:23,770 --> 00:23:25,972 Oh, that's great news. I'm happy to hear that. 469 00:23:26,106 --> 00:23:28,474 However, new rules state 470 00:23:28,608 --> 00:23:32,545 that all players are required to take a basic aptitude test. 471 00:23:32,679 --> 00:23:35,282 - All right. - Rules are rules. 472 00:23:35,414 --> 00:23:40,120 Shame to come all this way and not even be able to play ball. 473 00:23:40,253 --> 00:23:42,222 Page 24, section C. 474 00:23:42,355 --> 00:23:44,758 Oh, thank you. 475 00:23:44,891 --> 00:23:46,326 You take that with you 476 00:23:46,458 --> 00:23:48,427 and let me know if you have any questions. 477 00:23:48,561 --> 00:23:50,429 - All right, then. - Thank you for your time. 478 00:23:52,599 --> 00:23:55,402 The sensational struggle for existence. 479 00:23:55,535 --> 00:23:59,239 The result of this is the formation of a new species, 480 00:23:59,372 --> 00:24:02,776 perhaps known as the great orphan football player. 481 00:24:02,909 --> 00:24:04,311 I kind of like that. 482 00:24:04,443 --> 00:24:06,246 It's science, gentlemen, it's evolution, 483 00:24:06,379 --> 00:24:08,148 and it's happening all around us. 484 00:24:08,281 --> 00:24:10,283 William, I do appreciate your time. 485 00:24:10,417 --> 00:24:11,985 Frank, it's always good to see you. 486 00:24:12,118 --> 00:24:14,521 I'm gonna get on to class. Thanks for the notebook. 487 00:24:14,654 --> 00:24:17,157 ♫ ♫ 488 00:24:20,961 --> 00:24:24,931 The survival of those who are better equipped for surviving. 489 00:24:25,065 --> 00:24:28,201 Some are heritable traits. That means they're inherited. 490 00:24:28,335 --> 00:24:30,870 Others are learned. That means you learn them. 491 00:24:31,004 --> 00:24:33,273 "Those," "these," "there," "that." 492 00:24:33,406 --> 00:24:37,277 ALL: "Those," "these," "there," "that." 493 00:24:37,410 --> 00:24:39,179 Rusty: But our focus will be on learning 494 00:24:39,312 --> 00:24:42,282 through intense practice through repetition, 495 00:24:42,415 --> 00:24:44,284 so that we can pass this test together. 496 00:24:44,417 --> 00:24:46,386 Doc: Fumble! 497 00:24:47,821 --> 00:24:50,123 Come on, coach, that's horseshit. 498 00:24:50,256 --> 00:24:51,458 Horse excrement. 499 00:24:51,591 --> 00:24:53,693 I've never seen a more chaotic clamber 500 00:24:53,827 --> 00:24:55,328 for a football in my entire life! 501 00:24:55,462 --> 00:24:58,231 Most boys your age could pass this test blindfolded, 502 00:24:58,365 --> 00:25:00,200 but you're not most boys, are you? 503 00:25:00,333 --> 00:25:03,069 - Rusty: You need to focus. - They had the fundamental idea. 504 00:25:03,203 --> 00:25:04,671 - Are you kidding? Come on. - No, sir. 505 00:25:04,804 --> 00:25:07,474 You're better than most boys. You're unique. 506 00:25:07,607 --> 00:25:11,177 You've dealt with hardship. Now you got something to prove, 507 00:25:11,311 --> 00:25:13,313 - and that's called motivation. - (juanita clears throat) 508 00:25:13,446 --> 00:25:15,382 Is this test gonna cover female parts? 509 00:25:15,515 --> 00:25:18,385 Because I'm looking to get a little hands-on practice, 510 00:25:18,518 --> 00:25:21,654 - you know, sharpen my skills. - (boys laughing) 511 00:25:21,788 --> 00:25:24,724 No, Snoggs, unfortunately for you, it won't. 512 00:25:24,858 --> 00:25:26,559 But the examination will cover 513 00:25:26,693 --> 00:25:28,595 reading, writing, science and arithmetic. 514 00:25:28,728 --> 00:25:30,230 Arithme-what? 515 00:25:30,363 --> 00:25:34,100 - Does that mean we gotta dance? - Coach, I-I don't dance. 516 00:25:34,234 --> 00:25:37,470 Everything that's donated to the home goes down here. 517 00:25:37,604 --> 00:25:39,539 Rusty: All right, boys, this is from Dutch Meyer, 518 00:25:39,672 --> 00:25:41,975 Texas Christian University athletic department. 519 00:25:42,108 --> 00:25:43,943 Shoulder pads, helmets and cleats. 520 00:25:44,077 --> 00:25:46,713 Find cleats that fit you. Don't want you getting blisters. 521 00:25:46,846 --> 00:25:49,082 I'm gonna teach you how to become ladies. 522 00:25:49,215 --> 00:25:51,051 Come on, it'll be fun. Heh-heh! 523 00:25:51,184 --> 00:25:53,386 - Yes! Yeah! - (engine rumbling) 524 00:25:53,521 --> 00:25:54,754 Doc: What I tell you? 525 00:25:54,888 --> 00:25:56,022 What's that? 526 00:25:56,156 --> 00:25:57,057 - "Tie-on." - (boys laugh) 527 00:25:57,190 --> 00:25:58,758 What do you think, coach? 528 00:25:58,892 --> 00:26:00,060 I think it looks good. 529 00:26:00,193 --> 00:26:01,594 You got those on backwards, Chicken. 530 00:26:01,728 --> 00:26:04,597 - Is a dozen six or 12? - I don't know. 531 00:26:06,866 --> 00:26:09,335 - "Block"? - That's right, Leon. 532 00:26:09,469 --> 00:26:11,371 - Thank you, sir. - Twenty percent off next time. 533 00:26:11,505 --> 00:26:13,273 Good doing business with you. Ha! 534 00:26:13,406 --> 00:26:15,608 Rusty: That's where all life began, 535 00:26:15,742 --> 00:26:19,112 and I've always found it particularly fascinating that... 536 00:26:21,047 --> 00:26:22,082 Damn it, boys! 537 00:26:24,017 --> 00:26:25,553 All right, that's good. 538 00:26:26,653 --> 00:26:28,021 (boy whistles) 539 00:26:28,154 --> 00:26:30,056 "Wild Saddle"? 540 00:26:30,190 --> 00:26:31,391 "Men's Club"? 541 00:26:31,525 --> 00:26:33,493 We're not here to practice our reading! 542 00:26:33,626 --> 00:26:35,495 Get to work! Now! 543 00:26:35,628 --> 00:26:39,399 Miller: Mr. Russell, you forgot the final valence electron. 544 00:26:39,533 --> 00:26:41,535 You're right. Thank you. 545 00:26:43,504 --> 00:26:47,607 You don't pass the test, you don't play football. 546 00:26:47,740 --> 00:26:50,578 So let's buck up and let's bear down 547 00:26:50,710 --> 00:26:52,445 and let's get back to work. 548 00:26:52,580 --> 00:26:55,482 ♫ ♫ 549 00:26:58,251 --> 00:26:59,587 Two minutes. 550 00:27:06,092 --> 00:27:07,160 (snaps) 551 00:27:07,293 --> 00:27:09,262 - Time. - BILL: Pencils down. 552 00:27:13,133 --> 00:27:15,969 Proctor: You'll have your results on Wednesday. 553 00:27:17,770 --> 00:27:20,173 Stack them neatly. 554 00:27:20,306 --> 00:27:21,474 Thank you. 555 00:27:27,213 --> 00:27:29,115 (crickets chirping) 556 00:27:39,792 --> 00:27:41,629 It's a good field. 557 00:27:43,963 --> 00:27:49,135 Well, I don't know if you can technically call it a field. 558 00:27:49,269 --> 00:27:51,539 Well, it doesn't have to be fancy 559 00:27:51,671 --> 00:27:53,406 to know what it represents. 560 00:27:53,541 --> 00:27:55,008 (softly) Yeah. 561 00:27:58,444 --> 00:28:01,447 Even if those boys don't pass, 562 00:28:01,582 --> 00:28:04,250 we have a purpose here that's greater than football. 563 00:28:07,521 --> 00:28:12,058 I ever tell you how attractive you are when you're optimistic? 564 00:28:12,192 --> 00:28:14,360 No, I don't believe you have. 565 00:28:17,430 --> 00:28:18,632 Well... 566 00:28:19,899 --> 00:28:21,669 maybe one day I will. 567 00:28:21,801 --> 00:28:24,538 - Oh, Rusty. - Hey. 568 00:28:24,672 --> 00:28:26,272 (laughs) 569 00:28:33,346 --> 00:28:34,582 Hike! 570 00:28:35,982 --> 00:28:37,417 Doc: Whoa! Hold on! 571 00:28:37,551 --> 00:28:40,554 There's a penalty here! Carlos, you may not trip anyone! 572 00:28:40,688 --> 00:28:42,590 (speaks in Spanish) 573 00:28:42,722 --> 00:28:45,225 That's 15-yard penalty against the defense. 574 00:28:45,358 --> 00:28:47,528 - Let's move it back. - They only take the young ones. 575 00:28:47,661 --> 00:28:50,930 Be good, all right? Take care of your new mom and dad. 576 00:28:55,501 --> 00:28:57,971 I'm sure you boys are all chomping at the bit 577 00:28:58,104 --> 00:28:59,739 to hear about your test results. 578 00:28:59,872 --> 00:29:03,409 Miraculously, some of you pulled it off. 579 00:29:03,544 --> 00:29:07,747 Scott, Hal, Jerry, Daniel, step forward. 580 00:29:13,052 --> 00:29:16,389 I'm sorry, boys. Didn't pass. Better luck next time. 581 00:29:16,523 --> 00:29:19,125 Which means the remaining of you can play ball. 582 00:29:19,259 --> 00:29:23,896 That is, if Mr. Russell gets you all accepted into the district. 583 00:29:24,030 --> 00:29:26,567 Rusty: Natural selection seems to have reduced our team 584 00:29:26,700 --> 00:29:28,334 to only 12 players. 585 00:29:28,468 --> 00:29:31,605 So let's consider that high-level evolutionary fitness 586 00:29:31,739 --> 00:29:33,973 will allow us to play both ways. 587 00:29:34,107 --> 00:29:35,975 Leon, you and Chicken 588 00:29:36,109 --> 00:29:38,244 gotta be ready to rotate in at various positions. 589 00:29:38,378 --> 00:29:40,446 Y'all think you can do that? 590 00:29:40,581 --> 00:29:42,315 It sounds like they're a lesser species. 591 00:29:42,448 --> 00:29:43,816 I should be the first string. 592 00:29:43,950 --> 00:29:46,252 I'm the fittest sumbitch out here. 593 00:29:49,322 --> 00:29:51,391 Pickett, you know that was our only football? 594 00:29:51,525 --> 00:29:54,360 - Sorry, coach. - All right, now hit the tower. 595 00:29:54,494 --> 00:29:56,597 - Let's go. Hustle! - (boys grumbling) 596 00:29:56,730 --> 00:29:59,332 They wear on me sometimes. I gotta be honest with you. 597 00:29:59,465 --> 00:30:01,568 At least one good thing came out of all that. 598 00:30:01,702 --> 00:30:04,571 - What's that? - We got ourselves a punter. 599 00:30:04,705 --> 00:30:07,140 That's true. Can you stitch that thing up? 600 00:30:07,273 --> 00:30:09,108 I'm not a veterinarian, but I'll try. 601 00:30:09,242 --> 00:30:10,511 - Let me get it. - All right. 602 00:30:10,644 --> 00:30:12,178 (chuckles) 603 00:30:18,918 --> 00:30:21,120 Juanita: Well, girls, I hope this works. 604 00:30:22,723 --> 00:30:24,525 - Morning. - Juanita: Morning. 605 00:30:29,362 --> 00:30:30,463 What's this? 606 00:30:30,597 --> 00:30:31,964 - It's your new football. - (chuckles) 607 00:30:32,098 --> 00:30:33,701 Is that right? 608 00:30:33,833 --> 00:30:35,602 We're making two, in case you pop one. 609 00:30:35,736 --> 00:30:38,505 Very fitting for these trying times. I like it. 610 00:30:39,740 --> 00:30:40,840 Scoot over. 611 00:30:44,010 --> 00:30:45,746 What's that? A science experiment? 612 00:30:45,878 --> 00:30:47,548 Rusty: That's right, Snoggs, 613 00:30:47,681 --> 00:30:50,651 to see who wants to play and earn a real ball. 614 00:30:50,784 --> 00:30:53,886 If you don't want it, ain't no use in us being out here, 615 00:30:54,020 --> 00:30:56,255 sweating like a bunch of dirt farmers. 616 00:30:59,859 --> 00:31:01,327 Practice over already? 617 00:31:01,461 --> 00:31:03,731 I don't know, Doc. It's up to them. 618 00:31:03,863 --> 00:31:07,300 Six-on-six. Miller, A.P., Fairbanks, Snoggs, DeWitt, 619 00:31:07,433 --> 00:31:09,335 you're with me, and I'm playing tailback. 620 00:31:09,469 --> 00:31:12,338 - Why you get to play tailback? - Because I'm tall and handsome. 621 00:31:14,173 --> 00:31:16,175 I like your hands-on approach. 622 00:31:16,309 --> 00:31:18,111 In my business, we call it scouting. 623 00:31:18,244 --> 00:31:21,849 We get the ball first. Losers steal the grape juice. 624 00:31:21,981 --> 00:31:24,016 Doc: I'll be damned if Wheatie doesn't look 625 00:31:24,150 --> 00:31:26,520 - like a genuine leader. - Set. Hike! Oh! 626 00:31:26,653 --> 00:31:28,689 (Doc laughing) 627 00:31:31,057 --> 00:31:32,793 - Lineman, maybe? - I think you're getting 628 00:31:32,925 --> 00:31:34,127 this scouting thing down. 629 00:31:34,260 --> 00:31:35,829 Hike! 630 00:31:35,962 --> 00:31:37,765 - Rusty: All right. - Doc: There's a runner! 631 00:31:37,897 --> 00:31:42,402 Talent in each of these boys. It's our job to find it. 632 00:31:42,536 --> 00:31:44,805 - Think you're up to the task? - What? 633 00:31:44,937 --> 00:31:48,542 I mean I need you to have your wits about you, Doc. 634 00:31:48,675 --> 00:31:51,110 Don't you worry about me. 635 00:31:51,244 --> 00:31:53,781 You know you're supposed to tackle him, right? 636 00:31:55,649 --> 00:31:57,016 Hike! 637 00:32:01,555 --> 00:32:02,623 Oh, my. 638 00:32:02,756 --> 00:32:04,090 (gasping) 639 00:32:06,894 --> 00:32:08,461 - Oh! - Doc: Are you all right? 640 00:32:08,595 --> 00:32:10,963 It's just flour. We can wash it out. Hang on. 641 00:32:11,097 --> 00:32:13,132 Just get back to the game, boys. 642 00:32:13,266 --> 00:32:16,169 We can't. Hardy busted the ball. 643 00:32:16,302 --> 00:32:19,338 Well, don't just stand around scratching your nuts. 644 00:32:19,472 --> 00:32:21,775 Go on, hit the tower, all of you, pronto! 645 00:32:23,677 --> 00:32:24,645 Rusty: I'm sorry. 646 00:32:24,778 --> 00:32:26,479 Sorry? 647 00:32:26,613 --> 00:32:29,616 No, I'm fine, Doc. I'm okay. I'm fine. 648 00:32:29,750 --> 00:32:31,184 (clearing throat) 649 00:32:31,317 --> 00:32:34,253 ♫ ♫ 650 00:32:38,224 --> 00:32:40,326 (thunder rumbling) 651 00:32:43,196 --> 00:32:46,165 George: Rusty, look at me. You're fine. 652 00:32:46,299 --> 00:32:48,836 (bomb whistles, explodes) 653 00:32:48,968 --> 00:32:50,537 Hey, it's time. 654 00:32:51,905 --> 00:32:54,508 We've got to spread out. 655 00:32:54,641 --> 00:32:56,275 Rusty: George! 656 00:32:56,409 --> 00:32:57,678 Guys! 657 00:32:58,745 --> 00:33:00,379 Stay with me, George. 658 00:33:05,284 --> 00:33:07,821 Doc: I'm just hoping we got a quorum of coaches. 659 00:33:07,955 --> 00:33:10,089 Rusty: Once we get in there, let me handle it, Doc. 660 00:33:10,223 --> 00:33:11,925 - How you feeling? - I'm good, thank you. 661 00:33:12,058 --> 00:33:13,259 Rusty: This'll go great. 662 00:33:13,392 --> 00:33:15,696 - Rusty Russell. - Luther Scarborough. 663 00:33:15,829 --> 00:33:18,799 I heard you took a charity post over at the orphanage. 664 00:33:18,932 --> 00:33:22,335 I thought, surely I must be mistaken, but here you are. 665 00:33:22,468 --> 00:33:26,105 Luther, good to see you. Been since the '35 playoffs, right? 666 00:33:26,239 --> 00:33:28,809 - It was a close game. - Tough loss. For you. 667 00:33:28,942 --> 00:33:30,711 - You did a good job down there. - (laughs) 668 00:33:30,844 --> 00:33:32,211 Yeah, it got me one of these. 669 00:33:32,345 --> 00:33:35,181 Oh, that's nice. Is that, what, topaz? 670 00:33:35,314 --> 00:33:40,988 Apparently, you boys are filing a request to join my district. 671 00:33:41,120 --> 00:33:43,690 That's correct, and I better get in there. Good to see you. 672 00:33:43,824 --> 00:33:45,124 (chuckles) 673 00:33:45,258 --> 00:33:46,793 Orphan football. 674 00:33:48,996 --> 00:33:51,732 That's as dumb as letting women vote. 675 00:33:51,865 --> 00:33:54,701 Rusty: It's my belief that if we show faith in these boys, 676 00:33:54,835 --> 00:33:58,739 they'll prove themselves, much as David did against Goliath. 