The latest 30 for 30 looks at houstons gamechanging phi slama. This includes three volumes of 30 episodes each, a episode series under the espn films presents title in 20112012, and a series of 30 for 30 shorts shown through the website. The latest 30 for 30 episode, phi slama jama airing on espn tonight at 8 p. Slamma jamma cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. With benny anders, thurl bailey, otis birdsong, thomas bonk. Get slamma jamma dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. Wrongfully accused and sent to prison, a former basketball star prepares for the national slam dunk competition while. The latest 30 for 30 looks at houstons gamechanging phi. A former college basketball star tries start a new life after being released from prison in slamma jamma, timothy a. Our pillars that we stand upon are perseverance, chivalry, satire, leg.
And while rives has some of the players from 83 watch the closing. States lorenzo charles houston would have won in 1983. The latest 30 for 30 episode, phi slama jama airing on espn tonight at 8. Houstons phi slama jama changed the way the game was played, dunking their way to three consecutive final fours. The phi slama jama era at houston was a focal point for an espn 30 for 30 documentary of the same name. Tuesday night the next installment in espns 30 for 30. Phi slama jama was the nickname of the university of houston cougars mens basketball teams from 1982 to 1984. Which team wins 1993 michigan fab five or 1983 houston phi. Tuesday night the next installment in espns 30 for 30 series will be shown, and the subject is one of the most talented college basketball. Led by a nigerian soccer player named hakeem olajuwon and a lightly recruited hometown kid named clyde drexler, the university of houston cougars not only electrified the ncaa final four with three straight.
Tracking the cougars with professions as varied as real estate, broadcasting, coaching and teaching, the former uh players have gone places some unknown. Phi slamma jamma was the nickname given to the university of houstons cougar basketball team from 1982 to 1984. Slamma jamma slamma jamma 30second national tv spot. Benny anders, the longlost member of houstons phi slama jama, has been discovered in a new 30 for 30 espn documentary. Oct 20, 2016 they were the most popular fraternity on the campus of college basketball in the early 1980s. They were the most popular fraternity on the campus of college basketball in the early 1980s. Larry micheuax also was a strong pro and one of the better american turned euro players in the spanish leagues history. The highflying houston cougars basketball squad of the early 80s is chronicled, featuring. Wrongfully accused and sent to prison, a former basketball star prepares for the national slam dunk competition while finding redemption in himself and in those he loves. Oct 06, 2009 and i think that is a direct commentaryand the overall point of the 3030 episode of how sports is covered today. Phi slamma jamma phi slamma jamma phi slamma jamma. Led by a nigerian soccer player and a hometown kid, the university of houston. Led by nigerian soccer player hakeem olajuwon and hometown kid clyde drexler, the university of. On july 14, 1984, at age 26, abbott was paralyzed below waistlevel when an oak tree fell on him while he was jogging following a storm.
This series will feature 30 documentaries over several months geared towards showcasing a variety of sports topics that have occurred in the past three decades. On july 14, 1984, at age 26, abbott was paralyzed below waistlevel when an oak tree fell on him while he was jogging following a. After a sixyear prison sentence, michael must repair the broken relationships from. Watch 30 for 30 online full episodes all seasons yidio. The high flying houston cougars basketball squad of the early 80s is chronicled, featuring. Hosts discuss 30 for 30 for the episode phi slama jama. Led by a nigerian soccer player named hakeem olajuwon and a lightly recruited hometown kid named clyde drexler, the university of houston cougars not only electrified the ncaa final four with three straight appearances 198284, but they also helped transform the game itself. They were especially known for their dunking skills and getting the ball to the basket in a hurry. Two hall of famers in clyde drexler and hakeem olajuwon. Feb 25, 2006 phi slamma jamma was the nickname given to the university of houstons cougar basketball team from 1982 to 1984. Et, espn will look at the brief yet captivating era at the university of houston, when the cougars basketball team not only electrified the ncaa final four with three straight appearances 198284, but also helped transform the game itself.
