Much of this week’s episode revolved around Smash’s foray into the world of recruiting. He and his mom differ on what college is supposed to mean to him, but someone should tell him that you can go to a good football school and get a degree. In fact, if Smash were to go to any school in the Pac-10 or Big 10, he’s pretty much guaranteed exposure to NFL scouts and a good education, if he wants one. I don’t blame his mom for riding his butt, especially with the way that his face lit up when that “white girl” he brought over told the story about her brother getting a free Porsche. There’s a middle ground between Miami Southern and Whitmore, and Smash needs to find it.
Last week, I commented on the lack of progression in the Matt/Carlota relationship, but this week’s episode made up for it. Her reaction to the kiss probably gave Matt the impression that she wasn’t at all into him, but the next morning it was obvious that she is. It’s funny how much of an impact a plate of warm food and hand on the shoulder can have on a person (and the flirtatious glances didn’t hurt, either). Matt now finds himself in a romantic square, with Lauren, Carlota and Julie all in the picture to different extents. Ah, the life of a Panther QB1.
Speaking of Julie, she is obviously headed for trouble (or embarrassment) with her rapidly growing relationship with Mr. Noah Bennett (played by Austin Nichols, who also plays the title character on HBO’s great drama, “John from Cincinnati”). Whether it’s trouble or embarrassment depend almost entirely on how Noah reacts to her advances (or if he makes a move on her). It’s obvious that Tami has the same thought, so it would be quite ballsy for him to try to take advantage with her mom as one of his co-workers. For his part, he hasn’t done anything wrong…yet.
Santiago continues to play a major role in the show, and now he’s moving in with Buddy Garrity, and the duo make quite the odd couple. I loved Buddy’s line in Tami’s office: “I came up with a moment of scintillating clarity. He should move in with me.”
Scintillating clarity?
Who knows, maybe Riggins will end up with the top bunk. He has moved out of his house because he can’t deal with his brother’s relationship with the neighbor. (Of course, it doesn’t help that she’s walking around the place with wet hair and giant cleavage.) Now he’s moving in with a guy who wants him to help take care of his parrots. I have no idea where this storyline is going, but one thing’s for sure – Riggins needs to get back on the team. There was no talk of that this week.
Eric had a couple of great lines when he asked Tami not to “whisper yell” at him and when Julie asked him for a comment “through the bathroom door.” The look he gave Tami at Pantherama was priceless.
Nothing major happened in the Landry/Tyra storyline, though he did tell her about his dad’s decision to torch the wagon. But the scenes for the next episode showed that things are definitely about to change.
