Well, times have changed. Believe it or not, 2024 will be his 30th anniversary since the movie's theatrical release. blue chip.
This long-awaited film comes from director William Friedkin, who is best known for his work above all else. exorcist (?!) and screenwriter Ron Shelton's sports film credits include: Bull Durham, white men can't jumpand tin cup.
blue chip Nick Nolte plays a Bobby Knight-like college basketball coach known for his eccentric behavior, such as drop-kicking a basketball into the stands and throwing a water cooler into the locker room during games, and co-stars Mary McConnell and Alfre. – Woodard cast fresh NBA star Shaq (weighing 300 pounds) and showed TNT's on-air charisma and hints of Penny Hardaway, who was in the movie.
The story follows a head coach coaching super-talented recruits who want to be rewarded for their play, and pressure boosters who are willing to meet those players' demands.
So, having rewatched it recently, does this movie still hold up 30 years later? do not have. in. all.
Between NIL and the fact that almost everything, from cash to cars and tractors to your parents' employment, is required to be legal in some way or loophole, this movie basically focuses on how things are done. It serves as a time capsule of what's going on. Already used It's a shocking display of how much the college basketball landscape has changed.
In the end, our hero, Coach Petey Bell, decided to take the high road and hang up the whiteboard rather than continue on the path that was growing before his eyes. Sound familiar? Roy Williams, Coach K, Jim Boeheim, Jim Calhoun, Jay Wright?
Well, there's also a cameo appearance. blue chip Messages from Larry Bird, a young Rick Pitino, and Bobby Knight himself, who coached Bobby Hurley's Indiana team in the film's climactic game. I watched it with my kids, and it was this final game that taught us a valuable history lesson.
Me: Bobby Hurley played for Coach K, where Bobby Knight was his mentor.
The kids: [no response]
Me: Who was Hubert Davis' mentor?
Children: Roy.
Me: Who did Roy study with?
Children: Dean.
Me: That's right. Who is Dean's coach?
The kids: [shrug]
Me: Dean actually won a championship at the University of Kansas with coach Fog Allen.
The kids: Kansas!? Don't we hate them?
Me: Yes, but the 50s were cool. Let's concentrate. And do you know who Fog Allen's mentor was? James. Naismith.
The kids: inventor Basketball??
Me: My work here is finished.
As I sit here and watch my son shoot gun after gun in the driveway… blue chip It reminds me of how pure and innocent the game of basketball is. Things have changed dramatically, but as long as athletes are given their rightful place on the board, why can't it continue to inspire, motivate and aspire to our youth? there is no.
can be caught blue chip Click here for the trailer.
The film is currently streaming on Paramount+ and available for rent on Amazon Prime.