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NFL NETWORK & NFL.COM PROGRAMMING NOTES (6/28 – 7/5)
TOP 10 PLAYERS REVEALED ON FINAL EDITION OF THE TOP 100: PLAYERS OF 2011 SUNDAY, JULY 3 AT 8:00 PM ET
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Live In-Studio on The Top 100: Players of 2011 Reactions at 10:00 PM ET
NFL Network Debut of Emmy Award-Winning Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets
July 4th Specials Feature Hard Knocks Marathon with Chiefs, Cowboys & Bengals Series Installments & Jets Episodes 1 & 2
CFL Action Kicks Off With Two Games Starting Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 PM ETThe Top 100: Players of 2011 Reveals the Top 10 Players in Two-Hour Finale Sunday, July 3 at 8:00 PM ET; Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Live In-Studio on The Top 100: Players of 2011 Reactions at 10:00 PM ET
After nine weeks, the top 10 players of 2011 as determined by current NFL players are revealed on July 3 at 8:00 PM ET in a two-hour series finale of The Top 100: Players of 2011. Sunday night features four hours of new Top 100 programming, starting at 7:00 PM ET.Multiple presenters introduce the players and give their thoughts as to why each deserves to be included in the top 10, with five players unveiled each hour. Among the presenters featured are previously ranked players Patrick Willis (No. 23), Jonathan Vilma (No. 37), Terrell Suggs (No. 40), Ben Roethlisberger (No. 41) and Terrell Owens (No. 91), as well as head coaches Rex Ryan, Mike Tomlin, Sean Payton, John Harbaugh, Leslie Frazier and Jack Del Rio.
Prior to the series finale, The Top 100: Players of 2011 Finale Preview show airs at 7:00 PM ET. Host Lindsay Soto and analysts Brian Baldinger and Solomon Wilcots recap players No. 100-11 and give their opinions on which player will be revealed as the greatest player of 2011.
Immediately following the conclusion of The Top 100: Players of 2011, the final episode of The Top 100: Players of 2011 Reactions airs at 10:00 PM ET. Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson joins Baldinger, Wilcots and Soto live in-studio to discuss the players revealed and wrap up this year’s installment.
Last week, players No. 20-11 were revealed. Below is a list of the players along with their presenters in parentheses:
20. Michael Vick – Philadelphia Eagles (Josh Freeman):
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d82077be7/Top-100-Michael-Vick19. Clay Matthews – Green Bay Packers (Kevin Greene):
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d82077b9b/Top-100-Clay-Matthews18. Nnamdi Asomugha – Oakland Raiders (Brandon Lloyd):
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d82077b9d/Top-100-Nnamdi-Asomugha17. Haloti Ngata – Baltimore Ravens (Maurice Jones-Drew)
16. Charles Woodson – Green Bay Packers (Dom Capers):
http://www.nfl.com/videos/green-bay-packers/09000d5d82077b99/Top-100-Charles-Woodson15. Dwight Freeney – Indianapolis Colts (Matt Light)
14. Larry Fitzgerald – Arizona Cardinals (Todd Haley):
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d82077b9c/Top-100-Larry-Fitzgerald13. Chris Johnson – Tennessee Titans (Kirk Morrison):
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d82077b0a/Top-100-Chris-Johnson12. DeMarcus Ware – Dallas Cowboys (Osi Umenyiora):
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d82077b9a/Top-100-DeMarcus-Ware11. Aaron Rodgers – Green Bay Packers (Larry Fitzgerald):
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d82077ae5/Top-100-Aaron-RodgersFor an updated list and to see where the fans ranked each player, visit http://top100.nfl.com/
Below are video links and quotes from last week’s The Top 100: Players of 2011 Reactions episode:
– Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware appears live in-studio to discuss his No. 12 ranking:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d8207f0c3/Ware-I-should-have-been-No-1– Analysts Marshall Faulk, Jamie Dukes, Willie McGinest and Jay Glazer, and Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware discuss Michel Vick’s No. 20 ranking:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d8207f07e/Vick-ranked-too-high– NFL Network analysts examine Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ No. 11 ranking:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d8207f22c/Debating-Rodgers-ranking-Too-high-or-too-low– “I should be the number one guy on the list.” – DeMarcus Ware on his No. 12 ranking on the list
– “Michael Vick is the type of quarterback they always hoped he’d be: he’s there first, he leaves last; he does the extra film work; he’s in with the other assistant coaches trying to learn other positions. He’ll be a more complete quarterback. In the future years, he’ll climb up this list.” – Jay Glazer on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, who ranked No. 20
– “In 10 years from now, we’re going to be talking about this guy without a doubt Hall of Fame worthy.” – Jay Glazer on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who ranked No. 11
DeMarcus Ware’s Top 5 Pass Rushers (not including himself)
