Wells Root came up with the title for Lee Stanley when Lee told him about the project in 1991 and struggled with a title.
Though portrayed as the antagonist of the film, the real Paul Higa was one of the biggest advocates of the program.
Gridiron Gang (2006) scored SONY an industry first, awarding a studio its first 10th No. 1 box office hit in a year.
During a practice scene, The Rock can be seen paying tribute to his college career by wearing the number 94, the same number he wore during his time with the Miami Hurricanes.