Hayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the sports world, fatherhood and family life without dropping the ball.
Kelly tells Hayden she had a date with a faculty member, and he wants to know who.
Kelly's return to Minnesota for college awakens Hayden's paternal instincts, disrupting his relationship with Christine.
Christine demands Hayden be truthful with Kelly about their relationship.
Hayden detests Kelly's new boyfriend.
A losing streak makes Hayden unpleasant company for Christine.
Hayden suspends Luther for 30 days for gambling when he bets against the team and wins a steak at the Touchdown Club; but Luther think he has been fired, and takes another job.
Hayden plans a quiet birthday celebration for Kelly, who invites Stuart.
Christine is seized by an uncontrollable urge to get a look at Hayden's ex-wife, who's come up for Parents' Weekend.
Hayden consoles a wealthy alumnus' widow to secure a substantial donation.
Hayden feels threatened when Christine dates another.
Although Hayden needs a victory in his last game for a winning season, he may be forced to bench his star player for skipping practice.
The poetry of football is turned into ballet by Kelly's dance instructor, who envisions a pas de deux with technical advisor Hayden.
Anti-fun Riley Pringle of the Conduct Committee joins Hayden in supervising Dauber's season-ending party.