1. Julius Peppers – Chicago Bears
2. Dwight Freeney – Indianapolis Colts
3. Jared Allen – Minnesota Vikings
4. James Harrison – Pittsburgh Steelers
5. Clay Matthews – Green Bay PackersNFL Network Debut of Emmy Award-Winning Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets; Hard Knocks Marathon on Monday, July 4
The Emmy Award-winning Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets makes its NFL Network debut. A sneak peak is featured on Sunday, July 3 at 11:00 PM ET following the series finale of The Top 100: Players of 2011.Following the sneak peak, the Jets Hard Knocks episodes debut Monday, July 4 through July 7 at 8:00 PM ET, with the final two episodes on Thursday.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets is also featured as part of the Hard Knocks 4th of July marathon, which includes three full seasons of the critically-acclaimed NFL Films-produced series. The marathon begins with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2007, followed by the 2008 Dallas Cowboys and the 2009 Cincinnati Bengals.
Below is a schedule of the 4th of July Hard Knocks marathon and Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets:
Monday, July 4
4:00 AM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs – 2007, Episode 1
5:00 AM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs – 2007, Episode 2
6:00 AM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs – 2007, Episode 3
7:00 AM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs – 2007, Episode 4
8:00 AM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs – 2007, Episode 5
9:00 AM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys – 2008, Episode 1
10:00 AM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys – 2008, Episode 2
11:00 AM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys – 2008, Episode 3
12 NOON ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys – 2008, Episode 4
1:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys – 2008, Episode 5
2:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals – 2009, Episode 1
3:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals – 2009, Episode 2
4:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals – 2009, Episode 3
5:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals – 2009, Episode 4
6:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals – 2009, Episode 5
***8:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets – 2010, Episode 1***
***9:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets – 2010, Episode 2***Tuesday, July 5
8:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets – 2010, Episode 2
9:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets – 2010, Episode 3Wednesday, July 6
8:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets – 2010, Episode 3
9:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets – 2010, Episode 4Thursday, July 7
8:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets – 2010, Episode 4
9:00 PM ET – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets – 2010, Episode 5Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets garnered three Emmys in 2010 in the categories of Outstanding Edited Sports Series/Anthology, Outstanding Camera Work and Outstanding Post Produced Audio/Sound. In the six seasons of Hard Knocks, NFL Films has won a total of seven Emmy Awards, including two in the category of Outstanding Edited Sports Series/Anthology and three in the category of Outstanding Post Produced Audio/Sound.
Bengals LB Dhani Jones, Grammy Award-Winning Musician John Legend & Actor Kevin James Featured on the Latest Edition of ‘The Rich Eisen Podcast’ Thursday, June 30 at 10:30 PM ET on NFL Network & NFL.com/iTunes
The latest edition of ‘The Rich Eisen Podcast’ on NFL Network airs on Thursday, June 30 at 10:30 PM ET and is available on NFL.com and iTunes.This week, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones appears in-studio to discuss the possibility of returning to Cincinnati, the future for quarterback Carson Palmer, and his new book The Sportsman: Unexpected Lessons from an Around-the-World Sports Odyssey.
Also featured on this week’s edition are Grammy Award-winning musician John Legend, and the star of the upcoming movie Zookeeper, actor Kevin James.
The podcast will be available for download on NFL.com and iTunes on Thursday immediately following the network debut.
Last week, former Super Bowl-winning defensive end for the New York Giants and current studio analyst on Fox NFL Sunday Michael Strahan joined Eisen and NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp in-studio for a lively discussion. The two former players re-lived their weekly segment on NFL Network which pitted one against the other on their respective Team Cams, as well as discussed one of Strahan’s former teammates, Tiki Barber.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew also appeared as an in-studio guest and talked about the motivation that comes from being drafted in the second round, being named No. 30 on NFL Network’s The Top 100: Players of 2011 and what the Jaguars need to do to win the AFC South.