677 00:33:58,872 --> 00:34:01,307 All I ask is that you give these boys a chance 678 00:34:01,440 --> 00:34:04,912 - a chance to compete. - The Interscholastic League 679 00:34:05,044 --> 00:34:07,915 requires a minimum enrollment of 500 students 680 00:34:08,047 --> 00:34:09,883 to compete in Class A football. 681 00:34:10,017 --> 00:34:15,421 Your home has only 150 children. Your football team has only 12. 682 00:34:15,556 --> 00:34:19,091 - That's right, 12. - Motion is denied. 683 00:34:19,225 --> 00:34:21,427 All right, let's get back to why we're here today. 684 00:34:21,562 --> 00:34:23,362 Excuse me, Mr. Chairman. 685 00:34:23,496 --> 00:34:25,032 I would like to request 686 00:34:25,164 --> 00:34:27,466 a clarification from the committee, if I may. 687 00:34:27,601 --> 00:34:29,803 - And you are? - I'm Dr. E.P. Hall. 688 00:34:29,937 --> 00:34:33,072 I'm the Masonic Homes physician as well as the team medic. 689 00:34:33,205 --> 00:34:34,340 He's the assistant. 690 00:34:34,473 --> 00:34:36,043 He's a drunk. 691 00:34:36,175 --> 00:34:37,711 Rodney: You're an assistant medic? 692 00:34:37,844 --> 00:34:40,379 Assistant coach. He's the head of the defense. 693 00:34:43,016 --> 00:34:45,586 Mr. Hall, do you or do you not have something to address? 694 00:34:45,719 --> 00:34:48,021 Yes, sir, indeed I do. If I may, 695 00:34:48,154 --> 00:34:51,157 I would like to direct your attention to page 27, 696 00:34:51,290 --> 00:34:55,294 paragraph two of the league rule book. It states and I quote: 697 00:34:55,428 --> 00:34:57,263 "Any school that does not meet 698 00:34:57,396 --> 00:34:59,967 the minimum enrollment of 500 students 699 00:35:00,099 --> 00:35:01,935 can be admitted with a majority vote 700 00:35:02,069 --> 00:35:05,539 of the coaches in the school's division," Unquote. 701 00:35:05,672 --> 00:35:09,275 Now, sir, I am a firm believer in doing things by the book, 702 00:35:09,408 --> 00:35:11,612 which in this case, Chairman Kidd, 703 00:35:11,745 --> 00:35:15,649 I do believe that you participated in its authorship. 704 00:35:15,782 --> 00:35:18,417 - Am I in the right? - That's a... 705 00:35:18,552 --> 00:35:21,088 That's a good job, doctor. Indeed, I did. 706 00:35:21,220 --> 00:35:23,690 Accordingly, sir, I would like to suggest 707 00:35:23,824 --> 00:35:26,927 that all of the coaches here from Division A 708 00:35:27,060 --> 00:35:30,463 vote on our admittance and we'll accept the results. 709 00:35:30,597 --> 00:35:32,633 - How'd that be, gentlemen? - (scoffs) 710 00:35:32,766 --> 00:35:33,967 Good to see all of y'all. 711 00:35:34,101 --> 00:35:35,468 Doc: Much obliged, Mr. Secretary. 712 00:35:35,602 --> 00:35:36,770 Is this a joke? 713 00:35:36,903 --> 00:35:38,337 Page 27, paragraph two. 714 00:35:38,471 --> 00:35:40,339 Read it and weep, Luther. 715 00:35:40,473 --> 00:35:42,676 (all murmuring) 716 00:35:42,809 --> 00:35:44,945 Well, hell, let's vote. 717 00:35:45,078 --> 00:35:48,815 As requested from our doctor, assistant medic, 718 00:35:48,949 --> 00:35:50,984 all those in favor, raise your hand. 719 00:35:51,118 --> 00:35:53,720 - (country music plays on radio) - (whistles) 720 00:35:58,491 --> 00:35:59,626 (sighs) 721 00:36:01,160 --> 00:36:02,829 Hey, guys, they're back. 722 00:36:04,463 --> 00:36:05,498 They don't look happy. 723 00:36:05,632 --> 00:36:07,333 Doc doesn't have his whiskey. 724 00:36:07,466 --> 00:36:10,302 Y'all are expecting someone to do something in favor of us? 725 00:36:10,436 --> 00:36:11,872 - It ain't gonna happen. - Hey. 726 00:36:12,005 --> 00:36:14,541 Why you always gotta be such a downer, Hardy? 727 00:36:14,675 --> 00:36:16,610 I'm just trying to tell y'all how it is. 728 00:36:16,743 --> 00:36:18,310 No one cares about us. 729 00:36:22,149 --> 00:36:23,550 How you doing, boys? 730 00:36:23,684 --> 00:36:26,153 Just go on, say it. 731 00:36:26,285 --> 00:36:28,155 We didn't get in. 732 00:36:28,287 --> 00:36:29,355 Go ahead. 733 00:36:31,190 --> 00:36:32,993 (clears throat) 734 00:36:33,126 --> 00:36:34,226 Well, sir... 735 00:36:36,897 --> 00:36:38,464 - I can't do it. - What? 736 00:36:38,598 --> 00:36:40,967 - You said you wanted to do it. - I said I might do it. 737 00:36:41,101 --> 00:36:42,869 You told me you were the elder statesman. 738 00:36:43,003 --> 00:36:45,237 - You're the head coach. - All right, I'm just gonna 739 00:36:45,371 --> 00:36:47,541 go ahead and tell it to you straight, boys. 740 00:36:48,842 --> 00:36:50,309 Bad news is... 741 00:36:52,179 --> 00:36:55,782 each one of you is gonna need to put on about 10 pounds 742 00:36:55,916 --> 00:36:57,249 because y'all gonna be playing 743 00:36:57,383 --> 00:36:59,886 Class A Texas high-school football. 744 00:37:00,020 --> 00:37:01,955 - And I'll see you on the field. - (all cheer) 745 00:37:02,089 --> 00:37:05,192 Good job, huh? Come on! 746 00:37:05,324 --> 00:37:07,426 - Huh? - (all clamoring) 747 00:37:08,862 --> 00:37:10,831 Let's us show Poly and those city boys 748 00:37:10,964 --> 00:37:13,166 - what we're made of! - (all cheer, exclaiming) 749 00:37:16,803 --> 00:37:18,672 (whistle blows) 750 00:37:18,805 --> 00:37:20,674 ANNOUNCER (over PA): The Poly Parrots welcome Masonic Home 751 00:37:20,807 --> 00:37:21,942 in their first game ever. 752 00:37:22,075 --> 00:37:23,677 Rusty: They gotta put their best 11 753 00:37:23,810 --> 00:37:25,045 up against our best 11. 754 00:37:25,178 --> 00:37:26,913 Wheatie: Their 11 looks a lot bigger. 755 00:37:27,047 --> 00:37:28,882 It's David versus Goliath, all right. 756 00:37:29,015 --> 00:37:31,218 This is gonna be entertaining. 757 00:37:31,350 --> 00:37:33,486 (vomits, coughs) 758 00:37:33,620 --> 00:37:34,921 Doc: Chicken, you all right? 759 00:37:36,422 --> 00:37:38,625 I had to use 12-Gauge baling wire on mine. 760 00:37:38,759 --> 00:37:40,894 Today, we're going up against a team 761 00:37:41,027 --> 00:37:43,130 that's won two state championships 762 00:37:43,262 --> 00:37:45,297 in the past five years, 763 00:37:45,431 --> 00:37:48,635 so you got everything to gain and nothing to lose, 764 00:37:48,769 --> 00:37:49,770 so play that way. 765 00:37:49,903 --> 00:37:51,370 And one more thing. 766 00:37:51,505 --> 00:37:54,074 We win today, we take home the game ball. 767 00:37:54,207 --> 00:37:55,609 So listen to me. 768 00:37:55,742 --> 00:37:59,079 Hit that field with heart, focus and conviction, 769 00:37:59,212 --> 00:38:01,948 and you will see good results. Let's get it done. 770 00:38:02,082 --> 00:38:03,517 (players applauding) 771 00:38:03,650 --> 00:38:06,787 Bribery. Now, there's a new motivation. 772 00:38:06,920 --> 00:38:08,955 - To the game ball. - Let's do it. 773 00:38:09,089 --> 00:38:12,926 POP: Well, Mr. Hawk, I'm proud you got your football team out. 774 00:38:13,059 --> 00:38:15,394 - Mason: Yeah. - You only got 12 players. 775 00:38:15,529 --> 00:38:18,064 I mean, most of them look like horse jockeys. 776 00:38:18,198 --> 00:38:21,400 Y'all got some kind of weight restriction? 777 00:38:21,535 --> 00:38:24,470 Might as well call them the Mighty Mites. 778 00:38:24,604 --> 00:38:27,707 - Can I have that? - You got it. Yeah. 779 00:38:27,841 --> 00:38:29,475 Why not? You're the writer. 780 00:38:29,609 --> 00:38:31,011 (chuckles) 781 00:38:31,144 --> 00:38:32,546 - Pop. - Hey, Doc. 782 00:38:32,679 --> 00:38:35,015 - Give me a quote after the game. - I will, for sure. 783 00:38:35,148 --> 00:38:37,951 Mr. Hawk, we're delighted you're making our first game. 784 00:38:38,084 --> 00:38:39,820 - Good to see you. - After all the years 785 00:38:39,953 --> 00:38:42,722 and all the talk, we got a football team, thanks to you. 786 00:38:42,856 --> 00:38:45,324 Thanks to you for bringing this coach in and his wife. 787 00:38:45,457 --> 00:38:47,627 - How's he doing? - He's doing remarkable. 788 00:38:47,761 --> 00:38:49,763 You've met Juanita. They're great teachers, 789 00:38:49,896 --> 00:38:51,430 and he's a great football coach. 790 00:38:51,565 --> 00:38:52,866 We finally got a team. 791 00:38:52,999 --> 00:38:54,868 Finally got a team, thanks to you. 792 00:38:55,001 --> 00:38:57,469 - No, thanks to you. - Okay, heh. 793 00:38:57,604 --> 00:39:00,006 Only 12 players on the Orphan team, 794 00:39:00,140 --> 00:39:01,875 and not one can push 200 pounds. 795 00:39:02,008 --> 00:39:04,845 Folks, this is gonna get ugly pretty fast. 796 00:39:04,978 --> 00:39:07,247 Fellas, the visiting team will call it in the air. 797 00:39:07,379 --> 00:39:09,149 - Masonic Home... - Orphans. 798 00:39:09,282 --> 00:39:10,684 Orphans, what is your call? 799 00:39:10,817 --> 00:39:12,919 - Heads. - Heads. 800 00:39:13,053 --> 00:39:14,955 It's tails. Poly? 801 00:39:15,088 --> 00:39:16,656 - We'll receive. - Poly will receive. 802 00:39:16,790 --> 00:39:18,692 Y'all's parents couldn't find the stadium? 803 00:39:18,825 --> 00:39:21,161 - (poly players laugh) - Must be pretty stupid. 804 00:39:21,294 --> 00:39:23,230 - (chuckling) - (hardy grunts) 805 00:39:23,362 --> 00:39:25,232 A skirmish as Hardy Brown wallops... 806 00:39:25,364 --> 00:39:27,901 - Come on, Hardy! - ...Poly captain Percy Maywood. 807 00:39:28,034 --> 00:39:31,571 I wouldn't wanna be on the wrong side of that kid. 808 00:39:31,705 --> 00:39:33,573 - Who was that? - Juanita: Hardy Brown. 809 00:39:33,707 --> 00:39:38,078 My daddy says he's the toughest sumbitch around. 810 00:39:38,211 --> 00:39:40,013 - (laughing) - We're not supposed to repeat 811 00:39:40,146 --> 00:39:42,448 - what your father says at home. - Can I quote that? 812 00:39:42,582 --> 00:39:45,819 - Oh, no, sir, please don't. - We'll use "son of a gun." 813 00:39:45,952 --> 00:39:47,687 That is unnecessary roughness. 814 00:39:47,821 --> 00:39:50,257 Fifteen-yard penalty will be enforced on the kick. 815 00:39:50,389 --> 00:39:51,725 Hardy, you're out! Come on! 816 00:39:51,858 --> 00:39:53,492 Fairbanks, Wheatie, get in position. 817 00:39:53,627 --> 00:39:55,095 Chicken, you're in. 818 00:39:55,228 --> 00:39:56,930 Doc: It'll be all right, son. 819 00:39:57,063 --> 00:39:59,900 Leon, knock one down there. Keep them inside the 20. 820 00:40:00,033 --> 00:40:01,601 Line up. Come on, boys. 821 00:40:03,370 --> 00:40:05,972 - What are you thinking, son? - What are you thinking, son? 822 00:40:06,106 --> 00:40:07,040 (whistle blows) 823 00:40:07,173 --> 00:40:09,576 ♫ ♫ 824 00:40:09,709 --> 00:40:11,611 And the Orphans pound the ball into the air 825 00:40:11,745 --> 00:40:13,580 as it twists in an ugly spiral, 826 00:40:13,713 --> 00:40:16,149 straight into the hands of Percy Maywood. 827 00:40:17,317 --> 00:40:18,184 Jesus. 828 00:40:18,318 --> 00:40:20,086 Get him. 829 00:40:20,220 --> 00:40:22,454 To the 40, the 30, the 20. 830 00:40:22,589 --> 00:40:24,958 And Maywood practically walks in for an easy score. 831 00:40:25,091 --> 00:40:26,559 (crowd cheering) 832 00:40:26,693 --> 00:40:28,595 What was Coach Russell thinking, 833 00:40:28,728 --> 00:40:30,964 leaving the district champion Temple Wildcats? 834 00:40:31,097 --> 00:40:32,299 We missed every tackle. 835 00:40:32,431 --> 00:40:34,134 That's all right. Keep going. 836 00:40:34,267 --> 00:40:35,568 I find it embarrassing. 837 00:40:35,702 --> 00:40:37,737 Rusty: All right, A.P. Good snap, boys. 838 00:40:37,871 --> 00:40:40,439 Seems to me they have no place on this field. 839 00:40:40,573 --> 00:40:42,275 I hope none of them get hurt. 840 00:40:42,409 --> 00:40:44,344 Fumble! Get the... 841 00:40:44,476 --> 00:40:46,179 ...a fumble is scooped up by Poly 842 00:40:46,313 --> 00:40:47,948 and returned for a walk-in touchdown. 843 00:40:48,081 --> 00:40:50,884 My Lord, they're not doing too good, are they? 844 00:40:51,017 --> 00:40:53,386 Stay down in the dirt where you belong, loser orphan. 845 00:40:53,520 --> 00:40:57,123 - Hey, hey, hey, take it easy. - Hey, Fairbanks, cut that out! 846 00:40:57,257 --> 00:41:00,560 Come on, now, Frank, a little scrapping builds character. 847 00:41:00,694 --> 00:41:01,895 It's good for the boys. 848 00:41:02,028 --> 00:41:03,863 I don't think it does after every play. 849 00:41:03,997 --> 00:41:05,865 - My knee feels funny. - Can you walk it off? 850 00:41:05,999 --> 00:41:08,601 - No, let's have a look. - Doc, check it out. 851 00:41:08,735 --> 00:41:10,003 DeWitt! Come here. 852 00:41:10,136 --> 00:41:12,872 Cheer up, son! It's just the first game! 853 00:41:13,006 --> 00:41:15,775 I need you to take 42 and drive him back, son. 854 00:41:15,909 --> 00:41:17,677 - Yes, sir. - Don't let him drive you back. 855 00:41:17,811 --> 00:41:20,280 Get out there, boy. Hardy, you're in. 856 00:41:20,413 --> 00:41:22,248 You ready, son? These boys need you. 857 00:41:22,382 --> 00:41:24,184 Show them what you're made of. Get out there. 858 00:41:24,317 --> 00:41:26,152 Come on, boys, you got it! 859 00:41:27,554 --> 00:41:28,955 Glad you could join us, Hardy. 860 00:41:29,089 --> 00:41:30,423 Fairbanks, the ball's coming to you, 861 00:41:30,557 --> 00:41:31,758 to the left this time. 862 00:41:31,891 --> 00:41:34,361 By some miracle, can we please block? 863 00:41:34,493 --> 00:41:36,563 Just give me the damn ball. 864 00:41:36,696 --> 00:41:38,665 Okay, Hardy, you're getting the ball. 865 00:41:38,798 --> 00:41:41,334 - On one and... - ALL: Break! 866 00:41:41,468 --> 00:41:44,204 Come on. Good blocks now, boys. You got it. Come on! 867 00:41:44,337 --> 00:41:47,674 - Six-two-one! Hike! - And here's the snap. 868 00:41:47,807 --> 00:41:49,376 Brown gets the ball, sweeps to the right, 869 00:41:49,509 --> 00:41:51,177 mowing over a Poly defender. 870 00:41:51,311 --> 00:41:53,780 - Cuts back to the left... - Go! Go! 871 00:41:53,913 --> 00:41:57,283 ...and tries to bring life into the Orphan offense. 872 00:42:00,120 --> 00:42:01,654 Runs over his old pal Maywood 873 00:42:01,788 --> 00:42:04,024 and into the end zone on a magnificent run. 874 00:42:04,157 --> 00:42:06,026 - Touchdown, Brown. - We scored! Yes! 875 00:42:06,159 --> 00:42:08,061 - (whistle blowing) - Hold everything, folks. 876 00:42:08,194 --> 00:42:09,996 There's a penalty flag on the play. 877 00:42:10,130 --> 00:42:13,166 Clipping, number 40! No touchdown! 878 00:42:13,299 --> 00:42:16,102 - DeWitt, you dumb son of a bitch! - Hey, he made a mistake! 879 00:42:16,236 --> 00:42:18,438 He's always making mistakes and you're no better! 880 00:42:18,571 --> 00:42:20,273 - Hey! - Hey! 881 00:42:20,407 --> 00:42:22,709 (boys clamoring) 882 00:42:25,378 --> 00:42:27,080 - Get off him! - Boys! Boys! 883 00:42:28,381 --> 00:42:29,682 - Stop. - Doc: Break it up! 884 00:42:29,816 --> 00:42:31,551 - Stop that! - Stop it! Get off the field! 