Who will take his place Amongst The Stars?
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Hall of Famer Michael Irvin is on a quest to give one football hopeful a shot at making the Dallas Cowboys roster! The 10-episode series shot at the famed Cotton Bowl in Dallas includes twelve football amateurs (6 wide receivers and 6 defensive backs) who must endure rigorous competition overseen by Irvin. The legendary receiver will serve as Host/Executive Producer, keeping a watchful eye over the contestants and helping to mold them into champions. Former All-Pro Cowboy Bill Bates and former coach Joe Avezzano serve as coaches and additional former players, coaches, media personalities will guest star. Check out 4th and Long on Facebook
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I CANT WAIT TO SEE THIS! Whooooo Hooooooo!!! and Michael Irvin... come on now... Whooo Hooo Hooooooo!
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I wish that i knew how they got to audition for the show, because I would have.Besides Micheal Irvin is one of best widerecivers of all time and I am a big Dallas cowboy fan.Good Luck to those who made it.
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The new "America's Team Idol"! Micheal will make a star out of one of these guys and don't be surprised if a few of the runner-ups land on NFL rosters as well. Good luck 88!
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I can't wait to see this it's like a dream come true. My mom has The young and restless as her soap- opera now I'll have 4th and long. I cant wait now I have a reason to watch tv besides classic Sundays!!!!! YAY!!!!
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im a eagles fan and i bleed green but i would love a shot at this. cant wait till it come on
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I KNOW THIS MIGHT SOUND CRAZY BUT I WANNA PLAY 4 YOUR COWBOYS AND THIS NO JOKE MY HEIGHT 6'6 WEIGHT 209 I WORK OUT EVERY DAY AND I EAT RIGHT NOW PLEASE TELL ME HOW CAN I GET FROM HERE 2 U ALL IN DALLAS 2 TRY OUT 4 THE TEAM 2 SHOW WHAT I GOT I'M NOT ALL THAT BUT I'M FAST AND I'M NOT PERFECT EHTER ALL I WANT IS MY CHANCE 2 PROVE MYSELF OKAY PLEASE I'M A DIE HARD FAN TRUST ME EVEN WHEN THE TEAM IS DOING BADD I NEVER OFF THE WAGON I STAY ON IT CAUSE I LOVE THE BOYS THAT MUCH SO PLEASE MR. IRVIN TALK ME OKAY HELP ME GET DOWN THEIR SO I CAN PROVE MYSELF OKAY GOD BLESS THE COWBOYS THE TRUE AMERICAN'S TEAM
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please tell us how to audition for the show!!!!!!!!!! my husband is dying to get on there
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Put it to them, Preston. Go Orlando Rage!
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good show im watching it now, but what about the RBs, I wanna be the first candidate for the RBs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Great Show.......shitty team.....Fuck the Cowboys.
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that was allright same as the rangers r.i.p. don't complain bout nothin kepp on goin through the pain that dude didn't have nothin im 50 and i can still take him that was a good cut
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Hey guys, I have to say the show was pretty hot to watch. Who ever chose the guy (Stephen) to leave was right on the money. He gave up to soon. Watching the football film showed that, but I have to say there are only four (4) guys that could possibly, maybe win this awesome chance to play with the Cowboys. Good Luck :-)
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wow this show is real i know i'm good but the drills they was doing i don't think i can do all that
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Zomfg!! I LOVE spike! I love football! This is only the second reality show I have fallen in with. I won't tell you who your competition is, you wouldn't approve anyway. I will say this, on the "other" show, first episode, my fav ended up winning it(do me proud Moses!)! I can't wait to see who makes the final cut... I hope its MY guy! I will say this, after watching the first episode, whom ever makes it, will DEFINITELY deserve it. Good luck to all the guys, and may the best man win. Dig deep fellas, this one's gonna be BRUTAL!! SS Andrews, and better luck next time. I'm pulling for Moses! Go boy go, you do this for your family!!!
PS I am also pulling for Dante! The lil guy got it in him!
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Jeff Ryan shut your face...anyways loved the show gotta love the playmaker pushing the 12 like jimmy did to dallas back in the day.keep it rockin mr.irvin,like most of us ill be staying tuned to the michael irvin show
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I loved this show! Although I dont know that I agreed with the decision on who they cutt last night! I Can't wait to see next Monday's show!
