In 1967, as a two-way player (linebacker and offensive tackle), he helped his football team win a state championship.
In 1968, he was a part of a team that finished the season 8–1 overall (6–1 in conference play) and won the black college football national championship.
He started the year in the taxi squad, before being promoted to the active roster after Chuck Howley was injured.
After not agreeing with his playing time and contract numbers, he forced the team to trade him to the Houston Oilers in exchange for a conditional draft pick (not exercised) on July 13, 1973.
The film presents the story of two fictional teenagers confronted by the temptation of drug use, who are advised by two former professional athletes (Coleman and Alex English).