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Post by sdm3 on Feb 11, 2018 11:59:54 GMT
Of course people will remember the Pats coming back from 28-3. That is not the question, however. The question is about most memorable touchdown and to that end, I agree that the Nick Foles catch is more iconic than White's winning run, as a play.
Look, I've seen that Pats/Falcons game 3 times and I couldn't even remember until reading in this thread that it was specifically a 2 yard run. The Foles catch was special, unprecedented. It was a QB decried, defamed and disrespected by all leading up the game calling and sealing a trick play on the stroke of halftime. The fact that the GOAT dropped a pass earlier in the game only adds to the drama of Foles' catch. It was probably the most iconic play in one of the greatest Super Bowls ever. It has its own name, the Philly Special. It's instantly ingrained in sports culture. It won #1 play of the 2017 season on NFL.com in a countdown of the 100 best plays, even beating the Minneapolis Miracle.
In 10 years, people will definitely remember it.
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Feb 11, 2018 14:27:07 GMT
Leon Lett running one in. Almost. For me that's the most memorable play in Dallas' 3 90s Super Bowl wins.
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Post by DC-Fan on Feb 12, 2018 19:57:54 GMT
Of course people will remember the Pats coming back from 28-3. That is not the question, however. The question is about most memorable touchdown and to that end, I agree that the Nick Foles catch is more iconic than White's winning run, as a play. Look, I've seen that Pats/Falcons game 3 times and I couldn't even remember until reading in this thread that it was specifically a 2 yard run. The Foles catch was special, unprecedented. It was a QB decried, defamed and disrespected by all leading up the game calling and sealing a trick play on the stroke of halftime. The fact that the GOAT dropped a pass earlier in the game only adds to the drama of Foles' catch. It was probably the most iconic play in one of the greatest Super Bowls ever. It has its own name, the Philly Special. It's instantly ingrained in sports culture. It won #1 play of the 2017 season on NFL.com in a countdown of the 100 best plays, even beating the Minneapolis Miracle. In 10 years, people will definitely remember it. Despite his claims to the contrary, shadyvesham is clearly a Patriots fanboy because only a Patriots fanboy would even argue that Nick Foles' TD catch will ever be forgotten. There are certain sports plays that will never be forgotten because the highlight will be shown over and over again, such as: David Tyree's helmet catch Bill Buckner's error Kirk Gibson's home run off Dennis Eckersley the Steve Bartman play Michael Jordan's final shot for the Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan's switch hands in mid-air layup against the Lakers Magic's baby-skyhook against the Celtics Dr. J's behind-the-backboard underhand scoop Lorenzo Charles' dunk Michael Jordan's shot against Georgetown Kris Jenkins' shot against North Carolina Keith Smart's shot against Syracuse Christian Laettner's shot against Kentucky Cal's 5-lateral kickoff return against Stanford Nick Foles' TD catch is 1 of those sports plays that will NEVER be forgotten.
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Post by damngumby on Feb 12, 2018 22:52:33 GMT
Of course people will remember the Pats coming back from 28-3. That is not the question, however. The question is about most memorable touchdown and to that end, I agree that the Nick Foles catch is more iconic than White's winning run, as a play. The problem with the Foles play is that it occurred in the middle of the game when there wasn't that much emotional impact. It was just another 6 points in a game that was far from being decided. Eagle fans didn't swoon when it happened, and Patriot fans didn't drop their jaw at it's awesomeness. It was a well executed short pass on 4th down that happened to catch a bad defense with their pants down. It lacked the sort of oomph that can forever burn an image into your brain. Simple question - would anyone remember or care about the Foles catch ... if the Eagles had lost? The answer is, obviously, NO. It would become another minor footnote. Like the impressive Julio Jones catch in SB 51 ... that was for naught. On the flip side, I don't think anyone will forget the historic comeback by the Patriots in SB 51. Nothing compares. The final TD, in and of itself, wasn't particularly spectacular, but it was the stunning moment! when Patriots fans erupted in jubilation and Patriots haters collectively shit all over themselves. Jaws defiantly dropped at that moment and an everlasting memory was created. Remember, we're talking about the most memorable TD in Super Bowl history. Not the best TD, or the most impressive TD. The most memorable TD must be the one that capped the most memorable and amazing victory in Super Bowl history! Patriots fans will never forget it ... and you can be sure that it will haunt the dreams of the haters for a long time to come.
