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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:54,654 --> 00:00:59,489 In the middle of Huntington, West Virginia, there is a river. 2 00:01:03,897 --> 00:01:06,991 Next to this river, there is a steel mill. 3 00:01:11,738 --> 00:01:14,866 And next to the steel mill, there is a school. 4 00:01:20,246 --> 00:01:23,511 In the middle of this school, there is a fountain. 5 00:01:25,919 --> 00:01:31,414 Each year, on the exact same day, at the exact same hour... 6 00:01:31,591 --> 00:01:34,424 ...the water to this fountain is turned off. 7 00:01:35,762 --> 00:01:39,027 And in this moment, once every year... 8 00:01:40,133 --> 00:01:44,194 ...throughout the town, throughout the school... 9 00:01:45,405 --> 00:01:47,771 ...time stands still. 10 00:02:04,958 --> 00:02:07,984 Chris Griffen with a reception. That is a first down. 11 00:02:08,161 --> 00:02:13,224 But Marshall is all out of time-outs, and the clock is now ticking. 12 00:02:13,399 --> 00:02:16,562 If they wanna get another play off, the Herd had better hurry. 13 00:02:17,570 --> 00:02:20,368 Call it in, Red! Call it in! 14 00:02:23,510 --> 00:02:27,810 -Griffen! Okay, Chris Griffen! Hustle up! -l'm good, l'm good. 15 00:02:27,981 --> 00:02:29,710 The Herd looks a little disorganized. 16 00:02:29,883 --> 00:02:34,081 They're looking for a play from the sideline, and they are almost out of time. 17 00:02:34,254 --> 00:02:37,382 We are talking about seconds. Marshall needs to get down and over-- 18 00:02:37,557 --> 00:02:39,548 -77-Victory. Go! Go, go, go! -Yes, sir. 19 00:02:39,726 --> 00:02:41,557 77-Victory. You're out. 20 00:02:42,362 --> 00:02:46,423 V, 77! V, 77! 21 00:02:52,305 --> 00:02:53,932 Come on! Snap the ball! 22 00:02:54,807 --> 00:02:56,297 Set! 23 00:02:57,010 --> 00:03:01,003 Snap it! Snap it! Snap it! 24 00:03:01,915 --> 00:03:03,382 Come on! 25 00:03:04,250 --> 00:03:05,547 Hut! 26 00:03:14,527 --> 00:03:17,223 Strong side! He's open! 27 00:03:17,397 --> 00:03:19,763 He's open! Throw! 28 00:03:34,047 --> 00:03:36,777 And that'll be it for the Herd. 29 00:03:38,084 --> 00:03:40,314 That's right, the clock has hit all zeroes... 30 00:03:40,486 --> 00:03:43,546 ...and the Carolina faithful are already on their feet. 31 00:03:43,723 --> 00:03:44,951 So there you have it. 32 00:03:45,124 --> 00:03:46,887 -It's all over, folks. -Good game, Red. 33 00:03:47,060 --> 00:03:51,554 Marshall loses a tough one, 1 7- 1 4 to the East Carolina Pirates. 34 00:03:51,731 --> 00:03:53,562 Red's got his work cut out for him. 35 00:03:53,733 --> 00:03:57,965 Well, there goes my weekend. Red'll be in the film room till Monday. 36 00:03:58,137 --> 00:03:59,434 He'd better. 37 00:03:59,606 --> 00:04:02,404 Your husband hasn't figured out how to beat the 3-4 all year. 38 00:04:02,575 --> 00:04:04,907 Co-captain Nate Ruffin and cornerback Tom Bogdan... 39 00:04:05,078 --> 00:04:08,639 ...are two of four starters who were left back in Huntington due to injuries. 40 00:04:08,815 --> 00:04:12,683 Surprised to see you. Figured the chairman of the school board would be at the game. 41 00:04:12,852 --> 00:04:15,047 This place won't run itself, you know that. 42 00:04:15,221 --> 00:04:17,951 -Furnace ready for the tap? -Yeah. 43 00:04:20,793 --> 00:04:23,489 The next week is a must-win. 44 00:04:23,663 --> 00:04:25,460 They're all must-wins, Gene. 45 00:04:25,632 --> 00:04:29,728 No word yet on whether any or all of the injured players will be available next-- 46 00:04:34,641 --> 00:04:37,804 Hey, Sandy, can l get some more foil in here? 47 00:04:38,678 --> 00:04:42,944 The score, 1 7- 1 4, East Carolina Pirates. Quarterback Teddy Shoebridge.... 48 00:04:43,116 --> 00:04:44,583 l got it! 49 00:04:49,322 --> 00:04:53,315 Hey, where's the flag? Where's the flag? Flag on-- 50 00:04:53,493 --> 00:04:57,020 Fifty-five! Blocking in the-- 51 00:04:57,196 --> 00:05:00,097 --if that confusion on the Marshall sideline at the end of the game... 52 00:05:00,266 --> 00:05:04,202 ...won't make that target on Coach Tolley's back a little bit bigger. 53 00:05:04,370 --> 00:05:08,238 l'm not gonna ask you guys again. Dinner's ready. 54 00:05:09,809 --> 00:05:11,640 That means you too, Keith. 55 00:05:11,811 --> 00:05:14,609 Please, just a few more seconds? Dad's not off yet. 56 00:05:14,781 --> 00:05:17,944 He'll still be droning on about that game when he gets home tonight. 57 00:05:18,117 --> 00:05:20,176 Get out from under there, Keith Morehouse. 58 00:05:20,353 --> 00:05:24,881 l'm Gene Morehouse saying good night, and go Herd! 59 00:05:25,158 --> 00:05:26,455 Fellas... 60 00:05:28,027 --> 00:05:30,393 ...you gave a good effort out there today. 61 00:05:33,066 --> 00:05:35,193 But let me be clear about this: 62 00:05:35,601 --> 00:05:39,093 A good effort is not enough. 63 00:05:42,842 --> 00:05:44,707 Now, l'm proud of you. 64 00:05:46,479 --> 00:05:49,141 But l will not accept losing with you. 65 00:05:49,749 --> 00:05:52,081 Because there's only one thing they judge us on. 66 00:05:52,251 --> 00:05:54,981 There's only one thing people remember. 67 00:05:56,022 --> 00:05:58,684 And it ain't how we play the game! 68 00:06:02,762 --> 00:06:04,354 Winning... 69 00:06:05,398 --> 00:06:07,025 ...is everything. 70 00:06:11,003 --> 00:06:12,368 Plane leaves in an hour. 71 00:06:13,139 --> 00:06:15,198 We'll be home by 8. 72 00:06:15,375 --> 00:06:19,539 Plenty of time for y'all to do whatever the hell y'all do on a Saturday night. 73 00:06:24,317 --> 00:06:27,286 Now, see, Bogdan, the reason we lost is because we weren't there. 74 00:06:27,453 --> 00:06:31,321 Chocolate Thunder, White Lightning? We the best defensive players in the conference. 75 00:06:31,491 --> 00:06:32,856 l'm Chocolate Thunder, right? 76 00:06:33,025 --> 00:06:35,721 Why you so scared to introduce me to your girlfriend, then? 77 00:06:35,895 --> 00:06:37,920 Listen, stop being so overconfident, Ruffin. 78 00:06:38,097 --> 00:06:41,863 All right, Rock, Paper, Scissors for tickets. Let's go, right now. 79 00:06:44,103 --> 00:06:45,593 lt's okay. l'll get the popcorn. 80 00:06:45,772 --> 00:06:47,433 East Carolina? 81 00:06:47,607 --> 00:06:50,440 l mean, l can understand giving up 300 yards to Bowling Green. 82 00:06:50,610 --> 00:06:51,941 But East Carolina? 83 00:06:52,111 --> 00:06:55,137 Well, you can't do nothing about injuries, you know? 84 00:06:55,715 --> 00:06:57,706 What happened? ls it broken? 85 00:06:57,884 --> 00:06:59,784 lt's dislocated. 86 00:06:59,952 --> 00:07:01,943 What's wrong with you, Tom? 87 00:07:02,922 --> 00:07:04,822 Come on, man. Gonna miss the previews. 88 00:07:04,991 --> 00:07:09,223 Nineteen carries, 1 08 yards, Paul, your boy Chris played a hell of a game. 89 00:07:09,395 --> 00:07:11,863 l'd have taken the win any day. lsn't that right, Don? 90 00:07:12,031 --> 00:07:14,056 What, now, we didn't win? 91 00:07:15,435 --> 00:07:18,404 You of all people, Don. lf you're not gonna listen to the game... 92 00:07:18,571 --> 00:07:21,165 ...you gotta know the result so you can pretend you did. 93 00:07:21,340 --> 00:07:23,535 -Well, l'm doing my best, Paul. -You hungry? 94 00:07:23,709 --> 00:07:25,643 No, thank you. l'm all set. 95 00:07:25,812 --> 00:07:28,645 Lloyd? Usual for me tonight, just more of it. l'm starving. 96 00:07:28,815 --> 00:07:30,874 -You got it. -Go ahead, excuse me. 97 00:07:31,050 --> 00:07:34,042 Well, the board has asked me to run a few ideas through you... 98 00:07:34,220 --> 00:07:38,281 ...about some potential improvements to the university's physical plant. 99 00:07:48,634 --> 00:07:50,363 There's Chris! 100 00:07:53,773 --> 00:07:57,174 What took you so long to call? Tell Joe he can't run it to the inside.... 101 00:07:57,343 --> 00:07:59,971 Slow down, Reggie. Just listen. 102 00:08:00,146 --> 00:08:03,946 -l just need a favor, not your life story. -What you need? 103 00:08:04,116 --> 00:08:08,985 l need you to go get us a case of Falls City Beer. Falls City. 104 00:08:09,155 --> 00:08:12,750 -Go to the liquor store on Fourth. Yeah. -Fourth Street? 105 00:08:12,925 --> 00:08:15,519 -Hey, are the guys with you? -Yeah, Reggie. 106 00:08:15,695 --> 00:08:17,686 What is it, godd--? 107 00:08:18,364 --> 00:08:21,800 That's right, Reggie. You carry the two and you divide by the sum.... 108 00:08:21,968 --> 00:08:25,460 Yeah, math class is over. Let's get on the plane. Come on. 109 00:08:28,241 --> 00:08:31,039 -l'll see you in a couple of hours, right? -You know you are. 110 00:08:31,210 --> 00:08:33,337 -l'm gonna stay at my dad's house tonight. -No. 111 00:08:33,513 --> 00:08:36,209 He's gonna wanna go over his post-game breakdown. 112 00:08:36,649 --> 00:08:39,015 Sorry. We've been doing it since l was a kid. 113 00:08:39,185 --> 00:08:41,346 You gonna tell him about California, right? 114 00:08:41,521 --> 00:08:45,355 Are you kidding? After a loss? We want him in a good mood. 115 00:08:45,525 --> 00:08:47,117 Yeah. 116 00:08:47,393 --> 00:08:50,157 Don't worry. l will. 117 00:08:52,198 --> 00:08:54,166 Just not this weekend. 118 00:08:54,333 --> 00:08:56,460 Griffen! Let's go! 119 00:08:57,436 --> 00:08:59,427 l love you, Chris Griffen. 120 00:09:00,506 --> 00:09:02,497 Come on, Annie! 121 00:09:04,410 --> 00:09:06,844 -Race you back. -Let's go! Hurry up! 122 00:09:07,013 --> 00:09:08,913 l'm coming! 123 00:09:14,520 --> 00:09:16,249 What's this concert you're missing? 124 00:09:16,422 --> 00:09:20,415 lt's just my granddaughter's piano recital. Man, she sure is cute when she does that. 125 00:09:20,593 --> 00:09:23,391 That's the crap l missed first time around with my boys. 126 00:09:23,563 --> 00:09:24,996 Now they got kids of their own. 127 00:09:25,164 --> 00:09:28,224 Anyway, got a long ride ahead of me. Have a great flight. 128 00:09:28,401 --> 00:09:30,995 Hutch, tell you what, l'll do the recruiting trip. 129 00:09:31,170 --> 00:09:35,607 You go home and see your granddaughter's recital. l'm gonna do it. l'm doing it. 130 00:09:37,910 --> 00:09:40,743 -Thanks, Red. All right. -l'll see you on Monday morning. 131 00:09:42,582 --> 00:09:44,447 Good man, Red. 132 00:09:45,318 --> 00:09:47,684 You can grab me a beer back home. 133 00:09:57,463 --> 00:10:00,591 Because if he keeps on pulling and no money comes out.... 134 00:10:00,766 --> 00:10:02,358 -Good evening. -Doris. 135 00:10:02,535 --> 00:10:05,436 lt's Red Dawson, calling from Greenville. 136 00:10:06,472 --> 00:10:09,373 Could l trouble you to look and see if Carole's home next door? 137 00:10:12,178 --> 00:10:13,611 Sure doesn't look like it, Red. 138 00:10:13,779 --> 00:10:16,646 Could you do me a big favor and leave her a message for me? 139 00:10:16,816 --> 00:10:20,183 Tell her that l gotta drive to Virginia tonight on a recruiting trip... 140 00:10:20,353 --> 00:10:22,378 ...and I'm not gonna be home till tomorrow. 141 00:10:22,555 --> 00:10:24,716 -Got it. -All right, you have a good night, now. 142 00:10:24,890 --> 00:10:27,415 -All right, bye. -Night, Red. 143 00:10:45,011 --> 00:10:48,572 -You thinking about that girlfriend of yours? -Yeah, coach. 144 00:10:50,016 --> 00:10:51,677 Nice job, son. 145 00:10:53,019 --> 00:10:54,816 Hey, that was a big hit today. Big hit. 146 00:10:54,987 --> 00:10:57,080 l would've caught that pass if l had my cross. 147 00:10:57,256 --> 00:10:58,484 What'd you do with it? 148 00:10:58,658 --> 00:11:02,116 You would've caught it if you had good hands. Ain't that right, Shoebridge? 149 00:11:02,294 --> 00:11:07,163 Hey, Gene, this is gonna sound a little weird, but l need you to do me a favor. 150 00:11:07,333 --> 00:11:10,530 Want you to scratch my back. That target on there is starting to itch. 151 00:11:10,703 --> 00:11:13,035 You can't believe everything you hear on the radio. 152 00:11:13,205 --> 00:11:15,105 Oh, yeah, l can. 153 00:11:18,577 --> 00:11:23,344 All right, boys, let's sit up straight. Tighten those ties, fix those collars. 154 00:11:23,516 --> 00:11:25,450 -We are? -Marshall! 155 00:11:26,252 --> 00:11:27,719 Almost home. 156 00:11:30,222 --> 00:11:32,452 This is Captain Dettro speaking. 157 00:11:32,625 --> 00:11:35,287 Looks like we made good time in spite of the weather... 158 00:11:35,461 --> 00:11:40,262 ...so if everyone could return to their seats now, we'll be landing shortly. 159 00:12:09,729 --> 00:12:11,526 Fill her up for you? 160 00:12:11,764 --> 00:12:13,129 Yes, sir. 161 00:12:18,871 --> 00:12:20,600 These peanuts look good. 162 00:12:22,274 --> 00:12:24,208 l'll get a bunch of them too. 163 00:12:24,376 --> 00:12:27,504 Sure. They're just 50 cents. Help yourself. 164 00:12:27,680 --> 00:12:30,649 Regular's on the left, Cajun's on the right. 165 00:12:30,816 --> 00:12:33,080 Incredibly, there has been another plane crash.... 166 00:12:33,252 --> 00:12:34,981 How spicy are these Cajun...? 167 00:12:35,154 --> 00:12:38,385 --in moderate rain and fog in West Virginia. 168 00:12:38,557 --> 00:12:40,286 What did he just say? 169 00:12:40,459 --> 00:12:42,324 -Wait. Turn that up. -No, what happened-- 170 00:12:42,495 --> 00:12:43,723 What did that say? 171 00:12:43,896 --> 00:12:47,457 Early reports do not indicate the condition of those aboard. 172 00:12:54,140 --> 00:12:55,437 Excuse me, everybody.... 173 00:12:55,608 --> 00:12:57,007 Annette said you look funny when you're getting dressed. 174 00:13:02,615 --> 00:13:04,708 Bye, Carole. Say hello to your husband for me. 175 00:13:04,884 --> 00:13:07,717 -This is Lloyd. -See you, Lloyd! 176 00:13:15,594 --> 00:13:17,152 What's happened? 