36 Greatest Moments MNF

firstdown · 08-23-2005, 01:29 PM

If anyone watched Monday Night Football last night they were advertising a show that will air this Sunday at 2:30. It is going to be the 36 greatest moments of Monday Night Football and our own Joe Thiesman will be one of the 36. Can anyone guess how he made the list? On clue, it still hurt to watch last night when they ran the preview for the show.

Red Robert · 08-23-2005, 03:49 PM

I bet you wont see the infamous Alvin Garrett Howard Cossell call.

firstdown · 08-23-2005, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Robert

I bet you wont see the infamous Alvin Garrett Howard Cossell call.

Was that a comment about a monkey and was he fired for that? They did show him annoucing in the previews.

offiss · 08-23-2005, 04:19 PM

I wonder if they will have Eddie Brown's infamous kickoff return late in the game to win it? [I believe it was against the cardinal's but not sure]

firstdown · 08-23-2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by offiss

I wonder if they will have Eddie Brown's infamous kickoff return late in the game to win it? [I believe it was against the cardinal's but not sure]

With all the great plays and great games it would be hard to narrow it down to just 36.

BrudLee · 08-23-2005, 04:29 PM

It's "Greatest Moments", right?

I hope they have that awkward silence that followed the first time Eric Dickerson referred to himself in the third person as a sideline reporter. That was quality TV.

firstdown · 08-23-2005, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BrudLee

It's "Greatest Moments", right?

I hope they have that awkward silence that followed the first time Eric Dickerson referred to himself in the third person as a sideline reporter. That was quality TV.

It is greatest moments and they will have on/off field moments. What did Dickerson say?

monk81 · 08-23-2005, 08:01 PM

One of the best MNF games

Ken Houston stops Cryboys Walt Garrison at the goal line...........

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv...rt/dw1973a.htm

SmootSmack · 08-23-2005, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by monk81

One of the best MNF games

Ken Houston stops Cryboys Walt Garrison at the goal line...........

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv...rt/dw1973a.htm

I could watch that highlight over and over again. It's just awesome.

Other great Redskins Monday night moments have to include Art Monk breaking the record against the Broncos and, even though they lost, that 48-47 loss to the Packers in 1983

sportscurmudgeon · 08-23-2005, 08:59 PM

A top monent was back in the early/mid-70s was in an Oakland Raiders/Houston Oilers game. The Oilers stunk and the Raiders were winning about 35-0 with about 8 minutes to go in the game. The Astrodome had already just about empited out.

During a stoppage in the action, ABC cameras panned to a secion of seats in the upper deck with only one guy in it. The camera panned in on this guy slumped down in his seat with his feel over the back of the seat in front of him. Once in close, the guy realized he was on camera and flipped the bird to the nation.

Dandy Don Meredith never missed a beat. He immediately said, "Yes sir, he wants us all to know that the Oilers are #1 in the nation."

If that isn't a highlight, then ignore the list!

jamf · 08-23-2005, 10:27 PM

wasnt the darrell green chasing down dorsett play on monday night?

btw that was my favorite play in redskins history.

STPainmaker · 08-23-2005, 11:17 PM

MNF isn't the same as it used to be. I used to be hyped to watch it but I'm only really into it when the skins or good match ups are on the card. It's weird it doesn't have the feel of the good ol days.

JWsleep · 08-24-2005, 12:11 AM

Favre after his Dad died--that was recent and pretty amazing.

I still get very psyched for Monday night, to tell the truth. Something about the music and the vibe.

PS We HAVE to win in Dallas this year on Monday night. We have to.

Sociofan · 08-24-2005, 01:06 AM

MNF is just too over the top these days with all the circus like environment that comes with it. Back in the day, they just showed the game, some player highlights and let Frank, Howard, and Don entertain us while calling the game. Now you have the song, the skits, the inability to admit that one team is getting their ass handed to them...it's more like one big advertisement than a game. I'm just tired of constantly being pitched to. Unless the Skins are playing or unless it is a big game, I don't tune in to it too often. And judging by the ratings, lots of others feel the same way.

