One thing I have a hard time believing…
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dhmason6155 — 14 years ago(May 29, 2011 09:30 PM)
Billy-Clyde, Barbara-Jane and Shake have all been friends since childhood. And then, as fate would have it, Billy-Clyde and Shake go to college, become professional grade football players, become top draft picks, and then become offensive starting players, not to mention passer and receiver, on the same team that happens to be owned by Barbara Jane's father. What are the odds!?
Stacy - "We got a job"
Uncle John - "What kind?"
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richard-865 — 10 years ago(February 02, 2016 05:10 AM)
Not trying to nitpick, but Billy Clyde was a running back, not a QB. Hose Manning (Joe Kapp) was the team's QB.
I read the book a very long time ago. I don't recall that particular scenario being discussed at much length, aside from the fact they were all close friends, and wanted to try to stick together. Possibly when the boys turned pro, Barbara Jane sweet-talked her daddy Big Ed into drafting them both to his team. I'll have to re-visit the book, and if I find any more specifics, I'll post them here.
BTW, the book is far, far, FAR superior to the movie. One of the funniest things I've ever read. If you can get hold of a copy, treat yourselves to a great fun read.