Reality TV NFL style.

[thehardknoxlife 10+ year member]

DALLAS (AP) — The first time Michael Irvin watched "American Idol," he loved the concept of giving undiscovered singers the chance to become stars. Now Irvin is doing the same for NFL wannabes.
The Hall of Fame receiver is launching a reality TV show in which 12 "football neophytes" will compete for an impressive grand prize: a spot on the Dallas Cowboys' training camp roster.

"I don't know if you can walk upon any group of guys that wouldn't say they dreamed of playing in the NFL when they were playing in their front yard," Irvin told The Associated Press on Thursday. "So we're going to take a group of guys from their front yard, dwindle them to one and give that guy the opportunity of a lifetime."

The Cowboys confirmed that one of their 80 roster spots will go to the show's winner. The NFL did not immediately return a call.

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[dave_damage 10+ year member]

Cool, just hope the person who wins really deserves it. As in because he really is talented and not because he's good for ratings.

 

[David19 10+ year member]

wow im gonna love this

 

[loopkiller 10+ year member]

I wonder what station the show will be on. I didn't see it mentioned.

 

[thehardknoxlife 10+ year member]

I wonder what station the show will be on. I didn't see it mentioned.

Well seeing as how Irvin is an employee of ESPN which is owned by ABC. I'd say it will be ABC......

edit...

Nevermind, I guess he's a former employee now? It will be on Spike TV.

 

[Fusion_FREAK 10+ year member]

Wouldn't this be just like that show Spike had Pro's vs. Joes?

 

[90accordman 5,000+ posts]

not at all like pros vs joes

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

I would probably watch this ish over American Idol.

I have never watched American Idol.......................ever! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[LiquidClen 10+ year member]

reminds me of Invincible