Smallville (TV Series)

Recruit (2005)

John Schneider: Jonathan Kent

Quotes 

• Jonathan Kent : I realize I already gave you my blessing on this, Clark, and I don't want to lie to you. This whole thing makes me feel uneasy.

  Clark Kent : Dad, we've been watching Met U football games since I can remember. Now they're knocking on my door.

  Jonathan Kent : I know that, and I'm proud of you for it.

  Clark Kent : Then why can't I have a shot at what every other high school kid dreams of?

  Jonathan Kent : Because you're not like every other high school kid, Clark.

  Clark Kent : On that field, I am. I'm not even using my abilities and I can be the new starting quarterback for the Metropolis Bulldogs.

  Jonathan Kent : There's gonna be millions of eyes on you. You're gonna be under a magnifying glass.

  Clark Kent : I have pulled it off before.

  Jonathan Kent : Clark, Met U is not like Smallville High. It's... it's a much bigger stage. There's gonna be much bigger problems.

  Clark Kent : You always told me not to walk away from something just because it's a challenge. Dad, I can do this.

  Jonathan Kent : I know that you can handle it. I also know you'll behave yourself this weekend. Stay clear of the beer kegs.

  Clark Kent : Don't worry, alcohol can't affect me, remember?

  Jonathan Kent : That's not the point. You're still underage. Look, son, I just don't want you to get booted out before you get in, all right?

  Clark Kent : Okay.

  Jonathan Kent : Now, there's one more thing. This is... it's very important. This is a once in a lifetime experience. Have a great time.

• Jonathan Kent : Who would have thought? Geoff Johns always seemed like a nice kid.

  Clark Kent : I know. If I take this football scholarship, I'm gonna be in the same situation as Geoff. I'm gonna have to lie on every physical, rig every test. I'm gonna have to do anything I can to protect my secret. I want to believe that I could go out there and play football like any normal college kid, but the fact is I have powers that no other athlete has. Coop was right; it's not fair that Geoff was out there on that field, just like it's not fair when I'm out there competing. So I've decided to give up football.

  Martha Kent : [temporarily stunned]  Clark... I know how difficult it is to give up something you love.

  Jonathan Kent : But this decision you've made, son, shows integrity well beyond your years.

  Clark Kent : Then why don't I feel good about it?

  [Jonathan glances down at an invoice on the table] 

  Jonathan Kent : Look at me, Clark. If you have your heart set on going to Met U, or any other school, somehow, some way, your mother and I will make sure that you get to go. Is that understood?

  Clark Kent : [smiles]  Yeah.