4th and Long
| 4th and Long | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Michael Irvin |
| Presented by | Michael Irvin Joe Avezzano Bill Bates |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | J. D. Roth Todd Nelson |
| Running time | 60 minutes (including commercials) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Spike |
| Release | May 18 – July 20, 2009 |
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4th and Long is an American 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 puts 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.