NFL Network’s Schedule for This Week

This is what NFL Network has in store for viewers over the next 7 days.

NFL NETWORK PROGRAMMING NOTES (8/4-8/10)

DEBUTS OF JERRY RICE: CATCHING HISTORY TONIGHT AT 8:00 PM ET & TRIPLETS: EMMITT SMITH’S ROAD TO CANTON AT 9:00 PM ET

Seven Hours of Live Coverage from Pro Football Hall of Fame on Enshrinement Saturday, August 7

Orlando Predators Take On Jacksonville Sharks in Round One of AFL Playoffs Friday, August 6 at 8:00 PM ET

One-Hour Live Simulcast of Eagles Preseason Scrimmage Thursday, August 5 at 8:00 PM ET

Debut Tonight of ‘Jerry Rice: Catching History’ at 8:00 PM ET and ‘Triplets: Emmitt Smith’s Road to Canton’ at 9:00 PM ET

NFL Network’s Hall of Fame-related programming features the debut of two shows that pay tribute to 2010 Hall of Fame enshrinees Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith TONIGHT, starting at 8:00 PM ET.

In Jerry Rice: Catching History, Steve Mariucci returns to Candlestick Park with the league’s all-time career leader in pass receptions to relive the illustrious career that has earned him a place in Canton. The one-hour show covers all of his heroic highlights, and uncovers the secrets that made him one of the greatest players in NFL history. Jerry Rice: Catching History also includes never before told stories about Rice’s early days, and a return to his favorite workout spot – simply known as, ‘The Hill.’

Rice quote from Catching History on his work ethic…

“I never wanted anything handed to me.  I wanted to prove myself every year and that’s why I would come to camp early.  I was always there and I was ready to go to work and I took pride in what I was going.”

Immediately following at 9:00 PM ET, Triplets: Emmitt Smith’s Road to Canton reunites Cowboys Michael Irvin, Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith to reminisce on the legacy the trio built in the Dallas in the ‘90s and celebrate the next “triplets” reunion in the halls of Canton. The trio looks back on Smith’s signature game versus the Giants, where he tallied 168 rushing yards, 10 receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown despite suffering a shoulder injury, their Super Bowl championships and Irvin and Aikman offer Smith words of wisdom for Enshrinement Saturday.

Smith quote from Triplets on playing with Aikman and Irvin…

“I look at us and say that god meant for all 3 of us to be together. I’m serious… I can’t think about it in any other fashion, then my freshman year I’m down in Miami playing against Jimmy Johnson and Michael Irvin and the whole flamboyant Miami team and the same year we go out to Hawaii to play UCLA and you’re (Troy Aikman) the Quarterback. Now three years later, you (Michael Irvin) gets drafted first in’ 88, you come in ’89 (Aikman) and then I fall in in ’90 and I’m like ‘it doesn’t get any better than that’.”

Both Jerry Rice: Catching History and Triplets: Emmitt Smith’s Road to Canton are voiced by actor Clarke Peters, best known for his role as Detective Lester Freamon in HBO’s critically-acclaimed drama, The Wire.

Both shows will re-air later Wednesday night, starting at 11:00 PM ET with Jerry Rice: Catching History, followed by Triplets: Emmitt Smith’s Road to Canton.

Pro Football’s Greats Take Center Stage During NFL Network’s Full Coverage from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH

NFL Network returns to Canton, OH for one of the greatest traditions in sports when Pro Football’s greatest players welcome in a new class with the 47^th Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony. NFL Network delivers seven hours of live, high-definition coverage on Enshrinement Saturday, August 7 beginning at 4:00 PM ET. 2007 enshrinee Michael Irvin and 2009 enshrinee Rod Woodson highlight NFL Network’s broadcast team that also includes Rich Eisen, Steve Mariucci, Jason La Canfora and Kara Henderson.

Full coverage from the Pro Football Hall of Fame begins Friday, August 6 at 7:00 PM ET with NFL Total Access at the Hall of Fame, where both Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith are scheduled to appear.

Saturday coverage begins August 7 at 4:00 PM ET with NFL Total Access at the Hall of Fame Pre-Ceremony, leading into the 2010 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony. Special features within the pre-ceremony include scheduled on-set appearances by Hall of Famers John Madden and Troy Aikman.

A one-hour NFL Total Access at the Hall of Fame Post-Enshrinement Show Saturday at 10:00 PM ET reviews highlights of the ceremony, along with scheduled live appearances by newly inducted Hall of Famers Smith and Rice, with their respective presenters Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo.

