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- Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:00 pm
- Forum: Football Talk
- Topic: Dick Butkus
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2378
Re: Dick Butkus
One NFL Films clip that stands out (and there are many) was Butkus' hit on Charlie Sanders at Wrigley Field back in the late '60's. On the play Butkus wiped out Sanders and one of his own teammates like they were bowling pins. Butkus personified the NFL's "Black and Blue" division. R.I.P. ...
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:23 pm
- Forum: Football Talk
- Topic: Two dumb USFL tidbits
- Replies: 2
- Views: 16422
Re: Two dumb USFL tidbits
1) The Chicago Blitz in 1984 had Dennis Shaw as their backup QB. Shaw last played football in 1975. 2) Luther Bradley of the Blitz played two games against the Tampa Bay Bandits in 1983. In those two games, Bradley intercepted Bandit QBs 8 times. Those are some really interesting factoids. In the A...
- Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:24 pm
- Forum: Football Talk
- Topic: TCM football movies (Tue, Sep 5, 8pm ET)
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6234
Re: TCM football movies (Tue, Sep 5, 8pm ET)
I want to see Number One with Charleton Heston. You can watch it for free at YouTube movies: https://youtu.be/ISpdetOjdeM?si=t7OwuZgIiTbKAu4j Theatrical Trailer (1969): https://youtu.be/jskEGmJm_-I?si=-OOHxaxVoQEsfVCb http://www.helmethut.com/kilmer.html https://hornsection.blogspot.com/2014/08/fil...
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:06 pm
- Forum: Football Talk
- Topic: Elks win!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1048
Re: Elks win!
The Edmonton Rugby Foot-ball Club, known as the Eskimos in 1920 & 1921, changed their name to Elks in 1922. They switched back to Eskimos in 1923. This was posted at riderfans.com after Edmonton's win on Sunday: Last home win by the Edmonton Elks was November 11, 1922. The Edmonton Elks defeated...
- Tue Aug 22, 2023 1:36 pm
- Forum: Football Talk
- Topic: Coaches who were fired after 10+ win seasons
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4092
Re: Coaches who were fired after 10+ win seasons
Bum Phillips was fired after the Houston Oilers went 11-5 in 1980.
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- Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:45 pm
- Forum: HOF and HOVG Talk
- Topic: 2024 Coach/Contributors semis
- Replies: 60
- Views: 18304
Re: 2024 Coach/Contributors semis
Mike Florio's take shows little regard for the history of the game. Parker isn't the made-for-tv candidate that he wanted. I certainly hope his opinion is in the minority with respect to those who'll be doing the voting.
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:21 pm
- Forum: HOF and HOVG Talk
- Topic: 2024 Coach/Contributors semis
- Replies: 60
- Views: 18304
Re: 2024 Coach/Contributors semis
Good thing Mike Florio didnt vote for a contributor ... Parker wouldnt have made it. He felt Shanahan, Holmgren and Kraft were more deserving, why? "Its unclear why any of them took a backseat to Parker. He didnt get in, when those from his era got in. If he didnt get in then, why is he gettin...
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 3:58 pm
- Forum: HOF and HOVG Talk
- Topic: Calvin Hill - HoVG?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2336
Re: Calvin Hill - HoVG?
Offensive Rookie-of-the-Year (1969). Four-time All-Pro selections (two first-team). Four Pro Bowls. Two 1,000-yard rushing seasons (in 14-game schedules). Played a key role in the Cowboys’ first-ever Super Bowl championship. What say the judges? As a rookie, Calvin was named 1969 Pro Football Playe...
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:52 pm
- Forum: Football Talk
- Topic: Philadelphia Eagles 1972 Real Bad
- Replies: 2
- Views: 902
Re: Philadelphia Eagles 1972 Real Bad
I assumed when reading this post that the 1972 Eagles would have had one of the lowest point per game averages in NFL history. However, they're not the worst. Lowest point per game averages since 1955: 1977 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 7.4 ppg. (103 points scored; shut out 6 times) 1974 Atlanta Falcons - ...
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:15 pm
- Forum: Football Talk
- Topic: Kickers Duels!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2041
Re: Kickers Duels!
1/13/07 - AFC Divisional Playoff: Indianapolis Colts 15 @ Baltimore Ravens 6 (Adam Vinatieri vs. Matt Stover). Vinatieri is a perfect 5 for 5 and moves ahead of Gary Anderson for the most post-season field goals in NFL history.