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A Football Life Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
The Faces of Tebow
Wed, Sep 12, 2012
Five former NFL quarterbacks examine the phenomenon that is Tim Tebow from five different perspectives.
Episode 2
Ray Lewis
Wed, Sep 19, 2012
For the first time in NFL history a camera crew follows a player for an entire season on and off the field. Think you know Ray Lewis? Think again.
Episode 3
Tom Coughlin
Wed, Sep 26, 2012
Tom Coughlin is known for being strict and firm on the football field, but very few know about the big heart inside of this Super Bowl champion.
Episode 4
Cleveland '95
Wed, Oct 3, 2012
A look at the collapse of the Cleveland Browns in 1995 amid the bankruptcy of owner Art Modell and his decision to move the team to Baltimore, while the coaching staff would go on to enormous football success in later years.
Episode 5
Fearsome Foursome
Wed, Oct 10, 2012
The legendary defensive line of the 1960s Los Angeles Rams, led by head coach George Allen were a dominant force on the field, and as close as brothers off of it.
Episode 6
Steve McNair
Wed, Oct 17, 2012
A look at Tennessee Titans legend Steve McNair, who overcame tough odds, injuries, and chronic self-doubt to become an NFL most valuable player, retiring after thirteen seasons only to meet with tragedy.
Episode 7
Eddie DeBartolo, Jr.
Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Eddie Debartolo owned the San Francisco 49ers for 23 years. In that span, his team won 5 Superbowls as well as the undying loyalty of those who played for him.
Episode 8
Chris Spielman
Tue, Oct 30, 2012
Chris Spielman was born to be a football player, but when his wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer he made the toughest decision of his life to step away from the game he loved for the true love of his life.
Episode 9
Jimmy Johnson
Wed, Nov 7, 2012
A look at Jimmy Johnson, a former college coach who became one of the most successful NFL coaches with his five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, only to see his career torn asunder by conflicts with team ownership.
Episode 10
John Riggins
Wed, Nov 21, 2012
John 'The Diesel' Riggins was fearless on the field and a fun-loving showman off it. He knew the power of his talents and achieved the ultimate prize with a Lombardi Trophy and Super Bowl MVP title.
Episode 11
Barry Sanders
Wed, Dec 5, 2012
For 10 seasons, Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders electrified the NFL with unbelievable runs while putting up prolific rushing numbers. Yet just before the start of the 1999 NFL season, as one of the league's biggest stars, he quietly walked away from the game.
Episode 12
Marcus Allen
Wed, Dec 12, 2012
Marcus Allen knew how to score touchdowns and he ran himself right into the record books and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Through his tempestuous tenure with the Raiders to his remarkable run in Kansas City, A Football Life: Marcus Allen tells the story of a true NFL legend.
Episode 13
The Immaculate Reception
Wed, Dec 19, 2012
Fourth quarter, 22 seconds remaining, fourth and 10 from their own 40 yard line, trailing by one to the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Divisional Playoffs, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw took the snap. What transpired over the next 17 seconds has been described various ways - a myth, miracle, conspiracy, crime, and a detective story.
