This episode marks the first of nine appearances of Minnesota State football player Fred Webb (Travis McKenna). Fred is seen wearing #76. Numbers 70-79 are traditionally reserved for offensive and defensive linemen. These positions also fit his weight, stated as 301 pounds.
Hayden Fox (Craig T. Nelson) states that he is 44 years old. Nelson was 45 years old when the episode aired.
Kelly Fox (Clare Carey) is enrolled in four classes during her first semester at Minnesota State: Biology, Dance, Introduction to French, and English.
This episode aired the day before the pilot. In the Pilot, Coach finds out Kelly's plans to attend college in a letter.
Prof. John Sterling (Alan Rosenberg)'s office is #118.