The person you see glued to the game in the Richmond locker room is Brendan Hunt. Yes, the same tall, lovely man who plays Coach Beard. It’s a delightful bit of meta-casting that only true fans will catch on the first watch.
In one of the earlier seasons, Beard is absent-mindedly playing what sounds like The Legend of Zelda’s iconic chiptunes. He’s not just holding the controller for show, either. Beard is genuinely immersed, lost in Hyrule while the team argues about tactics.
This isn’t just random background noise. It’s a subtle nod to the actor’s real-life personality, making Beard feel like a real, well-rounded person who needs a break from the chaos, just like you and me.
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Think about the last time you tried to do two things at once. Maybe you were folding laundry while half-watching the game. Or you pretended to listen to a coworker while mentally solving a Wordle puzzle.
Coach Beard playing Zelda in a professional locker room is exactly that energy. It’s the show’s way of saying, “Hey, even the calmest, most mysterious coach needs a mental vacation.” It makes him instantly more relatable than a guy who only talks about winning.
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Plus, it completely flips the “jock” stereotype on its head. Here’s a key member of a football staff, quietly slaying monsters and solving puzzles. That’s a beautiful, gentle rebellion against the idea that sports and nerdom don’t mix.
