Oct 20 2009 08:13 PM ET

'Friday Night Lights' scoop: Aimee Teegarden takes over as coach!

I just realized that headline is a tiny bit intentionally bait-and-switchy misleading. What I meant to say is Aimee Teegarden is taking over as my acting coach. Allow me to explain: Among the things I gained a greater appreciation for during my visit to Friday Night Lights‘ Austin-based set last week was the difficult job the show’s bleacher babes have pretend-reacting to what they’re being told is happening on the field. Over and over and over again. As you’ll see in the below video, Teegarden graciously agreed to teach me some of her signature moves, including “The Touchdown,” “The Injury,” and, “The Tornado.” I think we can all agree I’m a pretty fast learner. (BTW, look for more video from my FNL set visit — including interviews with Kyle Chandler and Jesse Plemons — early next week.)

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  • Loriann Zello

    OMG!!! I’m in the video, two rows begind Aimee in the glasses.

  • Christine

    LOVE her, she plays a realistic teenager.

  • fresh

    Can I have your job?

  • Meleegi

    I am so jealous of you right now! I can’t wait for the rest of the videos to post.

  • KM

    Haha. I love it! Is that the new team and new field? It’s pretty sad looking. I can tell this season is gonna be dramatic already!

  • brad

    So excited for this season! One of the best shows on TV by far!

  • tvtimepodcast’s Tim

    That was funny. -) Love her on the show. FNL rocks. Their younger actors are way better than some shows.

  • Lindz

    Haha… that’s adorable! Those East Dillon bleachers and field look so ghetto! Bring on season 4! One more week!

  • Alex

    I’m seething with jealousy here! Great video. Love Aimee Teegarden – one of the most realistic teens on TV since Angela Chase.
    Cannot wait for next week’s season 4 premiere! East Dillon’s field looks… sad.
    But full of heart, heehee :)

  • Dave

    She can coach me anytime…. *wucka*

  • Shadow Step

    Hey she’s a cutie. :)

  • Fergus

    Dave, I that calls for a zing….. ZING!

  • Jayne Hasselroth

    Michael, Next time take me with you. I love “Friday Night Lights” and I agree that it is the best show on TV. I really can’t wait for October 28th. I am also looking forward to the interview with Kyle Chandler (Coach Taylor).
    Amazing Grace, you are soooo lucky sitting there in the second row. ooxx

  • me

    She is so beautiful and down to earth. I’m looking forward to the new season of FNL. Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose!

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