In the aftermath, disgruntled Ampipe fans vandalize Coach Nickerson's house and yard. Stefen is present and is a reluctant participant, but is nonetheless seen by Nickerson as the vandals flee. From there, Stefen deals with personal battles, including dealing with the coach blackballing him among colleges because of his attitude and participation in the vandalization of Nickerson's yard and house. Stefen gets in an argument with Lisa, and his best friend Brian (Penn) declines a scholarship offer to USC and plans to marry his pregnant girlfriend.