Brian Graden

Life isn't easy for some of the players at Poly High but, as Coach Lara explains, the community around the team is always there to support the kids when the need arises. '4th and Forever' chronicles the 2010 football season of Long Beach Polytechnic High School, touted by Sports Illustrated as the 'Sports School of the Century' and boasts the largest roster of high school players who have gone on to the NFL. After decades of success, Poly had a down year in 2009. They had their worst season in 15 years and lost to local rival Lakewood for the first time in over 25 years. After years of being pegged as 'the team to beat,' the aura of invincibility is gone. The players are worried that their hopes for a college scholarship have dimmed. The clock is ticking and the question is: Can Head Football Coach Raul Lara pull the team together for one more season of greatness? And, can the players avoid the temptations of the street, succeed in the classroom, and emerge victorious on the field? '4th and Forever' premieres Thursday, May 26 at 9/9c on Current TV. For more, go to http://current.com/4thandForever Current Media, the Peabody-and Emmy Award-winning television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, engages viewers with smart, provocative and timely programming -stories that no one else is telling in ways that no one else is telling them. Current's programming shines a light where others won't dare and boldly explores important subjects -- opening minds, sparking conversations and forming deep connections with its viewers. The channel's audience is comprised of affluent, curious, social and connected adults who crave the kind of entertaining, enlightening, witty and informative programming found on Current's TV and online properties. Current is now available via cable and satellite TV in 75 million households worldwide - 60 million households in the US - through distribution pa

In this '4th and Forever Overtime' exclusive, hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg catches up with Coach Keith Thompson (aka Slice) and discusses what makes Long Beach Poly High School so important. To Snoop, Poly's programs and coaches teach many young students how to be responsible young men. Snoop was also particularly inspired by Coach Thompson, who started DJing and recording alongside coaching. For an ambitious Poly student like Snoop, seeing someone succeed at and balance two of his major interests was confirmation that big dreams outside of Long Beach weren't just OK, they were attainable. '4th and Forever' chronicles the 2010 football season of Long Beach Polytechnic High School, touted by Sports Illustrated as the 'Sports School of the Century' and boasts the largest roster of high school players who have gone on to the NFL. After decades of success, Poly had a down year in 2009. They had their worst season in 15 years and lost to local rival Lakewood for the first time in over 25 years. After years of being pegged as 'the team to beat,' the aura of invincibility is gone. The players are worried that their hopes for a college scholarship have dimmed. The clock is ticking and the question is: Can Head Football Coach Raul Lara pull the team together for one more season of greatness? And, can the players avoid the temptations of the street, succeed in the classroom, and emerge victorious on the field? Tune in Thursdays at 9/8c for all-new episodes of '4th and Forever.' For more, go to http://current.com/4thandForever Current Media, the Peabody-and Emmy Award-winning television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, engages viewers with smart, provocative and timely programming -stories that no one else is telling in ways that no one else is telling them. Current's programming shines a light where others won't dare and boldly explores important subjects -- opening min

In this '4th and Forever' web exclusive, the players for Long Beach Poly football team are put through the trenches during their first practice of the season. The stakes are high as the Jackrabbits aim to prove they still belong on top this year. They are pushed to their limit as the coaches prepare them for game day. '4th and Forever' chronicles the 2010 football season of Long Beach Polytechnic High School, touted by Sports Illustrated as the 'Sports School of the Century' and boasts the largest roster of high school players who have gone on to the NFL. After decades of success, Poly had a down year in 2009. They had their worst season in 15 years and lost to local rival Lakewood for the first time in over 25 years. After years of being pegged as 'the team to beat,' the aura of invincibility is gone. The players are worried that their hopes for a college scholarship have dimmed. The clock is ticking and the question is: Can Head Football Coach Raul Lara pull the team together for one more season of greatness? And, can the players avoid the temptations of the street, succeed in the classroom, and emerge victorious on the field? Tune in Thursdays at 9/8c for all-new episodes of '4th and Forever.' For more, go to http://current.com/4thandForever Current Media, the Peabody-and Emmy Award-winning television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, engages viewers with smart, provocative and timely programming -stories that no one else is telling in ways that no one else is telling them. Current's programming shines a light where others won't dare and boldly explores important subjects -- opening minds, sparking conversations and forming deep connections with its viewers. The channel's audience is comprised of affluent, curious, social and connected adults who crave the kind of entertaining, enlightening, witty and informative programming found on Current's TV and online pr