177 00:13:29,742 --> 00:13:31,437 Hey! 178 00:13:34,180 --> 00:13:36,876 -Hey, you going to the airport? -Yeah, get in. 179 00:13:37,049 --> 00:13:40,917 All right. l'm getting in. Hold on. All right, good. 180 00:13:59,905 --> 00:14:02,135 -Hey, did they say anything? -Hey, come on! 181 00:14:02,308 --> 00:14:05,766 No one's going in there. l can't let you up there. 182 00:14:05,945 --> 00:14:07,970 -Get that truck up the hill! -Come on! 183 00:14:08,147 --> 00:14:09,546 Hey, Randy! 184 00:14:11,517 --> 00:14:13,109 Come on, keep going, come on. 185 00:14:17,756 --> 00:14:19,451 Hey, watch the hose! 186 00:14:31,337 --> 00:14:34,568 Got the president of the university here! 187 00:14:36,442 --> 00:14:38,433 Oh, my God in heaven. 188 00:14:39,511 --> 00:14:41,536 Oh, my God. 189 00:14:46,952 --> 00:14:48,613 Come on. 190 00:14:50,155 --> 00:14:51,850 Let's go. 191 00:14:53,158 --> 00:14:56,184 -Hey, get behind the ropes! -Just tell us the name of the airline! 192 00:14:56,362 --> 00:14:59,729 -lf l knew anything, l'd tell you! -Just look at the front of the plane! 193 00:14:59,899 --> 00:15:02,925 Son, there is no front of the plane anymore. 194 00:15:06,538 --> 00:15:07,903 Bring another hose down here! 195 00:15:08,073 --> 00:15:10,837 No, stay back. Stay up there! No! 196 00:15:11,010 --> 00:15:14,002 -Let's go! -Nate! Nate Ruffin! 197 00:15:14,947 --> 00:15:18,576 This our boys' plane? This our boys' plane?! 198 00:16:48,774 --> 00:16:50,674 lt's so terrible. 199 00:17:39,024 --> 00:17:40,252 You didn't get my message? 200 00:18:00,712 --> 00:18:04,170 Marshall University in West Virginia is in a state of shock today... 201 00:18:04,349 --> 00:18:08,877 ...following the terrible tragedy of last Saturday night's crash of a chartered airline. 202 00:18:09,054 --> 00:18:11,181 Seventy-five people died in the wreckage. 203 00:18:11,356 --> 00:18:13,085 The football team, the coaches... 204 00:18:13,258 --> 00:18:16,421 ...and some prominent residents traveling with the team.... 205 00:18:47,526 --> 00:18:49,687 These were beautiful young men... 206 00:18:49,862 --> 00:18:55,061 ...and it's just a tragedy that is beyond all comprehension. 207 00:19:24,429 --> 00:19:28,866 No one of us will ever enter this stadium... 208 00:19:29,034 --> 00:19:32,060 ...without thoughts of them. 209 00:19:32,971 --> 00:19:39,206 And so, our Lord, grant them eternal rest and peace... 210 00:19:39,478 --> 00:19:42,641 ...which enables them at this very moment... 211 00:19:42,814 --> 00:19:48,411 ...to look upon us here and smile and be with us. 212 00:19:48,587 --> 00:19:53,320 This is our faith, this is our hope. 213 00:19:54,459 --> 00:19:56,086 Amen. 214 00:20:27,025 --> 00:20:29,459 Those were not welcome days. 215 00:20:30,862 --> 00:20:32,762 We buried sons... 216 00:20:32,965 --> 00:20:34,626 ...brothers... 217 00:20:34,800 --> 00:20:36,267 ...mothers... 218 00:20:36,435 --> 00:20:38,528 ...fathers... 219 00:20:39,304 --> 00:20:40,794 ...fianc�s. 220 00:20:48,614 --> 00:20:52,675 Clocks ticked, but time did not pass. 221 00:21:00,292 --> 00:21:03,523 The sun rose and the sun set. 222 00:21:05,197 --> 00:21:07,665 But the shadows remained. 223 00:21:11,803 --> 00:21:13,532 When once there was sound... 224 00:21:15,140 --> 00:21:17,608 ...now there was silence. 225 00:21:28,320 --> 00:21:30,220 What once was whole... 226 00:21:31,223 --> 00:21:33,623 ...now is shattered. 227 00:22:02,187 --> 00:22:04,849 Have you mentioned this to any of the other board members? 228 00:22:05,023 --> 00:22:09,016 A few. Most of them would prefer not to think about it. 229 00:22:09,194 --> 00:22:12,254 l can understand that sentiment. 230 00:22:12,431 --> 00:22:16,128 lt doesn't make sense to rush right back into it, you know? 231 00:22:16,301 --> 00:22:19,634 Our coaching staff, gone. Our athletic department, gone. 232 00:22:19,805 --> 00:22:22,968 So many of our boosters, gone. 233 00:22:23,141 --> 00:22:25,666 We'd have to start all over again from scratch. 234 00:22:25,844 --> 00:22:30,042 My God, we don't have the resources or the manpower right now. 235 00:22:30,215 --> 00:22:33,184 l know all the reasons to suspend the program, Paul. 236 00:22:33,352 --> 00:22:35,479 l'm just surprised to hear it coming from you. 237 00:22:35,654 --> 00:22:37,815 This town just didn't lose a football team, Don. 238 00:22:37,989 --> 00:22:41,618 We lost doctors, lawyers, city councilmen. 239 00:22:41,793 --> 00:22:44,284 We lost fathers, sons, husbands. 240 00:22:44,463 --> 00:22:49,457 How many kids lost a parent? How many kids lost both parents? 241 00:22:49,634 --> 00:22:53,297 -Twenty-eight. -Wouldn't be a game anymore, Don. 242 00:22:54,072 --> 00:22:56,768 Be a weekly reminder of what we've lost. 243 00:22:57,943 --> 00:23:02,209 And l just don't see how that would do anyone in this town any good. 244 00:23:03,548 --> 00:23:06,711 Somebody's going to have to tell them, Paul. 245 00:23:09,054 --> 00:23:12,114 All your scholarships will still be honored. 246 00:23:12,824 --> 00:23:17,557 Boys, it's very important that we take a collective breath, as a town... 247 00:23:17,729 --> 00:23:20,289 ...and figure out the proper course of action. 248 00:23:20,465 --> 00:23:23,662 And you think the proper course of action is ending the program? 249 00:23:23,835 --> 00:23:28,238 l didn't say we were going to end the program, l said we are going to suspend it. 250 00:23:28,807 --> 00:23:33,835 Look, under the best of circumstances, it takes years to build a team... 251 00:23:34,679 --> 00:23:37,614 ...and, well, these are not the best of circumstances. 252 00:23:37,783 --> 00:23:40,616 The NCAA will not let freshmen play... 253 00:23:40,786 --> 00:23:44,244 ...and they are the only players we have besides you. 254 00:23:45,257 --> 00:23:49,284 When we do bring the program back, we want to make sure we're able to do it right. 255 00:23:49,461 --> 00:23:52,294 lf. That's what you mean, right? 256 00:23:52,464 --> 00:23:54,329 lf they bring the program back? 257 00:23:58,637 --> 00:24:01,299 This ain't right, Dr. Dedmon. lt ain't fair! 258 00:24:01,473 --> 00:24:04,101 l understand your position, son. 259 00:24:04,376 --> 00:24:08,312 l will personally pass on your concerns to the board before they make their decision. 260 00:24:08,480 --> 00:24:10,345 Why can't l pass on my concerns myself? 261 00:24:11,650 --> 00:24:15,245 Well, unfortunately, board of governors' meetings are and always have been... 262 00:24:15,420 --> 00:24:16,648 ...closed-door. 263 00:24:20,859 --> 00:24:22,190 Come on! 264 00:24:22,360 --> 00:24:24,225 Everybody up! Let's go. Come on. 265 00:24:24,396 --> 00:24:26,489 Reggie, put down the stick. Come on. 266 00:24:26,665 --> 00:24:28,326 l need y'all to listen. 267 00:24:29,267 --> 00:24:33,397 Now, as of 1 5 minutes ago, we ain't got football no more. 268 00:24:35,273 --> 00:24:38,436 lf you gonna be Marshall, you gonna be Marshall right now. 269 00:24:39,411 --> 00:24:41,208 Earn your stripes. 270 00:24:44,316 --> 00:24:47,251 Now, l want the two of you to go with Randy... 271 00:24:47,419 --> 00:24:50,547 ...and get every cheerleader and every girl you can possibly find... 272 00:24:50,722 --> 00:24:54,419 ...and get them here at 5:00. The two of y'all, l need you to go with George... 273 00:24:54,593 --> 00:24:58,085 ...and find every cat in them frat houses and get them here at 5:00. 274 00:24:58,263 --> 00:24:59,924 Go, now, go! 275 00:25:00,098 --> 00:25:01,656 l need you on this one, Reggie. 276 00:25:02,467 --> 00:25:04,332 l need you, man. 277 00:25:04,970 --> 00:25:07,734 Find every person y'all met in freshman orientation... 278 00:25:07,906 --> 00:25:10,374 ...and l need them here at 5:00. 279 00:25:10,542 --> 00:25:13,807 All right? Come on! Now! Come on! 280 00:25:14,246 --> 00:25:16,009 -Five o'clock! -Nate. 281 00:25:16,181 --> 00:25:18,240 -Yeah. -Come here a sec. 282 00:25:19,551 --> 00:25:22,611 Hey, l heard that some of the guys are wavering. 283 00:25:23,755 --> 00:25:26,121 -Wavering? -Yeah, they're just kind of.... 284 00:25:26,291 --> 00:25:30,660 No, no, no. What you mean? What you talking about? Who's wavering, Tom? 285 00:25:31,563 --> 00:25:35,192 They don't feel it's the right thing to do right now, step out on that field. 286 00:25:35,367 --> 00:25:37,961 lt's the only thing to do, Tom. 287 00:25:38,136 --> 00:25:40,696 This about our teammates, man. 288 00:25:41,172 --> 00:25:43,970 Now, l need to know who you talking about. 289 00:25:46,511 --> 00:25:48,240 No one, man. 290 00:25:49,781 --> 00:25:51,681 Five o'clock. All right? 291 00:25:53,051 --> 00:25:55,076 -Yeah. -Yeah. 292 00:25:55,253 --> 00:25:57,881 -You all right? -Forget it. 293 00:25:58,056 --> 00:26:00,889 l was just having some thoughts. l'm ready, man. Let's go. 294 00:26:02,127 --> 00:26:04,425 -We gonna get this team back, man. -Yeah. 295 00:26:08,166 --> 00:26:11,158 Okay, l think we all know why we're here today. 296 00:26:11,336 --> 00:26:13,361 What l'd like to do first.... 297 00:26:19,110 --> 00:26:23,809 Excuse me, young man. Excuse me, this is a private meeting. 298 00:26:24,316 --> 00:26:28,810 l don't mean to interrupt, sir, but l think there's something y'all need to hear. 299 00:26:29,254 --> 00:26:33,850 lf you have anything to say, we'll set up a time for you to come by my office. 300 00:26:34,859 --> 00:26:38,590 Oh, no, sir. l ain't got nothing to say. 301 00:26:42,634 --> 00:26:44,534 But they do. 302 00:27:22,207 --> 00:27:27,907 We are Marshall! We are Marshall! 303 00:27:28,079 --> 00:27:30,639 We are Marshall! 304 00:27:30,815 --> 00:27:33,511 We are Marshall! 305 00:27:33,685 --> 00:27:36,245 We are Marshall! 306 00:27:36,421 --> 00:27:38,651 We are Marshall! 307 00:27:38,823 --> 00:27:41,189 We are Marshall! 308 00:27:41,359 --> 00:27:44,157 We are Marshall! 309 00:27:44,329 --> 00:27:46,524 We are Marshall! 310 00:27:46,698 --> 00:27:49,223 We are Marshall! 311 00:27:49,401 --> 00:27:52,370 We are Marshall! 312 00:27:52,537 --> 00:27:55,267 We are Marshall! 313 00:27:55,440 --> 00:27:57,670 We are Marshall! 314 00:27:57,842 --> 00:28:00,242 We are Marshall! 315 00:28:00,412 --> 00:28:02,846 We are Marshall! 316 00:28:03,014 --> 00:28:05,778 We are Marshall! 317 00:28:05,950 --> 00:28:08,043 We are Marshall! 318 00:28:08,219 --> 00:28:10,813 We are Marshall! 319 00:28:12,090 --> 00:28:13,614 Paul. 320 00:28:14,092 --> 00:28:16,492 We are Marshall! 321 00:28:16,661 --> 00:28:19,459 We are Marshall! 322 00:28:19,631 --> 00:28:22,429 lt's the right thing to do, sir. 323 00:28:26,171 --> 00:28:32,337 Son, we do not have a team. We do not have a staff. 324 00:28:32,510 --> 00:28:37,948 We don't even have a damn athletic director. May he rest in peace. 325 00:28:39,617 --> 00:28:44,179 Frankly, son, l wouldn't know where to begin. 326 00:28:45,290 --> 00:28:47,758 Well, you can start with a coach, sir. 327 00:28:48,927 --> 00:28:54,559 We are Marshall! We are Marshall! 328 00:28:54,733 --> 00:29:00,467 We are Marshall! We are Marshall! 329 00:29:00,638 --> 00:29:06,235 We are Marshall! We are Marshall! 330 00:29:06,411 --> 00:29:10,074 We are Marshall! 331 00:29:16,387 --> 00:29:17,786 Hey, Mr. Boone. 332 00:29:19,190 --> 00:29:21,351 Annie, honey, come here. 333 00:29:23,194 --> 00:29:25,389 You don't have to come back to work right away. 334 00:29:25,563 --> 00:29:28,828 Take some time for yourself. The job will be waiting when you get back. 335 00:29:29,000 --> 00:29:31,764 One thing l don't need is more time for myself. 336 00:29:32,771 --> 00:29:35,262 l just want things to get back to normal. 337 00:29:40,812 --> 00:29:42,780 Hi, Mr. Griffen. 338 00:29:43,648 --> 00:29:47,209 lt's good to see you. Glad you're not giving up the booth. 339 00:29:47,385 --> 00:29:51,685 l've been coming here every day for 30 years. No reason to stop now. 340 00:30:09,507 --> 00:30:11,975 l think you should have this back. 341 00:30:14,679 --> 00:30:16,806 Chris gave it to you. 342 00:30:18,149 --> 00:30:20,174 Yeah, he did. 343 00:30:21,619 --> 00:30:24,247 But you gave it to your wife first. 344 00:30:25,657 --> 00:30:28,626 And then you passed it down to him... 345 00:30:28,960 --> 00:30:31,724 ...so l'm passing it back up to you. 346 00:30:33,531 --> 00:30:36,091 lt should stay in your family. 347 00:30:38,503 --> 00:30:40,471 What family? 348 00:30:43,641 --> 00:30:45,108 Annie... 349 00:30:46,377 --> 00:30:48,140 ...you keep it. 350 00:30:48,546 --> 00:30:52,846 Wear it. And every morning you put it on, you think of him. 351 00:31:27,886 --> 00:31:30,878 -Don. -Red. 352 00:31:33,358 --> 00:31:34,723 What are you working on there? 353 00:31:34,893 --> 00:31:39,057 Well, l been promising Carole a new shed for a while now, so.... 354 00:31:39,230 --> 00:31:41,664 No time like the present, l guess. 355 00:31:43,768 --> 00:31:45,565 Red, l've got an offer for you. 356 00:31:51,075 --> 00:31:53,305 l was afraid you might. 357 00:32:02,587 --> 00:32:05,420 Mrs. Dawson, if it had been me... 358 00:32:05,590 --> 00:32:09,117 ...l don't even know how l'd make it out of bed in the morning. 359 00:32:11,562 --> 00:32:14,190 Let him build a hundred sheds. 360 00:32:18,703 --> 00:32:21,604 Hello, this is President Donald Dedmon. 361 00:32:22,774 --> 00:32:27,370 We've decided to go ahead with our football program next season... 362 00:32:27,545 --> 00:32:32,141 ...and your name was the first on a list of potential candidates... 363 00:32:32,317 --> 00:32:36,276 ...for the head coaching position. 