Necessary Roughness Cast
The cast of Necessary Roughness.
Scott Bakula
as Paul Blake

Scott Bakula plays Paul Blake, a former college football star who returns to play quarterback for a struggling university team.

Robert Loggia
as Coach Wally Rig

Robert Loggia portrays Coach Wally Rig, the tough and dedicated head coach of the fictional Texas State University football team.

Harley Jane Kozak
as Dr. Suzanne Carter

Harley Jane Kozak plays Dr. Suzanne Carter, the team's sports psychologist who provides guidance to the players.

Larry Miller
as Dean Phillip Elias

Larry Miller takes on the role of Dean Phillip Elias, the ambitious and somewhat self-serving dean of the university.

Hector Elizondo
as Coach Ed Gennero

Hector Elizondo plays Coach Ed Gennero, a veteran coach who aids in training the team.

Sinbad
as Andre Krimm

Sinbad portrays Andre Krimm, a large and enthusiastic defensive lineman on the team.

Fred Thompson
as Carver Purcell

Fred Thompson plays Carver Purcell, a tough team supporter and local politician.

Rob Schneider
as Chuck Neiderman

Rob Schneider plays Chuck Neiderman, an eccentric player on the football team.

Jason Bateman
as Jarvis Edison

Jason Bateman appears as Jarvis Edison, a team member with a distinct personality.

Andrew Bryniarski
as Wyatt Beaudry

Andrew Bryniarski plays Wyatt Beaudry, a large and intimidating player on the team.

Duane Davis
as Featherstone

Duane Davis portrays Featherstone, one of the other players on the university football team.

Michael Dolan
as Eric 'Samorai' Hansen

Michael Dolan plays Eric 'Samorai' Hansen, a unique character on the team with a distinct style.

Marcus Giamatti
as Sargie 'Fumblina' Wilkinson
Kathy Ireland
as Lucy Draper
Andrew Lauer
as Charlie Banks
Louis Mandylor
as McKenzie
Peter Navy Tuiasosopo
as Manumana
Drew Kahn
as Papke
Spencer Snow
as Olaf Knudson
Scott Snow
as Ingmar Knudson
Chris Berman
as Chris Berman
Dick Butkus
as Convict Football Player
Earl Campbell
as Convict Football Player
Roger Craig
as Convict Football Player
Ben Davidson
as Convict Football Player
Anthony Dorsett
as Convict Football Player
Evander Holyfield
as Convict Football Player
Ed Jones
as Convict Football Player
Jim Kelly
as Convict Football Player
Jerry Rice
as Convict Football Player
Herschel Walker
as Convict Football Player
Randy White
as Convict Football Player
Tom Whiteknight
as Harlan 'Flat-top' Meyers
Raul Flores
as Jayhawk Linebacker
Sidney Karlos Bradford
as Sidney 'Doberman' Harris
Coquina Dunn
as Bessie
Debra Carroll
as Dawne
Garrett Schenck
as Grant Edison
Rodger Boyce
as Sheriff Woods
Geoff Garza
as Manuel
Augustin Solis
as Ranch Hand
Dennis Parker
as Prison Guard
Randy Tallman
as Doctor Sayre
Desi Doyen
as Nurse
Darryl Cox
as Referee
Kimberly Figge
as Aerobics Instructor
Ken Locker
as Athletic Trainer
H. Bud Otto
as ESPN Production Manager
Tommy Baker
as Football Dropout
Dave Tanner
as Pianist
Spencer Prokop
as Waiter
Scott Thompson
as Space Cadet #1
Michael Lorre
as Space Cadet #2
Allan Graf
as Billy Bob's Bartender
Lee Gideon
as Booster
James Edward Savage
as Booster
Bobby Griffin
as Booster
Phil M. Sewell
as Booster
Donald R. Collins II
as Football Player
Scott Davis
as Football Player
John L. McGill
as Football Player
Dan Brook
as Football Player
Mark Hanson
as Alumni Booster (uncredited)
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