885 00:42:31,684 --> 00:42:33,319 - Just stop that. - Get off the field! 886 00:42:33,453 --> 00:42:35,221 - Get out of here! Go on! - Damn it. 887 00:42:35,355 --> 00:42:36,923 - Stop that! - Get off the field! 888 00:42:37,057 --> 00:42:39,527 What's the matter with you? Get out of here! 889 00:42:39,659 --> 00:42:42,562 ♫ ♫ 890 00:42:55,809 --> 00:42:57,343 (sighs) 891 00:43:11,724 --> 00:43:14,327 What are you doing? Are you copying me? 892 00:43:14,461 --> 00:43:15,563 (chuckles) 893 00:43:17,063 --> 00:43:18,064 Let me see that. 894 00:43:20,400 --> 00:43:22,435 I put this one here. 895 00:43:22,570 --> 00:43:24,538 That's a funny formation. 896 00:43:24,671 --> 00:43:26,306 What are you two doing? 897 00:43:27,941 --> 00:43:29,476 Well, I think I might have found 898 00:43:29,609 --> 00:43:31,811 my new offensive coordinator. 899 00:43:31,945 --> 00:43:33,713 If I can even put an offense together. 900 00:43:33,847 --> 00:43:36,950 It doesn't sound like you're adapting to your environment. 901 00:43:37,083 --> 00:43:39,853 I once heard a wise old coach say something about 902 00:43:39,986 --> 00:43:42,622 helping his players see what they can become. 903 00:43:45,258 --> 00:43:46,960 You see how she tells me what to do? 904 00:43:47,093 --> 00:43:48,428 Mm-hm. 905 00:43:48,562 --> 00:43:50,296 You think that's funny? 906 00:43:50,430 --> 00:43:51,764 - No. - I don't either. 907 00:43:55,569 --> 00:43:56,836 (Rusty chuckles) 908 00:43:56,970 --> 00:43:59,906 ♫ ♫ 909 00:44:03,476 --> 00:44:05,178 ♪ The boogiewoogie shake ♪ 910 00:44:05,311 --> 00:44:09,583 ♪ Boogiewoogie shake Boogiewoogie shake ♪ 911 00:44:09,716 --> 00:44:11,519 Come on. Are we not gonna talk anymore 912 00:44:11,651 --> 00:44:12,986 just because we got our butts whupped? 913 00:44:13,119 --> 00:44:14,187 Exactly! 914 00:44:15,255 --> 00:44:16,189 Rusty: All right. 915 00:44:17,690 --> 00:44:19,859 I want to see y'all down on the field. 916 00:44:19,993 --> 00:44:21,861 Let's go. Hustle. Come on. 917 00:44:21,995 --> 00:44:24,697 ♫ ♫ 918 00:44:27,000 --> 00:44:29,702 Wheatie: What are we doing, coach? 919 00:44:29,836 --> 00:44:32,672 All right, it's your new offense, Mr. Sealey. 920 00:44:32,805 --> 00:44:35,509 Here's the first change. A yard in between each man, 921 00:44:35,643 --> 00:44:38,178 all the way down the line. Okay, Fairbanks, 922 00:44:38,311 --> 00:44:41,381 you take it three yards back, get on the same line as Hardy. 923 00:44:41,515 --> 00:44:44,050 I'm gonna have you line up a quarter yard 924 00:44:44,184 --> 00:44:45,885 directly behind A.P. for the snap. 925 00:44:46,019 --> 00:44:47,420 Let me show you how. 926 00:44:47,555 --> 00:44:50,423 - What position does that make me? - Quarterback. 927 00:44:50,558 --> 00:44:52,192 Quarterback takes the snap. 928 00:44:52,325 --> 00:44:55,395 He's gonna pivot to his right. Halfback comes forward. 929 00:44:55,529 --> 00:44:58,798 Fake that handoff to Hardy. Fairbanks will roll right. 930 00:44:58,932 --> 00:45:02,035 I'm gonna pitch it to him, or if he gets too far out, 931 00:45:02,168 --> 00:45:05,138 fake the pitch, keep it yourself, take it downfield. 932 00:45:05,271 --> 00:45:07,807 Fairbanks becomes your primary blocker. 933 00:45:07,941 --> 00:45:10,076 You'll be my coach on the field. Make the decisions. 934 00:45:10,210 --> 00:45:12,580 This is how we'll beat the bigger teams. 935 00:45:12,712 --> 00:45:15,014 You gotta adapt if you're gonna be competitive. 936 00:45:15,148 --> 00:45:16,849 We don't have the size, 937 00:45:16,983 --> 00:45:19,452 so we gotta utilize what we do have, speed. 938 00:45:19,587 --> 00:45:22,855 Quick huddles, few time-outs. Catch them off guard. 939 00:45:22,989 --> 00:45:25,925 Wear their defense down. That's how we'll do it. 940 00:45:27,493 --> 00:45:29,162 What do y'all think so far? 941 00:45:29,295 --> 00:45:32,265 I think we'll get our asses kicked from here to El Paso. 942 00:45:32,398 --> 00:45:34,500 I don't think it matters what offense we run. 943 00:45:34,635 --> 00:45:35,935 Won't be good anyways. 944 00:45:37,370 --> 00:45:39,272 Mr. Brown, what do you think? 945 00:45:39,405 --> 00:45:42,775 We had no business playing Poly to begin with. 946 00:45:42,909 --> 00:45:45,245 We got outplayed and outcoached, coach. 947 00:45:49,115 --> 00:45:51,652 Mr. Brown's right. 948 00:45:51,784 --> 00:45:53,554 And I take full responsibility 949 00:45:53,687 --> 00:45:55,822 for what happened on that field today. 950 00:45:55,955 --> 00:45:57,090 Everything. 951 00:45:58,224 --> 00:46:00,760 But I did learn something. 952 00:46:00,893 --> 00:46:05,733 I told DeWitt to drive number 77 to hell and back. 953 00:46:05,865 --> 00:46:07,967 And I'm glad I did, 954 00:46:08,101 --> 00:46:10,537 because I got to see what he's really made of. 955 00:46:10,671 --> 00:46:14,974 And I believe in him. And now he better believe in himself. 956 00:46:15,108 --> 00:46:18,746 And I get it. It's tough to believe 957 00:46:18,878 --> 00:46:23,283 when all you've known is hurt and loss and abandonment. 958 00:46:23,416 --> 00:46:26,085 I know because I felt it my whole life. 959 00:46:29,422 --> 00:46:31,057 I'm an orphan. 960 00:46:32,559 --> 00:46:34,662 Just like all of y'all. 961 00:46:34,794 --> 00:46:38,331 I know what it feels like to not have a mother or a father 962 00:46:38,464 --> 00:46:41,334 cheering you on from the stands. 963 00:46:41,467 --> 00:46:43,102 I look at you boys, 964 00:46:43,236 --> 00:46:46,839 and I can honestly say I'm proud to be an orphan. 965 00:46:46,973 --> 00:46:50,343 I'm not ashamed, and I'm not worthless. 966 00:46:50,476 --> 00:46:52,546 I'm a mighty warrior. 967 00:46:52,680 --> 00:46:55,148 And you'll feel the same way 968 00:46:55,281 --> 00:46:59,385 if you can believe in yourselves and believe in each other. 969 00:46:59,520 --> 00:47:01,454 You do that, you'll be able to do 970 00:47:01,588 --> 00:47:04,824 what they all say is impossible. 971 00:47:04,957 --> 00:47:08,494 So say it with me. I am worthy. 972 00:47:08,629 --> 00:47:11,632 - ALL (softly): I am worthy. - Believe it! 973 00:47:11,765 --> 00:47:14,834 - I am valuable. - ALL: I am valuable! 974 00:47:14,967 --> 00:47:18,404 - I'm a mighty warrior! - ALL: I'm a mighty warrior! 975 00:47:18,539 --> 00:47:21,374 - I'm a mighty orphan! - ALL: I'm a mighty orphan! 976 00:47:21,508 --> 00:47:23,910 Believe as I do. 977 00:47:24,043 --> 00:47:27,046 Because it's true. It's true. 978 00:47:30,784 --> 00:47:33,721 - Leon, break it down. - All right, get in here. 979 00:47:33,853 --> 00:47:35,522 Let's get a "Orphans" on three! 980 00:47:35,656 --> 00:47:37,524 One, two, three! 981 00:47:37,658 --> 00:47:38,625 ALL: Orphans! 982 00:47:38,759 --> 00:47:40,561 (all laughing) 983 00:47:47,133 --> 00:47:49,369 Mr. Hardy, let me have a word with you. 984 00:47:52,171 --> 00:47:53,873 I ain't gonna yell your stupid chant. 985 00:47:54,006 --> 00:47:56,109 And I'm not gonna make you. 986 00:47:57,910 --> 00:48:00,046 But you do need to make a choice. 987 00:48:02,048 --> 00:48:07,019 Now, I obligated you to be here. That was my mistake. 988 00:48:07,153 --> 00:48:10,223 You're free to leave anytime you want. 989 00:48:10,356 --> 00:48:12,659 That run of yours today, 990 00:48:12,793 --> 00:48:15,863 son, that was one of the best I've ever seen. 991 00:48:15,995 --> 00:48:18,498 And it's all natural instinct. 992 00:48:18,632 --> 00:48:20,433 Must've felt pretty good. 993 00:48:23,403 --> 00:48:25,104 Why don't you go warm up? 994 00:48:32,111 --> 00:48:34,947 So, what do you think about the new offense? 995 00:48:35,081 --> 00:48:38,852 Sir, I think you'll piss a lot of people off, but I like it. 996 00:48:38,985 --> 00:48:42,890 Now, if you excuse me, I'm freezing my nuts off. 997 00:48:43,022 --> 00:48:44,123 All right. 998 00:48:46,359 --> 00:48:47,795 (clears throat) 999 00:48:49,495 --> 00:48:51,431 Doc: Armed with Betty's drawing, 1000 00:48:51,565 --> 00:48:55,268 Rusty was about to change the game of football forever. 1001 00:48:55,401 --> 00:48:56,837 Shift! 1002 00:48:56,969 --> 00:48:59,338 ANNOUNCER (over PA): The Orphan offense has lined up 1003 00:48:59,472 --> 00:49:01,174 in a formation I have never seen before. 1004 00:49:01,307 --> 00:49:04,578 What the hell is he doing lining up behind the center like that? 1005 00:49:04,711 --> 00:49:07,881 Appears to be some kind of new formation, coach. 1006 00:49:08,014 --> 00:49:09,315 I got that. 1007 00:49:09,449 --> 00:49:11,384 (crowd murmuring) 1008 00:49:11,518 --> 00:49:13,085 Looks like cheating to me. 1009 00:49:13,219 --> 00:49:14,454 Six-two, split! 1010 00:49:15,923 --> 00:49:17,624 - Hike! - Sealey takes the snap. 1011 00:49:17,758 --> 00:49:20,159 Pitches it to the outside to Hardy Brown. 1012 00:49:20,293 --> 00:49:22,495 - He takes it up the sideline. - (crowd cheering) 1013 00:49:22,629 --> 00:49:25,364 Brown rumbles down the field like a locomotive. 1014 00:49:25,498 --> 00:49:28,034 They fooled the entire defense on that play, folks. 1015 00:49:28,167 --> 00:49:30,436 - I'll be damned. - Brown takes it all the way 1016 00:49:30,571 --> 00:49:34,040 - for an 80-yard touchdown. - (crowd cheering) 1017 00:49:34,173 --> 00:49:35,374 That's a good start. 1018 00:49:35,509 --> 00:49:37,578 (boys clamoring) 1019 00:49:37,711 --> 00:49:39,847 Gosh dang, he's fast, coach. 1020 00:49:39,979 --> 00:49:42,683 He is. He's fast. You're observant. 1021 00:49:42,816 --> 00:49:45,351 Everybody's got a gift. What's ours? 1022 00:49:45,485 --> 00:49:47,955 ♫ ♫ 1023 00:49:48,087 --> 00:49:49,255 PLAYER 1: Shift, shift! 1024 00:49:49,388 --> 00:49:51,491 MINERAL Wells COACH: There's a shift. 1025 00:49:53,259 --> 00:49:55,228 - We're not looking good, coach. - Dang it. 1026 00:49:55,361 --> 00:49:57,230 - Thataway. Huddle. - Hike! 1027 00:49:57,363 --> 00:49:59,566 These fellas have come out swinging tonight, 1028 00:49:59,700 --> 00:50:03,369 - take no prisoners. - Sweep left! Sideline! 1029 00:50:03,504 --> 00:50:05,238 The Orphans have fooled the Rams again. 1030 00:50:05,371 --> 00:50:07,473 - Catch him! - Fairbanks runs in the end zone 1031 00:50:07,608 --> 00:50:08,809 untouched and smiling. 1032 00:50:08,942 --> 00:50:10,611 - Touchdown. - Oh, my. 1033 00:50:10,744 --> 00:50:12,846 I'm thinking about shooting all the parents, 1034 00:50:12,980 --> 00:50:16,482 starting my own orphanage. Maybe that'll motivate these boys. 1035 00:50:16,617 --> 00:50:20,186 I want you to imagine your opponent is Mr. Wynn. 1036 00:50:21,922 --> 00:50:23,322 Thanks, Doc. 1037 00:50:23,456 --> 00:50:26,158 - That's a good analogy, Doc. - We'll see. 1038 00:50:26,292 --> 00:50:27,326 PLAYER: Set. Hike! 1039 00:50:30,296 --> 00:50:32,733 Speedy Leonard Roach leveling the halfback. 1040 00:50:32,866 --> 00:50:34,066 Nice to meet you, fat-ass. 1041 00:50:34,200 --> 00:50:36,068 (orphans exclaiming) 1042 00:50:36,202 --> 00:50:37,838 Pardon my French, but The Rams 1043 00:50:37,971 --> 00:50:39,806 are getting their butts handed to them. 1044 00:50:39,940 --> 00:50:41,307 My God, Sealey has it. 1045 00:50:41,440 --> 00:50:43,510 Sealey looks like a running duck 1046 00:50:43,644 --> 00:50:45,311 as he hits the wide-open pastures. 1047 00:50:45,444 --> 00:50:46,547 They're running outside. 1048 00:50:46,680 --> 00:50:48,849 They are running to the outside. 1049 00:50:48,982 --> 00:50:51,018 ...the five, and touchdown, Orphans. 1050 00:50:51,150 --> 00:50:53,052 - (crowd cheering) - (fires) 1051 00:50:53,185 --> 00:50:55,488 (all cheering) 1052 00:50:57,891 --> 00:51:00,561 - Good job, boys. - That'll be the dagger there. 1053 00:51:00,694 --> 00:51:03,229 And Coach Russell's underdog Orphans 1054 00:51:03,362 --> 00:51:05,032 will get to take home the game ball. 1055 00:51:06,533 --> 00:51:08,200 Doc: Nothing I admire more 1056 00:51:08,334 --> 00:51:10,571 than a full-service football team. 1057 00:51:10,704 --> 00:51:12,271 And they played a great game today. 1058 00:51:12,405 --> 00:51:15,207 They played all right. Still room for improvement. 1059 00:51:15,341 --> 00:51:19,613 Improvement? Didn't we just whup the tar out of General Mills? 1060 00:51:19,746 --> 00:51:22,214 - You mean Mineral Wells? - You know that's who I meant. 1061 00:51:22,348 --> 00:51:24,952 Hey, Doc, we had eight penalties for over 100 yards. 1062 00:51:25,084 --> 00:51:27,486 We can't compete against real teams playing like this. 1063 00:51:27,621 --> 00:51:29,255 We gotta get these boys refocused. 1064 00:51:29,388 --> 00:51:31,959 We just win our first game with your new system, 1065 00:51:32,091 --> 00:51:33,560 and suddenly, you're a pessimist. 1066 00:51:33,694 --> 00:51:35,796 - I need another drink. - Oh, now you're mad, huh? 1067 00:51:35,929 --> 00:51:38,732 - I'm not mad. I'm thirsty. - Rusty: How's it looking, Leon? 1068 00:51:38,865 --> 00:51:40,968 Try to turn her over, coach. 1069 00:51:41,100 --> 00:51:44,303 I saw Claudette Colbert do this in a movie once. 1070 00:51:44,437 --> 00:51:46,607 - We're gonna be here all day. - (engine sputters) 1071 00:51:48,542 --> 00:51:50,376 Leon: Shit. 1072 00:51:50,510 --> 00:51:53,145 You orphans can change the oil in my car 1073 00:51:53,279 --> 00:51:55,549 - when you get done there. - (players laughing) 1074 00:51:55,682 --> 00:51:57,718 Get down here and say that to my face. 1075 00:51:57,851 --> 00:52:00,520 - I'm right here, boy. Come on. - Rusty: Come on, boys. Let's go. 1076 00:52:00,654 --> 00:52:02,522 You just wait, I'll tear you up. 1077 00:52:02,656 --> 00:52:04,958 - BOY 1: You heard him. - BOY 2: You don't want this. 1078 00:52:05,092 --> 00:52:06,359 Luther: You boys need a lift? 1079 00:52:06,492 --> 00:52:08,327 No, we're good. How you doing? 1080 00:52:08,461 --> 00:52:11,430 Very well. Coach, you need to get yourself a nice bus 1081 00:52:11,565 --> 00:52:14,266 - like this for these boys. - Yeah, that's nice. 1082 00:52:14,400 --> 00:52:17,771 Fella on the radio said y'all got your first victory. 1083 00:52:17,904 --> 00:52:20,774 - We sure did. - Everyone beats Mineral Wells. 1084 00:52:20,907 --> 00:52:22,009 (boys laughing) 1085 00:52:22,141 --> 00:52:24,176 See you next season, coach. 1086 00:52:24,310 --> 00:52:25,646 If you survive this one. 1087 00:52:25,779 --> 00:52:27,681 I like them tiny cowboy boots. 1088 00:52:27,814 --> 00:52:30,017 I wanna get some for my daughter. Where you get those? 