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2003 - 2003

Game Day

26th August 2003

Episode 1

The 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 not slow down for anyone. Coach George must get hard-hitting middle linebacker Eric Olczyk's head together before the game.

The Piss Man

2nd September 2003

Episode 2

The 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 Dog tempts Leon with a way to get his mojo back. Olczyk needs to calm his demons. McConnell's got pain management issues.

The Choice (1)

9th September 2003

Episode 3

Part 1 of 2. Leon faces the possibility of a trade; DH must decide where his loyalty lies; McConnell's in a slump.

The Choice (2)

16th September 2003

Episode 4

Part 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.

Halftime

23rd September 2003

Episode 5

The 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 rift with Olczyk, who knows what Leon did to Robin. DH can't make it to the next half without getting high. McConnell needs relief from the pain of a separated shoulder: he's got Chambers scouring the stands for his next night nurse.

Man In Motion

30th September 2003

Episode 6

Coach 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.

Talk Radio

7th October 2003

Episode 7

Leon 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.

Down and Distance

14th October 2003

Episode 8

Olczyk 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 prostate cancer. McConnell's halftime hookup comes back to haunt him: she's pregnant and it's his.

The Outing

28th October 2003

Episode 9

Guerwitcz 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.

Tenth of a Second

4th November 2003

Episode 10

DH's big brother, Big E, learns some disturbing news about Cal's crime; Leon takes steps to prolong his career.

Week 17

11th November 2003

Episode 11

Leon 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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Tony Denison•Omar Gooding•Russell Hornsby

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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Tony Denison Image

Tony Denison

Coach George

Omar Gooding Image

Omar Gooding

Demetrius Harris

Russell Hornsby Image

Russell Hornsby

Leon Taylor

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Jason Matthew Smith

Eric Olczyk

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Marcello Thedford

Kelvin ‘Buffalo’ James

Christopher Wiehl Image

Christopher Wiehl

Derek McConnell

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Bruce Gray

Gene Wilbanks

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Stephen Bogaert

Phil Chambers

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