As happy as Hayden is to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Luther is worried about the magazine's curse.

As happy as Hayden is to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Luther is worried about the magazine's curse.

Kelly seeks consolation from Christine over her divorce, much to Hayden's chagrin.

Kelly seeks consolation from Christine over her divorce, much to Hayden's chagrin.

Hayden struggles to deal with the fact that one of his players is gay.

Hayden struggles to deal with the fact that one of his players is gay.

Hayden and Christine go home shopping, however Coach buys a house without telling Christine.

Hayden and Christine go home shopping, however Coach buys a house without telling Christine.

Hayden is named to carry out the last will of a beloved Minnesota State groundskeeper, but he soon discovers that a huge surprise awaits him.

Hayden is named to carry out the last will of a beloved Minnesota State groundskeeper, but he soon discovers that a huge surprise awaits him.

Luther incurs Hayden's wrath when he switches their travel plans from plane to train.

Luther incurs Hayden's wrath when he switches their travel plans from plane to train.

Hayden gets kicked out for driving a wedge between Christine and her friend, who he loathes.

Hayden gets kicked out for driving a wedge between Christine and her friend, who he loathes.

Running for the office of High Loon, Howard arranges for Coach Fox to speak at his lodge in order to impress fellow lodge mates, but Hayden is chosen to become High Loon instead of Howard.

Running for the office of High Loon, Howard arranges for Coach Fox to speak at his lodge in order to impress fellow lodge mates, but Hayden is chosen to become High Loon instead of Howard.

After winning the last game of the season, Hayden's Screaming Eagles are invited to play in the Pineapple Bowl where Hayden discovers he'll have to coach against his former mentor.

After winning the last game of the season, Hayden's Screaming Eagles are invited to play in the Pineapple Bowl where Hayden discovers he'll have to coach against his former mentor.

Hayden's quarterback gets hurt at a luau just before the Pineapple Bowl.

Hayden's quarterback gets hurt at a luau just before the Pineapple Bowl.

Hoping to finagle a major donation to the football program, Hayden plots to bond with Mrs. Rizzendough by assisting in a senior exercise program.

Hoping to finagle a major donation to the football program, Hayden plots to bond with Mrs. Rizzendough by assisting in a senior exercise program.

Hayden's ex-wife, Beth, brings her new fiancé by to meet Hayden and Christine; however, a few off-record comments from Hayden leaves Beth's new beau doubting his upcoming nuptials.

Hayden's ex-wife, Beth, brings her new fiancé by to meet Hayden and Christine; however, a few off-record comments from Hayden leaves Beth's new beau doubting his upcoming nuptials.

Hayden advises Dauber to stop living with the players and become more of an adult, now that he's an assistant coach. But when Dauber moves into Luther's building, an overheard remark during a housewarming party starts a feud between them.

Hayden advises Dauber to stop living with the players and become more of an adult, now that he's an assistant coach. But when Dauber moves into Luther's building, an overheard remark during a housewarming party starts a feud between them.

Kelly visits Stuart's grandfather on his 90th birthday, but is stunned when Stuart shows up unexpectedly with his new girlfriend.

Kelly visits Stuart's grandfather on his 90th birthday, but is stunned when Stuart shows up unexpectedly with his new girlfriend.

Hayden and Christine are excited to have dinner with a billionaire who hopes to buy her station, but they are shocked by how he ridicules his younger girlfriend, so they attempt to persuade her to stand up for herself and confront him.

Hayden and Christine are excited to have dinner with a billionaire who hopes to buy her station, but they are shocked by how he ridicules his younger girlfriend, so they attempt to persuade her to stand up for herself and confront him.

Luther's birthday present to Mrs. Thorkelson leads to a private celebration, which leaves Luther feeling regretful of his deeds.

Luther's birthday present to Mrs. Thorkelson leads to a private celebration, which leaves Luther feeling regretful of his deeds.

When Hayden casually decides to sell boxes of old belongings in a garage sale, Christine accidentally sells a prized pair of cleats that belonged to the great Johnny Unitas. Meanwhile, Luther is determined to catch a legendary fish.

When Hayden casually decides to sell boxes of old belongings in a garage sale, Christine accidentally sells a prized pair of cleats that belonged to the great Johnny Unitas. Meanwhile, Luther is determined to catch a legendary fish.

Kelly dates a foreign correspondent twice her age, much to Hayden's disapproval. Also, Luther is worried that people are becoming too big.

Kelly dates a foreign correspondent twice her age, much to Hayden's disapproval. Also, Luther is worried that people are becoming too big.

Christine has an audition in New York to be a regional co-anchor of a national news program, but the unexpected result could have quite an effect on her relationship with Hayden.

Christine has an audition in New York to be a regional co-anchor of a national news program, but the unexpected result could have quite an effect on her relationship with Hayden.

Hayden is horrified to discover that his awards banquet in Minnesota and Christine's premiere party in New York are scheduled for the same night.

Hayden is horrified to discover that his awards banquet in Minnesota and Christine's premiere party in New York are scheduled for the same night.

Hayden Fox is the head coach of a university football team, and eats, sleeps and lives football. His partner, however, does not share his passion for the sport, which frequently causes friction in their relationship. While Hayden often fits the stereotype of dumb jock (as do his co-workers Luther and Dauber), he sincerely cares about his friends and family, and tries his best to make things work out. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher rocher@fiberbit.net