1089 00:52:30,149 --> 00:52:32,019 (chuckles) 1090 00:52:32,151 --> 00:52:33,720 Y'all enjoy that fresh air. 1091 00:52:33,854 --> 00:52:35,122 Good to see you. 1092 00:52:40,627 --> 00:52:42,194 Doc, you shouldn't have done that. 1093 00:52:42,328 --> 00:52:44,765 - I know. It was half full. - That's not what I meant. 1094 00:52:44,898 --> 00:52:46,967 - Come on, get in. Let's go. - (all laughing) 1095 00:52:47,100 --> 00:52:49,836 ♫ ♫ 1096 00:52:59,780 --> 00:53:02,582 Huh. Kid, you ought to come work for me 1097 00:53:02,716 --> 00:53:04,483 at the Star-Telegram. 1098 00:53:04,618 --> 00:53:06,019 You'll sell more papers. 1099 00:53:08,121 --> 00:53:10,891 Leon: You know what them Dallas girls say after a good poke? 1100 00:53:11,024 --> 00:53:12,859 - No, what? - "Get off me, Dad. 1101 00:53:12,993 --> 00:53:15,595 - You're crushing my smokes." - (all laughing) 1102 00:53:15,729 --> 00:53:18,899 ANNOUNCER (over PA): The Highland Park Scots are one of the toughest teams 1103 00:53:19,032 --> 00:53:20,567 and a favorite in the district. 1104 00:53:20,701 --> 00:53:22,836 You still write fantasy for that rag of yours? 1105 00:53:22,969 --> 00:53:24,336 Amon Carter. 1106 00:53:24,470 --> 00:53:26,073 We ain't the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1107 00:53:26,205 --> 00:53:27,641 - but we're surviving. - (laughs) 1108 00:53:27,774 --> 00:53:29,509 What the hell you doing so far east? 1109 00:53:29,643 --> 00:53:31,210 You lose a bird dog or a wife? 1110 00:53:31,343 --> 00:53:34,548 I wanted to see what all the goddang fuss was about. 1111 00:53:34,681 --> 00:53:37,216 I tell you what. I'll make you a wager. 1112 00:53:37,349 --> 00:53:40,453 I'll give you your 12 Orphans, plus 30 points. 1113 00:53:40,587 --> 00:53:41,755 - Thirty points? - Uh-huh. 1114 00:53:41,888 --> 00:53:42,956 Five dollars. 1115 00:53:43,090 --> 00:53:44,958 Between the prince and the pauper? 1116 00:53:45,092 --> 00:53:47,359 - Pun intended. - Five will get you 50. Done. 1117 00:53:47,493 --> 00:53:49,696 (vomits, retching) 1118 00:53:54,901 --> 00:53:56,670 - Rusty: You all right? - CHICKEN: Yes, sir. 1119 00:53:56,803 --> 00:53:59,438 Tell you what. I can't believe what I overheard. 1120 00:53:59,573 --> 00:54:02,408 Scots say that they're gonna beat us by 50 points. 1121 00:54:02,542 --> 00:54:04,077 - Fifty! - (scoffs) 1122 00:54:04,211 --> 00:54:07,080 They said we're nothing but some hillbilly orphans, 1123 00:54:07,214 --> 00:54:09,116 and that I was a washed-up, 1124 00:54:09,248 --> 00:54:11,918 four-eyed, half blind orphan coach. 1125 00:54:12,052 --> 00:54:15,655 - Heh, and that hurts my feelings. - Mine too. 1126 00:54:15,789 --> 00:54:18,992 So, what do y'all say we go out there 1127 00:54:19,126 --> 00:54:21,228 and we show these silver-spooned Scotties 1128 00:54:21,360 --> 00:54:23,196 how us country boys play ball? 1129 00:54:23,329 --> 00:54:25,098 And from the moment we hit that field, 1130 00:54:25,232 --> 00:54:28,467 from that first whistle, we light them up? 1131 00:54:28,602 --> 00:54:30,369 - ALL: Yeah! - Get out there 1132 00:54:30,504 --> 00:54:32,072 and take care of business! 1133 00:54:32,205 --> 00:54:33,807 Come on, boys! Let's do it. 1134 00:54:33,940 --> 00:54:35,575 This is what we worked towards. 1135 00:54:35,709 --> 00:54:37,844 Get out there. Attaway. 1136 00:54:37,978 --> 00:54:39,813 Reverse psychology. Good one. 1137 00:54:41,447 --> 00:54:43,850 Fight, fight, fight, you Mighty Mites! 1138 00:54:43,984 --> 00:54:46,285 Run the left, run the right! 1139 00:54:46,418 --> 00:54:49,156 Down the middle and through the air! 1140 00:54:49,288 --> 00:54:52,259 The Mighty Mites will all be there! 1141 00:54:52,391 --> 00:54:55,128 The Scots will receive as the Orphans get ready to kick. 1142 00:54:55,262 --> 00:54:58,064 (crowd cheering) 1143 00:54:58,198 --> 00:54:59,900 Bouncing on the ground and scooped up 1144 00:55:00,033 --> 00:55:02,334 by the Scottie return man, who turns upfield. 1145 00:55:02,468 --> 00:55:05,437 - MAN: Fumble! - He's lit up by number 43, 1146 00:55:05,572 --> 00:55:07,874 - Hardy Brown. - (orphans cheering) 1147 00:55:09,810 --> 00:55:12,279 Sealey lines up a quarter of a yard behind center... 1148 00:55:12,411 --> 00:55:14,815 All right, boys, come on. 1149 00:55:14,948 --> 00:55:18,652 - Hike! - Sealey tosses it to Fairbanks. 1150 00:55:18,785 --> 00:55:20,821 Takes it down to the ten, the five, 1151 00:55:20,954 --> 00:55:22,823 - and touchdown, Orphans! - (whistle blows) 1152 00:55:22,956 --> 00:55:26,193 - Touchdown! Ha-ha! - There we go, Doc. 1153 00:55:26,325 --> 00:55:28,427 You sandbagging me, pauper? 1154 00:55:28,562 --> 00:55:30,597 - Every chance. - Fifty-three! 1155 00:55:30,730 --> 00:55:32,933 The Orphans are running circles around the Scotties, 1156 00:55:33,066 --> 00:55:34,868 who look confused out there. 1157 00:55:36,303 --> 00:55:38,238 (orphans cheering) 1158 00:55:43,342 --> 00:55:45,712 - Look at Snoggs! - Roach goes on a wild ride, 1159 00:55:45,846 --> 00:55:48,748 as the Scots halfback drags him for well over five yards 1160 00:55:48,882 --> 00:55:51,151 to get the Scots close to the first down marker. 1161 00:55:51,284 --> 00:55:53,053 Beat us by 50, huh? 1162 00:55:53,186 --> 00:55:56,156 - Rusty: It's a damn rodeo. - Show some mercy, Snoggs! 1163 00:55:56,289 --> 00:55:57,691 (laughing) 1164 00:55:57,824 --> 00:56:00,392 - Time-out. - Highland Park calls a time-out. 1165 00:56:00,527 --> 00:56:02,562 Beck covers the guy taking the snap. 1166 00:56:02,696 --> 00:56:04,463 Hank, you take the halfback. 1167 00:56:04,598 --> 00:56:06,465 Milo, you take the fullback. 1168 00:56:06,600 --> 00:56:07,534 Hike! 1169 00:56:09,870 --> 00:56:12,772 Scots cause a turnover and have found a solution 1170 00:56:12,906 --> 00:56:14,373 in shutting down the Wing-T 1171 00:56:14,507 --> 00:56:16,375 by tackling everybody in the backfield, 1172 00:56:16,509 --> 00:56:18,578 - no matter who has the ball. - They figured out 1173 00:56:18,712 --> 00:56:20,680 how to shut down your Wing T, coach. 1174 00:56:20,814 --> 00:56:22,015 Looks that way, Doc. 1175 00:56:22,148 --> 00:56:24,818 Don't worry. My defense will hold them. 1176 00:56:24,951 --> 00:56:27,520 Well, this is it, folks. Do or die for the Scots, 1177 00:56:27,654 --> 00:56:29,488 who can punch it in for the win. 1178 00:56:29,623 --> 00:56:31,457 Not over till it's over. 1179 00:56:31,591 --> 00:56:33,760 Shift! 1180 00:56:33,894 --> 00:56:35,028 Hike! 1181 00:56:37,130 --> 00:56:40,033 - (crowd exclaims) - Whoa! Yes! Defense! 1182 00:56:40,166 --> 00:56:41,301 (crowd cheering) 1183 00:56:41,433 --> 00:56:44,204 (whistle blowing) 1184 00:56:44,337 --> 00:56:46,106 Ladies and gentlemen, the game is over 1185 00:56:46,239 --> 00:56:47,707 and Highland Park has lost. 1186 00:56:49,075 --> 00:56:50,543 Thank you, easy money. 1187 00:56:50,677 --> 00:56:52,746 Best 50 bucks I ever spent. 1188 00:56:52,879 --> 00:56:56,182 Congratulations, coach. We should've never voted you in. 1189 00:56:56,316 --> 00:56:59,052 I cannot believe my eyes, folks, and I'm just as stunned 1190 00:56:59,185 --> 00:57:00,754 as the Highland Park fans today. 1191 00:57:00,887 --> 00:57:03,089 This might go down as one of the biggest upsets 1192 00:57:03,223 --> 00:57:05,825 in all of Texas high-school football. 1193 00:57:05,959 --> 00:57:09,729 ♫ ♫ 1194 00:57:09,863 --> 00:57:10,997 ALL: Break! 1195 00:57:13,033 --> 00:57:15,434 Wheatie: Set! Hike! 1196 00:57:17,070 --> 00:57:19,406 Wouldn't old Luther Scarborough have him a heyday 1197 00:57:19,539 --> 00:57:22,441 if he saw you out here coaching these boys on Saturday? 1198 00:57:22,575 --> 00:57:24,411 Why, he'd get ahold of the UIL, 1199 00:57:24,544 --> 00:57:26,313 get you kicked out of Class A football 1200 00:57:26,445 --> 00:57:28,782 - faster than I can talk about it. - I'm not coaching. 1201 00:57:28,915 --> 00:57:32,886 They're playing on their own, for fun. I'm eating an apple. 1202 00:57:33,019 --> 00:57:35,454 POP: Lot of talk about that Hardy Brown boy. 1203 00:57:35,588 --> 00:57:37,557 He hits godawful hard just to be 17. 1204 00:57:37,691 --> 00:57:39,491 Well, Pop, that's what people do. 1205 00:57:39,626 --> 00:57:41,995 They talk and they gossip. 1206 00:57:42,128 --> 00:57:44,931 Or in your case, write what people gossip about. 1207 00:57:45,065 --> 00:57:47,499 What if I wrote your Orphans going to state this year? 1208 00:57:47,634 --> 00:57:50,003 I'd say you're gonna lose a lot of readers, 1209 00:57:50,136 --> 00:57:52,872 especially on the Poly side of town. I'd be careful. 1210 00:57:53,006 --> 00:57:56,242 Not gonna lose readers. They'll want you to win. 1211 00:57:56,376 --> 00:57:59,646 Everybody'll be behind a team with nothing, just like them. 1212 00:57:59,779 --> 00:58:02,415 Team cobbled together with a bunch of resilient orphans, 1213 00:58:02,549 --> 00:58:05,118 on top of that, an orphan coach. 1214 00:58:05,251 --> 00:58:07,921 Quite the backstory. War hero. 1215 00:58:08,054 --> 00:58:11,458 Overcame blindness to become an All-American. 1216 00:58:11,624 --> 00:58:14,361 Sounds like you already got your story, Pop. 1217 00:58:14,493 --> 00:58:15,895 Good talking to you. 1218 00:58:16,029 --> 00:58:18,198 And I like your articles. Keep it up. 1219 00:58:21,500 --> 00:58:24,337 Y'all remember what to do? Call this the Snoggs Special. 1220 00:58:24,471 --> 00:58:27,340 - Wheatie: You got this? - Yeah, I can do it. I got it. 1221 00:58:27,474 --> 00:58:29,876 - On one and... - ALL: Break! 1222 00:58:32,746 --> 00:58:33,713 Set. 1223 00:58:35,248 --> 00:58:37,684 - I'm gonna smoke you, Chicken. - Just you try. 1224 00:58:37,817 --> 00:58:38,818 Hike! 1225 00:58:45,592 --> 00:58:46,926 Wheatie: Damn it, Snoggs! 1226 00:58:47,060 --> 00:58:48,995 If you can't do this, I'll get Fairbanks to. 1227 00:58:49,129 --> 00:58:51,364 - I can do it! - Leon: You know what they say? 1228 00:58:51,498 --> 00:58:53,533 You play with it too much, you'll go blind. 1229 00:58:53,666 --> 00:58:55,735 - (boys laughing) - Hey, Leon. 1230 00:58:55,869 --> 00:58:57,937 Snoggs Special, again. 1231 00:59:00,774 --> 00:59:02,075 (crowd cheering) 1232 00:59:02,208 --> 00:59:04,411 Doc: In the depth of the Depression, 1233 00:59:04,544 --> 00:59:06,646 people needed something to cling to. 1234 00:59:06,780 --> 00:59:08,181 And Pop was right. 1235 00:59:08,314 --> 00:59:10,683 The Orphans were just the classic underdog 1236 00:59:10,817 --> 00:59:13,653 that the common folk could get behind. 1237 00:59:13,787 --> 00:59:15,588 This love affair between Texas 1238 00:59:15,722 --> 00:59:18,758 and its little band of orphans was not hard to fathom. 1239 00:59:18,892 --> 00:59:21,928 Granted, most folks were in love with football. 1240 00:59:22,062 --> 00:59:26,633 It was just as indigenous as oil Wells and tumbleweeds. 1241 00:59:26,766 --> 00:59:30,703 These scrappy orphans are undersized, outnumbered, 1242 00:59:30,837 --> 00:59:33,339 and every damn one of them plays both ways. 1243 00:59:33,473 --> 00:59:36,544 I mean, they are full of bull piss and vinegar. 1244 00:59:36,676 --> 00:59:39,112 That's exactly the kind of Cinderella story 1245 00:59:39,245 --> 00:59:40,780 this country needs, 1246 00:59:40,914 --> 00:59:43,349 which is why you should've been the one to break it 1247 00:59:43,483 --> 00:59:46,052 - and not the Fort Worth Press. - (laughs) 1248 00:59:46,186 --> 00:59:48,556 I had no idea you had enough leisure time 1249 00:59:48,688 --> 00:59:51,124 to read every paper in the country, Mr. President. 1250 00:59:51,257 --> 00:59:54,562 I don't. But Eleanor does. 1251 00:59:54,694 --> 00:59:55,829 (laughs) 1252 00:59:55,962 --> 00:59:57,263 Doc: By the time 1253 00:59:57,397 --> 00:59:59,299 anyone can figure out how to stop it, 1254 00:59:59,432 --> 01:00:00,633 I'm sure you will have 1255 01:00:00,767 --> 01:00:02,402 already thought of an even better scheme. 1256 01:00:02,536 --> 01:00:04,204 - That's what you think. - It's what I know. 1257 01:00:04,337 --> 01:00:07,707 All right, I wanna bring up one thing about the offense. 1258 01:00:07,841 --> 01:00:11,044 - BILL: Now, hang on. Hang on. - Get away. I want to see C.D. 1259 01:00:11,177 --> 01:00:12,812 C.D.! C.D.! 1260 01:00:13,913 --> 01:00:15,048 Who's C.D.? 1261 01:00:19,553 --> 01:00:20,521 I am. 1262 01:00:21,921 --> 01:00:23,022 Oh. 1263 01:00:24,090 --> 01:00:25,158 Oh, C.D. 1264 01:00:26,459 --> 01:00:29,195 Oh, my boy, I've... Oh! 1265 01:00:29,329 --> 01:00:31,331 Oh, I've missed you. 1266 01:00:31,464 --> 01:00:32,832 (sighing) 1267 01:00:34,968 --> 01:00:37,605 Now, let me get a look at you. 1268 01:00:37,737 --> 01:00:41,174 Oh, you're... You're so tall and thin. 1269 01:00:44,077 --> 01:00:45,078 You... 1270 01:00:46,146 --> 01:00:47,847 You look like your daddy. 1271 01:00:50,817 --> 01:00:53,186 How old are you now? 1272 01:00:53,319 --> 01:00:55,054 I'm 17. 1273 01:00:56,322 --> 01:00:57,857 Been here almost ten years now, 1274 01:00:57,991 --> 01:01:00,693 since the day you dropped me off. 1275 01:01:00,827 --> 01:01:02,295 Oh... 1276 01:01:02,428 --> 01:01:05,599 I'm... I'm so sorry. 1277 01:01:05,732 --> 01:01:09,936 I never should've given you up. It was a mistake. 1278 01:01:10,069 --> 01:01:11,137 I... 1279 01:01:11,271 --> 01:01:12,839 After your father left, 1280 01:01:12,972 --> 01:01:16,142 I just... I didn't know what to do. 1281 01:01:16,276 --> 01:01:18,011 What are you doing here, Mom? 1282 01:01:19,179 --> 01:01:20,514 Oh. 1283 01:01:20,648 --> 01:01:23,917 I want you to come with me and Earl 1284 01:01:24,050 --> 01:01:26,986 and spend this coming Thanksgiving with us, 1285 01:01:27,120 --> 01:01:29,590 so we can be a family again. 1286 01:01:29,722 --> 01:01:32,560 He's very nice, once you get to know him. 1287 01:01:34,194 --> 01:01:35,895 So come on. Come on, baby, 1288 01:01:36,029 --> 01:01:37,897 you get your things and let's go. 1289 01:01:39,766 --> 01:01:41,234 C.D.? 1290 01:01:41,367 --> 01:01:43,903 That's not my name anymore. It's Wheatie. 1291 01:01:44,037 --> 01:01:45,905 Oh, okay. 1292 01:01:46,039 --> 01:01:49,943 Well, Wheatie, come on. Hurry up and grab your things. 1293 01:01:50,076 --> 01:01:53,947 Wanda, get the damn kid and let's go. 1294 01:01:54,080 --> 01:01:56,115 Now! 1295 01:01:56,249 --> 01:01:57,884 Know what? I'm gonna be in the car. 1296 01:01:58,017 --> 01:02:01,221 Just come to the car. We're gonna go home. 1297 01:02:08,962 --> 01:02:10,096 No. 1298 01:02:12,566 --> 01:02:13,534 I am home. 1299 01:02:17,337 --> 01:02:20,740 Don't you talk back to me! 1300 01:02:20,873 --> 01:02:23,611 I am your mother! 