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[jayseyfield]

Let's talk about Tim Riggins, he's drunk in practice, he hates Smash (but not because he's black according to him) and his girlfriend is Tyra Collette.

His position is fullback and he had that wicked block in practice.

I think it was overkill making Tim a fullback. Of the four football characters two are quarterbacks and two are running backs. They should've made Tim a tight end to have a receiver in the main cast as well as completing the Jermey Shockey comparison.

Edited by jayseyfield, Oct 5, 2006 @ 3:28 PM.

[BananasFoster]

I'm OK with Tim as fullback because there is a natural rivalry with the running back position, especially at the HS level. Tim probably got the ball a lot in lower levels, then when Smash came along as a faster, better RB, Tim got moved to FB. He could have been TE, but as FB his main job is to block for Smash and it would eat at him more, and create the resentment we see.

To your other point, I hope they do focus some on a non-glamour position player or two. Within a team, the linemen are just as important to team and lockerroom dynamics, they just don't typically get interviewed by the press.

[mmcdonald64]

I can see your point, jseyfield, but I'm hoping that as time goes on, this will allow more characters to be introduced, like Lost has done. When Lost first began, they focused only on about 5-6 characters, but you always saw more in the background, and then of course, the other survivors were found.

We haven't even heard about any of the defensive players yet. I'm from the Chicago area, and here, defensive players are at least as well known as the offensive ones. Think Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary and now, Brian Urlacher from the Bears. I'm waiting for a tough linebacker to be introduced in the show. Actually, Tim would have been the perfect middle linebacker since he stated that he just liked to hurt people.

Edited by mmcdonald64, Oct 5, 2006 @ 4:21 PM.

[CtLady]

They should've made Tim a tight end to have a receiver in the main cast as well as completing the Jermey Shockey comparison.

As a die hard NY Giants' fan, I second that. I see the comparison, although Shockey's calmed down quite a lot since his rookie season, even though he tends to run his mouth now and then.

[Keely1116]

I was calling Tim "Shockey" until we got to hear his neam. I was a little surprised he wasn't a tight end myself.

Which is good, because while I would hold any other human being on the planet to a much higher behavioral standard, I just kind of love Shockey.

[stele3]

I love Riggins. That is all.

[SiriuslyLupin]

I love Riggins. That is all.

Yeah, the first episode made it seem as though he would turn out to be the archetypal bad boy with a chip the size of a boulder on his shoulder, but this episode was really formulative in making me interested about the overall dynamics of his character. What drives him? Why does he have this inherently self-destructive quality about him? Does he feel guilty about Street's injury, as if he could have somehow prevented it? etc.

I'm really looking forward to see how his character will develop in the future...

[kaylaw]

I think "Rigs" does feel responsible in some way.

We saw him, Street, and the girls hanging out in the first episode; obviously, they were all friends before the season started. Rigs told Street that, once he made it to the Big Dance and made his millions, they would own a ranch in Texas together eventually. I think he feels responsible in a lot of ways. Like he let his best friend down by not being there.

JMHO.

[babelfish]

I didn't particularly like or dislike Tim in the pilot, but in this episode he really stood out. Like SiriuslyLupin said, he seemed like the stereotypical bad-boy figure, but in "Eyes Wide Open", we got to see his loyalty to Jason, and his anger at not being able to save his friend. Plus, it was nice to see him in something other than brooding mode for a little while: the smile on his face after he kissed his rally girl in the baked-goods montage was cute.

Edited by babelfish, Oct 11, 2006 @ 8:06 AM.

[ashleigh12]

The most fascinating aspect of Riggins (to me) is the as-yet unexplored dynamic with his bitter older brother. I think it's supposed to be the role Tim McGraw played in the movie, thought TM played the boy's father. Are they parentless?

[Drunken Bee]

For my part, the most fascinating aspect of Tim Riggins is how goddamned HOT he is.

[babelfish]

This is true. Now if only he would brush his hair so we could see some more of his face...

[BananasFoster]

Oh, shit. The next recap is gonna be 13 pages of Drunken Bee fanning herself.

I think the actor is doing a great job. It is very believable that Tim would be torn up over his friends injury but still not be able to go see him at the hospital.