364 00:32:37,989 --> 00:32:41,186 Well, no, l completely understand. l just.... 365 00:32:41,359 --> 00:32:44,123 You were the first one on my list, so l.... 366 00:32:49,434 --> 00:32:53,564 No. No, we decided to bring the program back. 367 00:32:54,138 --> 00:32:57,164 Yes, it wasn't an easy decision. 368 00:32:57,342 --> 00:33:00,971 No, that's totally understandable. l.... 369 00:33:04,515 --> 00:33:07,348 Well, thank you very much for... 370 00:33:07,518 --> 00:33:11,010 ...well, taking the time to at least talk with me about it. 371 00:33:14,625 --> 00:33:19,255 As l've been told, you had a great career at Marshall and.... 372 00:33:25,570 --> 00:33:27,162 Yes, thank you. 373 00:33:29,774 --> 00:33:31,833 No, l understand. 374 00:33:32,643 --> 00:33:34,338 No, l.... 375 00:33:34,545 --> 00:33:36,536 Please, it's.... 376 00:33:41,886 --> 00:33:43,547 Hey, honey? 377 00:33:44,622 --> 00:33:46,214 You ever been to Huntington before? 378 00:33:46,391 --> 00:33:49,554 Mouth closed, Peter. Thank you. 379 00:33:49,727 --> 00:33:51,217 West Virginia? 380 00:33:51,396 --> 00:33:52,795 No. 381 00:33:53,164 --> 00:33:54,631 Why? 382 00:33:55,299 --> 00:33:57,028 Just curious. 383 00:33:57,435 --> 00:34:00,199 -Hey, Peter. -Yeah? 384 00:34:04,542 --> 00:34:07,010 Been quieter than l would've guessed this morning. 385 00:34:07,578 --> 00:34:10,012 Ernie Salvatore called from the Herald. 386 00:34:10,181 --> 00:34:12,741 Says he wants to talk if you have a moment. 387 00:34:12,917 --> 00:34:14,908 Oh, and there was another call. 388 00:34:15,086 --> 00:34:19,250 A Jack Lengyel called from the College of Wooster. 389 00:34:19,424 --> 00:34:23,793 Says he may be interested in the open coaching job. 390 00:34:24,228 --> 00:34:25,820 Wooster. 391 00:34:25,997 --> 00:34:27,988 Where in the world is Wooster? 392 00:34:28,266 --> 00:34:30,894 Does it really matter? 393 00:34:36,808 --> 00:34:39,333 Okay, now, let's show Dr. Dedmon how it's done here. 394 00:34:39,510 --> 00:34:43,970 Run hard, knees high. Play till the whistle blows. 1 7-Razor, on three. 395 00:34:44,148 --> 00:34:47,447 On three, 1 7-Razor. Hut, hut, hut. Go, go, go! 396 00:34:47,618 --> 00:34:51,987 There he goes. There he goes. Oh, first down! 397 00:34:53,057 --> 00:34:54,957 -You see that? Oh, yeah. -ls he all right? 398 00:34:55,126 --> 00:34:58,186 Hey, 32, are you all right? All right, go kill your brother. 399 00:34:58,362 --> 00:35:01,388 Now, you see that? Point is, that tree wouldn't have been there... 400 00:35:01,566 --> 00:35:03,534 ...if you had a fullback blocking for him. 401 00:35:03,701 --> 00:35:06,465 And that is why l'm a fan of the Power l Formation. 402 00:35:06,637 --> 00:35:12,371 Well, l'm sorry, l'm afraid l haven't the faintest idea what a Power l Formation is. 403 00:35:12,543 --> 00:35:14,238 Oh, you don't? Oh, thank you, dear. 404 00:35:14,412 --> 00:35:16,403 -You're welcome. -Power l Formation... 405 00:35:16,581 --> 00:35:20,847 ...is just your basic offensive scheme. Put the fullback in front of the tailback. 406 00:35:21,018 --> 00:35:24,181 Now, frankly, Jack, l don't care to know. 407 00:35:24,522 --> 00:35:30,154 Actually, l'm confident that l'm better off not knowing what one is, l think. 408 00:35:30,862 --> 00:35:36,129 Well, Dr. Dedmon, on that, we will have to agree to disagree. 409 00:35:36,501 --> 00:35:37,900 Thank you. 410 00:35:40,371 --> 00:35:44,068 Jack, there is one thing l need to know... 411 00:35:44,342 --> 00:35:46,708 ...and please excuse me if l seem blunt. 412 00:35:47,879 --> 00:35:52,441 You are the first person l've interviewed who is not an alumnus. 413 00:35:52,984 --> 00:35:56,112 And, well, since you called us... 414 00:35:56,521 --> 00:36:00,150 ...l have to ask what your angle is, Jack. 415 00:36:01,125 --> 00:36:05,653 You've got a great setup here. You have no ties to Marshall. 416 00:36:06,063 --> 00:36:08,531 Why do you want this job? 417 00:36:08,699 --> 00:36:11,293 Who in their right mind would volunteer for something...? 418 00:36:11,469 --> 00:36:14,529 Son, don't put that in your mouth. No, put it down. That's right. 419 00:36:14,705 --> 00:36:18,163 -lt's not an outrageous question, l think. -What's he gonna do? 420 00:36:18,342 --> 00:36:21,277 He's gonna put it in his pants? l bet he puts it in his pants. 421 00:36:21,445 --> 00:36:25,006 -Son, don't put that in your pant-- Sandy! -l got it. Peter. 422 00:36:25,183 --> 00:36:26,548 l'm sorry, excuse me. 423 00:36:26,717 --> 00:36:31,950 Well, l was just wondering if you had given this any thought at all... 424 00:36:32,123 --> 00:36:34,990 ...before you asked me to drive 200 miles out here to see you. 425 00:36:36,360 --> 00:36:38,055 A little bit, yeah. 426 00:36:38,529 --> 00:36:40,121 Little bit. 427 00:36:45,703 --> 00:36:47,295 Well, all right, then. 428 00:36:47,872 --> 00:36:50,670 l have a long ride home... 429 00:36:50,841 --> 00:36:53,503 ...and l should be getting on with it. 430 00:36:53,678 --> 00:36:56,374 You thank your wife for the lovely dinner. 431 00:36:56,547 --> 00:36:58,708 -Are you sure? Okay. -Yes, thank-- 432 00:36:58,883 --> 00:37:00,350 Thank you. 433 00:37:03,554 --> 00:37:05,215 Say, Don? 434 00:37:08,025 --> 00:37:10,585 You wanna know why l picked up the phone? ls that it? 435 00:37:10,761 --> 00:37:12,991 Frankly, l do. 436 00:37:13,698 --> 00:37:17,725 -lt's not gonna be complicated. -Jack, l've had four months of complicated. 437 00:37:17,902 --> 00:37:19,494 l just need honest. 438 00:37:33,084 --> 00:37:37,748 When l heard about what had happened, your situation... 439 00:37:39,290 --> 00:37:43,750 ...the only thing l could think about was the four of them. 440 00:37:46,597 --> 00:37:49,498 l thought about how much they mean to me... 441 00:37:51,135 --> 00:37:53,603 ...and about how bad it would hurt if.... 442 00:37:55,506 --> 00:37:57,599 Well, if l was to lose them. 443 00:38:00,911 --> 00:38:04,278 Then l thought about a team... 444 00:38:06,417 --> 00:38:08,146 ...and a school... 445 00:38:09,420 --> 00:38:11,411 ...and a town... 446 00:38:12,757 --> 00:38:14,486 ...that's gotta be hurting real bad. 447 00:38:17,295 --> 00:38:19,195 And l thought, hell... 448 00:38:19,997 --> 00:38:21,828 ...maybe l can help. 449 00:38:27,938 --> 00:38:29,906 So l called you. 450 00:38:34,512 --> 00:38:35,945 Yeah. 451 00:38:37,948 --> 00:38:41,406 l guess that's the only real ''why'' l got. Right there. 452 00:38:42,320 --> 00:38:44,049 Touchdown. 453 00:38:49,727 --> 00:38:51,160 Ladies and gentlemen... 454 00:38:51,329 --> 00:38:55,857 ...please welcome the new head coach of our Thundering Herd... 455 00:38:56,033 --> 00:38:57,728 ...Jack Lengyel. 456 00:39:05,810 --> 00:39:07,402 Hi there. 457 00:39:16,821 --> 00:39:18,516 Thank you. 458 00:39:22,159 --> 00:39:28,655 l am honored to be the new head football coach here at Marshall University. 459 00:39:29,767 --> 00:39:35,364 Also would like to say a big thank you from myself, my wife and our three kids. 460 00:39:35,539 --> 00:39:39,305 We drove in from Wooster last night. Arrived at our new home here. 461 00:39:39,477 --> 00:39:42,844 Electricity worked, the water pressure was high. 462 00:39:43,013 --> 00:39:46,710 There was a six-pack of beer in the fridge and a pound cake on the counter. 463 00:39:47,418 --> 00:39:50,478 Four for four. We appreciate the hospitality, we really do. 464 00:39:53,457 --> 00:39:55,049 Any questions? 465 00:39:56,761 --> 00:39:57,989 -Coach? -Yes, sir. 466 00:39:58,162 --> 00:40:00,221 Ernie Salvatore, Herald-Dispatch. 467 00:40:00,398 --> 00:40:03,595 Now, realistically, coach, what are your expectations for the season? 468 00:40:05,136 --> 00:40:07,536 Well, l can tell you this... 469 00:40:08,272 --> 00:40:10,740 ...if it's a miracle you're looking for... 470 00:40:11,876 --> 00:40:15,539 ...well, you should keep looking, because you're gonna end up disappointed... 471 00:40:15,713 --> 00:40:17,704 ...and l'm gonna end up out of a job. 472 00:40:17,915 --> 00:40:21,146 Follow-up, coach. Follow-up. One quick follow-up, coach. 473 00:40:21,318 --> 00:40:24,082 What would you say to the family members in the community... 474 00:40:24,255 --> 00:40:29,454 ...who feel that putting the team back on that field might be disrespectful? 475 00:40:36,300 --> 00:40:38,165 l am a football coach. 476 00:40:38,636 --> 00:40:42,367 That is what l do and that's why l'm here. 477 00:40:44,208 --> 00:40:45,641 l guess that's it. 478 00:40:45,810 --> 00:40:47,835 l have no idea. What kind of answer was that? 479 00:40:48,012 --> 00:40:49,138 How many clich�s...? 480 00:40:49,480 --> 00:40:52,449 Are there any other questions? 481 00:40:52,817 --> 00:40:54,409 This guy won't make it. 482 00:40:56,821 --> 00:40:58,982 So this is my varsity team, huh? 483 00:41:00,124 --> 00:41:01,682 There was four of us... 484 00:41:04,128 --> 00:41:07,962 ...but one of us ain't here, so l guess it's just three. 485 00:41:08,499 --> 00:41:09,830 Okay. 486 00:41:11,035 --> 00:41:13,765 l'm Coach Jack Lengyel, guys. 487 00:41:14,071 --> 00:41:16,471 Normally, l'm bad with names, so the good news is... 488 00:41:16,640 --> 00:41:19,507 ...l may actually be able to keep you fellas straight. 489 00:41:20,044 --> 00:41:21,944 Nate, is it? 490 00:41:22,112 --> 00:41:25,377 Okay, now, hold on while l commit this to memory. Nate. 491 00:41:25,850 --> 00:41:27,841 As in Nate the Great. 492 00:41:28,018 --> 00:41:30,748 Date, late, escape. Wait. Nate. 493 00:41:30,921 --> 00:41:32,684 McDrake. 494 00:41:32,857 --> 00:41:37,191 l got it. Locked. Kid l went to grade school with. 495 00:41:37,361 --> 00:41:40,853 See, that's a little word-association trick l learned. Helps jog the recall. 496 00:41:41,031 --> 00:41:44,228 l read about it in Redbook. And l tell you what, it really works, too. 497 00:41:45,469 --> 00:41:48,029 Well, we're in this together now, boys. 498 00:41:49,173 --> 00:41:51,971 l'm not going anywhere, and that's a promise. 499 00:41:52,810 --> 00:41:54,072 Already got one name down. 500 00:41:55,212 --> 00:41:57,612 Soon as the wife gets things settled at the house... 501 00:41:57,781 --> 00:42:01,217 ...y'all are coming over for supper, and l'll get the other two. 502 00:42:03,020 --> 00:42:05,181 We are Marshall. 503 00:42:07,992 --> 00:42:09,857 lt's a new day, men. 504 00:42:11,896 --> 00:42:14,729 l like those boys, Don. l do. l do. 505 00:42:14,899 --> 00:42:17,367 The thing is, l'm gonna need 55 more just like them. 506 00:42:17,535 --> 00:42:20,504 Oh, that l can't help you with, l'm afraid. 507 00:42:20,738 --> 00:42:22,831 Well, actually, you can, Don. 508 00:42:23,941 --> 00:42:28,537 You see, l need you to petition the NCAA for me. 509 00:42:28,712 --> 00:42:33,342 Ask them to make an exception. Allow us to play freshmen. 510 00:42:33,517 --> 00:42:36,577 Now, it's the only chance we have to get any edge on recruiting... 511 00:42:36,754 --> 00:42:39,450 ...much less put a full football team on the field. 512 00:42:39,623 --> 00:42:41,853 l mean, we are way behind here. 513 00:42:42,026 --> 00:42:46,190 Well, you know the NCAA better than l do, Jack. 514 00:42:46,363 --> 00:42:50,094 They're rigid as a board. They don't make exceptions. 515 00:42:51,468 --> 00:42:52,935 Usually true. 516 00:42:53,771 --> 00:42:55,102 Yeah. 517 00:42:56,473 --> 00:43:01,410 Hey, you know, my son, he crapped his pants yesterday. Now, he's 4. 518 00:43:01,579 --> 00:43:04,946 All right, now, my wife is out shopping, so l had to clean him up. 519 00:43:05,783 --> 00:43:08,217 She got home. l told her what happened. She says, ''l can't believe it.'' 520 00:43:08,385 --> 00:43:11,149 l said, ''l can't believe it either. The kid's 4 years old... 521 00:43:11,322 --> 00:43:13,586 ...he shouldn't be doing that shit.'' Pun intended. 522 00:43:13,757 --> 00:43:16,555 You know what she says to me? She says, ''Jack, no, not that. 523 00:43:17,161 --> 00:43:20,597 l can't believe you finally changed a diaper.'' 524 00:43:22,466 --> 00:43:24,491 What are you talking about? 525 00:43:25,302 --> 00:43:27,600 There's a first time for everything. 526 00:43:31,342 --> 00:43:32,741 Hey, l know you. 527 00:43:32,910 --> 00:43:35,208 ln the middle. Yes, l do. 528 00:43:35,379 --> 00:43:39,110 Ask me your name. Go ahead, l won't even look. Ask me your name. 529 00:43:40,150 --> 00:43:43,347 -What's my name? -Nate Ruffin. 530 00:43:43,520 --> 00:43:47,115 Team co-captain. Eleven interceptions in only seven games last year. 531 00:43:49,927 --> 00:43:51,485 Redbook. 532 00:43:51,996 --> 00:43:53,486 Stuff really works. 533 00:43:53,664 --> 00:43:55,825 Hey, we can do this, doc. 534 00:44:02,873 --> 00:44:06,468 What are those, 1 -by-5s? 535 00:44:06,644 --> 00:44:07,872 One-by-sixes. 536 00:44:09,580 --> 00:44:12,413 They don't look that wide from down here. 537 00:44:15,619 --> 00:44:19,020 -Saw you guys play once. -Did we win? 538 00:44:19,957 --> 00:44:21,982 lt was the Ashland game. 539 00:44:22,292 --> 00:44:23,691 Well, that'd be a no, then. 540 00:44:24,862 --> 00:44:27,990 Well, you guys looked pretty good till the fourth quarter. 541 00:44:29,133 --> 00:44:31,397 Probably should've gone to the nickel. 542 00:44:33,370 --> 00:44:35,497 You know, you're probably right. 543 00:44:35,673 --> 00:44:38,198 You know, l appreciate you coming out here to see me... 544 00:44:38,375 --> 00:44:42,971 ...but they already came out here to ask me back and l already told them that l'm not... 545 00:44:44,481 --> 00:44:47,575 -...coming back, so.... -Yeah, l heard. l heard about that. 546 00:44:49,319 --> 00:44:53,085 Just thought l could make you a better offer. 547 00:44:53,557 --> 00:44:56,321 You know, they asked you to be the head coach. 