About
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.
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
4th Quarter Training
Within Your Grasp
Game Day
The Red Zone
Halfway There
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.
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.
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.
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