Hourlong series debuted on USA’s lineup in summer 2011, opening to over 4.5 million viewers. By the end of its third season, however, “Necessary Roughness” was averaging around 2.5 million ...

By Lesley Goldberg Callie Thorne Necessary Roughness - H 2012 The series regularly featured timely stories including professional athletes coming out — inspired by basketball player Jason ...

Fans will learn the fate of troubled football star Terrence King when USA’s “Necessary Roughness” kicks off its sophomore season Wednesday. Not really a spoiler alert, but he survives the ...

The story of Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o’s fake girlfriend might provide some very real inspiration for the producers of USA’s Necessary Roughness. As details continue to emerge about ...

EXCLUSIVE: There will be no fourth season of Necessary Roughness, as USA Network has opted not to continue with the series. “We are proud of this show and its writers, which had a unique ability ...

USA network has gotten rough with its drama “Necessary Roughness” -- canceling the series after three seasons. The network will not move forward with a fourth season of the drama, the network ...