548 00:44:57,227 --> 00:44:59,161 l want you to be the assistant coach. 549 00:45:01,198 --> 00:45:03,257 l think that's a demotion, Jack. 550 00:45:03,434 --> 00:45:04,958 Well, maybe. 551 00:45:05,402 --> 00:45:06,869 Maybe not. 552 00:45:07,037 --> 00:45:11,235 l mean, it's the same duties, practically, just less pay. 553 00:45:12,543 --> 00:45:15,706 Same hours. Less responsibility. 554 00:45:15,879 --> 00:45:18,006 Same team, less pressure. 555 00:45:19,383 --> 00:45:24,252 l tell you, Red, you know, the cupboard is pretty bare. 556 00:45:24,421 --> 00:45:28,551 And l could use some recruiting help from someone who knows the area. 557 00:45:35,432 --> 00:45:38,458 You know, Carole and l moved here two years ago. lt was... 558 00:45:39,937 --> 00:45:41,905 ...spring of '69. 559 00:45:44,208 --> 00:45:46,108 They had hired me as a receivers coach... 560 00:45:46,276 --> 00:45:50,076 ...but when l got here, they told me l was in charge of recruiting too, so.... 561 00:45:50,981 --> 00:45:55,611 That first year l went out and l got us 20 kids. 562 00:45:56,253 --> 00:46:00,917 Went to 20 homes. Sat in 20 living rooms. 563 00:46:02,159 --> 00:46:05,890 And l promised 20 mothers that l'd look after their sons. 564 00:46:07,898 --> 00:46:10,423 lt'd have been the class of '73. 565 00:46:14,638 --> 00:46:16,936 There's not one of them left. 566 00:46:20,944 --> 00:46:23,071 So let me ask you, Jack: 567 00:46:24,481 --> 00:46:28,975 How am l supposed to look a mother in the eye and promise her anything ever again? 568 00:46:35,292 --> 00:46:37,317 l don't know, Red. 569 00:46:45,335 --> 00:46:48,600 l just don't think l could take that field again, Jack. 570 00:47:00,617 --> 00:47:04,053 ls that the Ohio Valley Coal line? 571 00:47:04,221 --> 00:47:07,122 The same one that went off the tracks near Akron last winter? 572 00:47:07,291 --> 00:47:10,317 Yep. That's the one. 573 00:47:11,195 --> 00:47:13,095 Back on track. 574 00:47:18,502 --> 00:47:22,029 Well, listen, if you're able to figure it out... 575 00:47:22,206 --> 00:47:24,970 ...door's always open. lt was a pleasure meeting you, Red. 576 00:47:25,142 --> 00:47:27,110 Nice meeting you. 577 00:47:27,277 --> 00:47:31,145 l'll keep that defensive-nickel package idea in mind... 578 00:47:31,315 --> 00:47:35,513 ...for my fourth quarters in the future. Maybe get a few more W's. 579 00:47:37,321 --> 00:47:38,913 One-by-six, huh? 580 00:47:39,089 --> 00:47:40,317 Yup. 581 00:47:40,490 --> 00:47:43,857 Same coverage, less boards. 582 00:47:48,065 --> 00:47:49,396 Hey, Tom. 583 00:47:52,069 --> 00:47:54,094 Guess we got us a coach, huh? 584 00:48:03,347 --> 00:48:04,871 Hey, look. 585 00:48:06,283 --> 00:48:10,686 When they first roomed us together freshman year, l wasn't too sure about you. 586 00:48:11,855 --> 00:48:15,951 You know? But we stuck it out, and now you're my best friend. 587 00:48:17,261 --> 00:48:19,627 l mean, remember freshman two-a-days? 588 00:48:19,796 --> 00:48:23,698 l'm puking my guts out and l wanna quit football and you won't let me? 589 00:48:25,135 --> 00:48:27,729 Now, you never gave up on us out there on the field... 590 00:48:27,905 --> 00:48:30,396 ...and l'm not gonna give up on you now. 591 00:48:34,378 --> 00:48:36,039 Tom, man. 592 00:48:36,213 --> 00:48:41,947 lt's our team. Now, they left this to us. lt's up to us! lt's on our shoulders, man. 593 00:48:43,487 --> 00:48:45,785 l need you with me, Tom. 594 00:48:45,956 --> 00:48:48,220 l should've been with them, Nate. 595 00:48:48,392 --> 00:48:52,590 -Look, Tom, l understand, and l feel-- -No, you don't! You don't, Nate! You don't. 596 00:48:54,898 --> 00:48:57,162 What you talking about? 597 00:48:59,369 --> 00:49:01,337 l overslept. 598 00:49:02,239 --> 00:49:05,265 That's why l wasn't on the plane, Nate. l overslept. 599 00:49:05,943 --> 00:49:08,810 l wasn't hurt or sick. And l should've been there. 600 00:49:08,979 --> 00:49:11,004 l should have been with them! 601 00:49:12,783 --> 00:49:16,844 l'm sorry. l just can't play football right now. Okay? lt's not in me. 602 00:49:19,389 --> 00:49:22,586 l can't do it, you understand that, right? Look at me. 603 00:49:25,362 --> 00:49:26,989 l'm sorry. 604 00:49:27,364 --> 00:49:29,025 Tom. 605 00:49:46,950 --> 00:49:49,316 Thought you might like some dessert. 606 00:49:50,787 --> 00:49:52,687 Thank you, Annie. 607 00:49:53,890 --> 00:49:55,551 l'm gonna get you some silverware. 608 00:50:57,821 --> 00:50:59,311 Yup. 609 00:51:00,290 --> 00:51:01,621 Game day. 610 00:51:07,898 --> 00:51:09,297 Yup. 611 00:51:18,442 --> 00:51:23,607 So l'll give you one year. 612 00:51:26,183 --> 00:51:29,584 Well, if that's all the time we've got, we'd better get started. 613 00:51:42,532 --> 00:51:44,090 Coach Mickey Jackson. 614 00:51:46,736 --> 00:51:48,533 Coach McNally. 615 00:51:52,075 --> 00:51:53,599 Coach Riley. 616 00:51:56,379 --> 00:52:02,113 First line: NCAA, address-- l assume you have it, Luann. 617 00:52:02,285 --> 00:52:04,412 lt's somewhere in Kansas City. 618 00:52:04,588 --> 00:52:08,524 Salutation: To whom it may concern. 619 00:52:09,593 --> 00:52:12,790 As l am sure you are aware, we.... 620 00:52:13,763 --> 00:52:16,231 l'm gonna take a road trip southeast of here... 621 00:52:16,399 --> 00:52:19,926 ...and go get this Shaw kid down in Martinsville. 622 00:52:20,103 --> 00:52:22,094 l'm gonna take a shot at Gibbs. 623 00:52:22,272 --> 00:52:24,502 Go get us a quarterback, coach. 624 00:52:39,322 --> 00:52:42,291 -Jake. Red Dawson. -Yes, sir? 625 00:52:50,333 --> 00:52:53,700 l know coaches from quite a few schools have already come to talk... 626 00:52:53,870 --> 00:52:57,829 ...about your son playing football for them. l hope that he hasn't made his mind up. 627 00:52:58,008 --> 00:52:59,839 Ain't no way he's made up his mind yet. 628 00:53:00,810 --> 00:53:03,005 Wait, there he is, right there. 629 00:53:14,357 --> 00:53:16,484 Oh, what's the good word, coach? 630 00:53:19,296 --> 00:53:21,321 No? Shit. 631 00:53:23,533 --> 00:53:26,366 Truman Andrews. Here we come. 632 00:53:50,493 --> 00:53:52,393 Shit. 633 00:53:53,797 --> 00:53:55,458 Luann? 634 00:53:59,135 --> 00:54:00,363 Sir? 635 00:54:00,537 --> 00:54:03,199 Has the NCAA returned any of my calls yet? 636 00:54:03,373 --> 00:54:04,772 No. 637 00:54:07,277 --> 00:54:10,246 Six, seven, eight, nine, 1 0, 1 1 at West Virginia. 638 00:54:10,413 --> 00:54:14,873 Kids that we wanted who are now in West Virginia. Who's that? 639 00:54:15,485 --> 00:54:17,817 Bob Lambert. West Virginia. 640 00:54:17,988 --> 00:54:19,478 Shit. 641 00:54:19,656 --> 00:54:21,089 Twelve. West Virginia. 642 00:54:21,258 --> 00:54:24,421 Red, we gotta broaden our recruiting base or something. 643 00:54:24,594 --> 00:54:27,927 We gotta get creative about... 644 00:54:28,198 --> 00:54:31,065 ...who we're going after, where we're going after them... 645 00:54:31,234 --> 00:54:34,431 ...and how we're going after them. lsn't that right, doc? 646 00:54:36,172 --> 00:54:37,969 Good morning, Red. 647 00:54:39,409 --> 00:54:42,139 Well, how are we doing? 648 00:54:42,312 --> 00:54:44,337 West Virginia will be competitive next year. 649 00:54:44,514 --> 00:54:46,880 Yeah, very. How about you? 650 00:54:47,751 --> 00:54:53,815 Well, Jack, l haven't heard anything positive back yet. 651 00:54:53,990 --> 00:54:56,481 And l think l've done everything l can. 652 00:54:56,793 --> 00:55:00,126 Maybe we need more time. l don't know. 653 00:55:01,097 --> 00:55:04,191 Time's the only thing we don't have, Don. 654 00:55:04,367 --> 00:55:10,829 l mean, hell, it's already April. Time is not our friend. 655 00:55:14,477 --> 00:55:16,945 Let me ask you a question. Now, are you married? 656 00:55:17,113 --> 00:55:18,876 Yes, l am. 25 years in May. 657 00:55:19,049 --> 00:55:22,280 Twenty-five years. l am willing to bet... 658 00:55:23,320 --> 00:55:26,585 ...that you didn't propose over the phone. 659 00:55:29,125 --> 00:55:30,956 No, l didn't. 660 00:55:31,127 --> 00:55:36,793 Okay. And l know damn well that she didn't say yes in a letter. 661 00:55:39,736 --> 00:55:41,328 -Jack? -Doc? 662 00:55:41,504 --> 00:55:44,940 -No, Jack. l know.... -Yes. Doc? 663 00:55:45,108 --> 00:55:46,336 You can do it. 664 00:55:48,478 --> 00:55:50,503 You're an outlaw. Pioneer. 665 00:55:51,014 --> 00:55:54,381 Gunslinger. This is a whole new game, doc. 666 00:55:56,986 --> 00:55:58,977 You.... 667 00:55:59,389 --> 00:56:01,016 You. 668 00:56:01,524 --> 00:56:05,085 There's a first time for everything, Don. 669 00:56:06,596 --> 00:56:09,258 lf we're gonna survive, this has to be one of those times. 670 00:56:09,432 --> 00:56:11,900 And you're the only man that can do it. 671 00:56:22,846 --> 00:56:28,409 Excuse me, sir? Excuse me, l'm sorry to bother you like this... 672 00:56:29,686 --> 00:56:33,417 ...but my name is Don Dedmon, l'm president of Marshall University. 673 00:56:33,990 --> 00:56:36,220 May l speak with you for a moment, please? 674 00:56:37,327 --> 00:56:39,659 What are you doing in Kansas City, Don? 675 00:56:40,296 --> 00:56:44,665 My town, my school, we're hurting. 676 00:56:45,135 --> 00:56:50,129 We want to play football, and we cannot do it without your help. 677 00:56:54,978 --> 00:56:56,536 Please. 678 00:57:16,433 --> 00:57:18,594 Guess who's going to change our diaper. 679 00:57:21,337 --> 00:57:24,431 Yeah! 680 00:57:24,607 --> 00:57:26,074 Get him! 681 00:57:26,242 --> 00:57:28,904 Need a little help here, Red. He's heavier than you think. 682 00:57:29,078 --> 00:57:31,569 He's all wet. He's all wet. 683 00:57:32,582 --> 00:57:34,072 Approved. 684 00:57:34,250 --> 00:57:38,243 ''You will be allowed to play freshmen at Marshall University.'' 685 00:57:38,421 --> 00:57:41,117 -What's that right there? What's that? -Here, put me down. 686 00:57:41,291 --> 00:57:44,590 That is signed by the president right there. There he is. Stamped. 687 00:57:44,761 --> 00:57:47,286 Doc, we're gonna get us a football team. 688 00:57:48,364 --> 00:57:51,128 And that is why we are offering your son something... 689 00:57:51,301 --> 00:57:53,701 ...that no other school in the country can. 690 00:57:53,970 --> 00:57:58,839 lmmediate and substantial playing time as a freshman. 691 00:58:14,157 --> 00:58:16,990 Time! l like the kid who made the lay-up. 692 00:58:17,160 --> 00:58:20,618 This is the one l wanna talk to, right here. What's your name, son? 693 00:58:25,235 --> 00:58:27,226 Ball, ball, ball! 694 00:58:32,008 --> 00:58:33,908 -That was a hell of a hit. -Thank you. 695 00:58:34,077 --> 00:58:36,477 -Coach Dawson, from the football club. -Bobby Jordan. 696 00:58:36,646 --> 00:58:38,910 -Ever play any football? None at all? -No, sir. 697 00:58:39,082 --> 00:58:42,108 -No Pop Warner, no high school? -No. Just baseball. 698 00:58:46,923 --> 00:58:48,857 Groovy. Come on, man. 699 00:58:49,259 --> 00:58:50,692 Hey, let me rap to you. 700 00:58:59,769 --> 00:59:01,327 Hey, how you doing? 701 00:59:03,973 --> 00:59:06,771 Hey. What's up, man? 702 00:59:20,623 --> 00:59:24,491 Strong finish. That's a good-looking board. 703 00:59:25,795 --> 00:59:29,697 Good-looking board. l'm tired of flying. 704 00:59:32,368 --> 00:59:37,305 Marshall Thundering Herd all-freshmen team, led by quarterback John Cady... 705 00:59:38,975 --> 00:59:43,776 ...handing the ball off to the ever-talented Lucas Booth! 706 00:59:43,947 --> 00:59:46,677 He runs to the inside, and who's on the outsider wing? 707 00:59:46,849 --> 00:59:49,647 Terry Gardner catches it, pitches to Tennis Rice... 708 00:59:49,819 --> 00:59:53,311 ...who's going downfield to tight end Sam Boteck. 709 01:00:19,749 --> 01:00:20,977 l've never been. 710 01:00:21,150 --> 01:00:22,674 -Crazy. ln four years? -Yeah. 711 01:00:22,852 --> 01:00:24,217 -The bonfire. -l've never been. 712 01:00:24,387 --> 01:00:26,378 -Everyone's been to the bonfire. -l haven't. 713 01:00:26,556 --> 01:00:28,888 -Do you eat marshmallows? -l love marshmallows. 714 01:00:29,058 --> 01:00:32,824 -You've gotta come to the bonfire. -Annie, order's up. 715 01:00:33,930 --> 01:00:36,160 -Ask her to come. -l will, l will. 716 01:00:40,536 --> 01:00:42,470 -Here you go. -Thanks. 717 01:00:43,539 --> 01:00:46,838 -Can we have some silverware? -Sure. 718 01:00:52,482 --> 01:00:55,076 -Some guys have all the luck. -Sorry? 719 01:00:55,251 --> 01:00:57,845 Your fianc�. He's a lucky guy. 720 01:00:59,922 --> 01:01:03,824 -Can you drive? Yeah. -Yeah. We'll leave about 8? 721 01:01:12,468 --> 01:01:15,835 Keith? lt's your turn to set the table! 722 01:01:16,005 --> 01:01:17,734 He's not here, Mom. 723 01:01:18,274 --> 01:01:20,572 -Where is he? -l don't know. 724 01:01:22,412 --> 01:01:24,573 Okay, guys. First things first. 725 01:01:24,747 --> 01:01:26,977 Feel a connection to the guy next to you. 726 01:01:27,150 --> 01:01:30,119 Hand on a knee, hook an arm, whatever it is. 727 01:01:30,520 --> 01:01:32,147 Come on, Herd. 728 01:01:32,321 --> 01:01:34,915 Look around, because these are your teammates, young men. 729 01:01:35,091 --> 01:01:38,083 They're made up of three returning varsity members. 730 01:01:38,261 --> 01:01:41,890 Randy Linden, George Olson, Nate Ruffin. 731 01:01:42,065 --> 01:01:46,058 Fifteen freshmen turning sophomores. 732 01:01:46,235 --> 01:01:48,829 And the rest of you, true freshmen... 733 01:01:49,005 --> 01:01:52,634 ...very first time in college football and walk-ons. 734 01:01:52,809 --> 01:01:55,175 Are you gonna play too, Tom? 735 01:01:56,379 --> 01:01:59,974 Remember, this is a game called football, let's get to work. Let's go. 736 01:02:12,061 --> 01:02:14,461 We are going to be running the Power l, gentlemen... 