1301 01:02:25,411 --> 01:02:27,413 - BILL: Now, hold on. - Get in the car. 1302 01:02:27,548 --> 01:02:29,583 - Calm down. - Come on, baby. Come to the car. 1303 01:02:29,717 --> 01:02:31,050 Please come to the car. 1304 01:02:31,184 --> 01:02:32,452 - Come to the car! - I said... 1305 01:02:32,586 --> 01:02:34,220 - This is not your home! - Ms. Sealey! 1306 01:02:34,354 --> 01:02:36,489 You let go of me! 1307 01:02:36,624 --> 01:02:38,458 - Rusty: You all right? - (sobs) 1308 01:02:38,592 --> 01:02:40,360 - Mrs. Sealey: Well... - (sniffles) 1309 01:02:40,493 --> 01:02:42,462 If you... 1310 01:02:42,596 --> 01:02:44,264 If you change your mind... 1311 01:02:51,404 --> 01:02:52,772 You all right? 1312 01:03:01,881 --> 01:03:04,652 What are we gonna do without a quarterback now, coach? 1313 01:03:06,119 --> 01:03:07,954 (car engine starts) 1314 01:03:08,087 --> 01:03:08,988 (grunts) 1315 01:03:11,057 --> 01:03:13,960 ♫ ♫ 1316 01:03:22,135 --> 01:03:24,170 (crying) 1317 01:03:29,342 --> 01:03:30,843 (sniffles, breathing heavily) 1318 01:03:36,149 --> 01:03:37,050 (grunting) 1319 01:03:40,754 --> 01:03:42,455 Goddamn it! 1320 01:03:43,489 --> 01:03:45,626 (screams, then sobbing) 1321 01:04:04,043 --> 01:04:06,979 You're an orphan now, C.D. Sealey. 1322 01:04:07,113 --> 01:04:08,414 Come here. 1323 01:04:08,549 --> 01:04:09,882 (patting back) 1324 01:04:11,984 --> 01:04:14,688 Hey, you'll be all right. 1325 01:04:31,137 --> 01:04:33,172 Mommy! 1326 01:04:33,306 --> 01:04:35,542 Mary Jane: George, look after Rusty. 1327 01:04:35,676 --> 01:04:37,009 George: Rusty, it's time. 1328 01:04:39,078 --> 01:04:41,481 - (gunfire) - When you run out of here, 1329 01:04:41,615 --> 01:04:44,250 you're gonna break right. We got to spread out. 1330 01:04:44,384 --> 01:04:46,720 SERGEANT: Attack! Spread out! 1331 01:04:52,191 --> 01:04:53,259 Rusty: George! 1332 01:04:54,728 --> 01:04:56,496 - (mouthing words) - SERGEANT: Spread out! 1333 01:04:56,630 --> 01:04:57,564 (grunts) 1334 01:04:59,767 --> 01:05:01,602 (train horn blows) 1335 01:05:09,510 --> 01:05:12,311 Doc: He spread them out on the field and let them run. 1336 01:05:12,445 --> 01:05:14,380 Totally innovative. 1337 01:05:14,515 --> 01:05:17,283 - Rusty: Widen out, Snoggs. - They can't do this. 1338 01:05:17,417 --> 01:05:19,720 They can't spread out all over the field. 1339 01:05:19,853 --> 01:05:21,622 As long as they have seven on the line, 1340 01:05:21,755 --> 01:05:23,222 they can spread out however they want. 1341 01:05:23,356 --> 01:05:24,357 This ain't football. 1342 01:05:24,490 --> 01:05:26,292 You don't just spread out. 1343 01:05:26,426 --> 01:05:27,960 He did it because his players 1344 01:05:28,094 --> 01:05:30,430 were too small to fight toe-to-toe 1345 01:05:30,564 --> 01:05:33,399 with the bigger boys from the bigger schools. 1346 01:05:33,534 --> 01:05:35,803 (crowd cheering) 1347 01:05:35,935 --> 01:05:38,839 ♫ ♫ 1348 01:05:44,043 --> 01:05:46,245 The spread offense was simple. 1349 01:05:46,379 --> 01:05:50,049 The ends break wide to get open and catch the ball. 1350 01:05:50,183 --> 01:05:52,719 Until that time, passing and catching the football 1351 01:05:52,853 --> 01:05:56,289 was something as rare as Rusty Russell himself. 1352 01:05:56,422 --> 01:05:59,292 The spread offense would go on to become 1353 01:05:59,425 --> 01:06:01,762 one of the greatest innovations of the passing game 1354 01:06:01,895 --> 01:06:03,764 in modern football. 1355 01:06:03,897 --> 01:06:05,298 And Pop was right. 1356 01:06:05,431 --> 01:06:07,868 Everyone from El Paso to Brownsville 1357 01:06:08,000 --> 01:06:10,771 had taken a fancy to the perennial underdogs 1358 01:06:10,904 --> 01:06:12,940 in their tattered uniforms. 1359 01:06:13,072 --> 01:06:14,508 And winning did exactly 1360 01:06:14,641 --> 01:06:17,310 what Rusty thought it would for the boys. 1361 01:06:17,443 --> 01:06:20,146 Being an orphan, and one from the Masonic Home, 1362 01:06:20,279 --> 01:06:22,816 was something you could now say with pride. 1363 01:06:25,051 --> 01:06:27,320 Naturally, the rough-hewn boys playing football 1364 01:06:27,453 --> 01:06:32,158 would soon be idealized like the cowboys of old. 1365 01:06:32,291 --> 01:06:34,327 That's not your money. That's the orphans'. 1366 01:06:34,460 --> 01:06:36,797 Are you accusing me of stealing? Ha! 1367 01:06:38,431 --> 01:06:39,332 (laughing) 1368 01:06:44,270 --> 01:06:46,105 "Why so much grief for me?" 1369 01:06:46,239 --> 01:06:48,007 ANNOUNCER (over PA): Brown just might be 1370 01:06:48,140 --> 01:06:50,176 the toughest kid I've seen in years. 1371 01:06:50,309 --> 01:06:52,513 "No man will hurl me down to Death, against my fate." 1372 01:06:52,646 --> 01:06:54,715 Like a ton of bricks, Brown lays into him. 1373 01:06:54,848 --> 01:06:55,883 Hardy: "And fate? 1374 01:06:57,518 --> 01:06:59,352 No one alive has ever escaped it..." 1375 01:07:01,120 --> 01:07:02,923 ANNOUNCER: The Mighty Orphans win again. 1376 01:07:03,055 --> 01:07:05,024 "...neither brave man nor coward..." 1377 01:07:05,157 --> 01:07:07,360 Coach Russell does it again. 1378 01:07:07,493 --> 01:07:09,830 The Orphans just might win the district. 1379 01:07:09,963 --> 01:07:12,164 Hardy: "...I tell you... it is born with us 1380 01:07:12,298 --> 01:07:13,767 the day that we are born." 1381 01:07:15,201 --> 01:07:16,102 Very nice. 1382 01:07:16,235 --> 01:07:18,471 (students applauding) 1383 01:07:22,441 --> 01:07:25,478 PHOTOGRAPHER: All right, boys, give me eight wins! Get it! 1384 01:07:25,612 --> 01:07:26,747 Doc: And just like that, 1385 01:07:26,880 --> 01:07:28,247 the Mites were now headed 1386 01:07:28,381 --> 01:07:29,850 to the regional championship 1387 01:07:29,983 --> 01:07:33,520 to face their old friends at Poly High. 1388 01:07:33,654 --> 01:07:36,723 Oh, Doc, did you forget something? 1389 01:07:36,857 --> 01:07:38,759 (both laughing) 1390 01:07:40,994 --> 01:07:43,030 Thank you, Juanita. 1391 01:07:43,162 --> 01:07:44,898 For everything. 1392 01:07:45,032 --> 01:07:48,200 It's the best Thanksgiving I've had in 20 years. 1393 01:07:48,334 --> 01:07:49,870 Felt like family again. 1394 01:07:50,003 --> 01:07:51,738 We are family, Doc. 1395 01:07:51,872 --> 01:07:53,674 If you ask me, y'all are the best thing 1396 01:07:53,807 --> 01:07:55,609 to ever happen to this place. 1397 01:07:57,176 --> 01:07:58,512 Good night. 1398 01:07:58,645 --> 01:07:59,880 Night. 1399 01:08:00,013 --> 01:08:01,748 (crickets chirping) 1400 01:08:06,352 --> 01:08:08,220 - (boy farts) - BOY (whispers): Sorry. 1401 01:08:09,923 --> 01:08:11,490 (whispers) Snoggs? 1402 01:08:11,625 --> 01:08:14,160 ♫ ♫ 1403 01:08:16,897 --> 01:08:18,031 (creaks) 1404 01:08:23,070 --> 01:08:24,437 (door shuts) 1405 01:08:30,077 --> 01:08:32,045 (muttering indistinctly) 1406 01:08:33,747 --> 01:08:35,582 (boys chattering) 1407 01:08:36,783 --> 01:08:38,484 I got that for you, ma'am. 1408 01:08:38,619 --> 01:08:41,153 I didn't know they were showing Oliver Twist tonight. 1409 01:08:41,287 --> 01:08:42,689 Think you're cute? 1410 01:08:42,823 --> 01:08:45,191 Leave them, Hardy. They're just bullies. 1411 01:08:45,324 --> 01:08:47,761 NEWSREEL ANNOUNCER: Two-time state champion Amarillo 1412 01:08:47,894 --> 01:08:49,596 is home to halfback Myrle Greathouse. 1413 01:08:49,730 --> 01:08:52,331 Standing over 6 feet tall and weighing 240 pounds, 1414 01:08:52,465 --> 01:08:54,367 no wonder scouts are calling him 1415 01:08:54,500 --> 01:08:55,836 the best high-school player in America. 1416 01:08:55,969 --> 01:08:57,004 He's not. Hardy Brown is. 1417 01:08:57,136 --> 01:08:59,940 Wheatie: He's a monster. 1418 01:09:00,073 --> 01:09:02,141 Well, hell, they ain't faced us yet. 1419 01:09:02,274 --> 01:09:03,175 Damn right. 1420 01:09:04,678 --> 01:09:06,580 - Wheatie: Hey! - Come on, back up! 1421 01:09:06,713 --> 01:09:08,247 - Let's go! - Back it up! 1422 01:09:08,381 --> 01:09:10,984 - I'll see you on Friday! - I'll see you there! 1423 01:09:11,118 --> 01:09:13,020 (boys chattering indistinctly) 1424 01:09:22,095 --> 01:09:23,997 (Hawking, then spits) 1425 01:09:26,165 --> 01:09:28,467 (boys vomiting) 1426 01:09:30,169 --> 01:09:31,303 Son of a bitch! 1427 01:09:33,674 --> 01:09:35,374 (whistle blows) 1428 01:09:35,509 --> 01:09:38,145 Every decision in life has consequences, boys. 1429 01:09:38,277 --> 01:09:40,413 Hit the tower. Hustle! 1430 01:09:40,547 --> 01:09:42,516 Leon: I didn't even do anything. 1431 01:09:42,649 --> 01:09:45,018 If I live through this... 1432 01:09:45,152 --> 01:09:47,721 - I'll kill you. - Oh, do it now. 1433 01:09:47,854 --> 01:09:50,057 - Okay. - Rusty: Mr. Remmert. 1434 01:09:50,189 --> 01:09:51,892 Highland Park coaches pooled together 1435 01:09:52,025 --> 01:09:54,528 and bought y'all brand-new game jerseys. 1436 01:09:54,661 --> 01:09:56,697 Although I got half a mind to send them back 1437 01:09:56,830 --> 01:09:58,565 after that damn stunt they pulled last night. 1438 01:09:58,699 --> 01:10:01,768 - You hear about it? - Oh, yeah, I heard. Sorry. 1439 01:10:01,902 --> 01:10:04,037 Hey, thanks for these. Sorry to hear about your leg. 1440 01:10:04,171 --> 01:10:06,873 - Yeah, well. - (laughing) 1441 01:10:07,007 --> 01:10:09,042 Oh, man, they burned his leg. 1442 01:10:09,176 --> 01:10:11,545 - Yeah, I know. I heard about it. - Yeah. 1443 01:10:17,784 --> 01:10:19,653 So, Doc... 1444 01:10:19,786 --> 01:10:23,557 you know we're the closest thing to a father these boys have. 1445 01:10:23,690 --> 01:10:25,224 We gotta set an example. 1446 01:10:27,426 --> 01:10:30,429 You gotta have some dignity and stop with this. 1447 01:10:30,564 --> 01:10:32,364 What we do, they'll do. 1448 01:10:33,900 --> 01:10:35,669 No more. 1449 01:10:35,802 --> 01:10:37,503 What the hell are you doing that... 1450 01:10:37,637 --> 01:10:39,973 No, it's all right. 1451 01:10:40,107 --> 01:10:41,208 I mean it. 1452 01:10:43,442 --> 01:10:45,145 There you go. 1453 01:10:45,277 --> 01:10:46,646 You'll be okay. 1454 01:10:51,952 --> 01:10:54,386 ♫ ♫ 1455 01:10:56,355 --> 01:10:59,559 You can tell a lot about a man by the kind of shoes he wears. 1456 01:10:59,693 --> 01:11:01,128 (urinal flushes) 1457 01:11:01,260 --> 01:11:02,996 What kind of man am I, Luther? 1458 01:11:04,430 --> 01:11:05,966 Oh... 1459 01:11:08,300 --> 01:11:12,438 You're the kind that wants to be in charge, but ain't. 1460 01:11:12,572 --> 01:11:15,108 That's why you obsess over your shiny shoes. 1461 01:11:15,242 --> 01:11:17,644 They make you feel important... 1462 01:11:17,778 --> 01:11:18,779 but you're not. 1463 01:11:18,912 --> 01:11:21,948 That's where you're wrong, coach. 1464 01:11:22,082 --> 01:11:24,951 You see, 'cause what I have in this folder 1465 01:11:25,085 --> 01:11:27,254 could affect your season. 1466 01:11:27,386 --> 01:11:30,891 If that's not important to you, well, I don't know. 1467 01:11:31,024 --> 01:11:33,226 (muttering indistinctly) 1468 01:11:33,392 --> 01:11:36,263 Don't you want it? Yeah, I guess he does. 1469 01:11:36,395 --> 01:11:40,567 Uh, I think that your brother-in-law, Rodney Kidd, 1470 01:11:40,700 --> 01:11:42,869 will find that intriguing as well. 1471 01:11:43,003 --> 01:11:45,205 - Is this legit, Frank? - I don't think it's gonna 1472 01:11:45,337 --> 01:11:47,641 keep you from playing them on Friday... 1473 01:11:47,774 --> 01:11:50,309 but it should be enough to end their season. 1474 01:11:53,412 --> 01:11:54,781 What do you get out of this? 1475 01:11:54,915 --> 01:11:57,449 There's a new principal position over at Poly. 1476 01:11:57,584 --> 01:12:00,486 Maybe I should finally put these shoes to work. 1477 01:12:00,620 --> 01:12:02,889 (scatting and shoes tapping) 1478 01:12:03,023 --> 01:12:04,456 Shiny. 1479 01:12:04,591 --> 01:12:07,794 - (chuckles) - That's real cute, Frank. 1480 01:12:07,928 --> 01:12:10,831 ♫ ♫ 1481 01:12:19,172 --> 01:12:20,974 Ah! (grunts) 1482 01:12:21,107 --> 01:12:22,175 Ow, ow, ow! 1483 01:12:22,309 --> 01:12:23,777 - Get out! - I'm sorry! 1484 01:12:25,979 --> 01:12:28,682 (hand slapping and Snoggs crying out) 1485 01:12:32,285 --> 01:12:34,386 Doc: Hardy Brown did not invent the face mask. 1486 01:12:34,521 --> 01:12:35,856 PLAYER: Hike! 1487 01:12:37,123 --> 01:12:38,892 - (whistle blows) - But he inspired 1488 01:12:39,025 --> 01:12:40,327 a great need for it. 1489 01:12:41,695 --> 01:12:43,362 I told you I'll lay you out, boy. 1490 01:12:43,495 --> 01:12:45,665 ANNOUNCER (over PA): Brown isn't just tackling 1491 01:12:45,799 --> 01:12:48,034 these Poly players, he's knocking them out of the game. 1492 01:12:48,168 --> 01:12:51,571 There's more than bragging rights at stake here today, 1493 01:12:51,705 --> 01:12:54,774 as the winner will go on to the state championship. 1494 01:12:54,908 --> 01:12:55,876 Hike! 1495 01:12:58,345 --> 01:13:01,581 - Come on, Hardy! Downfield block! - Doc: He's going! 1496 01:13:01,715 --> 01:13:03,283 Hardy Brown on the touchdown! 1497 01:13:03,415 --> 01:13:05,518 (crowd cheering) 1498 01:13:05,652 --> 01:13:07,721 PLAYER: Knocked him out so hard. 1499 01:13:11,390 --> 01:13:13,793 - Time-out. Time-out. - (whistle blows) 1500 01:13:13,927 --> 01:13:16,096 I want you to check 43's shoulder pads. 1501 01:13:16,229 --> 01:13:18,265 He's got steel in his shoulder pads. 1502 01:13:18,397 --> 01:13:20,100 Coach, you can't be serious. 1503 01:13:20,233 --> 01:13:21,768 I'm dead serious. 1504 01:13:21,902 --> 01:13:23,370 Check his damn pads. 1505 01:13:23,502 --> 01:13:25,572 I need to check 43's shoulder pads, coach. 1506 01:13:25,705 --> 01:13:27,741 For what? 1507 01:13:27,874 --> 01:13:31,111 Well, coach thinks he's got steel plates under there. 1508 01:13:31,244 --> 01:13:33,580 - (laughs) - Are you kidding me? 1509 01:13:33,713 --> 01:13:35,782 - Afraid I'm not. - Let's do it. 1510 01:13:35,916 --> 01:13:38,285 Hey, Hardy! Come on in here. 1511 01:13:38,417 --> 01:13:40,220 - Yeah, coach? - All right. 1512 01:13:40,353 --> 01:13:43,290 Uh, Poly thinks you got steel plates in your shoulder pads. 1513 01:13:43,422 --> 01:13:44,858 You gotta take your shirt off. 1514 01:13:44,991 --> 01:13:47,227 Ain't no damn way those are legal shoulder pads. 1515 01:13:47,360 --> 01:13:49,629 Rusty: Take it easy, Luther. 1516 01:13:49,763 --> 01:13:51,731 There ain't nothing under there. 1517 01:13:51,865 --> 01:13:54,466 - How old are you, boy? - Seventeen. 1518 01:13:54,601 --> 01:13:57,469 Uh-huh. We'll see about that. 1519 01:13:57,604 --> 01:13:59,606 You mind if we play football now? 1520 01:13:59,739 --> 01:14:02,642 Oh, you call what you're doing playing? I call it cheating. 