Actor Patrick Warburton acted in the crash scene as firefighter and father, Jeff Elliott. Making a cameo in the scene alongside Warburton was the real Jeff Elliott, father of Eric Elliot.
The real Hoovey can be seen in the stands on the Olympia's side and then again on the visitor's side. The real Jennifer can be seen in the front row of the bleachers on Olympia's side with her husband Jeremy and daughter Brynlee.
The map of the United States made of license plates behind Eric's bed is from One Tree Hill that Lucas has behind his bed.
The snow scene was shot against a giant green wheat field which acted as a green screen for computer generated snow. It was 82 degrees that day! DP Robert Hayes came up with the idea.
The real Ruth & Jeff Elliott are sitting in the bleachers directly behind their characters Lauren Holly and Patrick Warburton.