#1 – Making the Squad – NFL Films’ look into women who try to make an NFL Cheerleading team. Really. If you don’t have the NFL Network, demand it now. So far, there have been three versions, one each for Miami, San Diego and Tampa Bay. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders series on CMT doesn’t even come close to these three. Can’t argue about the quality of Making the Squad.
#2 – NFL Cheerleader Playoffs – I remember in the late 1970’s, CBS did “Battle of the NFL Cheerleaders”. While this version isn’t as cheesy as the 1970’s, it’s still a worthwhile look. The girls have to compete in dance competitions, some physical tasks and answer questions about the NFL. Is it high quality? No, but it’s nice to watch when you want to empty your mind.
#3 – America’s Game – This is the best sports documentary series ever. An hour spent on each different Super Bowl winning team. You get tidbits from players that you had never heard. And the narration is excellent. At first, NFL Network counted from the #20 to the number one Super Bowl team of all time (the 1972 Miami Dolphins that went 17-0-0). Now, it’s recounting the rest of the teams. My favorite tidbit came from the 1971 Baltimore Colts. Guys who won that game over the Dallas Cowboys, Bill Curry and Bubba Smith said it never made up for the loss of Super Bowl III to the New York Jets. Curry says he doesn’t even wear his ring. Can you believe that?
#4 – NFL Europe Games – It’s not NFL quality, but it does give you a bit of a football fix in the spring.
#5 – NFL Replay – Four games from the 2006 season played in 90 minute condensed versions.
If you don’t care about the last three, just get the NFL Network for the top 2, ok? Capeesh?
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