NFL Network Has 2010 Training Camps Covered with Exclusive Reports and Analysis

With Kickoff 2010 just around the corner, NFL Network has sent out its team of analysts for exclusive interviews and features from team training camps around the league. The exclusive content and sound, which include “Inside Training Camp” segments with 11-on-11 practice drills, complete with play-by-play and analysis, are featured each night on NFL Tota
l Access at 7:00 PM ET.

NFL Network’s training camp tour includes Spero Dedes and Michael Lombardi at Broncos, Bob Papa and Brian Baldinger from Giants practice and Rich Eisen and Jim Mora in Oxnard, CA for Cowboys training camp. Other featured segments include a ‘Day in the Life’ at Bengals camp with Rod Woodson as he temporarily joins the team’s coaching staff and a look at the most physical practices from the Eagles training facility.

First AFL Playoff Game Features Orlando Predators vs. Jacksonville Sharks on ‘Arena Football Friday’ at 8:00 PM ET

The Sharks, who secured their position as the No. 1 seed in the American conference, begin their playoff run with a home game against the Orlando Predators on Arena Football Friday at 8:00 PM ET.

The Sharks finished the regular season with only one loss at home and brought league-leading Spokane Shock’s eleven-game winning streak to a halt with a 64-49 victory last week.  Sharks QB Aaron Garcia returned from a shoulder injury to throw for 293 yards and seven touchdowns, and the defense forced four turnovers, including one that led to the team’s fifth defensive TD this season. 

The Predators, ranked fourth in their conference, clinched a playoff spot with a 15-point victory over the Tampa Bay Storm.  Orlando QB Nick Hill was awarded ‘Playmaker of the Week’ after breaking the team’s record for single season passing yards, and Marlon Moye-Moore claimed the ‘Defensive Player of the Week’ title.

Paul Burmeister has the call, with analysis by Michael Lombardi. 

NFL Network Airs Simulcast of Philadelphia Eagles Preseason Scrimmage

A live simulcast of the WPHL/MyPhl17 broadcast of the Eagles scrimmage will air on NFL Network Thursday at 8:00 PM ET.

The scrimmage gives fans a glimpse of what to expect this season from the Eagles, including new starting QB Kevin Kolb, who takes over for former Eagle Donovan McNabb, as well as rookie DE Brandon Graham and returning starters WR DeSean Jackson and TE Brent Celek.

Don Tollefson has the play-by-play with NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger providing analysis. Former Eagles DE Hugh Douglas reports from the sidelines alongside Colleen Wolfe.

THIS WEEK ON NFL TOTAL ACCESS: Footage from Full Team Practices from Training Camps Around the League; Live coverage from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH

Wednesday, August 4

• Feature on 2010 Hall of Fame enshrinee and Steelers Defensive Coordinator Dick LeBeau
• Exclusive look at Vikings quarterback battle and 11-on-11 full team practice
• Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’

Thursday, August 5

• Feature of 2010 Hall of Fame enshrinee Rickey Jackson
• Spero Dedes and Marshall Faulk call the 11-on-11 practice from the Saints training facility
• Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’

Friday, August 6

• NFL Total Access broadcasts LIVE from Hall of Fame in Canton, OH
• Rod Woodson’s ‘Day in the Life’ at the Bengals training facility
• Feature of 2010 Hall of Fame enshrinee John Randle
• Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’ from Canton, OH

Saturday, August 7

• NFL Total Access  broadcasts live from the Hall of Fame Pre-Ceremony
• Rich Eisen hosts the post-ceremony show, alongside Michael Irvin, Rod Woodson, Steve Mariucci, Jason La Canfora and Kara Henderson live from Canton, OH

Monday, August 9

• A look at the Eagles preseason practices

Tuesday, August 10

• Focus on Broncos rookies and uncertainties, including QB Tim Tebow

THIS WEEK ON NFL.COM: Chat with NFL Network Insiders Before 2010 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony

Thursday, August 5

• CHAT: Hall of Fame Preview (1:00 PM ET)
• CHAT: Jim Mora (5:00 PM ET)

Friday, August 6

• CHAT: Vic Carucci at Hall of Fame (12 NOON ET)
• CHAT: Gil Brandt at Hall of Fame (2:00 PM ET)

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (all times listed are ET)

Wednesday, August 4

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – Jerry Rice: Catching History (HD) – DEBUT

