Summer House (TV series)
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Summer House is a reality series that airs on ESPNU
and is hosted by Chris Spielman
. The show takes six of the nation's top college football
incoming freshman and put them in a house in Chicago
for one week. Summer House gives viewers an inside look at the future college football stars. The players compete against each other to be named The King of the House. The competitors earn points for each challenge they compete in, leading up to the final day and the crowning of The King of the House. Between competitions and their day-to-day interactions with each other and sports celebrities, the players learn what it takes to succeed on the field and off the field. Its main sponsors are Under Armor, Direct TV and Dick's Sporting Goods
.
During one episode, the recruits went through a series of challenges put together by renowned sports industry expert, Jarrod Jordan
at Chelsea Piers BlueStreak.
(USA Olympic Gold Medalist), Trent Green
and Larry Johnson (Kansas City Chiefs
), Todd Heap
and Derrick Mason
(Baltimore Ravens
), Greg Lewis (Philadelphia Eagles
), Gale Sayers
(Chicago Bears
Hall of Famer) and Ken Williams
(Chicago White Sox
GM). Mike Hall
(ESPNU
's signature anchor) and Bob Davie (ESPN
college football analyst) also appear. The contestants included Terrence Austin
(four star wide receiver, UCLA
), Jarred Fayson
(four star wide receiver/quarterback, Florida
), Cart Kelly (two star wide receiver/cornerback, Princeton
), London Crawford (three star wide receiver, Arkansas
), Cody Hawkins
(three star quarterback, Colorado
) and Taylor Potts
(three star quarterback, Texas Tech
).
The ESPN production was produced by Intersport, a Chicago based production company, with head producer's Michael Kolodny and Jim Gorman planning each day. ESPN also has producers Adam Briles and Paul Gordon assist in its productions.
ESPNU
ESPNU is a television channel that specializes in college sports, and is produced by, affiliated with and owned by parent network ESPN. ESPNU originates out of ESPN Regional Television's ESPNU (often referred to as The U) is a television channel that specializes in college sports, and is produced...
and is hosted by Chris Spielman
Chris Spielman
Charles Christopher "Chris" Spielman is a former American football player and is currently an analyst for ESPN's coverage of college football games.-Football career:...
. The show takes six of the nation's top college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
incoming freshman and put them in a house in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
for one week. Summer House gives viewers an inside look at the future college football stars. The players compete against each other to be named The King of the House. The competitors earn points for each challenge they compete in, leading up to the final day and the crowning of The King of the House. Between competitions and their day-to-day interactions with each other and sports celebrities, the players learn what it takes to succeed on the field and off the field. Its main sponsors are Under Armor, Direct TV and Dick's Sporting Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. , or Dick's, is a Fortune 500 American corporation in the sporting goods and retail industries.The company's headquarters are on the grounds of Pittsburgh International Airport in Findlay Township near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dick's has 451 stores in 42 states as of...
.
Season one
Season one included prized recruits such as Greg Little (five star running back recruit, North Carolina) and Richetti Jones (four star defensive end recruit, Oklahoma State), Chris Galippo (USC)During one episode, the recruits went through a series of challenges put together by renowned sports industry expert, Jarrod Jordan
Jarrod Jordan
Jarrod Jordan is a sports business consultant who advises companies on best business practices, sports marketing, facility design and product design...
at Chelsea Piers BlueStreak.
Season two
The show debuted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 and ran eight thirty minute episodes. Special guests on the first season included Jennie FinchJennie Finch
Jennie Lynn Finch , who occasionally uses her husband's surname Daigle, is a former American softball player who pitched for the USA national softball team and the Chicago Bandits. Finch helped lead Team USA to the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics...
(USA Olympic Gold Medalist), Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
and Larry Johnson (Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
), Todd Heap
Todd Heap
Todd Benjamin Heap is an American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State-Early years:At Mountain View High School, in Mesa, Arizona,...
and Derrick Mason
Derrick Mason
Derrick James Mason is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.Mason has also played for the Baltimore Ravens where he...
(Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
), Greg Lewis (Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
), Gale Sayers
Gale Sayers
Gale Eugene Sayers also known as "The Kansas Comet", is a former professional football player in the National Football League who spent his entire career with the Chicago Bears....
(Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
Hall of Famer) and Ken Williams
Ken Williams
Ken Williams may refer to:*Kenneth Williams , British actor*Ken Williams , baseball outfielder*Ken Williams , American college basketball player...
(Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
GM). Mike Hall
Mike Hall (sportscaster)
Michael James Hall is an American sports broadcaster who currently works for the Big Ten Network. He can also be found as a sideline reporter for NFL games on Fox...
(ESPNU
ESPNU
ESPNU is a television channel that specializes in college sports, and is produced by, affiliated with and owned by parent network ESPN. ESPNU originates out of ESPN Regional Television's ESPNU (often referred to as The U) is a television channel that specializes in college sports, and is produced...
's signature anchor) and Bob Davie (ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
college football analyst) also appear. The contestants included Terrence Austin
Terrence Austin
Terrence La'Mar Austin is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.-Washington Redskins:Austin was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh...
(four star wide receiver, UCLA
UCLA Bruins Football
The UCLA Bruins football program represents the University of California, Los Angeles in college football as members of the Pacific-12 Conference at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The Bruins have enjoyed several periods of success in their history, having been ranked in the top ten of the AP Poll...
), Jarred Fayson
Jarred Fayson
Jarred Fayson is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2011...
(four star wide receiver/quarterback, Florida
Florida Gators football
The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the sport of American football. The Florida Gators compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletics Association and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference...
), Cart Kelly (two star wide receiver/cornerback, Princeton
Princeton Tigers football
The Princeton Tigers football program represents Princeton University college football at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision...
), London Crawford (three star wide receiver, Arkansas
Arkansas Razorbacks football
The Arkansas Razorbacks football program is a college football team that represents the University of Arkansas. The team is a member of the Southeastern Conference's Western Division, which is in Division I's Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
), Cody Hawkins
Cody Hawkins
Cody Hawkins is a former quarterback for the University of Colorado Buffaloes football team, and current quarterback for the Stockholm Mean Machines of the Sweden Super Series.-High school:...
(three star quarterback, Colorado
Colorado Buffaloes football
The Colorado Buffaloes football program represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in college football at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The team is currently a member of the Pacific-12 Conference, having previously been a charter member of the Big 12 Conference. Before joining the Big 12,...
) and Taylor Potts
Taylor Potts
Taylor Potts is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2011...
(three star quarterback, Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders football
Texas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University . The team competes, as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
).
The ESPN production was produced by Intersport, a Chicago based production company, with head producer's Michael Kolodny and Jim Gorman planning each day. ESPN also has producers Adam Briles and Paul Gordon assist in its productions.