Although the Lions remain undefeated after drubbing the Panthers 37-7, it's clear things are quickly spiraling out of control for Coach Taylor. The team plays undisciplined, they trash talk, and their leader, Vince, throws a 60-yarder at the end of the game for no reason other than to show off. Clearly, these aren't the kids who entered the fourth season without much knowledge of the game. Instead, the players are full of themselves, confident in their ability and oblivious to their changes. It's only time before they're taken down a notch.
Vince finds himself in a tough spot in "Perfect Record." It's understandable that he would blindly follow his father after not having a father figure for years, but it also means he's not making the smart choices. Eric knows more about recruitment and what is illegal or not. Vince's father, on the other hand, wants the best for his son, but is likely to jump at colleges throwing money. In many ways, it's like the Cam Newton situation and no one wants Vince to turn out to be scumbags like Cam Newton and his father.
Julie still isn't going back to school, and her parents seemed to be resigned to letting him make her own choices. However, Tami still picks up her school material and even meets the TA, holding whatever words she has. By holding back, Tami refuses to fight on Julie's behalf, and gives Julie the opportunity to do what she wants.
Who's this black quarterback on the Panthers? Where's JD McCoy, the messiah of football? Along with the revival of everyone's police records, I was reminded that the whole high school stuff doesn't make much sense.
Score: 8.9/10
Thursday, December 16, 2010
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