I recently texted my brother and encouraged him to watch Showtime’s new documentary, McEnroe. It revealed an introspective and self-critical side of the tennis player-turned-spokesperson. I can’t have it.’ But I emphasized that that’s the beauty of these shows. Dan Campbell He can coach a football team. I admired his empathy and passion, and felt he was responsible for much of HBO’s “Hard He Knocks.” And a business colleague taught me how to be a “real” actor. Rob McElhenney When Ryan Reynolds When they were buying fifth tier club Wrexham AFC, I jumped in and really appreciated their approach with ‘Welcome to Wrexham’. Choosing from these riches, I asked my colleagues to share their obsession with sports.
“‘Welcome to Wrexham’ is a compelling look at two celebrity owners who are really involved in managing a sports franchise,” said SBJ’s football writer. Alex Silberman“There are many announcements of celebrities making small stakes in franchises, but we rarely see them in the driver’s seat.” Ted Keith likened the FX show to another recent football story, “Ted Lasso.” Reynolds and McElhenney bring the comedy, and the locals bring the heart. i’m addicted “
“Untold: The Girlfriend Who Never Existed” was also on my watchlist. Betty Gomez I liked the two-part Netflix document about Manti Teo“I thought it might have been part.” Assistant Editor Tyler Everett called the work “extremely interesting”, with “a lot of new information and perspectives on a sad, bizarre story”. SBJ Atlas Derrick Moss: “I used to have a lot of sympathy for the former Notre Dame star, even more so than when the story was all over the media in 2013. It hit me like a child with no one to turn to that might help me get through. Jack SwarbrickAn insight into Theo’s larger-than-life stature at Notre Dame and how the school handled the scandal from a PR perspective. It’s also a cautionary tale to those of us in the business, as it echoed the story of a girlfriend who died in custody.
HBO and NFL Films struck the right mix with “Hard Knocks.” A fresh team looking to turn its fortunes around seemed to resonate.staff writer Naandre Emerson called it a great watch and felt it showed the organization was “on the right track to building the special culture that today’s NFL teams need to win.” Campbell is clearly one of the stars of the show, and Emerson said his character “doesn’t seem forced or fake, just real, and his monologues make for great television.” The show was also praised for its storyline. “I loved how HBO spotlighted the diversity of the Lions coaching his staff,” added Emerson. Gomez agrees: They’re not a team I follow, but it certainly felt like I knew more about the team, players, and coaches after watching the series, although I’m not saying I endorse them over the 49ers. , I cared enough about their progress.”
Other thoughts: Keith just finished “The Captain”. My kids loved baseball. My wife loved off-field stories, from contract disputes to social life to race relations. I loved it all, but took a healthy dose of nostalgia. … staff writer Trebona WilliamsHer top three were “Hard Knocks” and “Untold,” and she said she really enjoyed Netflix’s “Race: Bubba Wallace.” … Silberman called himself “a perfect example of the ‘Drive to Survive’ effect.” Now, more than most other sports, he focuses on F1 and races whenever he gets the chance. I have a F1 fantasy team and I listen to his F1 podcasts regularly. I can’t wait for season 5. ” … assistant editor Preston Bounds recommends Netflix’s Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1. What if they had better anticipated Nike embarking on the streetball phenomenon? Rather, it explores a story between the rifts of sports history. ”
What’s on your watchlist?
Abraham Madkour can be reached at amadkour@sportsbusinessjournal.com.
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