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* The Season 3 episode "Underdogs" [[spoiler:has the Panthers lose the [[{{BigGame}} 2008 State Championship]] on a [[{{DownToTheLastPlay}} last-second field goal]] after [[{{MiracleRally}} rallying back]] to take a one-point lead in the second half. The [[Music/{{ExplosionsIntheSky}} Explosions in the Sky]] [[https://youtu.be/tRDLQXn_DnQ?si=5omdEuOpmvYm7bsR soundtrack]] really sells the heartbreak as the Panthers watch their season end.]]
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* The state championship game's final play. [[spoiler:It averts UnderdogsNeverLose by having the quarterback come up just a few inches short of the goal line. Afterwards, he breaks down in tears while his teammates look on in StunnedSilence.]]

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* The state championship game's final play. [[spoiler:It It averts UnderdogsNeverLose by having the quarterback come up just a few inches short of the goal line. Afterwards, he breaks down in tears while his teammates look on in StunnedSilence.]]



* Matt's reaction to [[spoiler: his dad's death.]]
* Tim's sacrifice for his brother: [[spoiler: taking full blame for his brother's crimes and going to jail to Billy can stay home and provide for his family.]]

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* Matt's reaction to [[spoiler: his dad's death.]]
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* Tim's sacrifice for his brother: [[spoiler: taking full blame for his brother's crimes and going to jail to Billy can stay home and provide for his family.]]
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* Boobie's injury. In most other films, it would feel cliché and probably only be used to set up some final tension for the game. Here, it is absolutely devastating to watch as he slowly realizes his dreams are gone forever (the scene where he has to clean out his locker is almost unbearable). The truly devastating part is that Boobie was a skilled and talented running-back who was able to carry the team through several tough patches just by getting the ball. But then he decided to disobey his doctor and suit up before he was fully healed... and [[RealityEnsues reality caught up to him]].

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* Boobie's injury. In most other films, it would feel cliché and probably only be used to set up some final tension for the game. Here, it is absolutely devastating to watch as he slowly realizes his dreams are gone forever (the scene where he has to clean out his locker is almost unbearable). The truly devastating part is that Boobie was a skilled and talented running-back who was able to carry the team through several tough patches just by getting the ball. But then he decided to disobey his doctor and suit up before he was fully healed... and [[RealityEnsues [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome reality caught up to him]].

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-->'''Eric:''' What happened to Jason Street was no one's fault, this is football, things happen. It was an accident, it was not your fault, do you understand me?

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-->'''Eric:''' What happened to Jason Street was no one's fault, this is football, things happen. It was an accident, it was not your fault, do accident, you understand me?



-->'''Eric:''' You were on the other side of the field, it wouldn't have mattered. It was an accident it was not your fault. Listen to me, son, I need you to let yourself off the hook, I want you to let yourself off the hook.

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-->'''Eric:''' You Look, you were on the other side of the field, it wouldn't have mattered. It was an accident it accident. It was not your fault. Listen to Look at me, son, I need want you to let yourself off the hook, son. I want you to let yourself off the hook.


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-->'''Tim:''' (Relieved) Yes, sir.
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-->'''Tim:''' (breaking down in tears) I didn't even try, Coach.

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-->'''Eric:''' What happened to Jason Street was no one's fault, this is football, things happen. It was an accident, it was not your fault, do you understand me?
-->'''Tim:''' (breaking down in tears) I didn't even try, Coach. I didn't even try....
-->'''Eric:''' You were on the other side of the field, it wouldn't have mattered. It was an accident it was not your fault. Listen to me, son, I need you to let yourself off the hook, I want you to let yourself off the hook.
-->'''Tim:''' (Tearfully) Yes, sir.
-->'''Eric:''' Be smart.
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* Matt leaving his first date with Julie to help his grandmother; he pretends to be his grandfather and sings "Mr. Sandman" to get his grandmother out of the closet. Combined with HeartwarmingMoments.

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* Matt leaving his first date with Julie to help his grandmother; he pretends to be his grandfather and sings "Mr. Sandman" to get his grandmother out of the closet. Combined with HeartwarmingMoments.SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments.
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* Boobie's injury. In most other films, it would feel cliche and probably only be used to set up some final tension for the game. Here, it is absolutely devastating to watch as he slowly realizes his dreams are gone forever (the scene where he has to clean out his locker is almost unbearable). The truly devastating part is that Boobie was a skilled and talented runningback who was able to carry the team through several tough patches just by getting the ball. But then he decided to disobey his doctor and suit up before he was fully healed... and [[RealityEnsues reality caught up to him]].

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* Boobie's injury. In most other films, it would feel cliche cliché and probably only be used to set up some final tension for the game. Here, it is absolutely devastating to watch as he slowly realizes his dreams are gone forever (the scene where he has to clean out his locker is almost unbearable). The truly devastating part is that Boobie was a skilled and talented runningback running-back who was able to carry the team through several tough patches just by getting the ball. But then he decided to disobey his doctor and suit up before he was fully healed... and [[RealityEnsues reality caught up to him]].