9:00 PM – The Triplets: Emmitt Smith’s Road to Canton (HD) – DEBUT

9:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: Triplets

10:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

11:00 PM – Jerry Rice: Catching History (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – The Triplets: Emmitt Smith’s Road to Canton (HD)

Thursday, August 5

11:00 AM – Jerry Rice: Catching History (HD)

12 NOON – The Triplets: Emmitt Smith’s Road to Canton (HD)

12:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: Triplets

1:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: Irvin: My Road to Canton

2:00 PM – NFL Film Session: 1991 New Orleans Saints

2:30 PM – NFL Film Session: 1992 New Orleans Saints

3:00 PM – NFL Film Session: 1988 San Francisco 49ers

3:30 PM – NFL Film Session: 1989 San Francisco 49ers

4:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Cornerback Tandems

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Dallas Cowboys

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – 2010 Preseason Scrimmage: Philadelphia Eagles (HD) – LIVE

9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Greatest Hands

10:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

11:00 PM – 2010 Preseason Scrimmage: Philadelphia Eagles (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Greatest Hands

Friday, August 6

11:00 AM – NFL Film Session: 1997 Minnesota Vikings

11:30 AM – NFL Film Session: 1998 Minnesota Vikings

12 NOON – NFL Film Session: 1969 Denver Broncos

12:30 PM – NFL Film Session: 1970 Denver Broncos

1:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: Class of 2005

2:00 PM – NFL Film Session: 1964 Detroit Lions

2:30 PM – NFL Film Session: 1994 San Francisco 49ers

3:00 PM – NFL Film Session: 1997 Minnesota Vikings

3:30 PM – NFL Film Session: 1998 Minnesota Vikings

4:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Gutsiest Performances

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Players Not in the Hall of Fame

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access at the Hall of Fame (HD) – LIVE from Canton, OH

8:00 PM – Arena Football Friday: Playoff Game – Orlando Predators vs. Jacksonville Sharks (HD) – LIVE

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access at the Hall of Fame (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Cornerback Tandems

Saturday, August 7

7:00 AM – America’s Game: 1988 San Francisco 49ers (HD)

8:00 AM – America’s Game: 1989 San Francisco 49ers (HD)

9:00 AM – America’s Game: 1994 San Francisco 49ers (HD)

10:00 AM – Jerry Rice: Catching History (HD)

11:00 AM – NFL Films Presents: Triplets

11:30 AM – America’s Game: 1992 Dallas Cowboys (HD)

12:30 PM – America’s Game: 1993 Dallas Cowboys (HD)

1:30 PM – America’s Game: 1995 Dallas Cowboys (HD)

2:30 PM – The Triplets: Emmitt Smith’s Road to Canton (HD)

3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Players Not in the Hall of Fame

4:00 PM – NFL Total Access at the Hall of Fame Pre
-Ceremony (HD) – LIVE from Canton, OH

7:00 PM – 2010 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (HD) – LIVE from Canton, OH

10:00 PM – NFL Total Access at the Hall of Fame Post-Induction Show (HD)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access at the Hall of Fame Post-Induction Show (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – America’s Game: 1992 Dallas Cowboys (HD)

Sunday, August 8

9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Gutsiest Performances

10:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Greatest Hands

11:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Players Not in the Hall of Fame

12 NOON – 2010 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (HD)

3:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals – 2009, Episode 1 (HD)

4:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals – 2009, Episode 2 (HD)

5:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals – 2009, Episode 3 (HD)

6:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals – 2009, Episode 4 (HD)

7:00 PM – Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals – 2009, Episode 5 (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: Madden: My Road to Canton

9:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: Irvin: My Road to Canton

10:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: Reunion in Canton

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – America’s Game: 1989 San Francisco 49ers (HD)

Monday, August 9

9:00 AM – 2010 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (HD)

12 NOON – America’s Game: 1992 Dallas Cowboys (HD)

1:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: 2010 Hall of Fame Game – Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys (HD)

4:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Return Aces

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Coaches Who Belonged in College

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – 2010 Preseason Scrimmage: Green Bay Packers Family Night (HD)

10:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

11:00 PM – 2010 Preseason Scrimmage: Green Bay Packers Family Night (HD)

Tuesday, August 10

1:00 PM – 2010 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (HD)

4:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Trades

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Controversial Calls

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – The Making of Madden (HD) – DEBUT

9:00 PM – NFL.COM Fantasy Football Preview (HD) – DEBUT

10:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

11:00 PM – The Making of Madden (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL.COM Fantasy Football Preview (HD)