David
Lynd, owner of the San Antonio Talons Arena Football Team, announced a
partnership with local CBS affiliate, to make the station the home of a
reality show. "Guts & Glory" will introduce Talon's team members to
San Antonio viewers in a weekly series presenting the "behind the
scenes" look at Arena Football.
The
agreement will bring a 30-minute show called "Guts & Glory 2013" to
KENS-TV premiering Sat. June 8, and will air for 11 weeks through
August 17. The show will air on Saturdays at noon and repeated on
Sundays at 5 a.m.
"We
will give South Texas fans the "best" of the Talons off the field,"
David Lynd, Talons team owner and chief visionary officer for the EnV
Group said. "Our coaches and team will candidly discuss the season to
date with insight into the player's lives and game strategy."
Talons
fans have the opportunity to be a part of the show by participating in
interactive interview stations positioned throughout the stadium during
home games and open practices.
"David
has made the Talons team an essential part of the community," Jerry
Kurz, commissioner of the Arena Football League said, "I was pleased
that through this series the public will get to know Talons players as
fathers, sons, and contributing members of San Antonio."
The
Talons will participate in supporting the St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital as part of the AFL Championship Game on Aug. 17.
According
to Peter Anthony Andrews, show producer and CEO of EnV Media, several
AFL teams are closely watching the Talons and have expressed interest in
the series.
"We
look forward to working together with our players to bring a great
series to viewers every week on KENS 5 TV," Andrews, a former VP at NBC,
Columbia Pics and MGM Studios said.
"I
think this show will inspire other owners to find a way to replicate
David's program in every one of our markets," said Commissioner Kurz.
"We'll come to know the players much more than what we see on game day.
It's been a pleasure working with David. He has the drive, determination
and love for the game. He has made it his own, and I admire, respect
and appreciate David for doing that."
"Being
able to expose Arena Football and the San Antonio Talons through this
type of media is an incredible opportunity. Arena Football is the most
fan friendly sport out there, and the opportunity to present it to South
Texas in this forum is something that most teams and leagues can only
dream about," Keith Recine, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer of the San Antonio Talons said. "I am thrilled that we will be
able to inspire the kind of passion we have for Arena Football in new
fans around the country."
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