* Matt leaving his first date with Julie to help his grandmother; he pretends to be his grandfather and sings "Mr. Sandman" to get his grandmother out of the closet. Combined with CrowningMomentofHeartwarming.

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* Matt leaving his first date with Julie to help his grandmother; he pretends to be his grandfather and sings "Mr. Sandman" to get his grandmother out of the closet. Combined with CrowningMomentofHeartwarming.HeartwarmingMoments.
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* Matt leaving his first date with Julie to help his grandmother, pretending to be his grandfather and singing "Mr. Sandman" to get out of the closet. Combined with MomentOfHeartwarming.

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* Matt leaving his first date with Julie to help his grandmother, pretending grandmother; he pretends to be his grandfather and singing sings "Mr. Sandman" to get his grandmother out of the closet. Combined with MomentOfHeartwarming.CrowningMomentofHeartwarming.



* Matt's reaction to his dad's death.

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* * Matt's reaction to [[spoiler: his dad's death.]]



* Coach telling Tim that Jason's injury was not his fault and he needs to stop blaming himself.
-->'''Tim:''' (breaking down in tears) I didn't even try Coach.

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* Coach telling Tim that Jason's injury was not his fault and he that Tim needs to stop blaming himself.
-->'''Tim:''' (breaking down in tears) I didn't even try try, Coach.
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* Boobie's injury. In most other films, it would feel cliche and probably only be used to set up some final tension for the game. Here, it is absolutely devastating to watch as he slowly realizes his dreams are gone forever (the scene where he has to clean out his locker is almost unbearable). The truly devastating part is that Boobie was a skilled and talented runningback who was able to carry the team through several tough patches just by getting the ball. But then he decided to disobey his doctor and suit up before he was fully healed.
* The whole film is a big one as these guys (who, we have to remember, are still just kids) are forced to carry the weight of a town's hopes and dreams while still dealing with all the uncertainty and anxiety that goes into being 18-years-old. The entire town basically lets them know that they will ''never'' matter as much as they do right now and that all that awaits them after graduation is blissful nostalgia of a better time or bitter cynicism at their failed ambitions.

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* Boobie's injury. In most other films, it would feel cliche and probably only be used to set up some final tension for the game. Here, it is absolutely devastating to watch as he slowly realizes his dreams are gone forever (the scene where he has to clean out his locker is almost unbearable). The truly devastating part is that Boobie was a skilled and talented runningback who was able to carry the team through several tough patches just by getting the ball. But then he decided to disobey his doctor and suit up before he was fully healed.
healed... and [[RealityEnsues reality caught up to him]].
* The whole film is a big one as these guys (who, we have to remember, are still state championship game's final play. [[spoiler:It averts UnderdogsNeverLose by having the quarterback come up just kids) are forced to carry a few inches short of the weight of a town's hopes and dreams goal line. Afterwards, he breaks down in tears while still dealing with all the uncertainty and anxiety that goes into being 18-years-old. The entire town basically lets them know that they will ''never'' matter as much as they do right now and that all that awaits them after graduation is blissful nostalgia of a better time or bitter cynicism at their failed ambitions.his teammates look on in StunnedSilence.]]
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* The whole film is a big one as these guys (who, we have to remember, are still just kids) are forced to carry the weight of a town's hopes and dreams while still dealing with all the uncertainty and anxiety that goes into being eighteen-years-old. The entire town basically lets Them know that They will never matter as much as They do right now and that all that awaits Them after graduation is blissful nostalgia of a better time or bitter cynicism at Their failed ambitions.

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* The whole film is a big one as these guys (who, we have to remember, are still just kids) are forced to carry the weight of a town's hopes and dreams while still dealing with all the uncertainty and anxiety that goes into being eighteen-years-old. 18-years-old. The entire town basically lets Them them know that They they will never ''never'' matter as much as They they do right now and that all that awaits Them them after graduation is blissful nostalgia of a better time or bitter cynicism at Their their failed ambitions.
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-->'''Tim:''' 9breaking down in tears) I didn't even try Coach.

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-->'''Tim:''' 9breaking (breaking down in tears) I didn't even try Coach.
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-->'''Tim:''' 9breaking down in tears) I didn't even try Coach.
* Smash going back to his hometown and visiting his dad's grave.
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* Coach telling Tim that Jason's injury was not his fault and he needs to stop blaming himself.

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* The whole film is a big one as these guys (who, we have to remember, are still just kids) are forced to carry the weight of a town's hopes and dreams while still dealing with all the uncertainty and anxiety that goes into being eighteen-years-old. The entire town basically lets Them know that They will never matter as much as They do right now and that all that awaits Them after graduation is blissful nostalgia of a better time or bitter cynicism at Their failed ambitions.[[/folder]]

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* The whole film is a big one as these guys (who, we have to remember, are still just kids) are forced to carry the weight of a town's hopes and dreams while still dealing with all the uncertainty and anxiety that goes into being eighteen-years-old. The entire town basically lets Them know that They will never matter as much as They do right now and that all that awaits Them after graduation is blissful nostalgia of a better time or bitter cynicism at Their failed ambitions.ambitions.
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* Matt's reaction to his dad's death.[[/folder]]
* Tim's sacrifice for his brother: [[spoiler: taking full blame for his brother's crimes and going to jail to Billy can stay home and provide for his family.]]

