All-Time Best Football Roster Using Movie Characters
QB - Willie Beamen (Jamie Foxx) - "Any Given Sunday"
Not only he was very athletic, but was cocky enough to control this all-star roster. In addition, he would be great off the field cracking jokes (Booty Call) and singing for the team (Ray).
2nd String QB - Johnny Walker (Anthony Michael Hall) - "Johnny Be Good"
Trust me, he isn’t a nerd from his "Breakfast Club" days.
3rd String QB - FBI Special Agent John "Johnny" Utah - "Point Break"
Was a star at Ohio St. before a career-ending knee injury.
RB - Megget (Nelly) - "The Longest Yard"
Had great quickness and agility. Plus he will only sport one eye black stripe on his check, something only a real stud could pull off. You just need to watch out for the St. Lunatics causing a distraction in the locker room.
2nd strong RB - Darnell Jefferson (Omar Epps) - "The Program"
Nelly gets the nod just for the fact that Darnell may have his mind on Halle Berry too much. Plus, Darnell was prone to go Tiki Barber in '98 and not hold onto the ball.
WR - Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.) - "Jerry Maguire"
Very cocky, wanted the rock, and wanted money. What more could you ask for in today’s age receiver?
WR - Charlie Tweeder (Scott Caan) - "Varsity Blues"
He lacked in size but made up for it in hands and heart. Not many kids in high school are going to steal a police car with two girls in the back. Was also a pimp, going at it with his sex-ed teacher in the strip club.
WR - Phillip Elliot (Nick Nolte) - "North Dallas Forty"
Even though he was addicted to painkillers, this veteran receiver had great hands, and would be a valuable possession receiver for this team. The party scene that he loved may hurt his performance, but his experience balances it out.
TE - Brian Murphy (David Denman) - "The Replacements"
He had first round talent, but didn’t go that early in the draft because he is deaf. It may be a good thing for the big, strong, and fast tight end because he won’t have to listen to all the entertainers that are on the team.
Tackle -Louie Lastik (Ethan Suplee) - "Remember the Titans"
Such a large body, he would anchor the right tackle position. Not quick enough for the left tackle position but makes up for it in the locker room with his Motown singing ability and witty jokes to teammates.
Guard - Bill Bob (Ron Lester) - "Varsity Blues"
Sure he was the one who caused All-American quarterback Lance Harbor (Paul Walker) to have his career ended to injury, but he came back strong to give solid protection to Chance Mock. Plus, he proved he has hands on the hook and ladder.
Center - Manumana (Peter Navy Tuiasosopo) - "Necessary Roughness"
The huge Samoan was a force on the line and a great leader to pick up any blitzes.
Guard - Rudy Zolteck (Michael Zwiener) - "Little Giants"
Rudy was such a fat ass. He is the only hero I know that would pack puff cheetos and a peanut butter & jelly sandwich in his helmet. Sure, his speed wasn’t there in the forty:
14 comments Last one added 11 months ago — Leave a Comment
Chad Haynie 11 months ago
Love the article Scott! It was a great read.
My "Pick of the Day" for today.
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Scott Tully 11 months ago
Thanks for the support Chad.
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Eric Labrador 11 months ago
Billy Bob Thornton at assistant coach from friday night lights!
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Lauren R 11 months ago
Pretty solid work. However, I do have a few issues with the above list.
1. Head Coach - Tony D'Amato (Al Pacino) - Any Given Sunday.
This is undebatable.
Inch by inch, play by play, until we are finished.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myyWXKeBsNk
2. RB - Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams) - Brian's Song
3. Defense - Luther "Shark" Lavay (Lawrence Taylor) - Any Given Sunday
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Scott Tully 11 months ago
I didn't put any real nfl player's on purpose. Then I could have had Michael Irvin as WR from "The Longest Yard." Then you are going to drop a "Brian's Song" on me. If I was going to use this I would put #41 Brian Piccolo in there. Go to a beach instead of going Frank Allocco and critiquing everything I write.
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Lauren R 11 months ago
Also, I wont disagree with your QB selection. However, let me just throw another one out there
Maxwell (Mac Davis) - North Dallas Forty
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Scott Tully 11 months ago
Why I don't throw Junior Floyd in then as well. He was 15 in that movie throwing toilet paper to hot hands. Also was Christina Ricci's love interest in Casper. Knowledge.
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Lauren R 11 months ago
Head Cheerleader - Lyla Garrity (Minka Taylor) - Friday Night Lights
Hayden is a child.
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Scott Tully 11 months ago
She is legal.
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Scott Tully 11 months ago
She is legal.
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Seth Miller 11 months ago
Joe Cain, The Alcoholic quarterback from "the Program" with the Heisman slogan "Cain is Able", then move Johnny Utah back to the matrix!! Great Article! Love it Tullbridge, way too filthy with your knowledge.
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Taylor Gram 11 months ago
Great Article Scott. I saw another article about football movies, but they debated the movies, nice twist coming up with an all-time movie team.
How about the Coach off of Facing the Giants? I would have put Coach Herman too but he would have been a good pick too.
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Timothy Croley 11 months ago
Like the list. Interesting and entertaining.
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Scott Tully 11 months ago
Thanks for the love Timothy
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