He really layed one on the Rally girl. I'm sure she melted. And his shit eating grin walking away was nice.

I hope the brooding Tim gets some more fun moments and they deal at some point with his alcoholism.

[Suzie H]

I had this thoughtful post all ready, then DrunkenBee nailed it with the HOT comment.

Damn! I read that Taylor Kitsch was an Abercrombie model. So there you go.

But seriously...what I like is how Tim is basically the mirror opposite of Jason Street.

Jason comes from a home where his parents are obsessed with Jason's football career, Tim's parents aren't even around.

Jason's a good boy who doesn't seem like he'd even consider tasting a sip of beer, Tim's a borderline (or actual) alcoholic.

Jason's girlfriend is the town sweetheart, her daddy the town King. Tim's girlfriend is the town's tart.

If Jason hadn't been in the hospital, you just know he would have been in church that Sunday morning. Tim was out shooting things.

Jason is everyone's hero, the guy all the other guys on the team look up to and respect, and he seems to know them as well (shown by how he explained Matt to Coach Taylor in that hospital scene). Tim is openly hostile to those he doesn't like (Smash) and it's clear that most of the team feel frustrated that his behaviour makes them weaker. He doesn't try to gain their respect and seems to care in the least if he gets or has it.

Jason was being courted by colleges, Tim expects he'll never get out of Dillon.

It's as if Tim realizes how far from Jason he really is, so he intentionally expands the differences between them. They are best friends, but they are the opposite sides of the coin.

Tim is by far my favorite character so far because he's got problems. To paraphrase Tolstoy, perfect guys are all the same; imperfect guys are imperfect in their own way.

And, well, yeah, he's HOT!

Edited by Suzie H, Oct 11, 2006 @ 10:38 AM.

[Lisa Ann]

For my part, the most fascinating aspect of Tim Riggins is how goddamned HOT he is.

My thoughts exactly!! I can't take my eyes off of him when he's on my screen.

Edited by Lisa Ann, Oct 11, 2006 @ 3:06 PM.

[ShaggyDiva]

He is so damn sexy. I hope NBC capitalizes on his appeal in the marketing of the show to get more female (and gay male) viewers. Usually ex-models like Taylor Kitsch can't act, but he is extremely compelling. I think Tim could be a break-out character.

[hakirby]

I was thinking that as well. Much as I loved the whole ensemble, it's Tim and Tyra who grabbed my attention straight away.

What? They're interesting characters....oh, all right. He's smoking.

[andie11k]

I think he's hot. Well, he might be. I can't really tell with all that hair in his face.

[noplacelikehome]

Well, yes, he's tortured and conflicted and totally HOT ... but why is he wearing so damn much blush? It's like NARS "orgasm" came all over his face.

Edited by noplacelikehome, Oct 12, 2006 @ 1:37 PM.

[printemps]

I second the Riggins love. When I heard he was a model I assumed he'd just be more eye candy for the show, but this episode totally sold me on the actor and the character. I find his stillness in particular very effective. During the scene in the restaurant with Smash and while he's watching the video of Street going down his reactions are just so subtle and realistic. Very impressive. Plus, oh yeah, there may have been some self-fanning going on...sigh. It's the hair. And the cheekbones.

[Lemon Drop]

Ah, Riggins, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

Have to agree with Drunken Bee (whose 1.01 recap was amazing, by the way). I've spent the first two episodes fanning myself every time "Rigs" appeared onscreen.

But believe it or not, his smoking-ness is not the only reason I find his character so compelling. There are lots of angles you can approach Tim from. The relationship with big brother, for starters. I'd like to find out more about their family dynamic - the hows, whys, and whens of it all - and how much it has to do with the way he is.

I also find the Tim/Tyra relationship quite interesting. I think I read somewhere that Adrianne Palicki (hope I'm spelling this right) said Tyra sees Tim as her ticket out of town (or something along those lines). I think that's pretty surprising, considering he's been painted as headed on the fast track to nowhere. Other than the obvious (making out, etc.), I wonder what exactly Tim gets out of the relationship, if anything.

The tension with Smash is also something big. There's definitely a lot of resentment in ep. 1.02 at practice. I think Tim feels like he does all the grunt work and Smash gets all the glory. I have to say I was really glad to see Tim get in Smash's face at practice.