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* Matt's reaction to his dad's death.[[/folder]]
death.
* Tim's sacrifice for his brother: [[spoiler: taking full blame for his brother's crimes and going to jail to Billy can stay home and provide for his family.]]]]
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* Matt's reaction to his dad's death.[[/folder]]

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* Matt's reaction to his dad's death.[[/folder]][[/folder]]
* Tim's sacrifice for his brother: [[spoiler: taking full blame for his brother's crimes and going to jail to Billy can stay home and provide for his family.]]
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* Boobie's injury. In most other films, it would feel cliche and probably only be used to set up some final tension for the game. Here it is absolutely devastating to watch as he slowly realizes his dreams are gone forever (The scene where he has to clean out his locker is almost unbearable). The truly devastating part is that Boobie was a skilled and talented runningback who was able to carry the team through several tough patches just by getting the ball. But then he decided to disobey his doctor and suit up before he was fully healed.
* The whole film is a big one as these guys (Who, we have to remember, are still just kids) are forced to carry the weight of a town's hopes and dreams while still dealing with all the uncertainty and anxiety that goes into being eighteen years old. The entire town basically lets Them know that They will never matter as much as They do right now and that all that awaits Them after graduation is blissful nostalgia of a better time or bitter cynicism at Their failed ambitions.[[/folder]]

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* Boobie's injury. In most other films, it would feel cliche and probably only be used to set up some final tension for the game. Here Here, it is absolutely devastating to watch as he slowly realizes his dreams are gone forever (The (the scene where he has to clean out his locker is almost unbearable). The truly devastating part is that Boobie was a skilled and talented runningback who was able to carry the team through several tough patches just by getting the ball. But then he decided to disobey his doctor and suit up before he was fully healed.
* The whole film is a big one as these guys (Who, (who, we have to remember, are still just kids) are forced to carry the weight of a town's hopes and dreams while still dealing with all the uncertainty and anxiety that goes into being eighteen years old.eighteen-years-old. The entire town basically lets Them know that They will never matter as much as They do right now and that all that awaits Them after graduation is blissful nostalgia of a better time or bitter cynicism at Their failed ambitions.[[/folder]]

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[[folder: The Film]]



* The whole film is a big one as these guys (Who, we have to remember, are still just kids) are forced to carry the weight of a town's hopes and dreams while still dealing with all the uncertainty and anxiety that goes into being eighteen years old. The entire town basically lets Them know that They will never matter as much as They do right now and that all that awaits Them after graduation is blissful nostalgia of a better time or bitter cynicism at Their failed ambitions.

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* The whole film is a big one as these guys (Who, we have to remember, are still just kids) are forced to carry the weight of a town's hopes and dreams while still dealing with all the uncertainty and anxiety that goes into being eighteen years old. The entire town basically lets Them know that They will never matter as much as They do right now and that all that awaits Them after graduation is blissful nostalgia of a better time or bitter cynicism at Their failed ambitions.[[/folder]]

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* Matt leaving his first date with Julie to help his grandmother, pretending to be his grandfather and singing "Mr. Sandman" to get out of the closet. Combined with MomentOfHeartwarming.
* "Everybody leaves me! What's wrong with me?"
* Matt's reaction to his dad's death.[[/folder]]
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* Boobie's injury. In most other films, it would feel cliche and probably only be used to set up some final tension for the game. Here it is absolutely devastating to watch as he slowly realizes his dreams are gone forever (The scene where he has to clean out his locker is almost unbearable). The truly devastating part is that Boobie was a skilled and talented runningback who was able to carry the team through several tough patches just by getting the ball. But then he decided to disobey his doctor and suit up before he was fully healed.

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* Boobie's injury. In most other films, it would feel cliche and probably only be used to set up some final tension for the game. Here it is absolutely devastating to watch as he slowly realizes his dreams are gone forever (The scene where he has to clean out his locker is almost unbearable). The truly devastating part is that Boobie was a skilled and talented runningback who was able to carry the team through several tough patches just by getting the ball. But then he decided to disobey his doctor and suit up before he was fully healed.healed.
* The whole film is a big one as these guys (Who, we have to remember, are still just kids) are forced to carry the weight of a town's hopes and dreams while still dealing with all the uncertainty and anxiety that goes into being eighteen years old. The entire town basically lets Them know that They will never matter as much as They do right now and that all that awaits Them after graduation is blissful nostalgia of a better time or bitter cynicism at Their failed ambitions.
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* Boobie's injury. In most other films, it would feel cliche and probably only be used to set up some final tension for the game. Here it is absolutely devastating to watch as he slowly realizes his dreams are gone forever (The scene where he has to clean out his locker is almost unbearable). The truly devastating part is that Boobie was a skilled and talented runningback who was able to carry the team through several tough patches just by getting the ball. But then he decided to disobey his doctor and suit up before he was fully healed.

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