Now this is a step in the right direction. “Consequences, With Extreme Prejudice” may feature many of the same problems as the first episode, including some broad dialogue and a near-total lack of subtlety. But now that the setting has shifted from Bristol to Gainesville, American Sports Story has time to actually get into the “sports story” part.
And the phenomenon of college athletes getting away with murder (both figuratively and literally) is rife for exploration. Like the first episode, this one begins with a disorienting flash-forward, though the story catches up soon enough. Aaron wastes no time getting himself into some trouble; his wiseass attitude on the field doesn’t do him any favors when 2007 spring practice begins, especially with a coach like Urban Meyer, who expects him to know the playbook inside out.
And he still has his brother D.J. breathing down his neck, trying to convince him to transfer to UConn.
At least he makes some friends on the team, including Cam Newton and Maurkice Pouncey. But even without them, you get the sense that Aaron wouldn’t consider transferring. He’d rather push himself with the very best than settle for something less ambitious, even if a spot at UConn would mean starting every game.
The guys’ first night out turns violent quickly. At a local Gators bar, Aaron ends up punching the bartender in the face after a “misunderstanding” with the bill. It’s worth pointing out that in this telling of the incident, the ba.