And his friendship with Jason Street! I think that's going to be my favorite angle for now. The whole situation shows how he copes - if you can call it coping - through avoidance. Just as he avoids going to the hospital to see Jason, I think he drinks to try to forget his other issues. (As an aside, did it totally kill anyone else that Coach Taylor didn't try to talk to him about Jason? It kind of bugged me that he told all the guys they could call him or anything, but barely seemed to react when Tim, who's obviously affected, left in the middle of his little spiel. I might need to re-watch that scene. Of course, CT has a lot on his plate right now, but still. It's something I'd like to see in future episodes.)

Totally loved the rally girl moment . . . and would SO kill to be in her shoes!

[jayseyfield]

What would a show like this be without a handsome brooding guy? I like him even though I feel I've seen this character before. He keeps to himself, never shows his true feelings and is a ticking time bomb ready to explode.

[Emrld525]

When I heard that Tim Riggins would be played by an ex-Abercrombie and Fitch model, I wasn't expecting much from the character, but he definitely grew on me in the second episode. The pilot had him brooding and scowling a little too much for me to fully appreciate his hotness, but in last week's episode, where he shows his vulnerability when watching the replay and his gentleness with Lyla, I completely melted.

Even though I'd definitely ship Lyla/Riggins, I saw his sweet smirk and kindness <sigh> towards her (so different from how he treats everyone else, even Tyra) stemmed from his love of and loyalty to Street. Like there's a certain way you treat your best friend's gf. And also, how great was that kiss he gave his rally girl. I'd be swooning too:P

[stele3]

You know, the more I think on this, the more Riggins becomes the main reason that I want to see the next episode. He's just so... fascinating. I want to see what happens when the proverbial time bomb ticks down. I want to see more Lyla/Riggins interaction, b/c you're right, Emrld, he totally treats her differently from anyone else. I want to see Riggins visit Jason in the hospital finally, 'cause dude, all indications point to a deep friendship there and I would LOVE to see that explored.

[rippleintime]

I'm really starting to feel the love for Riggins. I'm always a sucker for the haunted types, and Tim's scenes this week really got me. I'm glad his guilt got some play, and that he's not denying it. The moment with Taylor outside the bus was amazing, and I loved that he basically just let Lyla hit him and hit him, then caught her and held her. Could have done without how it ended, but time will tell how that plays out.

Plus, damn, he just looked HOT standing there in the pouring rain in a soaking wet beater, his hair falling in his face. Yeah, I get it now.

[Lemon Drop]

I am following more and more in love with "Riggs" each episode. I can't even articulate it at this point, except that there's not a moment he's on the screen that he doesn't have my full attention. I have absolutely nothing in common with the character, yet his scenes draw me in and refuse to let me go. (And, no, it's not because Taylor Kitsch is a hottie. Honestly. . . . OK, so it might play a part. But not a big one. Really.)

The scene with Jason's mom just killed me. Not just the "Yes ma'am's," but the whole feel of it. It was a completely different side of Tim. He showed some softness that had only been hinted at in 1.02 when he was talking to Lyla. I get the feeling the Streets are the family he doesn't have at home. Although big brother does seem to genuinely care . . .

I wonder where Tim's head is at at this moment. Because he's basically alienating everyone he's really got: he won't go visit Jason in the hospital; I doubt, therefore, he'll be going to Tuesday dinner at the Streets'; he just passively ended things with Tyra; he was basically jerky to Lyla all episode until the big kiss; said kiss will result in major awkwardness, most likely, not to mention further avoidance of Jason; I doubt he'll be having deep conversations with Billy any time soon.

And everyone looks hotter in the rain.

[stele3]

So. Messed. Up.

Oh, Riggs. So unhappy. So miserable inside his own skin.

[Bentley]

I've pegged this guy as the breakout star of the show from the first episode, and nothing has happened to make me change my mind. As someone else said upthread, you just want to see what he's going to do next. He's kinda like a boiler turned up high and we're all waiting for the explosion.

He also looks good, as others have mentioned, but it's the voice that wins me over. I'm a sucker for an interesting voice.

[westpap]

This guy is sex on a platter, my friends. Sex. On. A platter.

Oh, and he can act, too. Color me impressed (and totally lusting after him).