1521 01:14:02,776 --> 01:14:04,978 You're on the wrong side of the field, Luther. 1522 01:14:05,111 --> 01:14:07,314 Get your damn hand off me, you zebra. 1523 01:14:07,446 --> 01:14:10,650 Get back out there, son. Playing great, playing great. 1524 01:14:10,784 --> 01:14:13,452 I want you to take that halfback out of the game permanently. 1525 01:14:13,586 --> 01:14:14,788 - You hear me? - Which one? 1526 01:14:14,921 --> 01:14:17,123 The one that's been getting the ball. 1527 01:14:17,257 --> 01:14:18,625 - That one. - I'll be kicked out. 1528 01:14:18,758 --> 01:14:21,895 Do I look like I give a damn? Go. 1529 01:14:22,028 --> 01:14:23,495 Flat pass to Hardy on one. 1530 01:14:23,630 --> 01:14:25,565 No, give it to Fairbanks. Show off for Opal. 1531 01:14:25,699 --> 01:14:28,401 - He needs a little sugar tonight. - Annie wants you to kiss her. 1532 01:14:28,535 --> 01:14:30,971 - (all chuckle) - Okay, you lovebirds. 1533 01:14:31,104 --> 01:14:33,073 - To Fairbanks on one and... - ALL: Break! 1534 01:14:33,206 --> 01:14:34,473 As the clock winds down, 1535 01:14:34,607 --> 01:14:36,076 the Mighty Mites have dominated 1536 01:14:36,209 --> 01:14:37,677 every level of the game today, 1537 01:14:37,811 --> 01:14:39,579 as they look to add injury to insult 1538 01:14:39,713 --> 01:14:41,448 by running another play on offense. 1539 01:14:41,581 --> 01:14:44,483 All right, create a wedge and make a hole now. 1540 01:14:46,319 --> 01:14:48,655 Six-two, six-two! 1541 01:14:48,788 --> 01:14:49,789 Hike! 1542 01:14:58,798 --> 01:15:01,134 - (bone cracks) - (screams) 1543 01:15:04,037 --> 01:15:05,238 Get your bag, Doc. 1544 01:15:05,372 --> 01:15:06,873 Why isn't he getting up? 1545 01:15:10,377 --> 01:15:12,812 - I'm sorry. I didn't mean it. - (fairbanks screams) 1546 01:15:12,946 --> 01:15:14,681 - My God. - Folks, this doesn't look good, 1547 01:15:14,814 --> 01:15:17,350 as Coach Russell and Doc Hall rush to his side. 1548 01:15:17,484 --> 01:15:19,019 - Doc, over here! - Rusty: Hold on, son. 1549 01:15:19,152 --> 01:15:20,954 Hold on. Breathe, breathe. 1550 01:15:21,087 --> 01:15:23,823 - It's okay. - We got a compound fracture. 1551 01:15:23,957 --> 01:15:26,292 Carlos, stretcher, on the double! 1552 01:15:26,426 --> 01:15:29,029 Listen, son, we gotta get you off the field in a hurry. 1553 01:15:29,162 --> 01:15:32,032 Here we go, gentlemen. Quickly. 1554 01:15:32,165 --> 01:15:33,566 On three. 1555 01:15:33,700 --> 01:15:35,969 - One, two, three. - (screams) 1556 01:15:36,102 --> 01:15:39,873 - Okay. All right. - (fairbanks groaning) 1557 01:15:40,006 --> 01:15:41,841 Chicken, bring my bag, bring my bag. 1558 01:15:41,975 --> 01:15:43,209 Rusty: One, two, three. 1559 01:15:43,343 --> 01:15:44,544 ALL: Mighty Orphans! 1560 01:15:45,779 --> 01:15:47,680 (groans) 1561 01:15:47,814 --> 01:15:51,384 Doc: As national attention bolstered the boys' morale, 1562 01:15:51,519 --> 01:15:55,021 it was a bittersweet moment for the Mites. 1563 01:15:55,155 --> 01:15:59,527 Goliath may have fallen, but not without its cost. 1564 01:15:59,659 --> 01:16:01,594 They were headed to the state championship 1565 01:16:01,728 --> 01:16:03,630 with only 11 players. 1566 01:16:05,065 --> 01:16:07,600 "There's a new s-sheriff in Fort Worth. 1567 01:16:07,734 --> 01:16:09,969 His name is R-R-Rusty Russell, 1568 01:16:10,103 --> 01:16:13,440 surrounded by his 12 orphaned..." 1569 01:16:13,573 --> 01:16:16,042 - "Deputies." - Thank you, heh. 1570 01:16:16,176 --> 01:16:18,912 "The Mites and their creative new coach have orchestrated..." 1571 01:16:19,045 --> 01:16:20,580 "Orchestrated"? What's that mean? 1572 01:16:20,713 --> 01:16:22,715 - Means we whipped their ass. - (all laugh) 1573 01:16:22,849 --> 01:16:26,252 "...orchestrated a new and exciting brand of football 1574 01:16:26,386 --> 01:16:28,221 - not seen before." - Doc: All right, lads, 1575 01:16:28,354 --> 01:16:29,956 let's break the huddle. 1576 01:16:30,090 --> 01:16:32,592 Douglass needs his beauty rest. Y'all got work to do. 1577 01:16:32,725 --> 01:16:34,060 - See you, buddy. - Bye. 1578 01:16:34,194 --> 01:16:36,129 Take it easy. 1579 01:16:36,262 --> 01:16:40,300 You know, I should be the one laying there. 1580 01:16:40,433 --> 01:16:41,901 Oh, hell, Hardy. 1581 01:16:42,035 --> 01:16:44,070 Then we wouldn't have a shot at beating Amarillo. 1582 01:16:44,204 --> 01:16:46,806 Besides, Opal thinks I'm a regular old war hero now. 1583 01:16:46,940 --> 01:16:49,375 Heh, you know I always have. 1584 01:16:49,510 --> 01:16:50,610 (chuckles softly) 1585 01:16:52,879 --> 01:16:54,614 All right, you two. 1586 01:16:54,747 --> 01:16:56,816 (girls giggling) 1587 01:17:05,492 --> 01:17:07,127 (whistles) 1588 01:17:12,632 --> 01:17:13,967 Fat-ass is coming. 1589 01:17:15,335 --> 01:17:18,138 (paddle tapping) 1590 01:17:20,807 --> 01:17:23,977 ♫ ♫ 1591 01:17:34,220 --> 01:17:36,956 You think you can fool me, you little pervert?! Come here! 1592 01:17:37,090 --> 01:17:39,627 Come on, come on! Get up here! Get up here! 1593 01:17:39,759 --> 01:17:43,296 Get in this room! Get up against that wall! 1594 01:17:43,429 --> 01:17:45,633 - Snoggs: I'm sorry, Mr.... Unh! - (paddle thudding) 1595 01:17:45,765 --> 01:17:48,334 - Frank: What do you got to say? - I'm sorry, Mr. Wynn! 1596 01:17:48,468 --> 01:17:50,538 - I'm sorry, Mr.... - (paddle continues thumping) 1597 01:17:50,670 --> 01:17:53,673 (Snoggs groaning) 1598 01:17:53,806 --> 01:17:55,775 Frank: There, that should do you. 1599 01:17:55,909 --> 01:17:59,245 (chuckles, then sighs) 1600 01:17:59,379 --> 01:18:02,182 Oh, I'm tired, but a good kind of tired. 1601 01:18:02,315 --> 01:18:04,017 (Frank chuckles) 1602 01:18:04,150 --> 01:18:05,653 Gentlemen... 1603 01:18:05,785 --> 01:18:11,559 spying on the girls will not be tolerated! 1604 01:18:13,793 --> 01:18:17,030 If I so much as hear a snivel 1605 01:18:17,163 --> 01:18:20,200 from one of you motherless bastards, 1606 01:18:20,333 --> 01:18:24,237 you will all receive a kiss from Bertha. 1607 01:18:24,370 --> 01:18:26,906 (paddle clanking on bed posts) 1608 01:18:27,040 --> 01:18:29,042 Music to my ears. 1609 01:18:37,717 --> 01:18:39,553 Is... Is he dead? 1610 01:18:39,687 --> 01:18:41,821 - Hey, Snoggs. - Hey, Snoggs. 1611 01:18:41,955 --> 01:18:44,891 - Hey. - (groaning softly) 1612 01:18:45,024 --> 01:18:46,392 Hardy, help. 1613 01:18:46,527 --> 01:18:48,662 Hey, Wheatie, go get Doc. 1614 01:18:48,795 --> 01:18:50,396 DeWitt, come here. Pick up Snoggs, 1615 01:18:50,531 --> 01:18:53,399 carry him back to his bunk. Take care of him. 1616 01:18:53,534 --> 01:18:54,602 Where you going? 1617 01:19:05,411 --> 01:19:07,146 Oh! What the...? 1618 01:19:07,280 --> 01:19:08,414 (grunts) 1619 01:19:08,549 --> 01:19:10,316 (groaning) 1620 01:19:14,053 --> 01:19:15,788 - You're gonna see how it feels! - Wait! 1621 01:19:15,922 --> 01:19:17,790 (grunting) 1622 01:19:19,292 --> 01:19:20,994 (cries out) 1623 01:19:22,295 --> 01:19:23,896 You sorry sack of shit. 1624 01:19:24,931 --> 01:19:26,332 (sobbing) 1625 01:19:34,841 --> 01:19:37,076 (birds chirping) 1626 01:19:37,210 --> 01:19:39,580 (knocks on door) 1627 01:19:39,713 --> 01:19:40,614 Rusty: Come in. 1628 01:19:41,715 --> 01:19:43,082 Hey, Dot. 1629 01:19:58,064 --> 01:20:00,433 (door opens) 1630 01:20:00,567 --> 01:20:02,368 - Rusty: You seen this? - Doc: What? 1631 01:20:02,502 --> 01:20:03,836 "Orphan team is accused 1632 01:20:03,970 --> 01:20:06,674 of breaking numerous state UIL regulations, 1633 01:20:06,806 --> 01:20:10,376 including age violations and excessive practicing. 1634 01:20:10,511 --> 01:20:12,312 Therefore, the Polytechnic team 1635 01:20:12,445 --> 01:20:14,981 will advance to the Class A state championship." 1636 01:20:15,114 --> 01:20:16,784 They can't do this. 1637 01:20:16,916 --> 01:20:19,819 - Sounds like they just did. - Coach, they're kicking us out? 1638 01:20:22,690 --> 01:20:25,325 - What happened to you, Snoggs? - Well, Mr. Wynn decided 1639 01:20:25,458 --> 01:20:27,226 to teach Leonard here a lesson. 1640 01:20:27,360 --> 01:20:29,462 He's just damn lucky this boy's so tough. 1641 01:20:31,030 --> 01:20:33,166 He's a son of a bitch. 1642 01:20:33,299 --> 01:20:35,536 - Go on, son. You'll be fine. - Yes, sir. 1643 01:20:37,904 --> 01:20:40,340 I want him found, and I want him arrested! 1644 01:20:40,473 --> 01:20:41,941 Calm down, Frank. 1645 01:20:44,511 --> 01:20:47,113 I expect you'll finally be firing this man. 1646 01:20:47,246 --> 01:20:50,116 Now, why would Bill be doing something like that? 1647 01:20:50,249 --> 01:20:52,118 Where do I begin? 1648 01:20:52,251 --> 01:20:54,287 How about stealing gate receipts? 1649 01:20:54,420 --> 01:20:58,024 How about running a child labor camp for profit? 1650 01:20:58,157 --> 01:21:00,293 How about sending Snoggs to the infirmary? 1651 01:21:00,426 --> 01:21:01,894 Think it's fair to these children 1652 01:21:02,028 --> 01:21:04,364 that you fill them with hope of unrealistic dreams? 1653 01:21:04,497 --> 01:21:05,998 I'm preparing them for the real world. 1654 01:21:06,132 --> 01:21:09,902 And how many of your Mites are gonna use football 1655 01:21:10,036 --> 01:21:13,507 while they're working on a factory floor in six months? 1656 01:21:13,640 --> 01:21:17,443 You beat a boy so badly he couldn't walk. 1657 01:21:17,578 --> 01:21:20,714 Now, hold on. Snoggs was caught spying on the girls' dorm, 1658 01:21:20,848 --> 01:21:21,749 - Coach Russell. - Right. 1659 01:21:21,881 --> 01:21:23,449 Yeah, he's a 16-year-old boy. 1660 01:21:23,584 --> 01:21:24,785 What do you expect? 1661 01:21:24,917 --> 01:21:26,452 I expect everyone to follow 1662 01:21:26,587 --> 01:21:27,855 the damn rules of the home, 1663 01:21:27,987 --> 01:21:30,223 including Hardy Brown! 1664 01:21:30,356 --> 01:21:33,192 He retaliated with violence against Frank. 1665 01:21:33,326 --> 01:21:35,729 (sighs) Damn it, now he's missing. 1666 01:21:35,863 --> 01:21:37,865 The little bastard attacked me. 1667 01:21:37,997 --> 01:21:39,600 Now, if he sets foot on this property, 1668 01:21:39,733 --> 01:21:41,869 I will see to it that he's arrested. 1669 01:21:42,001 --> 01:21:43,537 That he's arrested? 1670 01:21:43,670 --> 01:21:45,539 Assault... 1671 01:21:45,672 --> 01:21:48,675 on one of my staff members is ground for immediate expulsion. 1672 01:21:48,809 --> 01:21:51,043 This is supposed to be a place 1673 01:21:51,177 --> 01:21:53,946 to nurture the broken and the weak, 1674 01:21:54,080 --> 01:21:56,115 the ones with nothing left. 1675 01:21:56,249 --> 01:21:59,787 You throw this boy away, you break the foundation 1676 01:21:59,919 --> 01:22:02,188 of why we're even here to begin with. 1677 01:22:04,157 --> 01:22:06,459 When are you gonna stand up for these children 1678 01:22:06,593 --> 01:22:08,261 and do what's right? 1679 01:22:08,394 --> 01:22:12,165 Well, judging by this morning's paper, coach, 1680 01:22:12,298 --> 01:22:15,101 you're the last person who should be pointing fingers. 1681 01:22:15,234 --> 01:22:17,003 - Is that right? - Yeah. 1682 01:22:17,136 --> 01:22:19,972 I think you're just smart enough to know what I think of you. 1683 01:22:20,106 --> 01:22:22,308 Yeah. Bye-bye. 1684 01:22:23,976 --> 01:22:26,747 They're jeopardizing everything we built up! 1685 01:22:28,147 --> 01:22:29,982 It's time for this to end. 1686 01:22:32,553 --> 01:22:34,855 Everything we've worked for... 1687 01:22:36,255 --> 01:22:38,458 and sacrificed... 1688 01:22:38,592 --> 01:22:40,460 it's been reduced to nothing. 1689 01:22:45,632 --> 01:22:47,266 Nothing? 1690 01:22:48,468 --> 01:22:50,102 I think this is something. 1691 01:22:51,738 --> 01:22:53,239 What is that? 1692 01:22:53,372 --> 01:22:55,742 Oh, this? This is just your fan mail. 1693 01:22:55,876 --> 01:22:57,243 Been over there for two weeks, 1694 01:22:57,376 --> 01:22:59,847 but you've been too busy to notice anything. 1695 01:22:59,979 --> 01:23:03,517 Dayton, Fort Worth, Austin, 1696 01:23:03,650 --> 01:23:06,285 Chicago, Los Angeles. 1697 01:23:06,419 --> 01:23:10,122 Courage, hope, inspiration, dedication. 1698 01:23:10,256 --> 01:23:12,191 All the things that you and your boys have given 1699 01:23:12,325 --> 01:23:14,862 to thousands of people who now believe in something. 1700 01:23:17,497 --> 01:23:19,465 You think all this is nothing? 1701 01:23:23,336 --> 01:23:25,471 I think it's quite something. 1702 01:23:25,606 --> 01:23:28,140 ♫ ♫ 1703 01:24:03,476 --> 01:24:05,579 Wheatie: You weren't gonna tell us, coach? 1704 01:24:07,146 --> 01:24:08,549 Them lying sumbitches think 1705 01:24:08,682 --> 01:24:10,684 we're gonna lie down without a fight? 1706 01:24:11,852 --> 01:24:13,119 Where's Hardy? 1707 01:24:14,420 --> 01:24:15,722 We gotta find him. 1708 01:24:17,256 --> 01:24:19,960 Think I might know where he's at. Yeah. 1709 01:24:25,431 --> 01:24:27,601 Rusty: When I woke up in the hospital, 1710 01:24:27,734 --> 01:24:30,069 after the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, 1711 01:24:30,202 --> 01:24:32,104 they told me I'd never see again. 1712 01:24:34,841 --> 01:24:37,711 And all I could think about... 1713 01:24:37,844 --> 01:24:40,781 was how my brother looked when he died, 1714 01:24:40,914 --> 01:24:44,051 and seeing the light fade from his eyes. 1715 01:24:44,183 --> 01:24:47,020 So I'd try and think back on all the good times we had, 1716 01:24:47,153 --> 01:24:50,256 when we were kids, with Mother. 1717 01:24:50,389 --> 01:24:54,027 But then I'd think about how she'd react 1718 01:24:54,160 --> 01:24:59,700 when I finally found her and told her how he died. 1719 01:24:59,833 --> 01:25:03,604 And I had to fight to keep the good thoughts in... 1720 01:25:05,371 --> 01:25:07,074 and the bad thoughts out. 1721 01:25:08,742 --> 01:25:10,409 What's your point, coach? 1722 01:25:11,444 --> 01:25:12,846 My point, son... 1723 01:25:17,551 --> 01:25:18,952 is that you can't give up. 1724 01:25:19,086 --> 01:25:21,320 You gotta believe. 1725 01:25:21,454 --> 01:25:23,289 Without hope... 1726 01:25:23,422 --> 01:25:26,793 fear and anger... 1727 01:25:26,927 --> 01:25:29,630 they'll continue to dominate you through violence. 1728 01:25:29,763 --> 01:25:32,032 Sure gets cheers at games. 1729 01:25:32,164 --> 01:25:35,969 At games, sure, but not in life. 1730 01:25:36,103 --> 01:25:38,772 It won't let you see what's out there in front of you: 1731 01:25:38,905 --> 01:25:42,441 your talent, your intelligence. 1732 01:25:42,576 --> 01:25:44,343 Now, don't throw all that away 1733 01:25:44,477 --> 01:25:46,345 because you're blinded by the past. 1734 01:25:48,048 --> 01:25:51,018 I saw my daddy... 