In 2004, ESPN cancelled the show following pressure applied by their television partner the National Football League. The show focused on the trials and tribulations of a professional football team.
In some of the first eight episodes, Jason Matthew Smith wears jerseys (both home and away) with his character's name misspelled as "Olcyzk".
The city in which the Cougars play out of is never revealed in the show, likely to avoid connections to any real life franchises. However, based on the team's opponents throughout the season, certain locations can be ruled out.
Overall, the Cougars final team record was 10-7 on the season, barely missing the playoffs.