737 01:02:14,630 --> 01:02:16,723 ...which obviously starts with a quarterback. 738 01:02:16,899 --> 01:02:19,732 -Red, what are my choices? -Dave Walsh. 739 01:02:19,902 --> 01:02:22,735 Solid athlete. Solid arm. Solid kid. 740 01:02:22,905 --> 01:02:24,372 Okay. 741 01:02:25,108 --> 01:02:26,632 Who else? 742 01:02:26,809 --> 01:02:31,405 -Jack, that's it. -That's it, 1 0? 743 01:02:31,581 --> 01:02:32,809 That's it, coach. 744 01:02:32,982 --> 01:02:35,212 All right, guys. Competition breeds improvement. 745 01:02:35,384 --> 01:02:39,081 Now, we need options here. Let's look around, keep our eyes open. 746 01:02:39,255 --> 01:02:43,419 We need legs, hands and a decent arm. Right there. Who's 86? 747 01:02:43,960 --> 01:02:47,259 That's Reggie Oliver. Receiver from Alabama. 748 01:02:47,430 --> 01:02:50,228 Bear Bryant called me personally, actually, to recommend him. 749 01:02:50,399 --> 01:02:53,664 -You wanna try him out at QB? -Unless you think it's a bad idea. 750 01:02:54,036 --> 01:02:57,005 -Let's push them to the limit, men, huh? -Right, coach. 751 01:03:03,579 --> 01:03:05,513 Come on, hit it, now! 752 01:03:07,116 --> 01:03:08,447 Check! 753 01:03:17,160 --> 01:03:18,286 Not good, coach. 754 01:03:33,309 --> 01:03:35,470 James, James. Get over here. 755 01:03:37,513 --> 01:03:39,174 That's supposed to be a post route. 756 01:03:39,348 --> 01:03:41,111 -Post? -Post. 757 01:03:41,284 --> 01:03:44,310 You do know the difference between a post route and a flag route? 758 01:03:44,487 --> 01:03:45,715 No, coach. 759 01:03:45,888 --> 01:03:49,346 All right, all right. You see the big goalpost there? 760 01:03:49,525 --> 01:03:53,256 That's why they call it a post route. Post. You head right to that post. 761 01:03:53,429 --> 01:03:55,124 Cut 1 0 yards, to the post. 762 01:03:55,298 --> 01:03:57,766 See the big pylon down at the corner of the end zone? 763 01:03:57,934 --> 01:03:59,697 That's what we call a flag, all right? 764 01:03:59,869 --> 01:04:01,734 So when you're running the flag route... 765 01:04:01,904 --> 01:04:04,429 ...1 0 yards to the corner of the end zone, to the flag. 766 01:04:04,607 --> 01:04:06,438 -All right? All right. -l got it. 767 01:04:06,609 --> 01:04:08,304 Do it again. 768 01:04:18,855 --> 01:04:21,255 Come on! Let's go! 769 01:04:21,791 --> 01:04:24,453 Nice speed, Booth! Nice speed! 770 01:04:26,128 --> 01:04:28,596 Nice speed. Shalhoop. Hey. 771 01:04:28,764 --> 01:04:31,824 -What are you doing? -Oh, l kick the ball, coach. 772 01:04:32,001 --> 01:04:34,799 But after you kick it, son, you're still a football player. 773 01:04:41,377 --> 01:04:44,039 Good job, George. Good job, George. Come here, come here. 774 01:04:44,213 --> 01:04:46,078 -What's your name, 51 ? -My name's Creole. 775 01:04:46,249 --> 01:04:48,274 Creole. This Redbook's taking me only so far. 776 01:04:48,451 --> 01:04:52,478 Urbanek, l need names. Last names on everyone's helmet. All right? This afternoon. 777 01:04:52,655 --> 01:04:56,614 Now, Creole, the man outweighs you by 75 pounds. Okay? 778 01:04:56,792 --> 01:04:58,384 When you're hitting him up high... 779 01:04:58,561 --> 01:05:01,587 ...he'll beat you and you'll be on your ass every time, all right? 780 01:05:01,764 --> 01:05:03,925 You gotta come in here, you gotta get him low. 781 01:05:04,100 --> 01:05:07,558 Get him in the legs, okay? That's how you'll keep him from coming through. 782 01:05:07,737 --> 01:05:10,535 -Stay low on him. Low, man. -What should l do if he goes low? 783 01:05:10,706 --> 01:05:13,368 Good question. George says, what does he do if he goes low? 784 01:05:13,542 --> 01:05:15,942 Five-one comes low. Head slap and you're around him. 785 01:05:16,112 --> 01:05:18,774 Like that. You see that? Head-slap the shit out of him. 786 01:05:29,759 --> 01:05:33,820 -Give me second team, McNally. -We don't have a second team, Jack. 787 01:05:33,996 --> 01:05:37,762 Shit. Okay, yeah, we do have a second team. Jackson! Urbanek! 788 01:05:37,934 --> 01:05:39,925 Lengyel, McNally, Dawson... 789 01:05:40,102 --> 01:05:42,263 ...line up here. Offensive line, watch this. 790 01:05:42,438 --> 01:05:45,635 -Coach, you don't have any pads on. -Now, you just play ball, Olson. 791 01:05:47,777 --> 01:05:49,142 Quarterback's still standing. 792 01:05:49,312 --> 01:05:51,439 Big on big. We can run an offense. 793 01:05:51,614 --> 01:05:55,846 We can save a young man's life. Come on, now. Power l. Big on big. 794 01:06:01,257 --> 01:06:04,192 We got a huge problem on the O-line, coach. 795 01:06:05,227 --> 01:06:08,162 l don't think it's because the defensive line is so spectacular. 796 01:06:08,331 --> 01:06:09,662 No. No. 797 01:06:11,133 --> 01:06:15,797 Men. Power l. You know l'm a fan of it, that's why l brought it here. 798 01:06:15,972 --> 01:06:18,805 l have learned in the last two weeks that it is not working. 799 01:06:18,975 --> 01:06:22,570 So as of right now, the Power l goes in the trash... 800 01:06:22,745 --> 01:06:27,079 ...along with every flea-flicker, double reverse... 801 01:06:27,249 --> 01:06:30,241 ...and every other trick play that you may have in your playbook. 802 01:06:30,419 --> 01:06:33,820 Get rid of it. Men, it is time to simplify. Ball. 803 01:06:34,957 --> 01:06:37,323 So put our heads together here. 804 01:06:37,493 --> 01:06:39,654 What is the simplest offense... 805 01:06:41,731 --> 01:06:44,564 ...that you have ever run and actually won a football game? 806 01:06:44,734 --> 01:06:49,068 Any idea's a good idea. No right or wrong in here today, men, let's talk it out. 807 01:06:49,238 --> 01:06:50,603 Well, there's always the Veer. 808 01:06:50,773 --> 01:06:54,641 The Veer. That's interesting. Talk that out, Red. 809 01:06:55,244 --> 01:06:59,305 Well, the Veer's an option offense. Spreads things out. 810 01:06:59,482 --> 01:07:01,074 Takes the focus off any one man. 811 01:07:01,250 --> 01:07:04,185 lt's designed for teams that don't have a strong offensive line. 812 01:07:04,653 --> 01:07:08,111 Now, that is us in a nutshell. Well, who runs it that we can talk to? 813 01:07:08,290 --> 01:07:10,690 Bill Yeoman came up with it at Houston... 814 01:07:10,860 --> 01:07:14,193 ...but other than West Virginia, no one really runs it outside of Texas. 815 01:07:16,298 --> 01:07:18,823 -West Virginia runs the Veer? -Yeah. 816 01:07:24,073 --> 01:07:28,442 Jack, that's crazy. We're rivals. 817 01:07:28,611 --> 01:07:31,705 You think they'll invite us to lunch and hand over their playbook? 818 01:07:31,881 --> 01:07:33,781 They don't have to take us out to lunch. 819 01:07:33,949 --> 01:07:36,008 We'll pick some up on the way. 820 01:07:36,385 --> 01:07:40,685 Morgantown. The Veer. l like it. 821 01:07:45,027 --> 01:07:48,258 Eight-time Southern Conference Champions, Red. 822 01:07:48,431 --> 01:07:52,697 Jack? Jack, l gotta tell you, l really don't think this is your best idea. 823 01:07:53,035 --> 01:07:56,334 -Red! Good to see you again. -Oh, coach. 824 01:07:56,505 --> 01:07:58,666 -How are you? -How are you? 825 01:07:58,841 --> 01:08:00,900 -And this must be? -Coach Jack Lengyel. 826 01:08:01,077 --> 01:08:03,477 Jack. Bobby Bowden. Pleasure to meet you. 827 01:08:03,646 --> 01:08:05,273 lt's a pleasure to meet you. 828 01:08:05,448 --> 01:08:07,814 Bobby, thank you for taking the time with us today. 829 01:08:07,983 --> 01:08:10,349 -My pleasure, not a problem. -All right. 830 01:08:10,519 --> 01:08:12,077 Yes, sir. 831 01:08:12,588 --> 01:08:15,955 So l can't wait to hear. What can l do for you boys? 832 01:08:17,660 --> 01:08:19,525 Well, the thing is... 833 01:08:20,563 --> 01:08:21,996 ...coach... 834 01:08:22,565 --> 01:08:26,501 ...we're thinking about adopting the Veer this year. 835 01:08:26,735 --> 01:08:29,795 Now, l understand that to be your bread and butter, as it were. 836 01:08:29,972 --> 01:08:32,668 We're just hoping that we could come down here and maybe... 837 01:08:32,842 --> 01:08:34,810 ...you could give us a few pointers. 838 01:08:41,851 --> 01:08:43,113 -Pointers? -Tips. 839 01:08:43,285 --> 01:08:47,051 Advice. Anything that you'd be willing to show us. 840 01:08:47,389 --> 01:08:52,588 Well, we'd really appreciate it. You seem to be the man who runs it so well. 841 01:08:55,264 --> 01:08:56,595 He's good. 842 01:08:59,135 --> 01:09:01,626 -You're the best at the Veer. -That's what they say! 843 01:09:01,804 --> 01:09:03,738 l'm coming straight to the man. 844 01:09:08,410 --> 01:09:10,344 Reg, l got your burger. 845 01:09:10,513 --> 01:09:13,243 -Chili on the fries? -They were out. 846 01:09:13,415 --> 01:09:17,408 Come on, Stretch. Gonna be a rough year if that's the best you can do. 847 01:09:28,230 --> 01:09:29,822 What? 848 01:10:10,000 --> 01:10:14,061 Playbooks. Research. Game film. 849 01:10:14,237 --> 01:10:17,035 Need anything copied or dubbed, just see Kitty down the hall. 850 01:10:17,207 --> 01:10:19,698 Coach, you serious? 851 01:10:19,876 --> 01:10:23,471 Sure. We don't play y'all this year, so, what the heck? Have at it. 852 01:10:23,647 --> 01:10:26,411 Just make sure you put everything back where you found it. 853 01:10:26,583 --> 01:10:28,141 Deal. 854 01:10:28,918 --> 01:10:31,785 You grow them big down in Huntington, l'm telling you. 855 01:10:33,423 --> 01:10:37,359 Oh, guys. You get hungry, there's a lunch spread next door. 856 01:10:37,527 --> 01:10:39,358 Help yourselves. 857 01:10:41,398 --> 01:10:44,799 You hungry, Red? l'm gonna watch some film. 858 01:11:08,258 --> 01:11:10,920 Let me see those things. 859 01:11:14,330 --> 01:11:16,594 l'm you. l'm you. 860 01:11:19,569 --> 01:11:21,036 Well, that's not dumb. 861 01:11:22,272 --> 01:11:25,833 Their quarterback's gotta have ice in his veins... 862 01:11:26,009 --> 01:11:30,070 ...but he's gotta still be able to make decisions until the last possible second. 863 01:11:39,055 --> 01:11:43,822 Give me that ball! Give me the ball! He scores! Go, Herd! 864 01:12:05,081 --> 01:12:08,778 Oh, look at that hit. Every time he commits. 865 01:12:09,252 --> 01:12:11,777 He gets the option to get the ball outside. Hey, guys. 866 01:12:12,956 --> 01:12:14,890 Sorry. We're looking for coach. 867 01:12:15,058 --> 01:12:16,389 Not in here today, guys. 868 01:12:16,559 --> 01:12:18,754 Sorry, coach, we just came to watch some film. 869 01:12:23,099 --> 01:12:25,226 You told us to meet with you after practice. 870 01:12:28,705 --> 01:12:31,003 -Next one. -Yes, sir. 871 01:12:37,981 --> 01:12:40,108 Colors clash a bit, don't they? 872 01:12:41,851 --> 01:12:43,842 That's first class, coach. 873 01:12:44,587 --> 01:12:46,248 First class. 874 01:12:46,422 --> 01:12:48,913 You guys take all the time you need. 875 01:13:12,215 --> 01:13:16,049 Your offense, 1 2. Show me how it's done, now. 876 01:13:17,187 --> 01:13:20,088 Black-1 8! Set! Hut! 877 01:13:22,592 --> 01:13:24,719 Move! That's it! 878 01:13:24,894 --> 01:13:28,330 That's it, go! Move! Go! Move! Go! Move! 879 01:13:32,769 --> 01:13:36,830 Coach Red Dawson, looks a little something like the Veer, doesn't it? 880 01:13:37,006 --> 01:13:39,201 Little bit. Little bit. 881 01:13:39,375 --> 01:13:40,672 l like it. 882 01:13:41,945 --> 01:13:44,004 One more time. Go to your right side. 883 01:13:44,647 --> 01:13:46,114 They don't look half-bad, coach. 884 01:13:46,282 --> 01:13:48,978 Don't look half-bad left or right, Ernie. Did you see that? 885 01:13:49,152 --> 01:13:51,712 l did. l was playing around with the numbers last night. 886 01:13:51,888 --> 01:13:55,119 You know the average age of a starter in college football these days? 887 01:13:55,291 --> 01:13:57,851 -No idea. Go! -20 years, 1 0 months. 888 01:13:58,027 --> 01:14:00,325 Now, you know the average age of your players? 889 01:14:00,496 --> 01:14:03,795 -No. -1 8 years, seven months. 890 01:14:05,501 --> 01:14:10,438 That'd be us, Ernie. The Young Thundering Herd. l like it. 891 01:14:10,607 --> 01:14:12,768 Oh, l like that. Do you mind if l use that? 892 01:14:12,942 --> 01:14:14,910 Hell, no. l'm already making T-shirts. 893 01:14:16,613 --> 01:14:18,740 What you think about this? 894 01:14:18,915 --> 01:14:21,509 ''The Young Thundering Herd.'' 895 01:14:22,118 --> 01:14:24,916 l like it, George! Can you get me one of those? 896 01:14:31,728 --> 01:14:33,252 We've practiced. 897 01:14:38,001 --> 01:14:39,559 We have a plan. 898 01:14:43,373 --> 01:14:44,670 And now it's game day. 899 01:14:47,911 --> 01:14:50,345 Nate Ruffin, are you the captain of this team? 900 01:14:50,513 --> 01:14:51,810 Yes, sir, l am, coach! 901 01:14:52,415 --> 01:14:55,077 Well, why don't you take us onto that field? 902 01:14:56,653 --> 01:14:58,848 Everybody up! Come in here! 903 01:14:59,656 --> 01:15:04,355 Now, 60 minutes! We play till the whistle blow! And you know how we do. 904 01:15:04,527 --> 01:15:06,051 -We are? -Marshall! 905 01:15:06,229 --> 01:15:08,629 -Now, let's take it to the field! -Yeah! 906 01:15:13,403 --> 01:15:16,668 And here they come, the Young Thundering Herd of Marshall! 907 01:15:25,348 --> 01:15:27,714 Jack! Jack! 908 01:15:29,953 --> 01:15:31,420 Game day. 909 01:15:36,693 --> 01:15:39,685 Welcome to Morehead, Kentucky, where the Morehead State Eagles... 910 01:15:39,862 --> 01:15:43,730 ...take on the Thundering Herd of Marshall University in their 1 97 1 season opener. 911 01:15:43,900 --> 01:15:47,267 The Marshall Thundering Herd was marked by tragedy last season... 912 01:15:47,437 --> 01:15:50,463 ...but they are back in the saddle with a new coach, a new team... 913 01:15:50,640 --> 01:15:54,201 ...and for the first time in NCAA history, true freshmen in their lineup. 