Adam Sandler's real-life dog, named Meatball, is the son of the dog that played Mr. Beefy in this movie. Meatball was Adam Sandler's best man at his wedding.
Carl Weathers reprised his role of "Chubbs" from Happy Gilmore (1996), though he is not credited for the role a second time.
Quentin Tarantino cameoed as the blind deacon.
Rob Schneider: reprises his role, and his famous line, as The Townie from The Waterboy (1998), shouting "You can do it!"