<P> In season 1, when Henry is first introduced, the difficult relationship between father is revealed, and throughout the show, it is shown that Matt sees Coach Eric Taylor as more of a father figure than Henry . Henry exhibits some symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.). Landry warns Matt that he (Henry) may be "all messed up from the war ." However, the term is never explicitly mentioned in the show, leading him to become distant and uncaring of his family, which deeply hurts Matt . During his senior year of high school, in season 3, Matt slowly begins reconnecting with his mother, who desperately wants to be a part of her son's life again . The season after graduating, season 4, Matt's father dies after stepping on an IED . Matt became a East Dillon supporter following Coach Taylor coaching the EDHS football program, along with Julie and Landry attending EDHS . </P> <P> Matt is something of an "anti-jock" who "listens to Bob Dylan and draws pictures" and is generally out of place with his teammates, such as Smash Williams and Tim Riggins, who are often seen hanging around girls or at parties, and even his predecessor, the charismatic and popular Jason Street . He is more socially awkward and often looks uncomfortable with the attention he receives as the star quarterback . His closest friend is Landry Clarke, a "nerd". An introvert, Matt's shy nature sometimes comes across as a lack of self - confidence and, according to Smash, he was "so shy he had to e-mail his plays in". Unlike most of his teammates, college football is not high on his priority list after high school . </P> <P> When the series begins, Matt is the back - up quarterback and something of a social outcast . His best friend is Landry Clarke, an honor student who does not play football . Matt spends much of his varsity career in the shadow of senior, Jason Street, but is thrown in the deep end when Jason suffers a career - ending spinal cord injury during the opening game of the season . Although he does well, his scrawny build does not inspire much confidence from the fans and the Panthers lose the very next game . Matt's name board is vandalized and he is routinely mocked by rival high school students . Crushed by Jason's injury, the town and particularly the team booster club force Coach Taylor to find a new quarterback because they do not believe that Matt can get the job done . As Matt continues to work his heart out and impress his teammates, a new quarterback who was displaced due to Hurricane Katrina, Ray "Voodoo" Tatum, joins the team and temporarily replaces Matt as the starter . However, Voodoo's inability to be a team player and temper causes Coach Taylor to bench him and give the starting position back to Matt . Despite the upturn of events, Matt still struggles with feelings of inferiority and lack of confidence from time to time . In the episode, "Ch - Ch - Ch - Ch - Changes", he, Jason, Riggins, and Smash hang out at the field and confesses that he is not confident of his chances in the upcoming state semifinals against the Brant Vikings, leading Jason to give him an impromptu coaching session right then and there . Jason is seen giving advice and encouraging him at the state semifinals against the Vikings, playing in pouring rain and a muddy field . Saracen finishes his sophomore season with a 60% completion percentage, 2,586 yards, 19 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, and a 121.3 quarterback rating . In the state championship game, he passes for 283 yards and 2 touchdowns in leading the Panthers to a 27--26 epic comeback victory over West Cambria High School . </P> <P> Matt also begins a relationship with Coach Taylor's daughter, Julie . Beginning as a one - sided crush because of Julie's intentions never to date a football player, the relationship blossoms when Julie recognizes that Matt is not a stereotypical jock . Coach Taylor is not very pleased that they are dating and often interferes with their relationship . Matt also develops a father - son bond with Coach Taylor and feels betrayed when Coach Taylor accepts a job at TMU at the end of the season . Matt's relationship with Coach never fully recovers . </P>

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