A Classic ’90s Sitcom Set In Minnesota Could Be Making A Comeback

Who remembers Hayden Fox and his team of misfits in the ABC series Coach? The sitcom starred Craig T. Nelson. T. Nelson, and aired in the 1990s. The series was about a College Division I football coach and his staff, and it was set in Minnesota.

The fictional team he coached was the Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles. (The team doesn't exist.) But growing up in Minnesota in the 1990s, it was one of the few times my home state ever got a mention on Network TV. So naturally, we were all fans of the show.

You can still watch the show on Roku for free, and also on Amazon Prime.

NBC Planning A Reboot

Now Entertainment Weekly is reporting that NBC is giving Coach a reboot with a new cast. There are talks about the main character being played by Modern Family's Ty Burrell. Currently, he's attached as an executive producer. Other big names associated with the project are the Libman brothers, who will write the reboot.

Switch From Minnesota Football To Minnesota Basketball Coach

The plot is that a legendary coach returns home to Minnesota to rebuild his alma mater's basketball program and reconnect with his community. Unlike the original coach, which was a multi-camera sitcom shot in front of a live-studio audience, this would be a one-camera sitcom.

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Will The Project Move Forward?

Right now, the Coach reboot is in its early stages, and if it does move forward as a TV series, Ty Burrell is expected to take the lead role. With the success of other sports shows like Ted Lasso, this could be something that NBC can compete with in its lineup.

Will Minnesota Sports Legends Guest Star?

One of the cool things about the original series is that they had so many sports celebrities guest star. Mike Ditka, Dick Butkus, Troy Aikman, Jimmy Johnson, Jerry Jones, and many others appeared on the show. We could see NBA players, coaches, and maybe even Timberwolves alumni on the show. That's purely speculation.

It would be great to see Craig T. Nelson also guest star or be referenced in the reboot!