Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.
Acting
James Caan's coach is pure nicotine-and-whiskey perfection.
Writing
David S. Ward's script hits harder than most sports films dare.
Practical Effects
Real NCAA stadiums give it documentary-level authenticity.
Director
David S. Ward
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The studio removed the 'chicken' scene after two Pennsylvania teenagers were killed imitating it in October 1993.
Halle Berry and Omar Epps's romance subplot was added in reshoots — test audiences wanted 'more love story.'
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