| Commentators | |
| Joe Theismann & Kirk Herbstreit | |
| Sideline Reporters | |
| Harold Reynolds & Sam Ryan | |
| Coaches | |
| Archie Manning & Ken "The Snake" Stabler | |
| Broadcast | |
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| Packagers | |
| ESPN Original Entertainment/(eoe) Trans World International | |
Battle of the Gridiron Stars features twenty of the best AFC and NFC players as they put their athletic prowess and pride to the test competing in a variety of tasks that have nothing to do with football.
Premise[]
For six consecutive weeks, viewers will see NFL stars compete in tasks including: Tug-of-War, Dodge ball, Rock Climbing, Home Run Derby, Tire Toss, War Canoe and more. Former NFL quarterbacks and Pro Bowlers Archie Manning (New Orleans Saint) and Ken "The Snake" Stabler (Oakland Raiders) will serve as Coaches for the national (Blue) and American (Red) teams respectively. Each 60 minute episode will conclude with the BOTGS signature event called "The Obstacle Course".
Participants[]
- Peyton Manning
- Eli Manning
- Marvin Harrison
- Tiki Barber
- Chad Ocho Cinco
- LaDainian Tomlinson
- Brian Westbrook
- Julius Jones
- Deion Branch
- Chad Johnson
- Kirk Herbstreit
- Jeremiah Trotter
- Hines Ward
- Joe Theismann
- Harold Reynolds
- Brian Dawkins
- Joey Porter
- Laveranues Coles
- Willis McGahee
- Takeo Spikes
- Byron Leftwich
- Donnie Edwards
- Jason Witten
- Jake Delhomme
- Deion Branch
- Troy Brown
- Alge Crumpler
- Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila
- Joe Horn
Sponsor[]
Goodyear
Spinoffs[]
Battle of the Network Stars
Battle of The Network Reality Stars
Similar Shows[]
Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes
Star Games
Link[]
ESPN.com: EOE Battle of the Gridiron Stars