18 Tim Riggins Quotes from 'Friday Night Lights' Sports Series

Tim Riggins is a high school student struggling to get his life on track as he battles with substance abuse. However, the talented full back never fails to channel his team spirit. Read 18 of some of his most memorable quotes.

"Friday Night Lights" is a television series based on the 1990 non-fiction book by H. G. Bissinger, which was adapted as the 2004 film of the same name.

While the show's ensemble cast offers many characters to fall in love with, Tim Riggin's particulary stands out as viewers can't help but root for him. Despite battling personal problems, such as his drinking, the football player always leaves his all on the pitch.

Tim Riggins' quote, "I got these books that are, like, 800 pages long. Where's the ME time?" | Source: Facebook/fridaynightlights

Tim Riggins Iconic Quotes

"All I wanted to do was come home." — Tim Riggins

"JS: How'd you get out of school? You write a sick note?

Tim Riggins: No, I told em I was pregnant, and I just needed a few days to relax" — "Friday Night Lights"

"Smash: I want you to come over for dinner tonight.

Tim Riggins: Are you askin' me on a date, Williams?" — "Friday Night Lights"

"Hey, ya know, if ya wanna finish that Riggin's trifecta, I think my dad lives in Corpus still; I can probably give you his address…" — Tim Riggins

Tim Riggins' quote, "Let's touch God this time, boys. Let's touch God." | Source: Facebook/fridaynightlights

Tim Riggins Quotes Filled with the Spirit of Sport

"Let's touch God this time, boys. Let's touch God." — Tim Riggins

"Tim Riggins: How 'bout saving some of that jello for the other patients, Street?

Jason: I'm guessing you know what this is about." — "Friday Night Lights"

"Tim Riggins: Texas forever, man. Still friends?

Jason Street: Yeah... Texas forever." — "Friday Night Lights"

"Too late, play's over. You waited too long to make a decision. Now we lost the game because of you, now we're not going to state, and now the whole town of Dillon hates you, and you're never going to get laid. FACT." —Tim Riggins

Tim Riggins' quote, "I'm starting to see a W in my eyes." | Source: Facebook/fridaynightlights

Tim Riggins Memorable Quotes

"I'm starting to see a W in my eyes." — Tim Riggins

"Tami: What is The Scarlet Letter about, Tim?

Tim Riggins: It's about a gal named Scarlet, obviously." — "Friday Night Lights"

"Tim Riggins: I always skip Wednesdays...

Matt: What are you gonna do?

Tim Riggins: I was thinkin' hit the museum, yoga, library for a bit…then again, I might just do the usual…" — "Friday Night Lights"

"If I ever so much see you look at this kid the wrong way, I'm gonna find you, and I'm gonna punch a hole in your chest and rip your heart out." — Tim Riggins

Tim Riggins' quote, "That's not racism, man; I just don't like him. He can be from Saudia Arabia, or Sweden, or Czech. That dude can be Santa Claus, and I still won't like him." | Source: Facebook/fridaynightlights

"That's not racism, man; I just don't like him. He can be from Saudia Arabia, or Sweden, or Czech. That dude can be Santa Claus, and I still won't like him." —Tim Riggins

"I'm sorry... I misread the situation!" — Tim Riggins

"Lyla, I can't... I can't stop thinking about you..." — Tim Riggins

Tim Riggins' quote, "Lyla, I can't... I can't stop thinking about you..." | Source: Facebook/fridaynightlights

"Frday Night Lights," co-starring Connie Britton, Kyle Chandler, and more, is not only a thrilling sports series with wholesome moments, but the series also does a great job of addressing many socio-political issues plaguing contemporary American culture like distorted family values, corruption in school funding, racism, substance use, abortion, and lack of economic opportunities.

Tim Riggins' character resonated with many viewers of the show, as the fullback wears his heart of sleeve and his love for his sport is admirable. For more quotes, check out 27 'Rick and Morty' Quotes Season 3: Family, Adventure and Existentialism.