Rounding out the guest list was actor Jason Sudeikis, star of the upcoming movie Horrible Bosses and cast member of Saturday Night Live.
Quotes from last week’s edition of ‘The Rich Eisen Podcast’:
– “I didn’t think much of him when he did play. I mean that’s the whole point. He was a fumbler all the way through his life, and then all of a sudden, somebody taught him how to hold the ball up high. And then he [left the Giants] and said, Eli [Manning] can’t lead them and they’ll never win a championship.” – Warren Sapp on former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber
– “If it comes to playing football, he can play.” – Michael Strahan on former teammate, Tiki Barber
– “I was happy that I made the list. But, there’s a part of me saying it’s not enough. I need more, I want more.” – Maurice Jones-Drew on being ranked No. 30 on The Top 100: Players of 2011
Canadian Football League Returns to NFL Network with Two Games – B.C. Lions-Montreal Alouettes on Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 PM ET & Toronto Argonauts-Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, July 2 at 8:00 PM ET
The Canadian Football League returns to NFL Network with two games per week, beginning on Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 PM ET when the defending Grey Cup Champion Montreal Alouettes host the B.C. Lions. On Saturday, July 2 at 8:00 PM ET, the Toronto Argonauts travel to face the Calgary Stampeders.This season, NFL Network will broadcast two CFL games per week, with the option to show additional games in the regular season, the CFL Playoffs and the Grey Cup championship game. Last season, NFL Network carried 14 CFL games.
Below is the first five weeks of the 2011 Canadian Football League schedule on NFL Network:
Week 1
Thursday, June 30 British Columbia @ Montreal 7:30 PM ET
Saturday, July 2 Toronto @ Calgary 8:00 PM ETWeek 2
Saturday, July 9 Montreal @ Saskatchewan 4:00 PM ET
Saturday, July 9 Hamilton @ Edmonton 7:00 PM ETWeek 3
Saturday, July 16 Saskatchewan @ Hamilton 4:00 PM ET
Saturday, July 16 British Columbia @ Edmonton 7:00 PM ETWeek 4
Saturday, July 23 Edmonton @ Calgary 7:00 PM ET
Sunday, July 24 Saskatchewan @ Montreal 7:00 PM ETWeek 5
Thursday, July 28 British Columbia @ Winnipeg 8:00 PM ET
Saturday, July 30 Calgary @ Saskatchewan 9:30 PM ETOrlando Predators Host Pittsburgh Power in Crucial American Conference Game on “Arena Football Friday” July 1 at 8:00 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Power (8-6) travel to face the Orlando Predators (8-6) in a crucial American Conference matchup rife with playoff implications on NFL Network’s “Arena Football Friday” on Friday, July 1 at 8:00 PM ET. Fran Charles provides the play-by-play while Steve Wyche serves as game analyst. Anthony Herron provides reports from the sidelines of the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.In their inaugural season, the Power currently sit in a tie with the Cleveland Gladiators atop the East Division of the American Conference. Meanwhile, the Predators are on the edge of a Wild Card berth with an 8-6 record. Four teams from each conference qualify for the playoffs – the two division winners and two Wild Card teams.
The Power enter the game coming off a narrow victory over the Milwaukee Mustangs, a 39-38 win thanks to a late touchdown reception by wide receiver Lonnell Dewalt. On the other side of the ball, the Predators look to halt a three-game losing streak. This game is the first and long meeting of the season between the two teams.
Pittsburgh is making its second of three appearances on NFL Network this season. The Power kicked off the “Arena Football Friday” schedule with a 58-52 loss at home to the Philadelphia Soul on March 11. Orlando is making its fourth and final NFL Network appearance this season. In their previous three nationally televised games, the Predators are 1-2, with a win against the Tampa Bay Storm (63-61, May 6) and losses to the Storm (46-44, June 17) and the Jacksonville Sharks (76-55, April 30).
Last week on “Arena Football Friday,” the Utah Blaze defeated the Kansas City Command 61-60 at EnergySolutions Arena to remain in contention for the final playoff spot in the National Conference. Utah quarterback Tommy Grady threw eight touchdown passes to increase his season total to 103. Kansas City quarterback Steve Wasil threw seven touchdown passes in the loss.
