| People are generally unforgiving of someone that they feel has done them wrong. |
Neely blames Eddie Rake for the way his life has turned out. His injury that he received while playing college football ruined his career, and he wishes that he had never even seen a football. He has to find it in himself to forgive not only Rake, but also himself for the path that his life was forced to follow. |
| People are stronger together and have more motivation when they have the support of others.
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The Spartans that play for the legendary Messina football team are so strong and powerful because they are together. During the game of 1987, these boys were forced to grow up and take charge of the situation to prove a point. Neely especially has to be a strong leader for the team despite his injuries. The may have been against impractical odds, but they fought back and overcame the enemy. |
| Moving on and forgetting about the past can be one of the most difficult tasks to do in a person’s life. |
Neely has issues living in the past in his glory days. When he comes back to his home town for the first time in 15 years for Rake’s final days. He reminisces old memories of his All-American years with previous team mates. Others there love Rake dearly, but Neely can’t seem to get over his hate. |
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