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I'm pullin for Andrew Hawkins. I'm a Western PA guy too, and he can flat out play. I think the worries about his height go out the door when you see him play. He was shakin dbs out there. He's got lights out speed and quickness, and he's versatile. Best of luck Hawk!!!
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What are you talking about that they picked the wrong guy? That kid not only is terrible and didnt belong in the first place, he is a whiner!! Was he serious making those excuses that he was gettin held and stuff? That alone will get you cut. As soon as he made that comment about getting head slapped on hte field I knew he was the one that was gonna get cut. When you're at a tryout you shut your mouth and play your butt off. I played college ball and I coach now, and I dont want excuse makers on my side of the ball. I don't know how he even made this show. I was a decent small college football player at a school that is always ranked in the top 5-10 and I wouldn't have thought to try out for this because Im just not good enough to play for the Cowboys, but I was a better player than Stephen Andrews!!! He is terrible. He's a joke. He claims he is fast, but speed doesnt make you a football player. It's great to have speed if you are a player, but I knew he was terrible when he started makin the excuses. "WR's dont know the techniques so they are just holding and grabbing facemasks." HAHAHA!!! Just shut up and get it done, son. I bet he wasn't much of a player in college either, if he is worried about penalties more than gettin the work done. Steve, dont worry about someone holding you, just worry about not getting run over by a WR. I know I'm harpin on this kid, but I hate these sorry excuse makers.
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This show is great. When the commercial for the show came out I knew it would be something I liked but was a little skeptical that it would be legitimate. Wow, this show is good. It reminds me of the intensity of playing football. I haven't seen a show that communicated this so well.
Micheal Irvin is fantastic. I look forward to the next episode.
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this show is going to be amazing!!! Michael Irvin is the best!!!
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OMG! You put a dopehead ex bum of a football player to endorse a gr8 show. shame on you guys,you couldnt get any1 better than M.I. to host your show,you should be ashamed of having him represent your team on national TV! BAAADDD CHOICE! Peewee Herman would of been better lol.Cowboys suck anyway!
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Talk all you want about MI. Everyone makes mistakes that they are not proud of. MI has turned his life around. He's still one of the best. Did you see the "U" come out in him during the 4th qt drills? Teach 'em MI, teach 'em. They have to be hungry if they want this. Show them how the Miami Hurricanes and South Florida football do it.
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First guy gone, Irvin did it cuz he is white.
Irvin.....a known (black)activist illiminated the first guy cuz he is white, after all, the black guy didnt finish his 110, the white guy got knocked down....oooh. after a day of that, I take the guy that finishes, Irvin takes the black guy!!
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man where did you find them guys at, man how can i sign up.
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wow the two guys who were in trouble last week are now on their third chance and this this kid doesnt even get a second one
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They say they don't give second chances but Jones goes in twice!!! Both white guys get kicked off in the first two weeks. I think this is rigged!
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Michael Irving is bias. This is going to be interesting because he already knows who he wants.
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Shows a joke, 2nd white guy to bite the dust after bringing in the same two losers from the previous cut.
Gonzales and Jones both go to the cut room twice and they both walk back, Shows a joke repeat.
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Racist, Imagine that cut a white boy for a lazy black boy sounds like the auto industry we all know what is happening to them same will happen to the cowboys. Affirmative action is alive and well, Maybe Mike was just hoping to smoke a -J- with him after the show.
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I won't be watching this show anymore. This is the second show with the same two guys to be eliminated and what does Michael do? He eliminated the guy that was least physical. Deion Sanders was one of the greatest players but didn't like getting hit but you can never change someone who is lazy. ONCE LAZY, ALWAYS LAZY. You should have picked the white boy.
