Pete “Big Rock” Ellerbee, along with his wife and son, returns home to Walnut Grove after a successful collegiate football and business career. Seeing that Walnut Grove has a football team, Pete volunteers to the coach them into a championship team. However, Coach Ellerbee's style is more abrasive than the team is accustomed to. Even Laura finds it a bit overbearing. It's not until Albert sustains an injury and Pete's own son is forced into a position he doesn't want to be in, Pete's wife forces him reconsider his direction. When did Walnut Grove start its football team? How long ago did Pete Ellerbee first live in Walnut Grove? Are there any more sport themed episodes I should be aware of?