Plot hole: The time-line and calendar of events are flawed. Nate (dad) stated Eric will be leaving for college "at the end of next week." Rose saw a portion of Eric's calendar: "17 Orientation [Monday] and 23 First day of school [oddly on a Sunday]." Eric received a cell phone message dated Saturday August 15 asking if he was coming to the party, which he went to. Eric had a full academic and sport (football) scholarship - he should have already been at the University weeks earlier for training. (00:19:20 - 00:32:35)
Continuity mistake: Before opening the door, the "M" on Eric's letter jacket is on his right lapel but on the left when he enters the room, as well as when he exits. (This is separate from the "M" being on his right lapel but on the left when facing the mirror). (00:40:09)
Other mistake: Rose was upset because she wouldn't be seeing brother Eric after he left for college, so it is implied that the university is some distance from their home. It doesn't make sense that Eric wore a blue high school "M" letter jacket that appeared to match the color scheme and logo of the University of M - (unclear) he would be attending or that he would go to practice in full uniform at his high school football field with friends a mere six days before leaving for college to play football.
