4th and Long (2009)

Season 1

4th and Long is a reality television series hosted by Michael Irvin that premiered on Spike on May 18, 2009. The winner of the show earned a spot at the Dallas Cowboys training camp - with a shot of making the roster. The show pits six wide receivers against six defensive backs. The show was filmed at the Cotton Bowl, with Joe Avezzano as the coach for the receivers and Bill Bates as the coach for the backs. The athletes have varying backgrounds, including national champions, CFL players, arena league veterans, semi-pro players, and those who have tried to make NFL rosters.

Released May 18, 2009 Episode 60 min None+

Genres: Reality, Reality TV, Sport

Keywords: tmdb.competition, tmdb.american-football, tmdb.sports-show, imdb.non-fiction

Production Companies: 3 Ball Productions

Network: Spike

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb

7.3

/29/

Trakt

/3/

TMDb

S1E1 - 4th Quarter Training

May 18, 2009, midnight

S1E2 - Within Your Grasp

May 25, 2009, midnight

S1E3 - Game Day

June 1, 2009, midnight

S1E4 - The Red Zone

June 8, 2009, midnight

S1E5 - Halfway There

June 15, 2009, midnight

S1E6 - Great Sacrifices, Great Rewards

The players earn a night on the town with Michael Irvin, and a brief taste of the limelight that comes with being a professional football player. However, the following day their resolve is tested in a sadistic conditioning drill that won't end until one player quits. Guest appearance by Kelvin Martin.

June 22, 2009, midnight

S1E7 - The Rivals

A rival team made up of previously eliminated players - intent on earning their spot back on the roster - arrive to challenge the remaining players to a full 4 quarter battle. Guest appearance by Jerry Rice.

June 29, 2009, midnight

S1E8 - Moose Crossing

Fatigue and injury has started affecting everyone, but former Cowboy Daryl Johnston arrives to rally their spirits and encourage them through an exhausting drill known as the "Super Gauntlet." Guest appearance by Daryl Johnston.

July 6, 2009, midnight

S1E9 - Beating the Blocker

The 5 remaining players go head to head in a series of drills designed to test an essential skill set for special teams players: delivering and shedding blocks.

July 13, 2009, midnight

S1E10 - Amongst the Stars

The drills for this episode were focused on special teams play. Each player received a kick while the other players beat blockers to make the tackle. Hawkins impressed with his quickness and agility.

July 20, 2009, midnight

Network: Spike

Episode Runtime: 60 min.

Season Runtime: 60 min.

Released: May 18, 2009

Last Air Date: July 20, 2009, midnight

Status: Ended

Certification: NR

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