To promote the impending launch ofMadden NFL 11, EA Sports has teamed with NBC to air theMadden NFL Pigskin Pro-Amthis Sunday, August 8 at 7:00 PM.
The Pigskin Pro-Am is a flag football game that teams NFL legends with Hollywood “celebrities.” The game will feature two teams — The Gamers (lead by coach Tony Gonzales) and The Famers (lead by Terrell Owens). Where do the celebrities come in? Well, James Van Der Beek (spoiler!) picks up six receptions for 71 yards and three touchdowns. AndAccess Hollywoodcorrespondent Maria Menounos scores a touchdown, too. Really, this happened — tune in and see it for yourself on Sunday.
The full rosters for each team can be found after the jump.Madden NFL 11storms retail shelves on August 10; Samit’s currently hard at work on the review, so stay tuned.
THE GAMERSQuinton Aaron (Actor – Michael Oher in “The Blind Side”)Marcus AllenShannon Elizabeth (Actress, Model)Joe Manganiello (Actor — Werewolf Alcide Herveaux on HBO’s “True Blood”)Ryan McPartlin (Actor – Chuck)Maria Menounos (Actress/Journalist – Correspondent for “Access Hollywood”)Joe MontanaJerry RiceDeion Sanders, CaptainTony Gonzalez, CoachTHE FAMERSAshlan Gorse (Correspondent for E!)Michael IrvinStacy Keibler (Actress/Former Pro Wrestler)Jesse Plemons (Actor – Landry Clarke on NBC’s “Friday Night Lights”)Craig Robinson (Actor/Comedian – Host of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”)Shannon Sharpe, CaptainJames Van Der Beek (Actor)Kurt WarnerRod WoodsonTerrell Owens, Coach
