Name: 4th and Long
Released: 2009-05-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Michael Irvin, Bill Bates, Joe Avezzano

Created by Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin, Spike brings you the greatest sports second-chance story. 12 ex-football players have a shot at their dream of playing professional football. The contestants compete for the ultimate grand prize in sport: a spot on the Dallas Cowboy’s training camp roster.

Reality · 2009 · 43 min

Starring Michael Irvin , Bill Bates , Joe Avezzano

EPISODE 1

4th Quarter Training

After moving into their new home at the Cotton Bowl Stadium, Irvin puts the 6 wide receivers and 6 defensive backs through a grueling set of full contact drills designed to test their ability to perform in the 4th quarter.

43 min · May 18, 2009
EPISODE 2

Within Your Grasp

The WR's ability to hold onto the ball and the DB's ability to cause fumbles are put to the test in a series of brutal drills, including one that occurs during a massive thunderstorm. Jay Novacek appears.

43 min · May 25, 2009
EPISODE 3

Game Day

After an inspirational pep talk by Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, the WRs and the DBs compete in a full speed, full pads, eleven on eleven football game. Jerry Jones and Tony Dorsett appear.

43 min · Jun 1, 2009
EPISODE 4

The Red Zone

The coaches and Michael Irvin push the players hard in preparation for the two most critical situations in all of football: the last two minutes of the half, and the last twenty yards before the endzone. Darren Woodson appears.

42 min · Jun 8, 2009
EPISODE 5

Halfway There

With the camp at its halfway point, the 8 remaining players collide at breakneck speeds while vying for supremacy in the Yards After Contact drill. Roger Staubach appears.

42 min · Jun 15, 2009
EPISODE 6

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. Kelvin Martin appears.

42 min · Jun 22, 2009