Who are the NFL players in The Longest Yard?

The original 1974 pic starred Reynolds and featured an array of NFL players, including Pervis Atkins, Joe Kapp, Ray Nitschke, Sonny Sixkiller and Ernie Wheelwright.

Did any NFL players play in The Longest Yard?

Joe Kapp played quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. Ray Nitschke was a middle linebacker for the Green Bay Packers. Pervis Atkins played for the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, and Oakland Raiders. Michael Fox, who played the announcer, actually wrote his commentary himself.

Are there any real football players in The Longest Yard?

The movie also prominently features ex-football players like Terry Crews and Bill Goldberg. Even musicians like Nelly and pro wrestlers like Dalip Singh Rana and Steve Austin feature in the ensemble.

Is Longest Yard based on a true story?

Q: Is The Longest Yard based on a true story? A: No, The Longest Yard is a fictional story, although it does draw inspiration from the 1974 film and certain elements of American football culture.

Who is number 22 in longest yard?

Burt Reynolds wears number 22 as coach Nate Scarborough. This is the same number he wore in the original movie as quarterback Paul Crewe.

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Who is the quarterback in The Longest Yard?

Raucous, crowd-pleasing comedy-drama about a star-crossed quarterback (Burt Reynolds) reduced to calling the shots for a team of convicts in a game against the guards.

How many famous people are in The Longest Yard?

The film co-stars Chris Rock, James Cromwell, Nelly, William Fichtner and Burt Reynolds, who played Sandler's role in the original.

What is the British version of The Longest Yard?

Mean Machine is a 2001 British sports comedy film directed by Barry Skolnick and starring former footballer Vinnie Jones. The film is an adaptation of the 1974 American film The Longest Yard, featuring association football rather than American football.

Why did Paul Crewe go to jail in The Longest Yard?

Plot. Paul Crewe (Adam Sandler) is a former NFL player who, one night, gets drunk and goes joyriding in the Bentley of his girlfriend (Courteney Cox in an uncredited role), crashing it. It is revealed that he was accused of shaving points in a big game, although it was never proven.

Was the original longest yard a hit?

The Longest Yard opened in New York on August 21, 1974. This was followed by a release in Los Angeles on September 25, 1974 followed by a general release in October 1974. The film earned $22 million in North American theatrical rentals. It had admissions in France of 200,738.

Who were the NFL players in The Longest Yard 1974?

Several professional football players appeared in The Longest Yard including Ray Nitschke, Joe Kapp, Gene (Dino) Washington and Mike Henry. Star Burt Reynolds had been a promising college football half-back for Florida State University when his career was cut short by a serious knee injury.

What is Adam Sandler's favorite NFL team?

You'll also see Josh Duhamel cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, Brad Pitt for the New Orleans Saints, Johnny Depp for the Miami Dolphins, and Adam Sandler for the New York Jets.

Did Nelly do his own stunts in Longest Yard?

Adam Sandler plays the quarterback and Burt Reynolds — who starred in the 1974 original — plays the prison team's coach. Nelly spoke to The Associated Press about doing his own stunts, doing prison time and why rappers make good actors: AP: You've filmed dozens of videos, but this is your major motion picture debut.

What NFL wide receiver was in longest yard?

Michael Irvin(II)

He is an actor and writer, known for Jack and Jill (2011), The Longest Yard (2005) and Criminal Minds (2005). He has been married to Sandy Harrell since 23 June 1990.

Did Terry Crews play football?

Before the fame, Terry Crews was an athlete in the NFL, drafted by the Los Angeles Ram as an 11th round pick in 1991, according to ESPN. Crews would go on to play for teams including the San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins, and Philadelphia Eagles.

What NFL football player has played the longest?

Career Highlights

George Blanda played pro football for 26 seasons – longer than any other person. However, he'll probably be remembered best for his 1970 season with the Oakland Raiders.

Did he shave the points in The Longest Yard?

As we find out later in the movie, Paul got in financial debt (likely with loan sharks) and probably made a deal to fix the score of a game to avoid a debt. In the game vs. the guards, Paul does appear to intentionally throw an interception to shave more points to avoid life imprisonment due to the warden's threat.

How much money did the original longest yard make?

Where was the original longest yard filmed at?

Who is the girlfriend in The Longest Yard?

The Longest Yard (2005) - Courteney Cox as Lena - IMDb.

Is there a part two to The Longest Yard?

A second remake of the famed football comedy “The Longest Yard” is in the works at Paramount Pictures and Gunpowder & Sky.

Who starred in the first longest yard?

Is Adam Sandler wife?

Personal life. Sandler with his two daughters, Sunny and Sadie, in February 2011, at a ceremony for receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sandler has been married to Jacqueline "Jackie" Sandler (née Titone) since 2003.

What rapper plays in Longest Yard?

ED GORDON, host: Nelly is the latest rapper to try his hand at acting. He plays a convict in the film "The Longest Yard." The movie is a remake of the 1974 prison football comedy of the same name.