FNL commentary

Did I really not post a Friday Night Lights commentary last week? What's wrong with me?

1. This actually draws on last week, but I can mention it because Street ran into Tattoo Girl (does anyone remember her name? They should say it more often). Did anyone not see him becoming an assistant coach like, from a mile away? Not that I'm complaining. Much to contrary. I wish Jason Street was my assistant life coach. But this was more predictable than Superman coming back to life, or a stacked Kansas team blowing it in this year's NCAA tournament. It was a logical choice!

2. Also, in case I've never made this clear, Street is the man. But my buddy brings up a good point: how does he get in his truck when he's by himself? I'm sure his folks help him when he's at home, but what about when it's just him and that other wheelchair guy? I think we deserve to know what's happening here. This detail, should it go unresolved, threatens to take me completely out of the narrative.

3. Bo is right. Him and Riggins are "obviously buds." So why is his mom salting Timmy's game?

4. Is anything going to be made of the fact that, since Saracen knows his girlfriend is moving, that he must know that Coach Taylor won't be with the team next season? That's going to affect his game, isn't it?

5. Landry is getting in over his head, and I don't know if it'll end well. But you have to lead with the heart. I applaude him.

6. What didn't make the roast: So, how about Smash's girlfriend being bipolar? So, how about Buddy Garrity's family breaking up? So, how about Coach Taylor leaving the team and his family back in Dillon? So, how about Street cheating on his fiancee? Good thing, too. That event could have been a real collar-puller.