1735 01:25:51,150 --> 01:25:54,286 shot and killed before my eyes, standing right there. 1736 01:25:56,288 --> 01:25:57,824 Blew him in half. 1737 01:26:00,393 --> 01:26:02,495 Dead before he hit the ground. 1738 01:26:04,296 --> 01:26:07,299 You can't just forget that because you want to. 1739 01:26:07,433 --> 01:26:10,169 Terrible things happen in life. 1740 01:26:10,302 --> 01:26:12,471 You and I know that firsthand. 1741 01:26:14,741 --> 01:26:16,208 But you gotta learn to accept it. 1742 01:26:16,342 --> 01:26:17,511 Like your war? 1743 01:26:18,712 --> 01:26:19,913 Huh? 1744 01:26:22,516 --> 01:26:25,886 I've seen you cower like a trembling baby. 1745 01:26:26,019 --> 01:26:28,487 It's got its hooks in you still. 1746 01:26:28,622 --> 01:26:30,090 It ain't a choice. 1747 01:26:31,858 --> 01:26:33,560 It's like a sickness. 1748 01:26:35,162 --> 01:26:38,165 I told Mom that Dad had been shot... 1749 01:26:39,700 --> 01:26:43,036 and all she did was pack her bags... 1750 01:26:43,170 --> 01:26:45,939 and say she don't want me no more. 1751 01:26:46,073 --> 01:26:49,475 Why would any mama say that to her boy? 1752 01:26:49,609 --> 01:26:52,478 It wasn't my fault. I didn't kill him. I... 1753 01:26:52,612 --> 01:26:53,914 I was trying... 1754 01:26:56,516 --> 01:26:58,752 (sobbing) It wasn't my fault, coach. 1755 01:27:09,663 --> 01:27:11,397 No, it's not your fault, 1756 01:27:11,531 --> 01:27:14,735 and maybe running was all that she knew how to do. 1757 01:27:18,538 --> 01:27:20,707 And you got a family now. 1758 01:27:20,841 --> 01:27:22,542 These boys... 1759 01:27:22,676 --> 01:27:26,580 they're your brothers, and they're counting on you. 1760 01:27:29,049 --> 01:27:31,383 I'm counting on you. 1761 01:27:31,518 --> 01:27:33,787 Wheatie: We need you, Hardy. 1762 01:27:33,920 --> 01:27:35,387 Soon as y'all done hugging, 1763 01:27:35,522 --> 01:27:36,923 we got some administrative butt to whup 1764 01:27:37,057 --> 01:27:38,658 before we head to Amarillo. 1765 01:27:38,792 --> 01:27:40,761 (chuckles sharply) 1766 01:27:40,894 --> 01:27:41,895 Let's go. 1767 01:27:52,072 --> 01:27:54,306 POP: They've proven theirselves against all odds, 1768 01:27:54,440 --> 01:27:57,744 and to get booted like they did, chickenshit. 1769 01:27:57,878 --> 01:27:59,579 What you think is going on? 1770 01:27:59,713 --> 01:28:02,481 What's a hell of a coincidence is that Luther Scarborough... 1771 01:28:02,616 --> 01:28:04,283 His brother-in-law is Rodney Kidd, 1772 01:28:04,416 --> 01:28:06,987 who is president of the UIL. 1773 01:28:07,120 --> 01:28:10,824 - Something don't smell right. - That couldn't be more obvious. 1774 01:28:10,957 --> 01:28:12,826 Make a hell of a headline for one of us. 1775 01:28:12,959 --> 01:28:15,128 What do you think about being more discreet? 1776 01:28:16,730 --> 01:28:18,732 When's the last time you been fishing? 1777 01:28:18,865 --> 01:28:20,332 (chuckles) 1778 01:28:20,466 --> 01:28:23,970 ♫ ♫ 1779 01:28:24,104 --> 01:28:26,472 Been a while. 1780 01:28:26,606 --> 01:28:29,109 NEWSREEL ANNOUNCER: In a ruling that shocked football fans, 1781 01:28:29,242 --> 01:28:32,212 the Mighty Mites were suspended from the championship. 1782 01:28:32,344 --> 01:28:35,115 I feel confident that we will be cleared of any wrongdoing. 1783 01:28:35,248 --> 01:28:39,152 The only thing mighty about Coach Russell's Mites 1784 01:28:39,286 --> 01:28:42,889 is they got 12-month football going on at that orphanage. 1785 01:28:43,023 --> 01:28:45,959 Plenty of rule-bending going on to disqualify. 1786 01:28:46,092 --> 01:28:47,894 The Star-Telegram are urging readers 1787 01:28:48,028 --> 01:28:51,198 to display the number 12 in support of the Orphan players. 1788 01:28:51,330 --> 01:28:53,834 Letters of support are pouring in. 1789 01:28:53,967 --> 01:28:57,336 Gentlemen, I thank you for your time. 1790 01:28:57,469 --> 01:28:59,272 Great... 1791 01:28:59,405 --> 01:29:00,774 Gotta get back to my team. 1792 01:29:00,907 --> 01:29:02,876 Get the hell out. I got practice. 1793 01:29:05,846 --> 01:29:10,283 Rodney: Harden Henry Brown, born September 4th, 1920, 1794 01:29:10,416 --> 01:29:13,119 is deemed ineligible to compete at the high school level, 1795 01:29:13,253 --> 01:29:15,188 thus forfeiting the entire year of wins 1796 01:29:15,322 --> 01:29:17,489 for the Masonic Home football team, 1797 01:29:17,624 --> 01:29:19,659 rendering the team suspended from the league 1798 01:29:19,793 --> 01:29:21,360 and out of the championship. 1799 01:29:21,493 --> 01:29:24,998 Mr. Kidd, Hardy Brown's not over age, sir. 1800 01:29:25,131 --> 01:29:28,268 According to his official birth certificate, I beg to differ. 1801 01:29:28,400 --> 01:29:30,170 (quietly) Coach, that is not mine. 1802 01:29:30,303 --> 01:29:31,771 May I take a look at that? 1803 01:29:31,905 --> 01:29:33,773 - Be my guest. - Thank you. 1804 01:29:33,907 --> 01:29:36,209 (Rusty clears throat) 1805 01:29:36,343 --> 01:29:38,845 Hardy, would you come up here, son? 1806 01:29:44,217 --> 01:29:46,186 Is this your birth certificate? 1807 01:29:49,556 --> 01:29:50,757 That's not mine, sir. 1808 01:29:50,891 --> 01:29:53,425 Well, son, whose is it, 1809 01:29:53,560 --> 01:29:55,427 if your name's Harden Henry Brown? 1810 01:29:57,731 --> 01:29:59,498 That was my older brother. 1811 01:29:59,633 --> 01:30:01,768 He died a week after he was born. 1812 01:30:01,902 --> 01:30:05,504 They named him Harden Henry Brown II, after my dad. 1813 01:30:05,639 --> 01:30:11,044 I'm Harden Henry Brown III, born December 4th, 1921. 1814 01:30:11,177 --> 01:30:12,779 Mr. Kidd, may I have a word please? 1815 01:30:12,913 --> 01:30:14,114 What the hell you doing? 1816 01:30:14,247 --> 01:30:15,782 This young man's telling the truth, 1817 01:30:15,916 --> 01:30:18,218 and I have the appropriate certificate to prove that. 1818 01:30:18,351 --> 01:30:21,788 County clerk sent me the wrong one by mistake, 1819 01:30:21,922 --> 01:30:24,658 and I realized it when I found this... 1820 01:30:24,791 --> 01:30:26,927 the brother's death certificate. 1821 01:30:27,060 --> 01:30:28,962 Whoever snuck you this other document, 1822 01:30:29,095 --> 01:30:30,330 they made the same mistake. 1823 01:30:30,462 --> 01:30:32,431 I think we've heard just about enough, 1824 01:30:32,565 --> 01:30:34,100 and especially from you. 1825 01:30:34,234 --> 01:30:37,103 We should've shut this down a long time ago, but we are now. 1826 01:30:37,237 --> 01:30:39,072 My decision is final! 1827 01:30:39,205 --> 01:30:41,408 The Mighty Mites are out of Class A football! 1828 01:30:41,541 --> 01:30:43,677 - What? - Bullshit! We have proof! 1829 01:30:43,810 --> 01:30:47,747 Mr. Kidd, my players come from broken families, sir, 1830 01:30:47,881 --> 01:30:49,950 or no family at all. 1831 01:30:50,083 --> 01:30:52,152 They haven't had much opportunity. 1832 01:30:52,285 --> 01:30:54,020 They haven't been as lucky as you. 1833 01:30:54,154 --> 01:30:58,291 So if you need to suspend somebody, suspend me. 1834 01:30:58,425 --> 01:31:00,327 Kick me out of coaching. 1835 01:31:04,798 --> 01:31:08,668 But don't take away the hope of these boys here. 1836 01:31:08,802 --> 01:31:10,469 It's all they've got. 1837 01:31:12,939 --> 01:31:16,109 - That's a heartfelt statement. - It really is. 1838 01:31:16,242 --> 01:31:19,012 However, we have to draw the line somewhere. Now, I don't... 1839 01:31:19,145 --> 01:31:21,414 Can you not see that I'm in a hearing now? 1840 01:31:21,548 --> 01:31:22,816 (whispers) It sounds important. 1841 01:31:22,949 --> 01:31:24,451 I don't care if it's the damn president. 1842 01:31:24,584 --> 01:31:25,819 Sir, it is the president. 1843 01:31:25,952 --> 01:31:28,722 - Rodney: What do you mean? - The president. 1844 01:31:28,855 --> 01:31:30,890 Okay, I'll be out in a minute. 1845 01:31:33,526 --> 01:31:35,161 Just a moment, gentlemen. 1846 01:31:40,300 --> 01:31:43,470 Ahem. Sir, this is... This is Rodney Kidd. 1847 01:31:43,603 --> 01:31:47,474 Roosevelt: Mr. Kidd, you have probably heard me say: 1848 01:31:47,607 --> 01:31:49,309 "The only thing to fear... 1849 01:31:49,442 --> 01:31:52,545 is fear itself." 1850 01:31:53,980 --> 01:31:56,149 Mr. President, yes, sir, I have. 1851 01:31:56,282 --> 01:31:59,853 The allegations against the Mites seem to benefit, 1852 01:31:59,986 --> 01:32:02,722 shall we say, other teams. 1853 01:32:02,856 --> 01:32:05,792 I am certain that you and your brother-in-law 1854 01:32:05,925 --> 01:32:11,631 over at Polytechnic High favor the Mites ejection. 1855 01:32:11,765 --> 01:32:13,366 Wouldn't you agree? 1856 01:32:13,500 --> 01:32:16,069 ♫ ♫ 1857 01:32:28,982 --> 01:32:30,450 (clears throat) 1858 01:32:34,187 --> 01:32:36,189 After careful consideration... 1859 01:32:39,025 --> 01:32:44,864 the decision to remove the Masonic... Home from Class A... 1860 01:32:46,232 --> 01:32:48,868 - has been overturned. - (crowd murmuring) 1861 01:32:49,002 --> 01:32:51,905 The Mighty Mites will be in the championship after all. 1862 01:32:52,038 --> 01:32:53,573 (crowd clamoring) 1863 01:32:53,706 --> 01:32:55,708 ♫ ♫ 1864 01:33:00,548 --> 01:33:02,550 There's no way I could've known. 1865 01:33:05,185 --> 01:33:06,219 Aah! 1866 01:33:10,924 --> 01:33:12,692 The Mites are going to state! 1867 01:33:12,826 --> 01:33:15,462 (all cheering) 1868 01:33:24,838 --> 01:33:26,473 Juanita: I'm so proud of you. 1869 01:33:26,606 --> 01:33:28,942 - Well, we haven't won yet. - You have in my book. 1870 01:33:29,075 --> 01:33:31,845 - Where is he, Bill? - He's inside. 1871 01:33:35,882 --> 01:33:38,785 ♫ ♫ 1872 01:33:45,792 --> 01:33:47,861 Hardy Brown. 1873 01:33:47,994 --> 01:33:49,662 Uh, yes, sir? 1874 01:33:50,797 --> 01:33:52,699 Well, goddang, son! 1875 01:33:52,832 --> 01:33:54,134 Good luck in Amarillo. 1876 01:33:54,267 --> 01:33:56,336 - We're counting on you boys. - Thank you. 1877 01:33:56,469 --> 01:33:57,937 These boys are going to state, counselor. 1878 01:33:58,071 --> 01:34:01,708 - Yes, sir. - They gonna kick Sandie butt. 1879 01:34:01,841 --> 01:34:03,009 (sighs) 1880 01:34:08,715 --> 01:34:11,151 Franklin Harry Wynn, you're under arrest... 1881 01:34:11,284 --> 01:34:12,752 - Red? - ...for the violation 1882 01:34:12,886 --> 01:34:15,989 of child labor laws 232 and 241, 1883 01:34:16,122 --> 01:34:18,858 embezzlement and abuse of a minor. 1884 01:34:18,992 --> 01:34:20,927 Red, I've known you for 30 years. 1885 01:34:21,060 --> 01:34:22,695 What are you doing? 1886 01:34:22,829 --> 01:34:25,599 There's no evidence of me doing anything wrong. 1887 01:34:27,400 --> 01:34:30,136 - That's it. - Red, now, come on. 1888 01:34:30,270 --> 01:34:32,005 Give me a break. I mean... 1889 01:34:34,542 --> 01:34:37,477 ♫ ♫ 1890 01:34:50,823 --> 01:34:52,692 You filthy weasel! 1891 01:34:52,825 --> 01:34:56,362 I told you there was gonna be some changes around here, Frank. 1892 01:34:56,496 --> 01:34:59,999 You know, that's music to m-m-my ears. 1893 01:35:00,133 --> 01:35:01,501 BILL: Have a good game, Doc. 1894 01:35:01,635 --> 01:35:03,604 - Thank you. - See you when we get back. 1895 01:35:03,736 --> 01:35:06,640 (crowd cheering) 1896 01:35:06,773 --> 01:35:08,875 Doc: As the black cloud of the Depression 1897 01:35:09,008 --> 01:35:10,476 loomed over the nation, 1898 01:35:10,611 --> 01:35:13,046 it certainly didn't stop the true believers 1899 01:35:13,179 --> 01:35:16,584 from following the Mites all the way to Amarillo. 1900 01:35:16,716 --> 01:35:20,153 ♫ ♫ 1901 01:35:31,998 --> 01:35:35,368 The Mites were a symbol of inspiration for everyone. 1902 01:35:35,501 --> 01:35:38,037 They were devotion. They were hope. 1903 01:35:38,171 --> 01:35:41,874 They were the belief that winning lives within the heart. 1904 01:35:45,912 --> 01:35:47,780 Halftime at Amarillo. 1905 01:35:47,914 --> 01:35:52,586 That's right, halftime, because the first half wasn't pretty. 1906 01:35:52,720 --> 01:35:55,656 But somehow my defense was able to hold the Sandies 1907 01:35:55,788 --> 01:35:57,625 to just one touchdown. 1908 01:36:03,429 --> 01:36:06,266 I swear to God, I'm gonna knock his teeth in. 1909 01:36:06,399 --> 01:36:09,570 - Snoggs: Hurts like hell, Doc. - Doc: All right. Sit down there. 1910 01:36:09,703 --> 01:36:12,872 Close your eyes. Here we go. Okay. 1911 01:36:15,775 --> 01:36:18,778 - Hey, you want to block? - You'll tell me a block? 1912 01:36:18,911 --> 01:36:20,880 - We're losing because of you! - Hey! Hey! Hey! 1913 01:36:21,014 --> 01:36:22,415 I don't know why you can't block more! 1914 01:36:22,549 --> 01:36:24,083 - Don't touch me! - You haven't done shit! 1915 01:36:24,217 --> 01:36:25,653 Neither have you, Wheatie! 1916 01:36:25,785 --> 01:36:27,153 I can't attack unless y'all protect! 1917 01:36:27,287 --> 01:36:30,223 Get your ass out there so I can hand it to you! 1918 01:36:30,356 --> 01:36:32,392 Coach, Miller's leg. 1919 01:36:32,526 --> 01:36:35,461 - Rusty: Put that on. - Maybe we ought to think 1920 01:36:35,596 --> 01:36:37,997 about calling this game right now. 1921 01:36:38,131 --> 01:36:41,134 There's no dishonor in making sure that these lads 1922 01:36:41,267 --> 01:36:43,537 don't get hurt anymore. Think about Fairbanks. 1923 01:36:43,671 --> 01:36:46,873 Don't matter how hard we try, we don't stand a chance. 1924 01:36:47,006 --> 01:36:49,842 - They ain't playing fair. - Hardy, you haven't said a word. 1925 01:36:49,976 --> 01:36:52,378 Carlos: They're killing us. They're too damn big. 1926 01:36:54,113 --> 01:36:55,114 PLAYER: Hike! 1927 01:36:57,150 --> 01:36:58,484 (bone cracks) 1928 01:37:03,089 --> 01:37:05,391 You ain't so mighty. Hmph. 1929 01:37:06,959 --> 01:37:09,062 (groaning) 1930 01:37:09,195 --> 01:37:11,632 - Wheatie: What now, coach? - (knuckle cracks) 1931 01:37:11,765 --> 01:37:13,199 A.P.: He's crying like a baby. 1932 01:37:13,333 --> 01:37:15,001 Wheatie: Leave Chicken alone! Such a baby! 1933 01:37:15,134 --> 01:37:17,503 CHICKEN: Scrap of coal would've done better than you! 1934 01:37:17,638 --> 01:37:18,938 A.P.: Getting our butt handed to us. 1935 01:37:19,072 --> 01:37:21,274 - Shut up, A.P.! - Shut up and hike the ball. 1936 01:37:21,407 --> 01:37:23,309 I'm a mighty warrior! 1937 01:37:23,443 --> 01:37:24,444 (all quiet) 1938 01:37:24,578 --> 01:37:26,346 (Hardy breathing heavily) 1939 01:37:37,423 --> 01:37:39,660 I am a mighty warrior. 