'4th and Forever' chronicles the 2010 football season of Long Beach Polytechnic High School, touted by Sports Illustrated as the 'Sports School of the Century' and boasts the largest roster of high school players who have gone on to the NFL. After decades of success, Poly had a down year in 2009. They had their worst season in 15 years and lost to local rival Lakewood for the first time in over 25 years. After years of being pegged as 'the team to beat,' the aura of invincibility is gone. The players are worried that their hopes for a college scholarship have dimmed. The clock is ticking and the question is: Can Head Football Coach Raul Lara pull the team together for one more season of greatness? And, can the players avoid the temptations of the street, succeed in the classroom, and emerge victorious on the field? Catch the series premiere of '4th and Forever' Thursday, May 26 at 9/8c, only on Current TV. For more, go to http://current.com/4thandForever Current Media, the Peabody-and Emmy Award-winning television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, engages viewers with smart, provocative and timely programming -stories that no one else is telling in ways that no one else is telling them. Current's programming shines a light where others won't dare and boldly explores important subjects -- opening minds, sparking conversations and forming deep connections with its viewers. The channel's audience is comprised of affluent, curious, social and connected adults who crave the kind of entertaining, enlightening, witty and informative programming found on Current's TV and online properties. Current is now available via cable and satellite TV in 75 million households worldwide - 60 million households in the US - through distribution partners Comcast (Channel 107); Time Warner ; DirecTV (Channel 358 nationwide); Dish Network (Channel 196 nationwide); Verizon and AT&T. In the

In this scene from '4th and Forever' episode 'Defend Our Territory,' Dabness visits Coach Lara to discuss his dream of playing Division 1 football. The Coach warns Dabness to work on his attitude, which might negatively affect his recruitment. '4th and Forever'' chronicles the 2010 football season of Long Beach Polytechnic High School, touted by Sports Illustrated as the 'Sports School of the Century' and boasts the largest roster of high school players who have gone on to the NFL. After decades of success, Poly had a down year in 2009. They had their worst season in 15 years and lost to local rival Lakewood for the first time in over 25 years. After years of being pegged as 'the team to beat,' the aura of invincibility is gone. The players are worried that their hopes for a college scholarship have dimmed. The clock is ticking and the question is: Can Head Football Coach Raul Lara pull the team together for one more season of greatness? And, can the players avoid the temptations of the street, succeed in the classroom, and emerge victorious on the field? Tune in Thursdays at 9/8c for all-new episodes of '4th and Forever.' For more, go to http://current.com/4thandForever Current Media, the Peabody-and Emmy Award-winning television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, engages viewers with smart, provocative and timely programming -stories that no one else is telling in ways that no one else is telling them. Current's programming shines a light where others won't dare and boldly explores important subjects -- opening minds, sparking conversations and forming deep connections with its viewers. The channel's audience is comprised of affluent, curious, social and connected adults who crave the kind of entertaining, enlightening, witty and informative programming found on Current's TV and online properties. Current is now available via cable and satellite T

'4th and Forever' chronicles the 2010 football season of Long Beach Polytechnic High School, touted by Sports Illustrated as the 'Sports School of the Century' and boasts the largest roster of high school players who have gone on to the NFL. After decades of success, Poly had a down year in 2009. They had their worst season in 15 years and lost to local rival Lakewood for the first time in over 25 years. After years of being pegged as 'the team to beat,' the aura of invincibility is gone. The players are worried that their hopes for a college scholarship have dimmed. The clock is ticking and the question is: Can Head Football Coach Raul Lara pull the team together for one more season of greatness? And, can the players avoid the temptations of the street, succeed in the classroom, and emerge victorious on the field? Watch the '4th and Forever' series premiere. Thursday, May 26 and 9/8c on Current TV. For more, go to http://current.com/4thandForever Current Media, the Peabody-and Emmy Award-winning television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, engages viewers with smart, provocative and timely programming -stories that no one else is telling in ways that no one else is telling them. Current's programming shines a light where others won't dare and boldly explores important subjects -- opening minds, sparking conversations and forming deep connections with its viewers. The channel's audience is comprised of affluent, curious, social and connected adults who crave the kind of entertaining, enlightening, witty and informative programming found on Current's TV and online properties. Current is now available via cable and satellite TV in 75 million households worldwide - 60 million households in the US - through distribution partners Comcast (Channel 107); Time Warner ; DirecTV (Channel 358 nationwide); Dish Network (Channel 196 nationwide); Verizon and AT&T. In the UK and Irel

In this exclusive "4th and Forever" web extra, Willie Brown, who began his legendary football career at Long Beach Poly, preaches that academics should come first and athletics second. That's why Poly is a home for scholars and champions.

QB hopeful, Chaiyse gets prim and proper at the barbershop. Following his mother's advice, he gets his hair cut short to give a new look a try.

In this "4th and Forever Overtime" exclusive, hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg catches up with Coach Keith Thompson (aka Slice) and discusses what makes Long Beach Poly High School so important. To Snoop, Poly's programs and coaches teach many young students how to be responsible young men.

In this week's "4th and Forever" Coach's Huddle, the Jackrabbits are only as good as their fellow teammates. Morale is high as they pull out a win and gear up for next week's game.

After Mission Veijo kicks Poly's butt, Coach Lara tries to focus the team and reminds them that league play starts the following week. All the positions are up for grabs, so everyone needs to focus.

Senior Defensive Tackle Micheal Teo visits his mother who was just released from the hospital. He is still coping with the recent news that his mother is battling cancer. As the two met up, Teo's mother takes the chance to have a heart-to-heart with her son.