The number 23 is painted on a rock outside the school building. This is the number on Nathan's jersey, showing exactly how big a deal he is in the school, at least until Lucas joined the team.
B.J. Britt, who plays Nathan's teammate Devon in Season 6, plays the referee who throws Nathan and Lucas out of a game when they start fighting.
Brooke and Haley meet for the first time.
The episode is named after a song by Early November.
Sophia Bush (Brooke) later went on to play a cop on Chicago PD