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Peter Parker and Harry Osborn try out for the football team and become a little obsessed with going for the glory. Flint Marko, newly transformed into the Sandman, is out for glory too- at the expense of our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! Read full recap »

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Writers:: Kevin Hopps

Director:: Troy Adomitis

Stars:: Deborah Strang (Aunt May Parker); Lacey Chabert (Gwen Stacy); James Arnold Taylor (Harry Osborn); Josh Keaton (Peter Parker/ Spider-Man)

Recurring Role:: Alan Rachins (Norman Osborn); Andrew Kishino (Kenny "King" Kong); Joshua LeBar (Flash Thompson)

Guest Star:: Peter MacNicol (Dr. Otto Octavius); Cree Summer (Gloria Grant); Andrew Kishino (Kenny Kong); Kevin Michael Richardson (Coach Smith); John DiMaggio (Hammerhead,Sandman/Flint Marko); Clancy Brown (Alex O'Hirn); Thomas F. Wilson (Stan Carter); Alanna Ubach (Liz Allan)

Goof:
The orange that Gwen is peeling when Harry talks about trying out for the team seems to be unpeeled a few seconds afterwards. edit »
The Spider symbol at the end of the episode didn't cover the whole sky. Instead, it was presented in a Bat-signal like insignia that rather resembles a football (appropriate for the episode's Backstory). edit »
It is revealed that Harry's mother is still present in their family. Most comic and movie incarnations of the Osborn's show only Norman and Harry. edit »
Harry Osborn is relatively more athletic than his comic book counterpart, being able to hold his own in the football try-outs. edit »
This marks Flint Marko's 3rd appearance in the series. First being in the prelude of Survival of the Fittest and then alongside his partner, Alex O'Hirn, in Market Forces. edit »

The Sandman
Born William Baker but uses the alias of Flint Marko, which has become his actual name in all adaptations, lived with his mother, after being abandoned by his father. Forced to steal to pay the bills, Baker was sent to prison, changing his name to Flint Marko to hide from his mother. Becoming a more aggressive man, Marko ended up in a nuclear testing site in Georgia, where his molecules mixed with those of sand. Despite being a Spider-Man villain, Sandman was not necessarily evil, but a man who went through hard times and desired to follow a different path. This is the origin of the Sandman as told in Marvel comics and differs from what is shown in The Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon. edit »

Sandman: (To Spider-Man) You know, I hadn't planned on coming after you. But you're just determined to be the cloud hanging over my sunny, sandy beach. Time to change the weather... forever! edit »
Spider-Man: Okay, Sandman, show me what you've got! Or better yet, I'll show you! (Smashes him with a girder)
Sandman: (Reforms) Wow. He sure showed me. edit »
Harry Osborn: Hey, Mom. Dad...
Norman Osborn: Harry, what happened to you? And... what's with the helmet? Going to a costume party?
Harry Osborn: (Smiles while holding up his helmet) Trying out for the team.
Norman Osborn: Football? Not really your strong suit, is it? (Harry's smile vanishes and looks disappointed) edit »
Sandman: It's over, Spider-Man. When you were the only one with powers, you had me beat. But now King Sandman reigns supreme! (Forms one hand into a hammer, the other a mace)
Spider-Man: Your Majesty...(Webs the spout of a nearby cement mixer) Allow me to build a statue in your honor! (Breaks spout, encasing Sandman in quick-dry cement) edit »
Flash Thompson: Hey Kong, Osborn's tryin' out!
Kong: Cool.
Flash Thompson: Cool?!
Kong: I need a new tackling dummy. (Points to a boy on crutches) I broke my last one. edit »

Spider-Man: (After trapping Sandman in cement) Michelangelo, eat your heart out!

Spider-Man references the famous artist named Michelangelo, who is best known for his work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. edit »
Spider-Man and Sandman: Construction Yard Battle.

Spider-Man and Sandman's battle in the construction yard seems based on the final battle in Spider-Man 3. edit »
Peter Parker: Web-shooting a soda can

The scene with Peter using his webs on an empty soda cans mirrors a scene in the 2002 live action Spider-Man film. edit »
Flash Thomson: Unbelievable! The geeks are inheriting the Earth!

This is an allusion to the Bible (Matthew 5:5) where Jesus famously promises that the meek will inherit the earth. edit »
Spider-Man and Sandman: Armored Car scene

Spider-Man engages Sandman in a battle inside a runaway armored truck, similar to their fight in the 2007 live action film Spider-Man 3. edit »

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Antiyonder
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The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
Sandman's return to animation certainly feels better than sand in the shoes. ...Continue »
05/20/08 02:17am | report abuse
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Daddytrucker
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The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Great episode. ...Continue »
04/12/08 04:08pm | report abuse
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Reaganfan
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The Bottom Line: "Character development"
Flint Marko becomes the Sandman in this episode! At that time Peter and Harry are trying out for the Football Team. ...Continue »
04/05/08 11:55am | report abuse
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sylent_asassin
member since: Jun 20, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "Well written"
Flint Marko becomes the Sandman!! ...Continue »
04/02/08 02:28pm | report abuse
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SpaceWay2007
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The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
This is exactly why I watch this series, beside the fact that I'm a fan of Spider-Man. Great animation, great story line, and spectacular fighting scenes! ...Continue »
03/31/08 06:25pm | report abuse