Well the second to last episode ever of FNL did not lack intensity that was for sure. Eric and Tami were at odds unlike ever before. Interesting to note that Connie Britton didn't want to take on the role for the TV adaptation because she didn't want to just be a football wife cheering in the stands. Peter Berg promised her that would not be the case and boy did he ever live up to that promise. If the Emmy nominations aren't proof enough, this episode showed once again what an amazing dynamic she shares on screen with Kyle Chandler. The line where she said congratulations to him even though he didn't have the grace to say it to her cut deep. Then in a subtle surrender she picked up her boots and walked away as if to say you win Eric, you wear the boots/pants in this family.
Billy and Mindy shared a real moment too in the bedroom that was reminiscent of all the talks about life Eric and Tammy shared, leading me to believe it was another hint that Billy will be coaching next year at Dillon, if not the head coach, in some capacity. Eric just might take the job and bring Mac with him, or perhaps he will coach this last game like it is just that, taking a book out of Tim's book of advice he bestowed on young Luke.
My guess is Luke will shock the state in the finale and have school hounding him. I know that new Costco and movie theatre up at Warrenfield State sounded pretty awesome but I think he'll hold out for something better or just walk away.
Tyra returned and what a reunion it was. She hasn't lost a bit of that sauciness, as we saw when she told the annoying bar patron to get up out of his bar stool so she could talk to Tim. I was touched to hear that she wrote to him while in prison and even though he said it jokingly it was good to know Tim's anal virginity is still intact. 
Tyra delivered some amazing lines this week. From describing Dillon as a drug, to asking "what is Tim Riggins going to do in Alaska?" Life is harder when you love someone, she hit the nail on the head and she was also spot on when she told Tim that not a lot of people ever believed in him, but his brother did. 
Matt returned to find Grandma's dementia much worse, but it was heartwarming to see them together again. She was a special character and will always hold a place in my TV heart. 
Vince and Jess got back together just in time for State. He has always delivered from an acting standpoint. I felt the emotion was genuine when he told her he "was born with two strikes" against him. That line could have come off terrible cheesy but he nailed it. 
Buddy is one hell of a salesman and despite he recent love for the Lions, if he can help return the Panthers to glory on his terms with Eric at his side he is not going to pass on the opportunity to do so. The lure of three rings in six years would be historic, but I don't know if it will be enough to keep Eric in Texas. First and foremost we have State to worry about. Can't believe it's all coming to an end. C.E.F.H.C.L.
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