1940 01:37:43,463 --> 01:37:44,997 I never said it. 1941 01:37:49,068 --> 01:37:50,537 I didn't believe it. 1942 01:37:52,038 --> 01:37:53,507 Didn't believe in y'all. 1943 01:37:54,675 --> 01:37:56,109 In this team. 1944 01:37:56,242 --> 01:37:59,345 ♫ ♫ 1945 01:38:00,980 --> 01:38:03,015 I never believed in myself. 1946 01:38:04,183 --> 01:38:05,385 But now I do. 1947 01:38:06,587 --> 01:38:08,888 Now I know what that means... 1948 01:38:10,022 --> 01:38:11,759 because of all of you, 1949 01:38:11,891 --> 01:38:15,027 because of everything each one of you has taught me. 1950 01:38:15,161 --> 01:38:17,731 I look around this room and I don't see a bunch of... 1951 01:38:19,700 --> 01:38:22,669 a bunch of throwaway orphans like everyone else does. 1952 01:38:23,871 --> 01:38:24,772 I see fighters. 1953 01:38:26,507 --> 01:38:28,575 I see guys that never give up! 1954 01:38:28,709 --> 01:38:31,944 And it makes me so damn proud to be an Orphan. 1955 01:38:33,547 --> 01:38:35,014 Y'all think you're in pain now? 1956 01:38:35,148 --> 01:38:36,349 Think about Fairbanks. 1957 01:38:36,482 --> 01:38:38,552 He'll never play ball again. 1958 01:38:38,685 --> 01:38:40,253 That's real pain. 1959 01:38:42,155 --> 01:38:43,956 Ours is temporary. 1960 01:38:47,628 --> 01:38:51,330 "No man will hurl me down to Death, against my fate. 1961 01:38:52,900 --> 01:38:56,603 And fate? No one alive has ever escaped it, 1962 01:38:56,737 --> 01:38:59,640 neither brave man, nor coward... 1963 01:39:02,208 --> 01:39:06,145 I tell you... it is born with us the day that we are born!" 1964 01:39:07,781 --> 01:39:09,148 We got another half 1965 01:39:09,282 --> 01:39:11,150 to kick those Sandie asses! 1966 01:39:11,284 --> 01:39:13,654 Now get in here! Everyone, come on! 1967 01:39:16,088 --> 01:39:17,256 Mites on three. 1968 01:39:18,892 --> 01:39:21,394 - One, two, three! - ALL: Mites! 1969 01:39:25,231 --> 01:39:28,134 ♫ ♫ 1970 01:40:06,507 --> 01:40:08,207 (crowd cheering) 1971 01:40:08,341 --> 01:40:09,676 ALL: Mighty Mites! 1972 01:40:11,143 --> 01:40:13,547 - What do you think? - I think we need a miracle. 1973 01:40:13,680 --> 01:40:15,314 The Mites start the second half, 1974 01:40:15,448 --> 01:40:17,851 trailing the Amarillo Sandies, 7 to nothing. 1975 01:40:17,985 --> 01:40:20,453 And they've also changed uniforms, folks. 1976 01:40:20,587 --> 01:40:24,156 I've been told these jerseys were sewn together 1977 01:40:24,290 --> 01:40:26,392 and the numbers were painted on 1978 01:40:26,527 --> 01:40:28,529 by the young ladies at the orphanage. 1979 01:40:28,662 --> 01:40:31,163 Turn that damn thing off! 1980 01:40:31,297 --> 01:40:32,566 Pipe down in there, Frank! 1981 01:40:35,034 --> 01:40:36,737 Six-two, split! Hike! 1982 01:40:42,174 --> 01:40:44,176 Snoggs has gotta shuffle that guy off. 1983 01:40:44,310 --> 01:40:45,546 Hike! 1984 01:40:48,916 --> 01:40:50,416 (crowd groans) 1985 01:40:50,551 --> 01:40:51,852 Hike! 1986 01:40:54,888 --> 01:40:56,122 (crowd groans) 1987 01:40:56,255 --> 01:40:58,692 - Come on, boys! - For the first time, 1988 01:40:58,825 --> 01:41:00,961 the Mites' innovative passing offense 1989 01:41:01,093 --> 01:41:03,362 is having minimal effect against the Sandies. 1990 01:41:03,496 --> 01:41:06,365 Coach Russell will need to go into his bag of tricks 1991 01:41:06,499 --> 01:41:07,634 - to pull this off. - Hike! 1992 01:41:13,607 --> 01:41:14,875 - Come on! Come on! - Go! 1993 01:41:15,008 --> 01:41:16,442 Go, go, go. 1994 01:41:21,748 --> 01:41:24,083 - Touchdown for the Mites. - (crowd cheering) 1995 01:41:28,922 --> 01:41:30,624 What is going on? 1996 01:41:34,061 --> 01:41:35,696 - Yeah! - And there you have it, 1997 01:41:35,829 --> 01:41:37,931 the Mites are finally on the scoreboard 1998 01:41:38,065 --> 01:41:41,034 as number 23, Douglass Lord Fairbanks, 1999 01:41:41,167 --> 01:41:42,869 takes it in for the touchdown. 2000 01:41:44,071 --> 01:41:46,439 (both chuckling) 2001 01:41:46,573 --> 01:41:48,107 I thought Fairbanks was injured. 2002 01:41:48,240 --> 01:41:50,176 That's Hardy Brown in Fairbanks' uniform. 2003 01:41:50,309 --> 01:41:52,512 How about we double that bet? Fifty more on the Mites. 2004 01:41:52,646 --> 01:41:54,514 - You're on. - Damn right, I am. 2005 01:41:56,650 --> 01:41:58,250 (crowd groans and whistle blows) 2006 01:41:58,384 --> 01:41:59,418 Extra point no good. 2007 01:41:59,553 --> 01:42:02,288 Mites 6, Sandies 7. 2008 01:42:02,421 --> 01:42:03,657 WOMAN: Good try, boys! 2009 01:42:03,790 --> 01:42:06,359 Yeah. We're proud of you anyways, guys. 2010 01:42:06,492 --> 01:42:07,961 - POPS: Pound for pound? - Yeah. 2011 01:42:08,095 --> 01:42:10,697 - I'll take Brown over Greathouse. - Well, I'll take him too. 2012 01:42:10,831 --> 01:42:12,331 But you know how he's gotta do it? 2013 01:42:12,465 --> 01:42:14,266 He's gotta hit him as low as he can, that guy. 2014 01:42:14,400 --> 01:42:17,169 He's gotta bite off each of his kneecaps first time he hits him, 2015 01:42:17,303 --> 01:42:19,338 because that guy's three times taller than Hardy. 2016 01:42:19,472 --> 01:42:20,707 Hike! 2017 01:42:25,444 --> 01:42:29,116 Another bone-jarring collision between Brown and Greathouse. 2018 01:42:29,248 --> 01:42:33,252 I'm not sure how those young men can get up after that. 2019 01:42:33,386 --> 01:42:34,855 Get up, boys. Come on. 2020 01:42:37,423 --> 01:42:39,826 Son of a bitch is harder to take down than a steer. 2021 01:42:39,960 --> 01:42:41,962 As the fourth quarter winds down, 2022 01:42:42,095 --> 01:42:44,330 the Mites are against the ropes. 2023 01:42:44,463 --> 01:42:48,200 Perhaps there's a miraculous ending for the Mites. 2024 01:42:48,334 --> 01:42:49,502 ALL: Break! 2025 01:42:54,141 --> 01:42:55,809 Set. Hike! 2026 01:42:58,145 --> 01:43:00,246 - (crowd cheers) - Fumble! 2027 01:43:03,449 --> 01:43:05,886 (whistles blowing) 2028 01:43:06,019 --> 01:43:09,255 Moseley recovers on the Mites 20 with 50 seconds left. 2029 01:43:09,388 --> 01:43:11,390 (crowd cheering) 2030 01:43:13,060 --> 01:43:14,594 All right, all right, all right. 2031 01:43:16,295 --> 01:43:19,599 Come here, Chicken. We still got one more time-out. 2032 01:43:19,733 --> 01:43:22,234 Short pass to Hardy out of the backfield. You got it? 2033 01:43:22,368 --> 01:43:24,705 - Yes, sir. - All right. Take it in, son. 2034 01:43:24,838 --> 01:43:26,740 That's what they'll be expecting. 2035 01:43:26,873 --> 01:43:28,307 I'm counting on it, Doc. 2036 01:43:28,441 --> 01:43:30,077 You're better than that. 2037 01:43:30,209 --> 01:43:32,344 Cover Hardy Brown out of the backfield. You hear me? 2038 01:43:32,478 --> 01:43:33,580 - Yes, sir. - Go! 2039 01:43:33,714 --> 01:43:35,182 ALL: Break! 2040 01:43:35,314 --> 01:43:36,382 Wheatie: Six-two, wide! 2041 01:43:37,551 --> 01:43:38,518 Hike! 2042 01:43:42,388 --> 01:43:43,890 (crowd groans) 2043 01:43:45,826 --> 01:43:47,761 - Time please. Time. - (whistle blows) 2044 01:43:47,894 --> 01:43:50,630 (crowd cheers) 2045 01:43:50,764 --> 01:43:51,932 Get in there. 2046 01:43:52,065 --> 01:43:53,700 Snoggs, you and Chicken split right. 2047 01:43:53,834 --> 01:43:55,602 We're gonna run the same play again, 2048 01:43:55,736 --> 01:43:57,738 only this time, you fake it to Hardy, 2049 01:43:57,871 --> 01:44:01,273 you tuck the ball, you take it yourself. You got it? 2050 01:44:01,407 --> 01:44:03,242 - Yes, sir. Yeah. - Rusty: Let's do it. 2051 01:44:03,375 --> 01:44:06,213 - They'll never expect you to run. - Leon, break it down. Come on. 2052 01:44:06,345 --> 01:44:08,447 One, two, three! 2053 01:44:08,582 --> 01:44:10,617 ALL: Mighty Mites! 2054 01:44:10,751 --> 01:44:11,752 What do you think? 2055 01:44:13,553 --> 01:44:14,755 - Huh? - This is it. 2056 01:44:14,888 --> 01:44:17,124 Cover Hardy Brown out of the backfield! 2057 01:44:17,256 --> 01:44:19,793 ♫ ♫ 2058 01:44:26,066 --> 01:44:27,433 Six-two-one! 2059 01:44:28,702 --> 01:44:29,803 Hike! 2060 01:44:33,073 --> 01:44:34,608 Sealey's gonna run it in himself. 2061 01:44:34,741 --> 01:44:36,408 He's got open field in front of him. 2062 01:44:39,079 --> 01:44:40,647 - See this?! Come on! - Yes! 2063 01:44:40,781 --> 01:44:42,481 Greathouse drives Sealey out 2064 01:44:42,616 --> 01:44:43,884 to the Sandies 49-yard line 2065 01:44:44,017 --> 01:44:45,986 with seven ticks left on the clock. 2066 01:44:46,119 --> 01:44:48,320 - Come here, son, come here. - The Mites need a miracle 2067 01:44:48,454 --> 01:44:49,923 to pull this one off. 2068 01:44:53,727 --> 01:44:55,228 What's coach want to run? 2069 01:44:55,361 --> 01:44:56,930 He said it was up to us. 2070 01:45:01,333 --> 01:45:02,368 Snoggs Special. 2071 01:45:04,938 --> 01:45:08,542 (all chuckling, chattering indistinctly) 2072 01:45:10,277 --> 01:45:12,712 You heard Crazy. Snoggs Special on one. 2073 01:45:12,846 --> 01:45:14,981 Let's drive these Sandies back to Fort Worth. 2074 01:45:15,115 --> 01:45:16,315 - Yeah! - Yeah! 2075 01:45:16,448 --> 01:45:17,951 Wheatie: You can do this, Snoggs. 2076 01:45:18,084 --> 01:45:19,152 Mighty Mites on three. 2077 01:45:19,286 --> 01:45:21,121 One, two, three! 2078 01:45:21,254 --> 01:45:22,889 ALL: Mighty Mites! 2079 01:45:23,023 --> 01:45:24,858 It's do-or-die for the Mites, 2080 01:45:24,991 --> 01:45:26,793 as they're down to their final play. 2081 01:45:26,927 --> 01:45:30,297 ♫ ♫ 2082 01:45:30,462 --> 01:45:31,497 (spits) 2083 01:45:32,799 --> 01:45:33,867 Come on, boys! 2084 01:45:40,472 --> 01:45:41,975 Six-two, wide! 2085 01:45:43,475 --> 01:45:44,711 Hike! 2086 01:45:51,450 --> 01:45:53,019 Snoggs! 2087 01:46:09,468 --> 01:46:10,837 Rusty: Come on, Hardy! 2088 01:46:10,971 --> 01:46:12,539 - Go! - Come on. 2089 01:46:12,672 --> 01:46:15,542 (crowd cheering) 2090 01:46:18,678 --> 01:46:20,680 Get him! 2091 01:46:20,814 --> 01:46:22,716 - Come on! Come on! - Go! Go! 2092 01:46:28,420 --> 01:46:32,826 ♫ ♫ 2093 01:46:32,959 --> 01:46:34,493 (ticking) 2094 01:46:34,628 --> 01:46:35,996 Go, Hardy! 2095 01:46:37,664 --> 01:46:38,531 Come on! 2096 01:46:39,666 --> 01:46:41,067 Push him! 2097 01:46:48,474 --> 01:46:50,409 (whistle blows) 2098 01:46:50,543 --> 01:46:52,679 - They get that, Doc? - They don't know yet. They... 2099 01:46:52,812 --> 01:46:54,714 - Can't see, Doc. - No, they're not unpiled yet. 2100 01:46:54,848 --> 01:46:56,349 Hardy Brown is down, 2101 01:46:56,482 --> 01:46:58,518 and he's taken six Golden Sandies with him. 2102 01:46:58,652 --> 01:47:02,956 - Referees are clearing the pile. - Quiet down, everybody. Quiet! 2103 01:47:06,626 --> 01:47:08,161 - Is he short? - I think he's in. 2104 01:47:08,295 --> 01:47:09,162 Did he get it? 2105 01:47:09,296 --> 01:47:10,330 Come on. 2106 01:47:18,038 --> 01:47:20,472 Hardy Brown has been stopped inches from the goal. 2107 01:47:20,607 --> 01:47:22,474 The Golden Sandies have won! 2108 01:47:22,609 --> 01:47:24,277 (sighs) 2109 01:47:24,411 --> 01:47:26,478 That's the ball game! Yes! 2110 01:47:26,613 --> 01:47:29,916 (crowd cheering) 2111 01:47:30,050 --> 01:47:32,852 ♫ ♫ 2112 01:47:39,793 --> 01:47:41,594 - Inch. - (sighs) 2113 01:47:45,532 --> 01:47:46,599 Sorry, coach. 2114 01:47:48,702 --> 01:47:50,570 - Good job. - You too. 2115 01:47:50,704 --> 01:47:51,905 Good job. 2116 01:47:54,641 --> 01:47:55,775 (sighs) 2117 01:48:02,382 --> 01:48:04,884 Toughest hoss I ever played. 2118 01:48:05,018 --> 01:48:08,021 Thank you, Myrle. Pretty damn tough yourself. 2119 01:48:12,592 --> 01:48:13,893 Come on, boys. 2120 01:48:16,963 --> 01:48:18,999 Great game, coach. Congratulations. 2121 01:48:19,132 --> 01:48:20,700 Thank you. One hell of a ball game. 2122 01:48:20,834 --> 01:48:22,569 - Yes, sir. - Congratulations. 2123 01:48:26,172 --> 01:48:28,541 Doc: A team that started with nothing 2124 01:48:28,675 --> 01:48:32,145 left with more than they could have ever dreamed of. 2125 01:48:32,278 --> 01:48:35,615 What the Mites won couldn't be printed in the papers. 2126 01:48:35,749 --> 01:48:37,851 It was a belief in themselves 2127 01:48:37,984 --> 01:48:40,153 that would go on to last their entire lives. 2128 01:48:40,286 --> 01:48:43,390 CROWD (chanting): Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! 2129 01:48:43,523 --> 01:48:46,659 Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! 2130 01:48:46,793 --> 01:48:49,863 Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! 2131 01:48:49,996 --> 01:48:52,966 Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! 2132 01:48:53,099 --> 01:48:55,902 Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! 2133 01:48:56,036 --> 01:48:59,339 Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! 2134 01:48:59,472 --> 01:49:03,476 Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! Mighty Mites! 2135 01:49:03,610 --> 01:49:06,514 ♫ ♫ 2136 01:49:24,497 --> 01:49:28,268 ♫ ♫ 2137 01:49:28,401 --> 01:49:29,903 My feet, they... 2138 01:49:31,905 --> 01:49:33,306 They just stopped. 2139 01:49:36,076 --> 01:49:37,545 I came up short. 2140 01:49:40,413 --> 01:49:42,782 You didn't come up short, son. 2141 01:49:45,085 --> 01:49:47,020 You came further than I ever dreamed. 2142 01:49:48,688 --> 01:49:50,223 You did great. 2143 01:49:57,964 --> 01:50:00,600 I look around this bus and I think: 2144 01:50:02,602 --> 01:50:04,237 "How lucky are we?" 2145 01:50:06,606 --> 01:50:08,141 Pretty lucky, coach. 2146 01:50:33,900 --> 01:50:36,503 (orphans cheering, applauding) 2147 01:50:51,651 --> 01:50:53,419 - Buddy. - Looking good, brother. 2148 01:50:53,554 --> 01:50:56,089 - Do they know we lost? - (laughs) 2149 01:50:56,222 --> 01:50:57,757 (all singing indistinctly) 2150 01:50:57,891 --> 01:51:00,160 What Rusty brought to the Masonic Home 2151 01:51:00,293 --> 01:51:03,796 wasn't just football or academics. 2152 01:51:03,930 --> 01:51:07,535 It was the feeling of finally being a family. 2153 01:51:17,477 --> 01:51:19,513 Rusty: Opal, are you gonna stand up there with Fairbanks? 2154 01:51:19,647 --> 01:51:23,216 - Okay, we'll let that slide. - Doc, come in this photo. Hey! 2155 01:51:23,349 --> 01:51:25,218 - Doc, we need you for the photo. - Juanita: Bring Betty. 2156 01:51:25,351 --> 01:51:27,655 - I'll be there. Last play. - Rusty: Okay. 2157 01:51:27,787 --> 01:51:30,256 For Rusty, it was about believing. 2158 01:51:30,390 --> 01:51:33,693 Believing in something that against all odds and evidence 2159 01:51:33,826 --> 01:51:36,062 might not seem possible, 2160 01:51:36,196 --> 01:51:38,566 but somehow would come to pass. 2161 01:51:38,731 --> 01:51:41,602 ♫ ♫ 2162 01:51:57,551 --> 01:52:00,486 ♫ ♫ 2163 01:55:20,219 --> 01:55:23,122 ♫ ♫ 2164 01:55:59,047 --> 01:56:04,047 Provided by explosiveskull https://twitter.com/kaboomskull