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Post by DC-Fan on Feb 13, 2018 4:14:35 GMT
The problem with the Foles play is that it occurred in the middle of the game when there wasn't that much emotional impact. Doesn't matter if it was in the middle of the game. EVERYBODY, including EVERYBODY in New England, will remember it because it was such a spectacular play. It's similar to Marcus Allen's 74-yard TD run. It wasn't a game-winner, but EVERYBODY still remembers it because it was such a spectacular run.Simple question - would anyone remember or care about the Foles catch ... if the Eagles had lost? The answer is, obviously, NO. It would become another minor footnote. Like the impressive Julio Jones catch in SB 51 ... that was for naught. Did the Eagles lose? Nope. The Eagles won. By a TD. And everyone will always remember the most memorable TD of the game and probably in Super Bowl history - Foles' TD catch on 4th-and-goal. Because that highlight will be shown every year at the start of the Super Bowl. On the flip side, I don't think anyone will forget the historic comeback by the Patriots in SB 51. Nothing compares. The final TD, in and of itself, wasn't particularly spectacular, but it was the stunning moment!when Patriots fans erupted in jubilation and Patriots haters collectively shit all over themselves. Jaws defiantly dropped at that moment and an everlasting memory was created. In 10 years, NOBODY outside New England will remember who scored that OT TD or what down it was or how many yards it was. It was a routine and ordinary and unspectacular play that NOBODY will remember. More people will remember Marcus Allen's 74-yard TD run than the OT TD because Marcus Allen's 74-yard TD run was a spectacular play that has been shown in highlights at the start of every Super Bowl while the OT TD was a routine and ordinary and unspectacular play that doesn't make any highlight reels.Remember, we're talking about the most memorable TD in Super Bowl history. Yes, the most memorable TD in Super Bowl history. And in 10 years, 20 years, 30 years, 40 years, 50 years, EVERYBODY (including Patriots fans) will still remember a 4th-and-goal trick play in which a TE throws a TD pass to a backup QB.
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Post by ctown28 on Feb 13, 2018 4:47:21 GMT
It's not so much an individual play that is memorable, but situations. Granted some plays stand out to me for different reasons:
Jack Squirek scoring a TD in the SuperBowl for the Raiders. This is because I went to school with his younger brother and while JAck is older, still memorable.
Devin Hester returning the opening kickoff for a TD. I had a $10 prop bet that he would score the first TD at 30-1 odds, paid off $300.
Even a non-TD. Don Beebe knocking the ball out of Leon Letts hands before he could cross the goal line, it won me a square pool for $2500.
Situations are different:
The Giants upsetting the Patriots to prevent the perfect season (We know DC, you still think that's funny)
Cavs down 3-1 in the NBA Finals
Patriots down 28-3
Do you believe in Miracles....Yes
This is not to take anything away from the Eagles, they played a great game and deserved to win, but they are hardly the first underdog wo win the SuperBowl.
Many of the plays listed, I regularly forget about, until that reminder comes up
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Post by damngumby on Feb 13, 2018 11:03:20 GMT
It's similar to Marcus Allen's 74-yard TD run. You’re going to have to refresh my memory on that one. Which Super Bowl was it in? Was it an inconsequential TD in one of those Snooze Bowls of the 80’s? I think you’ve made an excellent point there, champ. ... thank you very much! But you will remember the TD. You will not soon forget the utter shock and crushing disappointment you felt after the Patriots had just orchestrated the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, cementing Tom Brady’s legacy as the greatest of all time. You, collapsed before the TV ... weeping ... a puddle of urine seeping into the carpet beneath you. That’s the sort of trauma one doesn’t so easily forget!
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Post by DC-Fan on Feb 13, 2018 23:51:12 GMT
you will remember the TD. Not at all. The OT TD was so routine, ordinary, and unspectacular that I don't even remember who scored the TD or what down it was. But despite your claims to the contrary, you DO remember the Marcus Allen TD run just like EVERYBODY else does because it was a spectacular and unforgettable play and you WILL always remember the Nick Foles' TD catch just like EVERYBODY else (including EVERYBODY in New England) will because it was a spectacular and unforgettable play.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Feb 13, 2018 23:57:50 GMT
you will remember the TD. Not at all. The OT TD was so routine, ordinary, and unspectacular that I don't even remember who scored the TD or what down it was. But despite your claims to the contrary, you DO remember the Marcus Allen TD run just like EVERYBODY else does because it was a spectacular and unforgettable play and you WILL always remember the Nick Foles' TD catch just like EVERYBODY else (including EVERYBODY in New England) will because it was a spectacular and unforgettable play. Did you erase the whole "Luke never refers to Darth Vader 'Father' until the end of Return of the Jedi" bit from your cut-and-paste routine? How come?
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Post by damngumby on Feb 14, 2018 10:10:46 GMT
you will remember the TD. Not at all. LOL!!! ... DC-Fanboy is pretending to be indifferent to the singular soul crushing moment of his long Patriots hating career. Sure, Ace ... a play that had no impact on a dull game played long ago by teams I don’t care about ... it’s seared into my memory.
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