Rivalry Week Cont.
Apparently the writers on Friday Night Lights thought little of the rivalry week sub story. After the brick throwing incident, the locker room vandalism, destroying that kids mustang and Saceran catching a retaliatory beat down, they ended it. So presumably, since last episode ended the Friday before the actual game, nothing happened after all of the mayhem leading up to exactly one week prior to them meeting on the field. I am surprised no one took up Matt’s cause and roughed up a player for the opposing team. Then again, maybe its an indicator he hasn’t earned the respect of his team yet. “Git ‘Er Done” does not fail to dissapoint, but is probably my least favorite episode to date.
In relationship news, Lyla and Riggins continue the most illicit love affair ever on network television. Lyla pretends to feel guilty about it. Riggins pushes the “we have to move on” card before she guilts him into regret. When suggesting they have a conversation, Lyla replies: “What do you want to talk about Tim? Huh? the fact that you’re sleeping with your paralyzed best friend’s girlfriend Tim? No, I don’t think we’re going to be doing a lot of talking.” That kind of puts a damper on the mood. It is apparent in a meeting with Tami that she is still in denial about Jason’s recovery, or at the very least she is putting on the facade because no one wants to hear about her and Riggins, including myself.
Tyra meets a investment banker while waitressing at Applebee’s, solidifying the theory that no one can look attractive in standard issue Applebees attire. They hit it off while she pours her heart out about the ills of Dillon, Texas and her disdain for everything it represents. She throws herself at him, He fucks her, reveals he has a girlfriend then flies back to the LA. Left unclear as to whether or not he is ever seen again. My guess is no.
Matt is still stumbling around Julie. Though unintentional, this kid is fantastic at complicating his already hectic life. In this case, he is trying to rail his coaches daughter.
Right before the much anticipated game with the Arnette Tigers, Lyla goes to visit Jason in the hospital. Shortly thereafter the entire team follows suit, including Riggins, making this his first visit. The kid is the prototypical emotional cripple. With just a glance at Riggins he is reduced to tears. They have a brief exchange before Tim walks out of the room in which Tim exudes guilt and Jason, sorrow and annoyance. In terms of recovery, Jason’s roommate has done him a huge favor and introduced him to Murderball (is that the technical name or just what I am dubbing it as a result of that documentary?). Seeing it first hand has seemed to motivate Jason to rehabilitate to his full potential.
In the scene right before credits, Voodoo lists everything he dislikes about Texas, Dillon in particular. After he finishes his tirade, Taylor tells him to leave his office door open. Without skipping a beat Voodoo slams it closed. Its a shame because Voodoo is somewhat morally ambiguous in this scene as he shows a lot of remorse over Katrina and wants to return home (more or less) and play for LSU, but he also has nothing but contempt for everyone around him. Taylor is professionally conflicted over who he should start. He phrases it. “I can’t start Matt, I don’t want to start Voodoo”… He opts for Voodoo, who is cartoonishly insubordinate. He changes the play calls in the huddle, assuming he cares to hear what they are, otherwise he ignores Taylor altogether. Voodoo also taunts him while doing so.
We are shown two examples of this behavior, the first such instance Voodoo scrambles for a TD, the second example he throws an interception. They argue, Voodoo puts his hands on Taylor, which is the cardinal sin for an ametuer athlete. I was down in Atlanta once for an AAU basketball tournament in high school. I was sidelined with a broken ankle and a teammate of mine was extremely confrontational with our coach after being pulled as a result of fouls. Long story short, this kid shoved our coach into the middle of the court, my fruitless attempt to interfere was to stick one of my crutches in between them. The kid chucked across the gymnasium. Needless to say he never played another minute for the rest of the time in Atlanta, nor did he make it to the annual Vegas tourney. So yeah, assaulting a coach is not suggested.
After an onslaught of screaming and chucking things, Saceran gets the call. Voodoo storms out of the locker room and doesn’t return to the game, or possibly the team. and Dillon wins the game 22-21 on going for the two-point conversion on the last play of the game. So it seems Saceran is going to be a Trent Dilfer on the 2000 Ravens, or Brad Johnson on the 2002 Buccaneers type quarterback. Instead of the highly touted, potential playmaking quarterback Voodoo embodies, the McNabb, Vick style quarterback, if you will.
Apparently after being kicked off the team, Voodoo and his family report coach Taylor and Dillon to the Texas High School Athletic Association for recruiting violations. There will be an investigation next week.
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