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2008
2008x1
Almost Perfect
Episode overview
Recapping the New England Patriots' run at a 19-0 season in 2007-08.
2008x2
Big Blue
Episode overview
Featured: Giants WR David Tyree's Super Bowl catch; the team's ring ceremony in New York; a legacy of Giants general managers. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x3
Official Story
Episode overview
Super Bowl 42 referee Mike Carey; former ref Phil Luckett and his controversial moments. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x4
Texas Shootout
Episode overview
Recapping the memorable Eagles-Cowboys Monday-night finale at Texas Stadium. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x5
Here's The Catch
Episode overview
Featured: the Lions' "Curse of Bobby Layne;" a profile of coach Rod Marinelli; the art of toe-tapping for receivers, with input from dancer Edyta Sliwinska. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x6
The Long Road
Episode overview
Featured: George Martin's walk to raise money for first responders to Sept. 11; Joe Andruzzi's battle with cancer. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x7
Do You Believe In Miracles?
Episode overview
Featured: broadcaster Al Michaels; David Garrard the magician and David Garrard the Jaguars quarterback; Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt remembers a moment at Georgia Tech with former coach Bill Curry. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x8
Sparks Will Fly
Episode overview
"American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks and her ties to the NFL; long-time trench foes Michael Strahan and Jon Runyan. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x9
Clockwork Orange
Episode overview
The Orange Bowl, the most important stadium in football history; a profile of Georgia head coach and former Miami QB Mark Richt. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x10
Reborn and Reenergized
Episode overview
Football's return to Pennsylvania's Lincoln University; a look at the training regimen of Seahawks defensive end Patrick Kerney. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x11
Dream Jobs
Episode overview
Analyst Cris Collinsworth; football's less-glamorous jobs. Also: a former NFL player becomes a gym teacher in his Florida hometown. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x12
Barry Switzer
Episode overview
Former coach Barry Switzer is profiled. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x13
Many Happy Returns
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A look at punt returners and the demands of the position; a high-school team that never punts. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x14
Letters and Dreams
Episode overview
Featured: journeyman QB Gus Frerotte; letters written by former Giants owner Wellington Mara; interpreting the dreams of players and coaches. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x15
Shuffle the Deck
Episode overview
A look at the history of football cards; profiling Chiefs assistant coach Tim Krumrie 20 years after his gruesome leg injury in Super Bowl XXIII. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x16
Not Exactly How We Drew It Up
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Catching up with Jake Plummer in retirement; what happens when kickers have to make a tackle; a profile of the Giants' Domenick Hixon. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x17
Lessons From Football
Episode overview
Sal Paolantonio on how football explains America; a nun's lesson on keeping the faith; football's role in Dr. Randy Pausch's last lecture. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x18
Best of 2008
Episode overview
The top games of 2008 are reviewed. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x19
Utter Confusion
Episode overview
A look at the Eagles-Bears "Fog Bowl" of 1988; explaining the green dot on helmets. Also: Steve Rushin examines some of the perplexing language in football. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x20
Warren Sapp
Episode overview
Featured: a look at former lineman Warren Sapp. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x21
Sounds of the Season
Episode overview
Top 2008 sound bites from players and coaches. Host: Steve Sabol.
2008x22
It Is What It Is
Episode overview
Featured: Sam Wyche 20 years after his Super Bowl loss; a look at the quarterback-rating equation; exploring the cliche "It is what it is"; and a look at the teams for Super Bowl XLIII. Host: Steve Sabol.