Former Dallas Cowboys Coach Jimmy Johnson to Compete on "Survivor: Nicaragua" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 07-21-2010, 11:33 PM

Former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson to be a contestant on "Survivor: Nicaragua"
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
By MARK FRANCESCUTTI and BARRY HORN / The Dallas Morning News

Jimmy Johnson won a college football championship and two Super Bowls. But can he survive in the wilderness?

The former Dallas Cowboys coach will be a contestant on the CBS reality show "Survivor: Nicaragua" this fall, a source close to Johnson told the Dallas Morning News.

The series is being taped in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Filming started at the end of June, according to local reports.

The filming schedule will leave Johnson plenty of room to return in time for the NFL season. Johnson is an analyst for the Fox NFL Sunday studio show.

Johnson, 67, will be one of the oldest contestants to ever appear on “Survivor”, one of his favorite television shows. The Miami Herald reported last year that he was almost a contestant on "Survivor: Gabon" (which aired in 2008), but he failed a physical. He has lost weight since.

Johnson coached the Cowboys from 1989-1993 and won back-to-back Super Bowls. He also coached the University of Miami, Oklahoma State and Miami Dolphins.

"Survivor: Nicaragua" will be broadcast in September on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. (a switch from its Thursday time slot in recent years). CBS usually releases a cast list a few weeks before the first episode.

"Survivor" throws contestants into the wilderness with little or no supplies and food. Contestants face physical and mental challenges and are voted out by their tribe members.

The last remaining contestant after 39 days earns the title of Sole Survivor and wins $1 million.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...r.2da4df1.html

Marvo301 · 07-21-2010, 11:43 PM

Hey if he can survive the NFL he can survive anything!

Mr. Television · 07-22-2010, 12:01 AM

Go for it Jimmy.

MickeyMac · 07-22-2010, 03:30 PM

For the longest time I had no idea who this guy was. The only other Jimmy Johnson I knew about was the Muscle Shoals guitar player.

07-21-2010, 11:33 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,296	Former Dallas Cowboys Coach Jimmy Johnson to Compete on "Survivor: Nicaragua" *Former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson to be a contestant on "Survivor: Nicaragua"* Wednesday, July 21, 2010 By MARK FRANCESCUTTI and BARRY HORN / The Dallas Morning News Jimmy Johnson won a college football championship and two Super Bowls. But can he survive in the wilderness? The former Dallas Cowboys coach will be a contestant on the CBS reality show "Survivor: Nicaragua" this fall, a source close to Johnson told the Dallas Morning News. The series is being taped in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Filming started at the end of June, according to local reports. The filming schedule will leave Johnson plenty of room to return in time for the NFL season. Johnson is an analyst for the Fox NFL Sunday studio show. Johnson, 67, will be one of the oldest contestants to ever appear on “Survivor”, one of his favorite television shows. The Miami Herald reported last year that he was almost a contestant on "Survivor: Gabon" (which aired in 2008), but he failed a physical. He has lost weight since. Johnson coached the Cowboys from 1989-1993 and won back-to-back Super Bowls. He also coached the University of Miami, Oklahoma State and Miami Dolphins. "Survivor: Nicaragua" will be broadcast in September on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. (a switch from its Thursday time slot in recent years). CBS usually releases a cast list a few weeks before the first episode. "Survivor" throws contestants into the wilderness with little or no supplies and food. Contestants face physical and mental challenges and are voted out by their tribe members. The last remaining contestant after 39 days earns the title of Sole Survivor and wins $1 million. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...r.2da4df1.html Attached Images
	Last edited by JamesG; 07-22-2010 at 02:18 AM.

07-21-2010, 11:43 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	Hey if he can survive the NFL he can survive anything!
	__________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Albert Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

07-22-2010, 12:01 AM	#3
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Go for it Jimmy.
	__________________ Sonny

07-22-2010, 03:30 PM	#4
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	For the longest time I had no idea who this guy was. The only other Jimmy Johnson I knew about was the Muscle Shoals guitar player.