KHOU sports maestro Daniel Gotera tweeted an interesting trailer for a show that will air this weekend on channel 11.
It appears to be like an HBO Hard Knocks for high school football.
In The Program: Pearland Oilers, Gotera and the KHOU team offer a behind the scenes look at the Texas HS football experience.
"I wanted to present high school sports in a way that has never been seen in Houston," Gotera told mikemcguff.com. "We see highlights and player commitments all the time, but an inside look at what it takes to get ready for an entire season? That's something truly unique and this show captures every second of it."
This Saturday @ 7 pm on @KHOU...a behind the scenes look at HS football in Texas. "The Program" featuring @PearlandOilers football. Let's go. #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/hV3qtMwDhr
— Daniel Gotera (@DTGoteraKHOU) December 11, 2017
This reality-show like football experience airs Saturday @ 7 pm on KHOU 11.
"It's been an idea I've had for many years, but finally got the support to put it together," Gotera added. "The show will display the heart, determination and grit shown by not just the players but by the coaches as well as they overcome several obstacles that were completely unexpected. It's a an entertaining ride for any high school sports fan and by the end...you'll want more."
Speaking of high school football, here is more info from FOX Sports on the 2017 UIL Texas High School football state championships TV coverage:
IRVING, TX - FOX Sports Southwest today announced its coverage plans for the 2017 UIL Texas High School football state championships from AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The network’s exclusive live game coverage will begin Wednesday, Dec. 20, and feature 12 championship match-ups over the course of four days, concluding with the 6A Division II title game on Saturday, Dec. 23.
In addition to FOX Sports Southwest’s live game coverage, which will include Ford Championship Live shows between games and High School Scoreboard Live immediately after the final postseason tilt, the network will also deliver extensive programming in the days leading up to kickoff. Championship Week programming will include:
• The Road to the Championship Preview Show, providing in-depth analysis for each of the 12 title games.
• Replays of previous UIL Texas High School state championships, allowing fans to relive classic games from years past.
• A special 30-minute show titled Texas Football Days: The Features, highlighting and celebrating high school football’s intimate role in Texas culture.
All of FOX Sports’ UIL football coverage – including games and original programming – will also be available on FOX Sports GO (FOXSportsGO.com), a free app that provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content through programming distributors.
A pair of Six-Man contests will launch live game coverage on Wednesday, Dec. 20, and be available to stream on FOX Sports GO only. All remaining games will be televised on either FOX Sports Southwest or FOX Sports Southwest Plus.
In some markets, the 2A Division I game on Dec. 20 at 7:00 p.m. and 5A Division I game on Dec. 22 at 7:00 p.m. will be carried on FOX Sports Southwest Plus due to overlap with NBA broadcasts on FOX Sports Southwest. Additionally, the 3A Division II tilt on Dec. 21 at 7:00 p.m. will be televised across all markets on FOX Sports Southwest Plus.
Reigning Texas Sportscaster of the Year Craig Way, along with Ted Emrich and Ron Thulin will split play-by-play duties for the game broadcasts. Former Port Arthur Jefferson High School and Texas A&M wide receiver Shea Walker, former Graham High School coach Brad McCoy and former Crowley High School and New York Giants linebacker Gary Reasons will rotate as analysts.
Randy McIlvoy, Sarah Merrifield and CT Steckel will provide on-the-field updates as sideline reporters.
Ford Championship Live shows hosted by Ric Renner will be televised between games and include analysis from Texas High School football coaching legend Ken Purcell, recruiting expert Randy Rodgers and Dave Campbell’s Texas Football managing editor Greg Tepper.
High School Scoreboard Live will air Saturday, Dec. 23, at 11:00 p.m. and recap FOX Sports Southwest’s extensive coverage with highlights and expert analysis from every championship game.
Throughout the week, high school football fans will find exclusive content, videos and analysis on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and FOXSportsSouthwest.com.
FOX SPORTS SOUTHWEST 2017 UIL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
(All times listed are Central. Schedule subject to change.)
Wednesday, Dec. 20
11:00 a.m.
Six-Man 1A Division I
FOX Sports GO Only
2:00 p.m.
Six-Man 1A Division II
FOX Sports GO Only
7:00 p.m.
2A Division I
FOX Sports Southwest/FOX Sports Southwest Plus*
Thursday, Dec. 21
11:00 a.m.
2A Division II
FOX Sports Southwest
2:00 p.m.
Ford Championship Live
FOX Sports Southwest
3:00 p.m.
3A Division I
FOX Sports Southwest
6:00 p.m.
Ford Championship Live
FOX Sports Southwest Plus
7:00 p.m.
3A Division II
FOX Sports Southwest Plus
Friday, Dec. 22
11:00 a.m.
4A Division I
FOX Sports Southwest
2:00 p.m.
Ford Championship Live
FOX Sports Southwest
3:00 p.m.
4A Division II
FOX Sports Southwest
6:00 p.m.
Ford Championship Live
FOX Sports Southwest/FOX Sports Southwest Plus*
7:00 p.m.
5A Division I
FOX Sports Southwest/FOX Sports Southwest Plus*
Saturday, Dec. 23
11:00 a.m.
5A Division II
FOX Sports Southwest
2:00 p.m.
Ford Championship Live
FOX Sports Southwest
3:00 p.m.
6A Division I
FOX Sports Southwest
6:00 p.m.
Ford Championship Live
FOX Sports Southwest
7:00 p.m.
6A Division II
FOX Sports Southwest
11:00 p.m.
High School Scoreboard Live
FOX Sports Southwest
* Available on FOX Sports Southwest Plus in select markets with NBA broadcasts on FOX Sports Southwest. Please check your local listings.
FOX Sports Southwest Plus is used by FOX Sports Southwest to simultaneously show multiple events on two channels and is available to all TV providers that carry FOX Sports Southwest.
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