Going to the Mat (2004 TV Movie)

Andrew Lawrence: Jace Newfield

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• John Lambrix : You're gonna do this thing? 'Cause I mean I can pretty much guarantee he's gonna put some serious hurt work on you.

  Jace : I know.

  John Lambrix : But you're going to show up anyway?

  Jace : I will if you will.

  John Lambrix : [Groans]  Who am I kidding anyway, huh? I'm totally addicted to the glory rush.

• Jace : This is the first conversation we've had that hasn't ended up being all about me.

  Mary Beth : So?

  Jace : So... why am I such a selfish jerk?

  Mary Beth : Selfish jerk? That's a little harsh.

  Jace : No, seriously, Mary Beth... why would you ever wanna hang out with me?

  Mary Beth : Because, you don't care that I look like a hideous mutant she-beast.

  Jace : [smiles]  That's not true.

  Mary Beth : How would you know?

  [Jace leans over and gently strokes runs his fingers over her face] 

  Jace : Because somebody like you would have to have a face that matches her heart.

• John Lambrix : Hey, Newfield. Why aren't you out there playing for the home team?

  Jace : Oh, I was going to but my seeing eye dog kept pawing everyone's helmets off. HAHA!

  John Lambrix : You're a funny guy.

  Jace : Yeah, I don't see you laughing. Oh, wait, you're the one who's supposed to be making all the lame blind jokes.

• [Fly rides his bike into Jace's yard] 

  Vincent Fly Shue : How you doing?

  Jace : What's up?

  Vincent Fly Shue : You moving in?

  Jace : That's the rumor. Name's Jace.

  Vincent Fly Shue : Vince.

  [shakes Jace's hand, then waves the other in front of Jace's face] 

  Jace : [grabs his arm]  What are you doing?

  Vincent Fly Shue : I was... testing. You're, uh...

  Jace : [smirks]  You can call me Daredevil.

  Vincent Fly Shue : But how'd you know my hand was there?

  Jace : Facial vision. It has to do with vibrations in the air. I can tell where people are when they move.

  Vincent Fly Shue : [moves around]  Like Bat-radar, huh?

  Jace : Just one of my many superpowers.

• T-Rex Turner : Good job, Newfield. I'll see you at State.

  Jace : I'll be there.

  T-Rex Turner : And that move of yours... it *won't* work again.

• Coach Rice : One last thing. Luke, you're back in at 145. Jace you're going up to 152. You're going to take on T-Rex. Motion drill on your feet!

  Jace : [Everyone rises to start the drill. Jace grabs Fly's arm]  Wait a second. Did he just say I'm taking on T-Rex?

  Vincent Fly Shue : Nice knowing you, buddy.

• Jace : Doesn't it ever tick you off? That when people look at you, the only thing they see is a blind guy?

  Mason Wyatt : What? I'm blind? How am I going to get home?

  [laughs] 

  Mason Wyatt : Man, of course, I'm blind. So are you. So what?

  Jace : Thanks for your advice?

  Mason Wyatt : What do you want me to say to you, huh? Like stay the course, it gets easier. Well guess what man, it *doesn't*! People are going to treat you differently always because you are different.

  Jace : Tell me something I don't know.

  Mason Wyatt : Okay, okay I will! YOU have been walking around here with a chip on your shoulder a mile high! You might as well have a little blinking light on your shoulder that says "Look at me. Pity me. Poor misunderstood me."... Look why don't you - play your song another way. People listen to the music you make. Play it so that they can see you as you really are.

• Mason Wyatt : Well, you told you, you could be a team player.

  Jace : Just took your advice.

  Mason Wyatt : What was that? And please don't scare me by telling me that you actually listened to something I said.

  Jace : I got rid of that chip on my shoulder the size of Brooklyn.

• Mary Beth : [after Jace tries to kiss her good night]  You don't want to do that.

  Jace : I don't?

  Mary Beth : Well, who do you want to be bugged at you more - my dad or your coach?

  Jace : Aren't they the same?

  Mary Beth : Exactly. Good night, Jace.

• Coach Rice : [Jace's shoulder pops out after a wrestling match]  Popped out?

  Jace : Yeah. Means you can just - pop it back in, right?

  Coach Rice : I *can*. But it's gonna kill.

  Jace : Can't be any worse than it already is.

  Coach Rice : All right. I'll help you out. Relax, let me have the wing. Let me have the arm.

  [holds Jace's arm.] 

  Coach Rice : Hey Mary Beth.

  [Jace relaxes. Coach pops Jace's shoulder back into place] 

  Coach Rice : Ice. Ice it good.

• Jace : You know I would love a real chance to take that guy down. I really would.

  Mary Beth : Maybe you should try out for a team.

  Vincent Fly Shue : Please don't make it archery.

  Jace : [acting like he's got archery equipment]  Oh that's good. Look out!

  Mary Beth : I was thinking wrestling.

  Jace : I'm sorry I think she said wrestling.

  Vincent Fly Shue : Can he do that?

  Jace : Please don't encourage her.

• Jace : [after researching wrestling. Jace calls Mary Beth]  Mary Beth? Okay I'll do it... Okay stop laughing... Stop- I...

  [Bangs the phone a few times] 

  Jace : Stop laughing! Hello?

  [Bangs the phone a few more times] 

• John Lambrix : [Before Jace's match with T-Rex Turner]  How you feelin'?

  Jace : Like a dinosaur snack.

• Patty Newfield : [after Jace says that he wants to try out for the wrestling team]  It sounds dangerous.

  Jace : Mom, my whole life is dangerous. Walking out the front door is dangerous. It doesn't mean I should sit in my room and hide.