SmootSmack · 08-24-2005, 01:15 AM

With SundayTicket and the ESPN Sunday night game, not to mention even FieldPass, Monday Night games just don't carry the same weight that they used to. Now a days it's pretty easy to see all teams every week so MNF isn't quite the event is used to be.

Nonetheless, it's pro football so I'll always watch it.

08-23-2005, 03:49 PM	#2
Red Robert Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 54 Posts: 306	Re: 36 Greatest Moments MNF I bet you wont see the infamous Alvin Garrett Howard Cossell call. __________________ I am tired of being a special teams ace, but I really have nothing to say.

08-23-2005, 04:19 PM	#4
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 60 Posts: 3,097	Re: 36 Greatest Moments MNF I wonder if they will have Eddie Brown's infamous kickoff return late in the game to win it? [I believe it was against the cardinal's but not sure]

08-23-2005, 04:29 PM	#6
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: 36 Greatest Moments MNF It's "Greatest Moments", right? I hope they have that awkward silence that followed the first time Eric Dickerson referred to himself in the third person as a sideline reporter. That was quality TV. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

08-23-2005, 08:01 PM	#8
monk81 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 2,029	Re: 36 Greatest Moments MNF One of the best MNF games Ken Houston stops Cryboys Walt Garrison at the goal line........... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv...rt/dw1973a.htm __________________ "It's absolutely criminal, in my opinion, that Monk has yet to be enshrined (in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame)" Dan Arkush PFW

08-23-2005, 08:59 PM	#10
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: 36 Greatest Moments MNF A top monent was back in the early/mid-70s was in an Oakland Raiders/Houston Oilers game. The Oilers stunk and the Raiders were winning about 35-0 with about 8 minutes to go in the game. The Astrodome had already just about empited out. During a stoppage in the action, ABC cameras panned to a secion of seats in the upper deck with only one guy in it. The camera panned in on this guy slumped down in his seat with his feel over the back of the seat in front of him. Once in close, the guy realized he was on camera and flipped the bird to the nation. Dandy Don Meredith never missed a beat. He immediately said, "Yes sir, he wants us all to know that the Oilers are #1 in the nation." If that isn't a highlight, then ignore the list! __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

08-23-2005, 01:29 PM	#1
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	36 Greatest Moments MNF If anyone watched Monday Night Football last night they were advertising a show that will air this Sunday at 2:30. It is going to be the 36 greatest moments of Monday Night Football and our own Joe Thiesman will be one of the 36. Can anyone guess how he made the list? On clue, it still hurt to watch last night when they ran the preview for the show.

08-23-2005, 10:27 PM	#11
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,319	Re: 36 Greatest Moments MNF wasnt the darrell green chasing down dorsett play on monday night? btw that was my favorite play in redskins history.

08-23-2005, 11:17 PM	#12
STPainmaker Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 524	Re: 36 Greatest Moments MNF MNF isn't the same as it used to be. I used to be hyped to watch it but I'm only really into it when the skins or good match ups are on the card. It's weird it doesn't have the feel of the good ol days.

08-24-2005, 12:11 AM	#13
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,717	Re: 36 Greatest Moments MNF Favre after his Dad died--that was recent and pretty amazing. I still get very psyched for Monday night, to tell the truth. Something about the music and the vibe. PS We HAVE to win in Dallas this year on Monday night. We have to. __________________ Hail from Houston!

08-24-2005, 01:06 AM	#14
Sociofan Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gainesville, VA Age: 59 Posts: 380	Re: 36 Greatest Moments MNF MNF is just too over the top these days with all the circus like environment that comes with it. Back in the day, they just showed the game, some player highlights and let Frank, Howard, and Don entertain us while calling the game. Now you have the song, the skits, the inability to admit that one team is getting their ass handed to them...it's more like one big advertisement than a game. I'm just tired of constantly being pitched to. Unless the Skins are playing or unless it is a big game, I don't tune in to it too often. And judging by the ratings, lots of others feel the same way.

08-24-2005, 01:15 AM	#15
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: 36 Greatest Moments MNF With SundayTicket and the ESPN Sunday night game, not to mention even FieldPass, Monday Night games just don't carry the same weight that they used to. Now a days it's pretty easy to see all teams every week so MNF isn't quite the event is used to be. Nonetheless, it's pro football so I'll always watch it. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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