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“If all you see is the athlete, open your eyes.”
The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal with the pressure of being on the professional level.
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Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Game Day
26-08-200345mThe Cougars are 2-3 and it's six hours to kick-off. Leon Taylor, back from injured reserve, plans to retake the running back throne from rookie Demetrius ""DH"" Harris, who will no...
- Ep 2
2.The Piss Man
02-09-200345mThe league drug testing official a.k.a. The Piss Man is coming: no one knows which two players are on the list. They better be clean - otherwise it's automatic suspension. Guard Do...
- Ep 3
3.The Choice (1)
09-09-200345mPart 1 of 2. Leon faces the possibility of a trade; DH must decide where his loyalty lies; McConnell's in a slump.
- Ep 4
4.The Choice (2)
16-09-200345mPart 2 of 2. When new evidence surfaces, DH is pressured to change his statement; Olczyk receives news about his father; a rift grows between Robin and Leon.
- Ep 5
5.Halftime
23-09-200345mThe Cougars have been ravaged. Coach George and the medical staff must patch up the pieces for the second half. Leon faces a potentially career ending knee injury that worsens a ri...
- Ep 6
6.Man In Motion
30-09-200345mCoach George lectures the team; DH's drug abuse comes to a head; domestic abuse rumors involving Leon appear; McConnell arranges a boys night out; Olczyk cannot forget about Beth.
- Ep 7
7.Talk Radio
07-10-200345mLeon and Robin's decision to go public leads to legal problems; DH makes a charity appearance; Coach George sees a doctor; McConnell and Wilbanks' daughter make a bet.
- Ep 8
8.Down and Distance
14-10-200345mOlczyk prepares to face his nemesis: a lightning fast quarterback who runs. Leon must resolve his legal issues to continue playing on the team. Coach George learns that he has pros...
- Ep 9
9.The Outing
28-10-200345mGuerwitcz asks August to marry him in order to dodge a rumor that a Cougars player is gay; tensions build between Leon and and Olczyk over midseason contract negotiations.
- Ep 10
10.Tenth of a Second
04-11-200345mDH's big brother, Big E, learns some disturbing news about Cal's crime; Leon takes steps to prolong his career.
- Ep 11
11.Week 17
11-11-200345mLeon auditions for a sportscaster job at Samantha's station; Olczyk must handle a surprise pregnancy announcement; Buffalo's weight gain affects his chances of playing.
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