THIS WEEK ON NFL.COM
Thursday, June 30
- CHAT: Steve Wyche (12 NOON ET)
Friday, July 1
- CHAT: Bucky Brooks (12 NOON ET)
DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (all times listed are ET)
Wednesday, June 29
12 NOON – 1992 Buffalo Bills
12:30 PM – NFL’s Greatest Games: Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Oilers – 1992 AFC Wild Card Game
2:00 PM – 2004 Philadelphia Eagles
2:30 PM – 2004 New England Patriots
3:00 PM – Game of the Week: New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Super Bowl XXXIX
4:00 PM – 1986 Denver Broncos
4:30 PM – NFL’s Greatest Games: Denver Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns – 1986 AFC Championship Game
6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterbacks of the 80s
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #30-21
9:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #20-11
10:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011 Reactions: #20-11
11:00 PM – NFL Total AccessThursday, June 30
12 NOON – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #20-11
1:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011 Reactions: #20-11
2:00 PM – 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers
2:30 PM – Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks – Super Bowl XL
3:30 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #20-11
4:30 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011 Reactions: #20-11
5:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Overtime Finishes
6:30 PM – NFL Total Access
7:30 PM – Canadian Football League: B.C. Lions vs. Montreal Alouettes
10:30 PM – The Rich Eisen Podcast
11:00 PM – NFL Total AccessFriday, July 1
12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Characters
1:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Defenses
2:00 PM – 2006 Chicago Bears
2:30 PM – 2006 Indianapolis Colts
3:00 PM – Game of the Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears – Super Bowl XLI
4:00 PM – The Rich Eisen Podcast
4:30 PM – Sound FX: Bill Belichick
5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Defenses
6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Games With Names
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – Arena Football Friday: Pittsburgh Power vs. Orlando Predators
11:00 PM – NFL Total AccessSaturday, July 2
9:00 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast
9:30 AM – Sound FX: Bill Belichick
10:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #30-21
11:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #20-11
12 NOON – The Top 100: Players of 2011 Reactions: #20-11
1:00 PM – 1986 Denver Broncos
1:30 PM – NFL’s Greatest Games: Denver Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns – 1986 AFC Championship Game
3:00 PM – America’s Game: 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers
4:00 PM – America’s Game: 2009 New Orleans Saints
5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Dallas Cowboys
6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Pittsburgh Steelers
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – Canadian Football League: Toronto Argonauts vs. Calgary Stampeders
11:00 PM – NFL Total AccessSunday, July 3
7:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Characters
8:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Dallas Cowboys
9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Pittsburgh Steelers
10:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #100-91
11:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #90-81
12 NOON – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #80-71
1:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #70-61
2:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #60-51
3:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #50-41
4:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #40-31
5:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #30-21
6:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #20-11
7:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011 Finale Preview
8:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #10-6
9:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #5-1
10:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011 Reactions: #10-1
11:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets: Episode #1
12 MIDNIGHT – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #10-6
1:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: #5-1
2:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2011 Reactions: #10-1
3:00 AM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets: Episode #1
4:00 AM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs: Episode #1
5:00 AM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs: Episode #2Monday, July 4
6:00 AM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs: Episode #3
7:00 AM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs: Episode #4
8:00 AM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs: Episode #5
9:00 AM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys: Episode #1
10:00 AM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys: Episode #2
11:00 AM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys: Episode #3
12 NOON – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys: Episode #4
1:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys: Episode #5
2:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals: Episode #1
3:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals: Episode #2
4:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals: Episode #3
5:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals: Episode #4
6:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals: Episode #5
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets: Episode #1
9:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets: Episode #2
10:00 PM – Sound FX: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Jets – Thanksgiving Day, 2010
11:00 PM – NFL Total AccessTuesday, July 5
12 NOON – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets: Episode #1
1:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets: Episode #2
2:00 PM – Hey Rookie Welcome to the NFL: 2004
3:00 PM – Hey Rookie Welcome to the NFL: 2005
4:00 PM – Sound FX: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Jets – Thanksgiving Day, 2010
5:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets: Episode #1
6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Gutsiest Calls
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets: Episode #2
9:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets: Episode #3
10:00 PM – America’s Game: 1968 New York Jets
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access
And that will conclude this post which was supposed to go up before 12:30 a.m., but because I fell asleep with the computer on, it’s going up now.
