Scooter's Top 5 Sports Movies

I have always been a big fan of sports movies. In general, they usually suck but when they do actually deliver, they are usually incredible movies that you have to watch anytime you see them on television. It was incredibly difficult for me to narrow this list down to 5, but alas I have come up with it. If you haven't seen any of these movies, DO IT NOW! IT'S THE HOLIDAYS!

5) Blue Chips- Nick Nolte is a successful college basketball coach who is finding the landscape of college athletics to be changing before his eyes. No longer can he recruit the top players in the country, as other schools are resorting to "illegal" recruiting by paying players and offering extravagant gifts. He finally relents and joins in on the madness as he desperately wants to get his program back on track. To top it all off, Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway also star in this controversial movie. Also look out for cameos by Bobby Knight, Rick Pitino, and Dick Vitale.

4) Field of Dreams- An all-time classic. One of Kevin Costner's two good movies. Ray Kinsella is a hippie farmer with a love for baseball who hears voices that tell him to build a baseball on his farm. His quest to find out the purpose behind all of this and the purpose of life leads him through baseball lore, and eventually to his father. Even if you aren't a fan of baseball, it is impossible to not like this movie.

3) Rocky- This story can be an inspiration for anyone. Rocky Balboa (Sly Stallone) is a bottom-of-the-barrel boxer in Philadelphia who is struggling just to make enough money to pay his bills. He has the classic tough-guy persona with a "will" to accomplish anything. When he is given a pity shot at the heavyweight title, nobody gives him a chance at lasting more than a few rounds. How will he fare? You'll have to watch to find out. Here is a hint: they made 5 more movies after this one.

2) Remember the Titans- This story detailing the racial tensions prevailing in a recently desegregated Virginia high school is something that everyone can enjoy. Denzel Jackson is the leader of this troubled football team that is spending too much time trying to beat each other rather than beating the other teams. It should also be noted that this is a true story and not only will you have a greater appreciation for respecting other people, but there are plenty of laughs along the way.

1) Caddyshack- This movie has enough quotes in it to last you forever. I really don't think anybody has ever stepped onto a golf course and been able to refrain from referencing this movie. It usually even has a daily quote from those "creative" Sportscenter announcers. I really don't even know how to give a plot summary for this movie. I guess if I could sum it up in two words, they would be "pure hilarity." Check it out.