914 01:15:54,377 --> 01:15:58,746 And now, ladies and gentlemen, the Morehead State Eagles are taking the field. 915 01:16:04,354 --> 01:16:06,117 -How you feeling? -Feeling good, coach. 916 01:16:06,289 --> 01:16:07,756 Feeling good. 917 01:16:11,794 --> 01:16:14,786 Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! 918 01:16:39,756 --> 01:16:40,745 Oh, no. 919 01:16:48,965 --> 01:16:53,425 That's a clip! Where's the clip on that? That's a clip, ref! 920 01:17:06,315 --> 01:17:08,306 lt's all right. lt's all right. 921 01:17:11,154 --> 01:17:13,520 They hit him low. All right? 922 01:17:14,924 --> 01:17:16,983 They hit him low. All right? 923 01:17:18,161 --> 01:17:20,925 l'm all right. l'm all right. 924 01:17:21,097 --> 01:17:23,088 We hope he didn't re-injure his shoulder... 925 01:17:23,266 --> 01:17:25,928 ...but I could hear the hit from up here in the press box. 926 01:17:26,102 --> 01:17:28,468 Number 25, Nate Ruffin, got blindsided and.... 927 01:17:31,407 --> 01:17:32,931 --could not stop the return man. 928 01:17:33,109 --> 01:17:36,806 And now, with the extra point, Morehead State is leading 29-6. 929 01:17:36,979 --> 01:17:39,573 The Marshall faithful cannot be happy now. 930 01:17:41,317 --> 01:17:43,945 Oliver! Oliver! Strong right! 931 01:17:45,655 --> 01:17:48,283 Switch! Switch! 932 01:17:49,192 --> 01:17:52,059 Forty! Set! Hike! 933 01:18:01,571 --> 01:18:02,799 Damn it. 934 01:18:04,874 --> 01:18:06,865 That's a shame. 935 01:18:11,080 --> 01:18:13,071 Gotta look him off. lf you look him off.... 936 01:18:13,249 --> 01:18:16,309 And you don't have to throw it. You had 20 yards in front of you. 937 01:18:16,486 --> 01:18:18,044 Hut! 938 01:18:22,191 --> 01:18:24,591 -Ball! Ball! -Get on the ball! 939 01:18:29,699 --> 01:18:31,860 That ain't a pitch, you gotta get me the ball. 940 01:18:32,034 --> 01:18:34,867 -lf l make the pitch, catch the ball. -You gotta get it to me. 941 01:18:35,037 --> 01:18:38,438 We gotta shake it up here. We gotta start blitzing our linebacker. 942 01:18:55,324 --> 01:18:59,556 That's a hard hit on number 29. Twenty-nine is down and he's not getting up. 943 01:18:59,729 --> 01:19:02,596 I don't see number 29 on my roster here. 944 01:19:02,765 --> 01:19:06,462 There's just so many new faces on this Marshall University Thundering Herd team. 945 01:19:06,802 --> 01:19:09,032 Can you shake it off or not? 946 01:19:09,539 --> 01:19:12,030 Dawson! Dawson! 947 01:19:14,944 --> 01:19:17,276 What do you think? We gotta get three points. 948 01:19:17,446 --> 01:19:20,108 We don't get any points on the board, we'll lose them. 949 01:19:20,283 --> 01:19:23,081 All right, we need our three. lt's gonna help out the morale. 950 01:19:23,252 --> 01:19:26,710 Send the kicking team in. Let's go. Gotta end this game with three points. 951 01:19:26,889 --> 01:19:29,449 Yeah. Send them in. Kicking team, let's go. 952 01:19:42,939 --> 01:19:45,237 Dawson. Send them in! 953 01:19:48,311 --> 01:19:50,074 Call it in, Red! 954 01:19:51,547 --> 01:19:53,208 Call it in! 955 01:19:56,953 --> 01:19:58,750 Send them in! 956 01:20:00,957 --> 01:20:02,390 Kick it! Kick it! 957 01:20:03,192 --> 01:20:05,251 Field-goal unit! Let's go! 958 01:20:14,103 --> 01:20:15,593 Let's go! 959 01:20:35,925 --> 01:20:39,520 These kids do have plenty of heart, but just not enough skill or experience... 960 01:20:39,695 --> 01:20:42,163 ...to compete at this level. And with this loss... 961 01:20:42,331 --> 01:20:46,028 ...next week's first home game against Xavier University won't be any easier. 962 01:20:46,202 --> 01:20:49,831 The Xavier game will be the first home game since the devastating crash... 963 01:20:50,006 --> 01:20:52,941 ...that killed 75 players and fans. 964 01:20:53,109 --> 01:20:56,943 After this painful loss, the Marshall faithful must be wondering... 965 01:20:57,113 --> 01:20:59,411 ...if they've done the right thing. 966 01:21:17,700 --> 01:21:19,327 Pick it up. 967 01:21:20,102 --> 01:21:21,660 Pick what up? Pick my jersey up? 968 01:21:21,837 --> 01:21:24,670 lt ain't your jersey, it's Joe Hood's jersey. Now, pick it up. 969 01:21:24,840 --> 01:21:26,569 -Who's Joe Hood? -You don't know him. 970 01:21:26,742 --> 01:21:29,336 l'm not gonna ask you again. Now, pick it up! 971 01:21:30,646 --> 01:21:36,778 Look, man, l came here to play ball, and l'm gonna be as respectful as l can be... 972 01:21:36,952 --> 01:21:40,945 ...but l'm the one playing for this team now. l'm number 33. 973 01:21:41,123 --> 01:21:44,024 That's my jersey. l'll do whatever l want with it! 974 01:21:46,595 --> 01:21:49,496 Hey, break it up! Break it up! Listen to me, break it up right-- 975 01:21:54,501 --> 01:22:00,201 Well, Meckstroth's ankle's just a sprain, so he should be better by Saturday. 976 01:22:00,373 --> 01:22:03,240 And Meadows' hamstring, it's okay too. 977 01:22:03,410 --> 01:22:06,538 What about Ruffin's shoulder? What'd the doc say? 978 01:22:06,980 --> 01:22:11,144 Well, it ain't good. l think we better sit him, Jack. 979 01:22:12,252 --> 01:22:13,981 Well, he's not gonna like that. 980 01:22:14,154 --> 01:22:17,487 Well, he ain't gonna like trying to write with the other hand, either... 981 01:22:17,657 --> 01:22:20,057 ...and that's what he's looking at if he keeps going. 982 01:22:20,226 --> 01:22:23,889 Okay, well, let's see what he can do in practice. Thank you. 983 01:22:25,098 --> 01:22:28,534 Split right, 434-Z-Slant. Let it develop and trust it. 984 01:22:28,701 --> 01:22:30,168 Trust it. Make the play. Go. 985 01:22:30,336 --> 01:22:31,598 Here he comes, D! 986 01:22:36,309 --> 01:22:38,277 Forty-two! Set, hut! 987 01:22:48,988 --> 01:22:51,115 What's your problem? We're on the same team! 988 01:22:57,330 --> 01:22:59,457 Make them commit. Make it so. Make it so. 989 01:23:05,738 --> 01:23:06,762 Set, hut! 990 01:23:15,315 --> 01:23:17,442 Hey! Break it up! Break it up now! 991 01:23:20,220 --> 01:23:22,711 l can't take that! Man, you want some of me? 992 01:23:22,889 --> 01:23:24,652 Get back there! 993 01:23:28,361 --> 01:23:30,124 Get back in the huddle! 994 01:23:38,905 --> 01:23:41,135 All right, let's go. 995 01:23:46,079 --> 01:23:48,946 Fourteen! Set, hut! 996 01:23:54,721 --> 01:23:57,383 That's it. Walsh, did you see that? That's success! 997 01:24:03,897 --> 01:24:05,524 Ruffin! 998 01:24:06,166 --> 01:24:09,294 Ruffin! What the hell is the matter with you? 999 01:24:09,469 --> 01:24:11,699 Just playing till the whistle blew, coach. 1000 01:24:11,871 --> 01:24:13,168 Bullshit! 1001 01:24:13,873 --> 01:24:16,774 You think you're the only one who has a right to be pissed off? 1002 01:24:16,943 --> 01:24:19,377 You think you're the only one that's had it rough? 1003 01:24:53,079 --> 01:24:56,947 Ruffin, get up. Get up, Ruffin. That's enough. 1004 01:24:57,116 --> 01:24:58,777 Go water down. 1005 01:24:59,852 --> 01:25:01,877 -Oliver, you okay? -Yeah. 1006 01:25:04,724 --> 01:25:06,555 Where are you going? 1007 01:25:08,995 --> 01:25:10,963 What the hell are we doing out there, Jack? 1008 01:25:11,130 --> 01:25:14,190 We're trying to run a Veer. We're trying to get ready for Xavier. 1009 01:25:14,367 --> 01:25:15,698 Really? 1010 01:25:17,337 --> 01:25:20,067 Feels a lot more like Bloody Knuckles to me. 1011 01:25:20,240 --> 01:25:23,732 l mean, it feels like we're just punching walls out there, Jack. 1012 01:25:24,744 --> 01:25:27,235 l mean, we're not actually helping them. 1013 01:25:27,413 --> 01:25:31,042 We're bringing the worst out in them. Shit, we're bringing the worst out in me. 1014 01:25:32,452 --> 01:25:33,885 And for what? 1015 01:25:34,053 --> 01:25:38,456 So that we can collect pity applause in front of every college in the conference? 1016 01:25:42,161 --> 01:25:44,356 You didn't know Rick Tolley. 1017 01:25:44,864 --> 01:25:46,092 l did. 1018 01:25:46,566 --> 01:25:50,058 And on the day that he died, he said... 1019 01:25:50,236 --> 01:25:54,900 ...the only thing that they judge us on, the only thing that counts, is winning. 1020 01:25:55,074 --> 01:25:56,632 Nothing else matters. 1021 01:25:57,210 --> 01:26:00,646 So, what do we do? How are we honoring their memory? 1022 01:26:00,813 --> 01:26:05,546 We put together a team that doesn't win. Can't win. 1023 01:26:05,718 --> 01:26:11,281 Not this week, not this season. Hell, maybe not ever. 1024 01:26:12,892 --> 01:26:15,656 We're not honoring them, Jack. 1025 01:26:17,930 --> 01:26:19,830 We're disgracing them. 1026 01:26:25,004 --> 01:26:26,562 l'm done. 1027 01:26:38,418 --> 01:26:40,648 Don't bench me, coach. 1028 01:26:44,624 --> 01:26:47,184 -Jesus, Nate, have you even slept? -Not now. 1029 01:26:48,628 --> 01:26:51,188 Not before our first home game. 1030 01:26:51,364 --> 01:26:54,891 Now, look, Nate, your shoulder is in bad shape. 1031 01:26:55,068 --> 01:26:56,899 The rest is gonna do it some good. 1032 01:26:57,070 --> 01:27:00,597 No. No, it ain't. The rest ain't gonna do it good. 1033 01:27:00,773 --> 01:27:04,300 Nate, l'm not questioning your courage or your drive, okay? 1034 01:27:04,477 --> 01:27:07,640 -My shoulder's fine. -This shoulder? 1035 01:27:07,814 --> 01:27:10,078 lt's ready to take the field? lt's ready for hits? 1036 01:27:10,249 --> 01:27:11,682 -My shoulder's fine. -Yes or no? 1037 01:27:11,851 --> 01:27:13,648 -My shoulder's fine. Yeah. -This one? 1038 01:27:13,820 --> 01:27:16,050 -Can it take hits like that? -My shoulder's fine. 1039 01:27:16,222 --> 01:27:17,746 Gonna be a lot harder than that. 1040 01:27:17,924 --> 01:27:20,449 My shoulder's fine. 1041 01:27:30,203 --> 01:27:31,966 Talk to me. 1042 01:27:32,138 --> 01:27:34,299 Oh, coach. 1043 01:27:38,311 --> 01:27:41,644 That was my team. 1044 01:27:46,819 --> 01:27:49,947 They left it in my hands. 1045 01:27:53,760 --> 01:27:57,594 Oh, Nate. No, no, no, they did not. 1046 01:27:57,764 --> 01:27:59,493 No. 1047 01:27:59,665 --> 01:28:01,724 They just left. 1048 01:28:03,035 --> 01:28:05,026 Then why? 1049 01:28:09,342 --> 01:28:11,435 Why, coach? 1050 01:28:13,613 --> 01:28:15,308 Why? 1051 01:28:18,885 --> 01:28:20,113 l don't know. 1052 01:28:55,021 --> 01:28:57,990 The board voted you out this morning. 1053 01:28:58,157 --> 01:29:01,388 What? May l ask why? 1054 01:29:01,561 --> 01:29:06,828 Come on, Don. You were always a temporary solution. 1055 01:29:06,999 --> 01:29:09,490 You said it yourself after Roland resigned. 1056 01:29:09,669 --> 01:29:12,502 You were just a Band-Aid, remember? 1057 01:29:13,139 --> 01:29:16,199 ls this about the football program, Paul? 1058 01:29:17,810 --> 01:29:20,278 The crash just cut too damn deep, Don. 1059 01:29:20,446 --> 01:29:24,246 lt's not just the team that's bleeding. lt's not just the school. 1060 01:29:24,417 --> 01:29:25,850 lt's the entire town. 1061 01:29:26,018 --> 01:29:28,578 Do you have any idea what it's like for Annie right now? 1062 01:29:28,754 --> 01:29:31,689 She can't read the paper. She can't watch the news. 1063 01:29:31,858 --> 01:29:35,589 She can't even go to work without being reminded of football... 1064 01:29:35,761 --> 01:29:40,664 ...which reminds her of the crash, which reminds her of my dead son! 1065 01:29:43,870 --> 01:29:45,633 Paul. 1066 01:29:45,805 --> 01:29:48,273 This isn't about football, is it? 1067 01:29:48,975 --> 01:29:53,912 And this isn't about Annie. And this isn't about the town, Paul. 1068 01:29:54,080 --> 01:29:58,642 This is about the loss of your son. And l'm sorry. 1069 01:29:58,818 --> 01:30:02,618 But until you find the strength to deal with that pain... 1070 01:30:02,788 --> 01:30:05,780 ...nothing's going to get any better. 1071 01:30:05,958 --> 01:30:09,724 No matter how many presidents you fire, Paul. 1072 01:30:30,082 --> 01:30:32,642 Just about closed. Sorry. 1073 01:30:34,520 --> 01:30:39,287 My wife tells me you've got the best apple pie in Huntington. 1074 01:30:40,560 --> 01:30:42,551 Depends on the apple. 1075 01:30:43,963 --> 01:30:46,397 Well, do you mind if l try? 1076 01:30:48,267 --> 01:30:49,962 Hey, Annie. 1077 01:30:58,077 --> 01:31:00,637 -Annie Cantrell? -Yeah. 1078 01:31:02,114 --> 01:31:04,981 -Thank you. -You're welcome. 1079 01:31:14,694 --> 01:31:16,525 Mr. Griffen? 1080 01:31:17,463 --> 01:31:20,557 l don't believe we've been formally introduced yet. 1081 01:31:20,733 --> 01:31:22,633 l'm Jack Lengyel. 1082 01:31:25,471 --> 01:31:27,029 Thank you. 1083 01:31:33,546 --> 01:31:37,038 l understand Don Dedmon lost his job this week. 1084 01:31:37,216 --> 01:31:40,708 He's well-qualified, he'll find a place. 1085 01:31:44,690 --> 01:31:48,922 You know, if you have a problem with anything that happens on the field... 1086 01:31:49,095 --> 01:31:52,121 ...blame me, not him. l'm the coach here. 1087 01:31:52,298 --> 01:31:55,665 And what happens out there is my responsibility, not his. 1088 01:31:55,835 --> 01:31:58,360 You're not from here, you weren't here last November... 1089 01:31:58,537 --> 01:32:01,301 ...so l don't expect you to understand this. 1090 01:32:02,842 --> 01:32:04,935 This is not about what happened on that field. 1091 01:32:05,111 --> 01:32:07,944 This is about what happened to this town. 1092 01:32:08,114 --> 01:32:09,877 This is not a game. 1093 01:32:28,467 --> 01:32:32,460 l'm real sorry about your son, Mr. Griffen. 1094 01:32:34,240 --> 01:32:36,936 He was a hell of a running back. l bet you were real proud. 1095 01:32:37,109 --> 01:32:39,339 Please don't talk about him like you knew him. 1096 01:32:41,714 --> 01:32:43,909 l was proud of him, and l'm still proud of him. 1097 01:34:36,896 --> 01:34:38,329 He was right, you know. 1098 01:34:42,034 --> 01:34:45,492 -Who was right? -Your boy Tolley. 