Wow. No idea how in the world no one has written a user review for this before. I know there was some other plot points, but this episode really was about the send off for Smash (we do hear about him and see him on tv a couple times later, but last episode for the actor).
The intensity of the actual try out on the field, and Coach's speech to Smash, and Smash scoring a touchdown against bigger and stronger college guys was phenomenal.
And of course the phone call...I think I have watched this series 4 or 5 times, and therefore have seen Smash Williams get "the call" a few times now. But still makes me cry like a baby. His fake-out to his mom saying the phone call was just for his new pads, but then he says "nah i'm just playing...they want me". Then seeing this family embrace each other for Brian going to college.
Then of course, you have to mention his goodbye to Coach Taylor. And when he does, Coach wants to give him more advice, but Brian cuts him off to say "thank you".
The intensity of the actual try out on the field, and Coach's speech to Smash, and Smash scoring a touchdown against bigger and stronger college guys was phenomenal.
And of course the phone call...I think I have watched this series 4 or 5 times, and therefore have seen Smash Williams get "the call" a few times now. But still makes me cry like a baby. His fake-out to his mom saying the phone call was just for his new pads, but then he says "nah i'm just playing...they want me". Then seeing this family embrace each other for Brian going to college.
Then of course, you have to mention his goodbye to Coach Taylor. And when he does, Coach wants to give him more advice, but Brian cuts him off to say "thank you".
