OK, if you have clicked to read the whole post, I am sorry to inform you that I pulled a little "Bait and Switch". You see, this latest episode was filled mainly with drama that occurred on the field, and I'm sorry to say that I am not Brent Musberger, so my play by play skills are a little lacking. I'm already long winded and dry enough as it is, so I really don't feel it is fair to make people read my analysis of the zone read vs. the triple option offense. This is basically my way of saying that this recap may not be as detailed because the team is clearly too focused on football and not enough on petty everyday drama that is surrounding their lives.

Early on, it seemed like there might actually be some interesting shit going on. Alex told his girlfriend that he smelled bad, but then that turned out to be a joke. Then Repete decided that he would hit on some chicks, which got him in trouble with the coaches. I think most coaches know that when their kids aren't worrying about sex, they can focus on the game. Therefore, let them chase some tail. As long as they have enough energy left over for the game, why should they care? Well, they care because they are coaches, and if the kids are having fun playing football, then they might do something crazy like enjoy the game.

Actually, I can understand why the coaches want their guys to be a little more focused this week. They are going up against Tuscaloosa County, also known as the only team to beat Hoover in the last two years. The team has been playing pretty well, but there are a few injury problems. Alex hurt his shoulder and Max's back is aching so bad that it hurts when he burps, making it very difficult for him to run, tackle, or drink more than half a can of Dr. Pepper in an hour.

To show how serious the team is about winning, it's time to have a weight room scene. God, lifting weights is such a pain in the ass, don't you think?

After the weights come the first of what is sure to be a long list of Coach Pabst inspirational speeches. Tuscaloosa county is the best team they played all year, and if they don't play their best the next three weeks, it will be no championship for them, and no championship means no free all you can eat fajitas at Chili's once it's all over.

At first, preparation for the game is not going too well. Max's back hurts and for some reason, the coaches are surprised that it hurts when he tries to kick. Since Max is the backup punter, this will never do. The team doctor tells Max's stepdad, who is always conveniently seated on the side of the field during practices that he'll need to see the doctor. BTW, I know that the whole town shuts down for Hoover games, but do people seriously miss work for practices? If he worked more hours, maybe he could afford to eat more of that fancy asparagus he's always talking about.

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