1099 01:34:46,272 --> 01:34:49,867 Winning is everything and nothing else matters. 1100 01:34:50,042 --> 01:34:53,705 l mean, l've said that so many times myself... 1101 01:34:53,879 --> 01:34:57,406 ...l've lost count. You know? 1102 01:34:57,583 --> 01:35:00,984 And it doesn't matter in what sport, and it doesn't matter what country... 1103 01:35:01,153 --> 01:35:06,113 ...any coach who's worth a darn in this business believes those words. 1104 01:35:06,292 --> 01:35:08,055 Fact. 1105 01:35:11,964 --> 01:35:13,955 And then l came here. 1106 01:35:16,302 --> 01:35:17,769 For the first time in my life... 1107 01:35:17,937 --> 01:35:21,600 ...hell, maybe for the first time in the history of sports... 1108 01:35:21,774 --> 01:35:25,107 ...suddenly, it's just not true anymore. 1109 01:35:26,445 --> 01:35:29,539 At least not here, not now. No. 1110 01:35:32,051 --> 01:35:33,712 You see... 1111 01:35:34,353 --> 01:35:37,516 ...Red, it doesn't matter if we win or if we lose. 1112 01:35:37,690 --> 01:35:39,851 lt's not even about how we play the game. 1113 01:35:40,025 --> 01:35:44,257 What matters is that we play the game. 1114 01:35:44,763 --> 01:35:47,789 That we take the field, that we suit up on Saturdays... 1115 01:35:47,967 --> 01:35:50,629 ...and we keep this program alive. 1116 01:35:50,803 --> 01:35:54,398 We play the game, Red, and l'm telling you, one day... 1117 01:35:54,573 --> 01:35:57,167 ...not today, not tomorrow, not this season... 1118 01:35:57,343 --> 01:36:02,440 ...probably not next season either, but one day, you and l are gonna wake up... 1119 01:36:02,615 --> 01:36:06,574 ...and suddenly we're gonna be like every other team in every other sport... 1120 01:36:06,752 --> 01:36:11,086 ...where winning is everything and nothing else matters. 1121 01:36:13,492 --> 01:36:15,892 And when that day comes... 1122 01:36:21,634 --> 01:36:24,467 ...well, that's when we'll honor them. 1123 01:36:29,541 --> 01:36:32,908 We've got a team meeting tomorrow morning, Red. 1124 01:36:33,412 --> 01:36:36,142 Got a little field trip planned for the boys... 1125 01:36:39,251 --> 01:36:41,481 ...and, well, we'd love to see you there, coach. 1126 01:36:45,024 --> 01:36:47,015 We'd love to see you there. 1127 01:37:05,577 --> 01:37:08,671 Seven on the goal line. Tough on.... 1128 01:37:08,847 --> 01:37:10,838 Secondary C five through eight. 1129 01:37:11,016 --> 01:37:14,816 D can prevent kicking game onside and kickoff. 1130 01:37:14,987 --> 01:37:16,716 Game day. 1131 01:37:18,590 --> 01:37:20,615 Yes, it is. 1132 01:37:26,231 --> 01:37:28,722 l left your ticket on the kitchen counter. 1133 01:37:28,901 --> 01:37:32,962 l would appreciate it if you could make it to the game before halftime. 1134 01:37:34,540 --> 01:37:39,534 One time. l missed kickoff one time and you'll never let me forget it. 1135 01:37:39,712 --> 01:37:41,703 No, no, no, l won't. 1136 01:37:41,880 --> 01:37:44,781 Because if l don't see you in the stands, honey... 1137 01:37:44,950 --> 01:37:49,410 ...l don't know, l get all out of whack, you know? 1138 01:37:50,322 --> 01:37:54,224 -l'll be there. -l know you will. 1139 01:37:57,029 --> 01:37:59,020 How big a crowd do you think you'll get? 1140 01:37:59,198 --> 01:38:02,656 -Well, after last week, l don't know. -Yeah. 1141 01:38:04,236 --> 01:38:05,703 -Hey, buddy. -Hey. 1142 01:38:05,871 --> 01:38:08,203 l'll race you to the ''newpacer.'' 1143 01:38:09,742 --> 01:38:13,143 -The what? -Newspaper. 1144 01:38:13,312 --> 01:38:14,836 -When, right now? -Yeah. 1145 01:38:15,014 --> 01:38:18,575 l don't know. Maybe! 1146 01:38:19,151 --> 01:38:20,812 Get him! Run! 1147 01:38:22,187 --> 01:38:24,747 Hey, hey, hey-- 1148 01:38:27,326 --> 01:38:29,191 Hey, coach! 1149 01:38:31,296 --> 01:38:34,390 -Lengyel! -Win, Coach Lengyel! 1150 01:38:40,873 --> 01:38:42,932 -What day is it, son? -Game day. 1151 01:38:43,108 --> 01:38:44,507 -What day? -Game day! 1152 01:38:44,676 --> 01:38:47,474 Time to play until the whistle blows. 1153 01:38:48,947 --> 01:38:52,280 -See you on the field. -See you there! 1154 01:38:56,522 --> 01:38:58,513 Hi, Mr. Griffen. 1155 01:39:00,392 --> 01:39:03,384 Does nobody eat in this town anymore? 1156 01:39:03,562 --> 01:39:05,655 Not today, anyway. 1157 01:39:07,099 --> 01:39:08,532 You should go. 1158 01:39:08,700 --> 01:39:11,601 Oh, no, my shift ends in a few hours. lt's no big deal. 1159 01:39:11,770 --> 01:39:13,795 That's not what l meant. 1160 01:39:15,908 --> 01:39:17,500 Come on. 1161 01:39:18,077 --> 01:39:20,068 Let's take a walk. 1162 01:39:20,245 --> 01:39:23,146 l don't think your customers will mind. 1163 01:39:24,917 --> 01:39:27,613 Do you know l was baptized right here in the Ohio? 1164 01:39:27,786 --> 01:39:30,880 Swam in it all the time when l was a kid. 1165 01:39:31,223 --> 01:39:32,656 When l was away at the war... 1166 01:39:34,026 --> 01:39:37,655 ...l'd fall asleep at night to the sound of this water. 1167 01:39:38,097 --> 01:39:43,399 When my wife died, l'd lay awake to the same sound. 1168 01:39:44,870 --> 01:39:47,839 Whenever l see this river, l know l'm home. 1169 01:39:50,476 --> 01:39:52,740 This is my home, Annie. 1170 01:39:55,214 --> 01:39:57,614 You were going to California with my son. 1171 01:39:59,952 --> 01:40:03,581 -How long have you known? -l'm his father, l've always known. 1172 01:40:04,656 --> 01:40:06,954 You should go, Annie. 1173 01:40:10,696 --> 01:40:12,789 Things have changed now. 1174 01:40:13,632 --> 01:40:16,829 l mean, l have responsibilities, l have a job. 1175 01:40:18,637 --> 01:40:20,366 And you. 1176 01:40:21,573 --> 01:40:24,838 -You're all alone. l can't-- -Oh, stop, stop. You can't put that on me. 1177 01:40:25,010 --> 01:40:27,103 You've gotta go out there and live your life. 1178 01:40:27,546 --> 01:40:30,674 lf you don't leave now, you never will. 1179 01:40:32,885 --> 01:40:35,877 You're all out of excuses, Annie. 1180 01:40:36,522 --> 01:40:38,990 You can't stay for me and you can't stay for your job. 1181 01:40:39,158 --> 01:40:40,489 Why not? 1182 01:40:40,659 --> 01:40:43,787 Because when l tell your boss you left that restaurant unattended... 1183 01:40:43,962 --> 01:40:45,554 ...he's gonna have to fire you. 1184 01:40:52,004 --> 01:40:54,438 Grief is messy, Annie. 1185 01:40:55,007 --> 01:40:59,239 Makes you do things you regret, sometimes things you'll always regret. 1186 01:40:59,411 --> 01:41:01,003 l don't. l don't regret it. 1187 01:41:01,480 --> 01:41:04,540 -l don't. -l'm not talking about you. 1188 01:41:06,518 --> 01:41:09,646 Go, Annie. Go. 1189 01:41:56,034 --> 01:41:58,935 For those of you who may not know... 1190 01:41:59,738 --> 01:42:03,139 ...this is the final resting place for six members... 1191 01:42:03,308 --> 01:42:06,607 ...of the 1 970 Thundering Herd. 1192 01:42:07,813 --> 01:42:13,479 The plane crash that took their lives was so severe, so absolute... 1193 01:42:13,652 --> 01:42:16,815 ...that their bodies were unable to be identified. 1194 01:42:17,289 --> 01:42:21,157 So they were buried here, together. 1195 01:42:22,661 --> 01:42:24,629 Six players... 1196 01:42:25,230 --> 01:42:27,095 ...six teammates... 1197 01:42:27,266 --> 01:42:30,235 ...six sons of Marshall. 1198 01:42:32,204 --> 01:42:35,173 This is our past, gentlemen. 1199 01:42:39,544 --> 01:42:42,570 This is where we have been. This is how we got here. 1200 01:42:42,748 --> 01:42:44,875 This is who we are... 1201 01:42:45,317 --> 01:42:47,080 ...today. 1202 01:42:49,554 --> 01:42:52,352 l wanna talk about our opponent this afternoon. 1203 01:42:53,258 --> 01:42:56,250 They're bigger, faster, stronger, more experienced... 1204 01:42:56,428 --> 01:42:59,295 ...and on paper, they're just better. 1205 01:42:59,464 --> 01:43:01,489 And they know it, too. 1206 01:43:03,969 --> 01:43:06,631 But l wanna tell you something that they don't know. 1207 01:43:07,339 --> 01:43:10,240 They don't know your heart. 1208 01:43:12,210 --> 01:43:16,613 l do. l've seen it. You have shown it to me. 1209 01:43:16,782 --> 01:43:20,240 You have shown this coaching staff, your teammates. 1210 01:43:20,419 --> 01:43:25,220 You have shown yourselves just exactly who you are in here. 1211 01:43:28,293 --> 01:43:30,853 Now, when you take that field today... 1212 01:43:32,130 --> 01:43:35,156 ...you've gotta lay that heart on the line, men. 1213 01:43:35,667 --> 01:43:39,603 From the soles of your feet, with every ounce of blood you've got in your body... 1214 01:43:39,771 --> 01:43:42,296 ...lay it on the line until the final whistle blows. 1215 01:43:42,474 --> 01:43:44,442 And if you do that... 1216 01:43:46,778 --> 01:43:48,712 ...if you do that... 1217 01:43:51,016 --> 01:43:52,415 ...we cannot lose. 1218 01:43:53,685 --> 01:43:56,779 We may be behind on the scoreboard at the end of the game... 1219 01:43:56,955 --> 01:44:01,722 ...but if you play like that, we cannot be defeated. 1220 01:44:01,893 --> 01:44:04,191 Now, we came here today to remember... 1221 01:44:05,564 --> 01:44:07,498 ...six young men... 1222 01:44:08,900 --> 01:44:11,164 ...and 69 others... 1223 01:44:13,004 --> 01:44:16,940 ...who will not be on the field with you today. 1224 01:44:19,911 --> 01:44:22,141 But they will be watching. 1225 01:44:25,851 --> 01:44:28,046 And you can bet your ass... 1226 01:44:28,220 --> 01:44:32,452 ...that they'll be gritting their teeth with every snap of that football. 1227 01:44:32,624 --> 01:44:36,321 You understand me? How you play today... 1228 01:44:37,095 --> 01:44:40,292 ...from this moment on, is how you... 1229 01:44:41,299 --> 01:44:44,234 ...will be remembered. 1230 01:44:44,636 --> 01:44:49,596 This is your opportunity to rise from these ashes... 1231 01:44:49,775 --> 01:44:52,107 ...and grab glory. 1232 01:44:56,515 --> 01:44:58,244 -We are-- -Marshall! 1233 01:44:58,417 --> 01:44:59,645 -We are-- -Marshall! 1234 01:44:59,818 --> 01:45:00,944 -We are-- -Marshall! 1235 01:45:01,119 --> 01:45:03,280 The funerals end today. 1236 01:45:11,496 --> 01:45:14,465 Marshall! Marshall! Marshall! 1237 01:45:20,272 --> 01:45:22,672 Today, the Big Green is finally back in Huntington... 1238 01:45:22,841 --> 01:45:25,833 ...in front of a capacity crowd here at Fairfield Stadium. 1239 01:45:29,815 --> 01:45:32,784 Number 1 9, Jake Crawford, Xavier's all-American tailback... 1240 01:45:32,951 --> 01:45:35,317 ...fields the ball and takes off downfield. 1241 01:45:39,191 --> 01:45:43,787 Crawford still untouched at the 30, the 35. This kid's got speed, doesn't he? 1242 01:45:43,962 --> 01:45:47,022 He sure does. Just one man to beat. 1243 01:45:47,199 --> 01:45:50,327 -It looks like Morehead State all over again. -Oh, gosh. 1244 01:45:51,336 --> 01:45:53,964 -They come with a huge hit. -That's how you hit somebody! 1245 01:45:54,139 --> 01:45:55,970 Nice looping! 1246 01:45:57,976 --> 01:46:00,171 All right. All right, tighten up, D, tighten up. 1247 01:46:04,716 --> 01:46:06,343 Good job, good job! 1248 01:46:08,019 --> 01:46:10,544 Nice lick. Nice save. 1249 01:46:10,722 --> 01:46:12,622 Sophomore Reggie Oliver takes the field... 1250 01:46:12,791 --> 01:46:15,123 ...and leads the offense on their first possession. 1251 01:46:15,293 --> 01:46:16,658 Set, hut! 1252 01:46:21,166 --> 01:46:22,929 Hut! 1253 01:46:26,972 --> 01:46:28,701 Punt! Punt. Punt team. 1254 01:46:33,712 --> 01:46:34,804 Come on, cover it! 1255 01:46:36,648 --> 01:46:38,343 Just the punter to beat. 1256 01:46:40,085 --> 01:46:44,021 -The shoestring tackle by Bill Shalhoop! -That's playing till the whistle blows. 1257 01:46:44,189 --> 01:46:47,590 You kick it and you play defense. Good job, Shalhoop. 1258 01:46:47,759 --> 01:46:50,250 All right, let's go. Let's get a stop. 1259 01:46:51,329 --> 01:46:53,923 Crawford gets a step on Ruffin. 1260 01:46:56,535 --> 01:46:58,662 And makes another catch for another first down. 1261 01:46:58,837 --> 01:47:02,603 Boy, I'll tell you what, that hurt shoulder sure looks like it's affecting Ruffin. 1262 01:47:02,774 --> 01:47:06,608 -That kid knows he can't go to his right. -He's playing to it. Keep an eye on that. 1263 01:47:09,381 --> 01:47:11,713 -Split six, cover one. Ready? Break! -Break! 1264 01:47:11,883 --> 01:47:14,909 We've got a scoreless game, and Xavier has great field position... 1265 01:47:15,086 --> 01:47:19,079 ...but they're in a race against the clock with only 25 seconds till halftime. 1266 01:47:19,257 --> 01:47:20,417 Hut! 1267 01:47:22,193 --> 01:47:23,592 -Right side! -Make the hit! 1268 01:47:26,364 --> 01:47:27,956 Ruffin with a giant hit. 1269 01:47:28,133 --> 01:47:29,930 -Ball! Ball! Ball! -The ball is loose! 1270 01:47:30,101 --> 01:47:31,796 Go, go, go! 1271 01:47:37,208 --> 01:47:40,541 -Nice hit. Nice ball. -Nate, you all right? 1272 01:47:40,712 --> 01:47:42,407 -Can you get up, Nate? -Hold on, 25. 1273 01:47:42,581 --> 01:47:44,708 l'm sitting him the second half, no matter what. 1274 01:47:44,883 --> 01:47:47,579 -Let me tell him. Let me tell him. -You got it, you got it. 1275 01:47:47,752 --> 01:47:49,879 Mickey Jackson! 1276 01:47:52,924 --> 01:47:54,255 Good. All right. 1277 01:47:54,426 --> 01:47:57,486 There's enough time on the clock for one last play before the half. 1278 01:47:57,662 --> 01:47:59,254 Need a 37-yard field goal. 1279 01:47:59,431 --> 01:48:02,662 Marshall's kicking game was spotty at best last week against Morehead. 