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I believe they should have cut Jones instead of McGann. The criticism aganist McGann is that he was knocked back by a little guy. The little guy is one of the best out there, hell of an athlete. And one shot shouldn't be a deal breaker. McGann also showed motivation by getting up and driving and he never lost the final ball as Gonzales had. Finally, Jones admits he's a F'Up. But hey give him a break, who hasn't screwed up a career at Tennessee and transferred to Louisville because of off the field shenanigans. Read between the lines Mr.Irving the pot just means that was the last incident that broke the camels back. So, mature a bit kid and come back and try out for the Cowboys, here's another chance. So how committed is he to that chance? He confirms the coaches observation that he is lazy. A chance of a life time and the coaches point out that you are lazy! "I'll do better coach." When, dude!? What other motivation could possibly wake this guy up!? He should have been out of the door, instead.
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I THINK THAT THEY SHOULD PICK TWO PLAYERS INSTEAD OF ONE. PICK ONE FROM OFFENSE AND ONE FROM DEFENSE. TO MAKE IT INTERESTING,
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I know fans are not coaches and maybe we dont see all, but what we did see is Speedy and Jones back again.. Mike said i dont want to see you again. Dude this show is rigged...Mike is not in the game ..I do think mike sees himself in jones. It should have been E Smith choosing ...Show is tough but there screwing it up.. Im done too
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that guy gamble is doing his thang out there.all that too small for the league bull is out the window,because he's a beast taking nothing from the rest of the guys.i cant wait til he gets to display his skills with his hands on the ball punt and kick return.i hope they dont hate on his size because he really can play some ball.THAT'S ALL HE DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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They are looking for a special team tackler or returner, get rid of the guy that can't take a hit.. I agree, so far with the cuts.. If Mcgann, can't take on the little dudes, what is he going to do with the real players in the NFL, He wouldn't of been killed and laughed out of Training camp...
I love Moten!!! Make Kingsville proud baby...
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None of these guys are good enough for the League... Send Big Nate to CUT EVERYONE and go get some real talent. None of them will make it past training camp!!!
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MI is a racist black man. we all know it . I mean come on MI you cut 2 white guys over the lazy ass who could not even finish the 40 ? I will never look at MI the same , he is a jackass !
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Michael Irvin. You are a racist man. Give the second chance to the fuck up? The guy that admitted to being a lazy ass? A guy that had a damn chance at the NFL once before... But screwed up his chance up by doing drugs?! Preston was quiet throughout the show. You showed no footage of him in the first episode. But you show the bad shit of him? The white guys are going?! "this is not a reality tv show." BULL SHIT. It is. And its a chance for the fuck ups. Michael said he wants someone with heart? The guys that were in the bottom three Michael twice have no heart! Preston he has it. You can tell. He wants this. He WILL come back from this. He WILL be a NFL player. And one for the Dallas Cowboys. The NFL needs to get rid of the fuck ups. The ones Michael is keeping. I damn hope Swann makes it far too. He coudnt help his chance being screwed over.
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Michael Irvin. You are a racist black man. You got rid of the wrong guy. Michael said he wanted guys with heart... Gonzalez and Jones dont have it. Preston had it. You said he got knocked over by a little guy??? HE WASNT EVEN ON HIS FEET YET! NO ARMS TO KEEP HIM BALANCED. He slipped. Never let go of the ball... the last one. You make me SICK. Choose the fuck up that had a chance once but screwed it up with drugs. Gonzalez is a wimp. McGann will be back.
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Irvin just wondering do you know what talent is?Mcgann was the better he had more heart then the both of them two put together.
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with all due respect to Mr. Irvin, the job of a wide reciever is to take the ball to the end zone NOT, I REPEAT NOT, go head to head with every D back on the field and risk losing the ball, or losing yardage. on the first episode you had a WR that came up lame and didnt even finish the drills... then u had another that was described as lazy... and on this episode you had 2 guys that were given second chances AGAIN. and I find it really interesting that so far only the white guys have been cut and they showed more ability than the two black dudes that were kept on even after having been in the war room TWICE.
makes me begin to wonder if there is bias here in the selection process... I wont be watching the rest of the program based on the crap decisions i have seen in only these few episodes i have seen =/
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Irvin a racist? No... Really? LOL. I knew from jump it was going down like that. I remember a few years ago on the Best Damn Sports Show Period he was talking with the other hosts about Jason Seahorn and how he was really surprised how strong he was for a "white" boy when he locked up with him on the field. I loved when Novacek told Irvin that he didn't care how strong the one dude for TN/L'Ville was because he was lazy! I'll still watch the show because I want the undersized dude (DB) to get it. He is the REAL beast!
