1) The title sequence is inspired by films such as Moneyball and Coach Carter in its camera angles, character personality, and redemption story line. 2) It represents the conventions of a sports drama genre through a classic redemption story of a struggling football team needing to improve. 3) It highlights social norms and stereotypes within football, such as the coach being a white male, which reflects the reality that most elite coaches and managers in football are white men.