1280 01:48:02,834 --> 01:48:03,892 Blake, come on! 1281 01:48:04,069 --> 01:48:06,833 Let's see what Lengyel decides to do here. 1282 01:48:11,977 --> 01:48:14,002 We're kicking it. Let's go, we're kicking it. 1283 01:48:14,179 --> 01:48:17,307 This is an awfully long kick for sophomore Blake Smith... 1284 01:48:17,482 --> 01:48:20,246 ...a walk-on from Marshall's soccer team. 1285 01:48:37,535 --> 01:48:39,298 The kick is good! 1286 01:48:41,006 --> 01:48:41,995 Hey! 1287 01:48:42,173 --> 01:48:44,198 -That's groovy, baby! -That's groovy, baby. 1288 01:48:44,643 --> 01:48:47,009 I don't believe it. The Young Thundering Herd... 1289 01:48:47,178 --> 01:48:49,646 ...has a 3-0 lead as they take it into halftime. 1290 01:48:49,814 --> 01:48:51,782 Hot damn, he's liable to make that from 50. 1291 01:48:51,950 --> 01:48:52,939 Good call. 1292 01:48:53,118 --> 01:48:55,382 Stick around. We've got a dogfight on our hands... 1293 01:48:55,553 --> 01:48:59,011 ...as Xavier is certainly a second-half team. 1294 01:49:02,127 --> 01:49:06,393 -We are-- -Marshall! 1295 01:49:06,564 --> 01:49:10,364 -We are-- -Marshall! 1296 01:49:13,405 --> 01:49:16,238 Damn it, coach, l said l'm all right. 1297 01:49:20,779 --> 01:49:22,770 Nate, you're sitting. 1298 01:49:29,487 --> 01:49:31,455 You can't do that, coach. l gotta cover 1 9. 1299 01:49:31,623 --> 01:49:33,989 Nineteen's got six catches for 95 yards, Nate... 1300 01:49:34,159 --> 01:49:36,719 ...and it's because he knows you can't go to your right. 1301 01:49:36,895 --> 01:49:40,922 -We got two more quarters of football. -Yes, we do. Yes, we do, Nate. 1302 01:49:41,633 --> 01:49:43,658 But you've done enough. 1303 01:49:44,402 --> 01:49:47,235 Coach, l've been going to my right all day-- 1304 01:49:48,440 --> 01:49:50,806 You see what's going on out there? 1305 01:49:54,846 --> 01:49:58,577 Nate, that's all because you never stopped pushing. 1306 01:49:59,818 --> 01:50:03,379 -We got two more quarters of football. -You've done enough, Nate. 1307 01:50:05,190 --> 01:50:07,385 You've done enough. 1308 01:50:29,214 --> 01:50:31,546 Are we gonna be all right, coach? 1309 01:50:34,252 --> 01:50:37,050 Yeah. We're gonna be all right. 1310 01:50:38,223 --> 01:50:40,384 Yeah, we're gonna be all right. 1311 01:50:41,226 --> 01:50:43,319 Thanks for joining us back at halftime, folks. 1312 01:50:43,495 --> 01:50:47,056 You know what's hard to fathom? It's hard to believe this is even possible... 1313 01:50:47,232 --> 01:50:50,201 ...but Jack Lengyel has the Marshall Young Thundering Herd... 1314 01:50:50,368 --> 01:50:53,462 ...a team of freshmen, of transfer students, of walk-ons... 1315 01:50:53,638 --> 01:50:55,868 ...a team of nobodies and no ones... 1316 01:50:56,040 --> 01:51:00,306 ...somehow are beating the Xavier Pirates after 30 minutes of football. 1317 01:51:00,478 --> 01:51:03,606 Well, that is true, but I gotta believe that, at some point... 1318 01:51:03,782 --> 01:51:06,273 ...speed, size and experience will prevail. 1319 01:51:09,020 --> 01:51:10,988 Come on, Booth! 1320 01:51:18,263 --> 01:51:20,128 That's the way to start the second half! 1321 01:51:20,298 --> 01:51:24,132 This Young Thundering Herd looks like they're ready to play. 1322 01:51:24,302 --> 01:51:26,827 -44-X-Punch. Let's go. -Break! 1323 01:51:27,005 --> 01:51:29,473 Nineteen, set, hut! 1324 01:51:32,310 --> 01:51:33,777 -Big hit on Oliver... -Ball! 1325 01:51:34,712 --> 01:51:38,512 ...who loses the ball. Xavier scoops it up. 1326 01:51:38,683 --> 01:51:39,672 Let's go! 1327 01:51:39,851 --> 01:51:41,341 He's on the 30... 1328 01:51:41,519 --> 01:51:42,986 ...the 20... 1329 01:51:43,521 --> 01:51:45,989 ...touchdown, Xavier! 1330 01:51:46,724 --> 01:51:49,784 And just like that, Xavier takes the lead, 6-3. 1331 01:51:49,961 --> 01:51:52,020 lt's okay! Come on! 1332 01:51:52,197 --> 01:51:54,461 -You're still the captain of this team. -Yes, sir. 1333 01:51:54,632 --> 01:51:57,396 l'm gonna need you to be that captain from the sideline. 1334 01:51:57,569 --> 01:51:59,799 Set, hut! 1335 01:51:59,971 --> 01:52:02,064 -Yeah, baby, let's go! -Come on, let's go! 1336 01:52:08,479 --> 01:52:10,504 -Great call. -All right? 1337 01:52:12,584 --> 01:52:14,575 Twenty-two! 1338 01:52:15,253 --> 01:52:16,845 All right. Yeah. 1339 01:52:19,023 --> 01:52:20,217 lt's your team now. 1340 01:52:22,794 --> 01:52:24,352 Set, hut! 1341 01:52:27,031 --> 01:52:28,999 Nice flag route by Bill James. 1342 01:52:31,102 --> 01:52:33,900 He's got one foot inbounds. That's good for a first down. 1343 01:52:34,072 --> 01:52:37,564 -Yeah! Come on! -Thought you were a basketball player. 1344 01:52:40,078 --> 01:52:42,774 lf he doesn't pass, give it to Wooch. lf he does, tuck it. 1345 01:52:42,947 --> 01:52:44,642 -Tuck it and go. -lt's up to you. Go. 1346 01:52:44,816 --> 01:52:47,979 Oliver in with the play. They're close, folks, very, very close. 1347 01:52:48,152 --> 01:52:51,918 Just four yards from a Thundering Herd score. 1348 01:52:53,691 --> 01:52:55,386 Come on, Reggie. 1349 01:53:21,452 --> 01:53:23,249 Touchdown, Reggie Oliver! 1350 01:53:23,888 --> 01:53:26,186 And Marshall grabs the lead right back, 9-6... 1351 01:53:26,357 --> 01:53:29,292 ...with eight seconds remaining in the third quarter. 1352 01:53:30,361 --> 01:53:32,261 Let's go! 1353 01:53:33,331 --> 01:53:36,528 That's what it looks like on paper right there, doesn't it? 1354 01:53:46,844 --> 01:53:49,506 If Marshall can hold on for a little while longer, folks-- 1355 01:53:49,681 --> 01:53:51,808 But there's a complete pass to Crawford! 1356 01:53:51,983 --> 01:53:53,280 Go, go, go! 1357 01:53:56,354 --> 01:53:57,821 He breaks free. 1358 01:53:58,990 --> 01:54:01,083 And he's in the end zone. Touchdown, Xavier. 1359 01:54:01,259 --> 01:54:05,161 Oh, my. What a dagger to the heart of this Marshall team. 1360 01:54:06,230 --> 01:54:09,597 And with the extra point, Xavier has taken the lead back from Marshall... 1361 01:54:09,767 --> 01:54:13,134 ... 1 3-9 with one minute left to play. 1362 01:54:17,508 --> 01:54:20,671 -We are-- -Let's go, Marshall! Come on! 1363 01:54:21,946 --> 01:54:24,107 Marshall has time for one last-ditch effort... 1364 01:54:24,282 --> 01:54:27,479 ...but they'll have to march all the way downfield into the end zone. 1365 01:54:27,652 --> 01:54:31,349 -A field goal will not be enough. -Thirteen! Set, hut! 1366 01:54:36,594 --> 01:54:39,392 Oliver breaks loose. He's in the open field! 1367 01:54:39,564 --> 01:54:41,828 Go, go, go! 1368 01:54:42,433 --> 01:54:44,958 Something's happening here for the Thundering Herd. 1369 01:54:45,136 --> 01:54:47,900 Down, down, down! On the ball! 1370 01:54:48,072 --> 01:54:50,040 We got one time-out, coach. 1371 01:54:52,510 --> 01:54:56,810 -l-1 3! l-1 3! -Run your offense. Run your offense. 1372 01:54:56,981 --> 01:54:58,380 Set, hut! 1373 01:54:58,549 --> 01:55:02,679 Oliver holds the ball, rolls out, and is sacked. 1374 01:55:02,854 --> 01:55:05,015 That's gonna be costly as the clock keeps tick-- 1375 01:55:05,189 --> 01:55:07,749 No, wait, he got rid of it! He got rid of it! 1376 01:55:11,763 --> 01:55:13,526 A huge gain for the Herd! 1377 01:55:13,698 --> 01:55:16,792 Marshall marches upfield, but with less than 30 seconds left... 1378 01:55:16,968 --> 01:55:20,699 -...time is running out for the boys in green. -Time-out. Time-out. 1379 01:55:20,872 --> 01:55:23,170 Marshall calls their last time-out. 1380 01:55:25,777 --> 01:55:26,766 Come on, Marshall! 1381 01:55:27,045 --> 01:55:30,811 Zero time-outs. We need a touchdown to win. Here's the play: 1382 01:55:30,982 --> 01:55:35,578 Fire left, 422-Z-Rocket, all right? Martin, Johnson or Linden. 1383 01:55:35,753 --> 01:55:39,746 After you catch the football, if you cannot score, get out of bounds. 1384 01:55:39,924 --> 01:55:42,757 lf you do not get out of bounds, everybody get to the line... 1385 01:55:42,927 --> 01:55:45,862 ...Coach Red Dawson's got the winning play coming in, all right? 1386 01:55:46,030 --> 01:55:47,588 There is no huddle from here out. 1387 01:55:47,765 --> 01:55:48,993 -Do you believe? -Yes, sir! 1388 01:55:49,167 --> 01:55:50,361 -Do you believe? -Yes, sir! 1389 01:55:50,535 --> 01:55:51,593 -We are-- -Marshall! 1390 01:55:52,403 --> 01:55:54,462 This is it, folks. 1391 01:55:55,373 --> 01:55:56,601 Okay. 1392 01:56:02,613 --> 01:56:05,241 Gotta get out of bounds to stop the clock. 1393 01:56:05,416 --> 01:56:07,782 -Get out of bounds! -Get out, get out, get out! 1394 01:56:07,952 --> 01:56:11,911 Clock is still ticking. He didn't make it! He's still inbounds. 1395 01:56:12,090 --> 01:56:16,151 -Clock's running, clock's running. -Call it in. Take us home, Red. Call it in. 1396 01:56:18,229 --> 01:56:19,821 Gardner, Gardner! All right. 1397 01:56:19,997 --> 01:56:24,229 Split right, 21 3 Bootleg Screen. Bootleg Screen! 1398 01:56:37,582 --> 01:56:39,015 -Get it off! -Snap it. 1399 01:56:41,319 --> 01:56:42,843 Snap the ball. 1400 01:56:43,788 --> 01:56:46,120 Snap it. Snap it. 1401 01:58:11,442 --> 01:58:15,811 It's good! Gardner catches the ball! Touchdown! Touchdown! 1402 01:58:15,980 --> 01:58:20,417 I can't believe it! I can't believe it! Marshall has won! 1403 01:58:20,585 --> 01:58:24,578 The Young Thundering Herd has won! They have done the unthinkable! 1404 01:58:24,755 --> 01:58:27,417 -We scored? -Marshall has beaten Xavier! 1405 01:58:27,592 --> 01:58:31,585 This is an exciting day, folks! Incredible! 1406 01:58:31,762 --> 01:58:36,563 The skies parted and Marshall took command! 1407 01:58:36,968 --> 01:58:40,529 They proved that they were men today, that they were a team! 1408 01:58:40,705 --> 01:58:42,434 -We did it! We did it! -Marshall wins! 1409 01:58:42,607 --> 01:58:44,541 Marshall wins in a barnburner, folks! 1410 01:58:44,709 --> 01:58:48,042 They're gonna remember this one for decades! 1411 01:58:52,149 --> 01:58:55,175 Lengyel! We did it! 1412 01:58:57,288 --> 01:59:00,485 We did it! We did it! We did it! We did it! 1413 01:59:13,337 --> 01:59:15,737 -Oh, gosh. -Little tradition. 1414 01:59:15,906 --> 01:59:21,071 At the end of a game, we always give the ball to the most valuable player. 1415 01:59:21,245 --> 01:59:23,110 That's for you. 1416 01:59:24,749 --> 01:59:27,809 Jack, l'm not one of the players. 1417 01:59:27,985 --> 01:59:29,885 l know, Don. 1418 01:59:31,022 --> 01:59:34,583 We're Marshall. We'll take anybody. 1419 01:59:35,626 --> 01:59:38,561 Thank you. Thank you, Don. 1420 01:59:56,414 --> 02:00:01,909 The following week, Marshall lost to Miami of Ohio, 66 to 6. 1421 02:00:03,220 --> 02:00:07,020 They would only win one more game in 1 97 1. 1422 02:00:10,394 --> 02:00:16,629 Jack Lengyel resigned as head coach in 1 97 4 with a record of 9 and 33. 1423 02:00:16,801 --> 02:00:20,862 He went on to become athletic director at the Naval Academy. 1424 02:00:21,772 --> 02:00:24,366 He's now in the Hall of Fame. 1425 02:00:25,443 --> 02:00:29,243 Donald Dedmon accepted the presidency at Radford University... 1426 02:00:29,413 --> 02:00:33,850 ...where he remained until he retired in 1 994. 1427 02:00:34,018 --> 02:00:37,351 Gene Morehouse's son, Keith, followed in his father's footsteps... 1428 02:00:37,521 --> 02:00:40,786 ...and became a broadcaster for Marshall football... 1429 02:00:41,625 --> 02:00:44,321 ...where he still remains today. 1430 02:00:44,895 --> 02:00:48,296 Reggie Oliver started every game at quarterback for the Thundering Herd... 1431 02:00:48,466 --> 02:00:49,933 ...until he graduated. 1432 02:00:50,101 --> 02:00:52,797 He eventually returned to Marshall as an assistant coach... 1433 02:00:52,970 --> 02:00:55,200 ...and now lives in Ohio. 1434 02:00:55,373 --> 02:00:58,570 Nate Ruffin moved away from Huntington after graduation... 1435 02:00:58,743 --> 02:01:01,211 ...got married and started a family. 1436 02:01:01,379 --> 02:01:04,542 In 2001, after a prolonged illness... 1437 02:01:04,715 --> 02:01:08,708 ...Nate passed away at his home in Arlington, Virginia. 1438 02:01:09,420 --> 02:01:12,253 But he would return to Huntington one last time... 1439 02:01:12,423 --> 02:01:15,950 ...for a final reunion with his old teammates. 1440 02:01:20,765 --> 02:01:24,963 Red Dawson kept his word and left the team at the end of the year. 1441 02:01:27,037 --> 02:01:29,699 He never returned to football. 1442 02:02:31,735 --> 02:02:34,863 Well, congratulations, Coach Dawson. 1443 02:02:36,874 --> 02:02:38,899 Well, thank you, Jimmy. 1444 02:02:39,610 --> 02:02:42,010 Congratulations to you too. 1445 02:02:54,892 --> 02:02:57,588 l didn't mean to keep you waiting. l just.... 1446 02:02:57,761 --> 02:03:02,095 Red, you didn't keep me waiting. 1447 02:03:03,234 --> 02:03:04,929 Come here. 1448 02:03:17,081 --> 02:03:19,777 Nobody here wants to go home either. 1449 02:03:30,694 --> 02:03:33,162 Marshall lost more football games in the '7 0s... 1450 02:03:33,330 --> 02:03:36,128 ...than any other program in the nation. 1451 02:03:36,767 --> 02:03:39,930 But yet, football remained. 1452 02:03:40,704 --> 02:03:45,505 In 1 984, the Herd had their first winning record in 20 years. 1453 02:03:47,511 --> 02:03:50,844 They followed it with eight conference titles... 1454 02:03:51,015 --> 02:03:55,714 ...five straight bowl wins and two national championships. 1455 02:04:06,196 --> 02:04:08,926 From the ashes, we rose. 1456 02:04:11,835 --> 02:04:13,268 -We are-- -Marshall! 1457 02:04:13,437 --> 02:04:14,870 -We are-- -Marshall! 1458 02:04:15,039 --> 02:04:16,336 -We are-- -Marshall! 1459 02:04:16,507 --> 02:04:17,735 -We are-- -Marshall! 1460 02:04:17,908 --> 02:04:23,847 Marshall! 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