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first of all im white and even i can see both the pussy andrews and another pussy mcgann both sucked ass. the show is amazing and im a huge cowboy fan. i would like to say that if u do ure homework despite what same haters think jesse holly is going to be an impact in the league after this show and so will eric jackson both are conferance award winners as holly was 2nd team all acc and projected to go in 3rd round of draft opted not to declare to follow basketball now hes back in football and i guarantee he makes the top 4 wr after he wins the show eric jackson was a db of the year in big 12 and he will be runner up but sign elsewhere.
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My name is Ryan Prinz and I'm 30 years old. I have been playing football in a mens amateur football league for over ten years. I've played in the Arizona Football League (AzFL) and the Copperstate Football League (CFL). I am still currently in the CFL for the Glendale Rangers. What my problem is here is that you cut another player (white again) when clearly he was not the one to be cut. First episode I can't argue but the second? Irvin talked about heart, heart is not being lazy!! Laziness is choice, choice is heart. So a guy that is lazy, in the war room both episodes, goes on while McGann, who wasn't PHYSICAL enough gets cut??? I don't care about past awards or past whatever. This is about NOW!! And if you get called in the war room twice and were told twice that you were lazy?! Come on, its pretty obvious. Since I have been watching Irvin do TV time he has been biased. Like Deon, why take Pacman Jones under your wing when there are better athletes and better heads in the league then him. (Watch his Pros vs Joes episode) The worst guy did not get cut in this episode no matter what the color!! Again, its about now, not what the individual did back in the day. It was just very disappointing. If you have any rant & raves feel free to email me at outlawprinz1@yahoo.com.
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I don't want to think Mike has deluded himself into believing all black receivers are better than the white, hispanic, etc. receivers. But Jimmy Johnson would have had Jones gone in the second round. When a coach says he will cut someone if they don't perform and then doesn't, it hurts the whole team and the coach's credibility. Swan said it right,"I don,t know what these guys were thinking, not coming here in shape. Jones and Gonzalez,= no heart and not in shape. Holly, Swan, Gamble, Moses= heart and determination and in shape. McGann might have been a good player but he was too quiet but he was right, he was strong in the fumble drill. Needs of the Cowboys may dictate the winner: Holly or Swan. Holly 70% Swan 30%.
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Good show!! I am a football fan period but i am going for my boy Erick Jackson!!! GO ALL THE WAY BABY!!! Good Luck!!
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Where is all this racist mumbo jumbo comming from, M.I chose to eliminate those two players because their althletic potential was and is at its peak and hes seen all that he needs to see from them, i dont blame him for eliminating them.. so what those two where white big whoop.. at the end of the day an athelete is just an entertainer and the best atheletes are the atheletes that are fun to watch those two were just coasting through and blending in with competition and not standing out at all and thats why they got eliminated... We all know who mike wants for the Cowboys but it has nothing to do with race.. He just thinks he sees potential in jones and he may be right
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man all yall got it wrong.mike aint racists them dam losers deserve to go home whether it was now or later.now true enough jones weed smokin ass should have been cut on the second day after jay told mike that he was lazy.and as for speedy with that fake ass limp his ass is gone too,he's too damn soft for the league.i think a couple of guys should get a shot somewhere in the league,players like gamble,holly,jackson,and maybe hawkins, and moten.the rest wont make it.but i'll get back at yall after GAMEDAY!!!!!
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I have 2 disagree with the judges decisions this week. Evidently Its a reason 2 of the same guys from last week ended back up in the eliminating room. I think Jones should have went home. you cant teach a person how not to be LAZY. And being a chronic weed smoker myself, I must admit I'm one Lazy dude. Judges I understand that Jones has great NFL size & toughness,but laziness is an uncurabe disease. So lets get this BIG-STRONG-POT SMOKING dude out of the way and focus on finding a real NFL athlete. besides Mike u said ur self. "THE GUY LACKS HEART"! plus ENERGY................
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There has only been a couple of shots of the weight room, but the equipment in it look awesome......does anyone know what it is?
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