Proving that the motto “clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose” is not just for the West Dillon Panthers, the East Dillon Lions are capturing our hearts and laying claim to a legacy
Entering its fourth season, “Friday Night Lights” is proving yet again why it holds the critics’ claim of being the best show on television. It is not just a show about football. It’s about the people that make up this extraordinary town. It could be any town in America. It just happens to be Dillon, Texas where football can make or break any young athlete’s chances at a life outside of Dillon. Football may not be the end all, be all of dreams come true, but it can provide a way to make a career beyond high school. It also provides the life lessons most kids need in order to succeed in adult life. They may not all go on to be football stars, but it does give them good habits for life — to work hard, strive hard and push hard for your dreams. It teaches kids to not only dream, but it also instills the drive to achieve those dreams. Life is hard. So it is crucial to gain the skills to survive. High school only lasts four years. Then what? If you live in Dillon, Texas, then you are lucky enough that Coach Eric Taylor and Tami Taylor are going to do everything within their power to make sure you get a chance to attend college and make your dreams a reality.
Having successfully shepherded Jason Street, Smash Williams, Lila Garrity and Tyra Collette on to college and forward in their lives, the fourth season follows the continuing journey of Tim Riggins (who ditched college), Matt Saracen (who is pursuing his art dream), Landry Clarke (who is now playing football at East Dillon), Julie Taylor (also attending East Dillon High) and J.D. McCoy (now star of the West Dillon Panthers). Joining them on this journey are newcomers Vince Howard (rebellious running back at East Dillon), Jurnee Smollette (Landry’s new friend), and Becky Sproles (Tim’s landlady’s daughter). Last, but not least, are Coach Eric Taylor (new football coach at East Dillon High), Tami Taylor (West Dillon High’s principal), Buddy Garrity (staunch football supporter), and Joe McCoy (arch nemesis of Eric and Tami Taylor).
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