Yoho Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 This is a tricky one to explain because I don't want to mention really great players that have an amazing play in their careers people can always point to. I'm looking more for guys that when you hear their name, that play, that moment stands out above anything else they did. It'll probably be easier to just list my examples. Lots of postseason for obvious reasons. David Tyree - catching the ball with his helmet in SB 42 Scott Norwood - his miss in SB 25 Jumbo Elliott - his TD catch from Vinny to tie the Dolphins in the Monday Night Miracle Dwight Clark - "The Catch" against Dallas Nick Harper - returning Bettis' fumble and being tackled by Ben Garo Yepremain - the worst pass ever attempted in a SB vs. Washington Mathias Kiwanuka - his lack of a sack against Vince Young Bert Emanuel - his catch/no catch against the Rams that prompted a rule change Earnest Byner - "The Fumble" Freddie Mitchell - 4th and 26 Mike Jones - tackle on Dyson* ("one yard short") Joe Pisarcik and Herm Edwards - Miracle at the Meadowlands Clarence Davis - "Sea of Hands" Frenchy Fuqua - his role in the Immaculate Reception *I would have said Dyson too on that play, but he was the one that returned the Music City Miracle a few weeks before that. There are two more I have in mind, but I'll wait and see if someone else posts them. Preston Ridelhuber. Look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitta Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Oronde Gadsden is pretty much just remembered for that one crazy one-handed diving catch he had. Bill Gramatica for tearing his ACL celebrating a short FG. Woodrow Dantzler is only known for one insane return, maybe the most exciting kick return I've ever seen. Morgan Spurlock is also known for one kick return, since it was a milestone one. I was going to say Mark Ingram for being on the receiving end of Marino's famous fake spike play against the Jets, but he's made a name for himself for other unfortunate reasons since football... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Brian Cox. But that play wasn't between the whistles... hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not a Hamster Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 DeWayne Wisen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not a Hamster Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Bobbym Thompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Beebe, part B: turned fully upside down on a reception, with the crown of his helmet, him still in it, bouncing off the turf like a pogo stick (I believe in Cleveland). Amazingly and thankfully, he didn't suffer any lasting effects from the impact. Also, he continued to play in that game. Remember when he got his leg broken in 1990 against the Dolphins? I thought his career was over after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ8yOie0BY8 Napolean McCallum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Ronnie Harmon. First one I thought of. btw...his name is Ronnie in' Harmon. I was going to say Mark Ingram for being on the receiving end of Marino's famous fake spike play against the Jets, but he's made a name for himself for other unfortunate reasons since football... Uh....fake spike? How about a certain 3d down play in the Super Bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Jumbo Elliott - his TD catch from Vinny to tie the Dolphins in the Monday Night Miracle Jumbo Elliott had an outstanding career. I don't think it is in any way defined by a single tackle eligible play. Mathias Kiwanuka - his lack of a sack against Vince Young Somehow I don't quite see this on par with the rest of the list. But how about Doug Fluite for the Hail Mary in Miami? Larry Brown returning a pick for a TD in the '96 SB? And Bill Mazeroski might be the best examples ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Morgan Spurlock is also known for one kick return, since it was a milestone one. I thought Morgan Spurlock was the guy who made Supersize Me and the 30 Days series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Joe Theeeeeeseman getting his leg broken on MNF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Flutie's drop-kick for score. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Jsz-fSNd4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Preston Ridelhuber. Look it up. My pick too. Hi-D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ennjay Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Preston Ridelhuber. Look it up. Darn, beat me to it. It was a Saturday night game against the Patriots IIRC. I was pretty young but I was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ennjay Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Charles Martin - body slammed Jim McMahon Wasn't that Dexter Manley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ennjay Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Beebe, part B: turned fully upside down on a reception, with the crown of his helmet, him still in it, bouncing off the turf like a pogo stick (I believe in Cleveland). Amazingly and thankfully, he didn't suffer any lasting effects from the impact. I'm pretty sure it was in the Astrodome vs. the Oilers. And yeah, he did stay in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quester74 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Wasn't that Dexter Manley? Nope. I realize that Wikipedia isn't the end all, be all of sites to use for research, but.. Charles Martin was a professional American football player, who is best known for his days with the Green Bay Packers. Martin is noted for causing a season-ending injury to Chicago Bears starting quarterback Jim McMahon on November 23, 1986. During pre-game warm-ups, Martin displayed a hand-towel with a list of Bears offensive players' numbers, which he wore during the game. He allegedly claimed that it was a hit-list. After a Jim McMahon interception, Martin grabbed him from behind and body-slammed him to the ground. Martin was ejected from the game and suspended for two games. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Marti...ootball_player) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I'm pretty sure it was in the Astrodome vs. the Oilers. And yeah, he did stay in the game. No, DML is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not a Hamster Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 No, DML is right. He didm the helicoptern moven in the domen I thinkm. Either thereb or in NJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 He didm the helicoptern moven in the domen I thinkm. Either thereb or in NJ. Possibly. My memory of the helicopter move is fuzzy - I vaguely remember it but am blanking on the details or setting. I just remember the pogo stick bounce very clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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