Jan 09, 2015 houstons phi slama jama changed the way the game was played, dunking their way to three consecutive final fours. Thats one heck of a story unless youre from houston, that is. The full story even espns 30 for 30 couldnt tell you. Carter had one parallel with odessa permiana footballmad school full of underachieving kids with money. The first volume, which premiered october 2009 and concluded in december. Directed by chip rives, the film premiered on october 18, 2016 and featured several former members of the houston basketball team from the phi slama jama era. Mar 30, 2011 where are the phi slama jama cougars now. Espn films emmynominated and peabody awardwinning 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series, engaging some of todays finest storytellers to tell incredible stories that capture the core of how sports inspire and entertain. Theres a new official poster for slamma jamma, the upcoming drama comedy movie starring michael irvin, chris staples, jose canseco, porter maberry, rosemarie smithcoleman, ryan gunnarson, alexia hall, kelsey caeser, and michael hardy. He was a perfect 80s character, he was cool, he was fun, he was entertaining, and then, just like his. Led by a nigerian soccer player named hakeem olajuwon and a lightly recruited hometown kid named clyde. Espn films takes a look back at the greatest dunk fraternity of alltime, the university of houstons phi slama jama in new 30 for 30.
After being wrongfully convicted for a crime he didnt commit, one man feels as if the entire world may be against him. Benny anders was a significant part of phi slama jama during the 1980s, but mysteriously went awall from the public after he stopped playing. The 30 for 30 documentary phi slama jama debuting tonight, 8 p. They were the most popular fraternity on the campus. Mar 24, 2017 a former college basketball star tries start a new life after being released from prison in slamma jamma, timothy a. The name was coined by tommy bonk, a writer for the houston post newspaper. Watch 30 for 30 episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. I spoke with rives on camera and appear periodically in the film. The legend of jimmy the greek is the 6th episode of espns documentary film series, 30 for 30. In this 30 for 30 film, director chip rives brings back the highflying circus act under. Phi slama jama documentary is an allaround welldunk by nguyen le october 20, 2016 in an article on jan. Slamma jamma has a decent message hanging onto faith and fortitude is a decisive way to rise from the ashes of youthful mistakes but the film itself is weighed down by so many missed opportunities that its hard to watch. Phi slamma jamma, has been known for its outstanding reputation around the united states.
The highflying houston cougars basketball squad of the early 80s is chronicled, featuring hakeem olajuwon, clyde drexler and. The fraternity was founded in august of 2015 in the dorms of georgia institute of technology and chartered two seconds later. Dj oh oh omar santana slamma jamma releases discogs. Apr 12, 2018 they were the most popular fraternity on the campus of college basketball in the early 1980s. Phi slamma jamma 30 for 30 posted by owlfan86 on 101816 at 7. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. The documentary, directed by fritz mitchell, examines the rise and fall of jimmy the greek, the legendary sports handicapper who rose to fame as part of cbs nfl studio show the nfl today. View the complete dota 2 profile for bananaslamjamma on dotabuff. They were the most popular fraternity in college basketball in the early 1980s. Benny anders represented everything that was phi slama jama. This series will feature 30 documentaries over several months geared towards showcasing a variety of sports topics that. Espn films 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring 30 films from some of todays finest storytellers.
Afterbuzz tv 30 for 30 is a weekly after show for fans of espns 30 for 30. Phi slama jama from season 6 at join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Aug 05, 2009 the phi slamma jamma team was stacked as well. Phi slama jamas benny anders resurfaces in new documentary. Slamma jamma 2017 cast and crew released from wrongful imprisonment, a young man chris staples finds redemption by entering a slamdunk basketball competition. But to see the full scope of phi slama jamas impact, you have to step back from houston and note how this group resonated far beyond the bayou city and even the borders of texas. Slamma jamma tells the story of college basketball star michael diggs staples, whose nba dreams are crushed when he is convicted of a crime he didnt commit. Rent, buy or watch slamma jamma movie now family video.
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