Remember this? (Roy Williams college highlight video)

[Midswat]

That McNabb pick six at the 2:20 mark. What a moment that was.


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc5QNmmIHYE


Loved that play. Such an inprobable play... Eagles up 6 with under three minutes to go... and McNabb makes that throw.

 

[superpunk]

Couldn't believe that play. Still remember losing my shit at Buffalo Wild Wings. IIRC we were down big - like hopelessly big - in that game.

 

[marionbarberthe4th]

I had turned it off:\
Sorry theebs

 

[Midswat]

Couldn't believe that play. Still remember losing my shit at Buffalo Wild Wings. IIRC we were down big - like hopelessly big - in that game.

We were down 20-7. Bledsoe just hit Glenn (I think) in the end zone for a TD. We kicked off. First play was a dinky run for a few yards. Next play was that pick 6.

One of the better parts of that play was McNabb trying to act hurt after Bradie James knocked him to the ground after his half-hearted attempt to tackle Roy.

 

[Jon88]

McNabb was out for the year after that play, but I don't think he was hurt as bad as he was letting on.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

the toomer hit is at the end. Doesnt show what Toomer did first and I can't remember. But that was retaliatory for sure.

what he does to the Lions WR and the 49ers returner in there is just not right.

I'm pretty sure Roy tackled someone on a previous play and was kind of celebrating over the guy when Amani pushed him from behind. I can't remember the exact details, but Amani definitely ended up shoving him.

Then he got creamed.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

lol you can see Garrett in the background on that play.

 

[bbgun]

hitting people in the pro bowl? how gauche.

 

[superpunk]

on the one hand, yeah dont hit anyone at the PB.

otoh....that's why Roy was there. If you're gonna show up then play. I wish they all did that, at least until someone's career is ended in a meaningless game.

He could have hit Heap a lot harder.

 

[dbair1967]

The drop off in his play is one of the all time mysteries of the modern world.

 

[cmd34(work)]

The drop off in his play is one of the all time mysteries of the modern world.

 

[dbair1967]

Yep

 

[junk]

I still think TE had it partially right. The loss of Woodson was a huge impact to his play. He had an incredible couple of years before he fell off.

Other random thoughts:
- I see the Cowboys haven't changed that much over the years.....celebrate after a 9 yard completion.
- I still remember that kickoff hit against the 49ers and the Toomer hit. Both "holy shit" hits.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I think opposing teams just found his kryptonite. His inability to turn and run in coverage.

He was thick in the trunk area, which made it hard for him to flip his hips.

 

[Midswat]

There were a number of factors that lead to his demise. Not just his, but the demise of the traditional strong safety that fans growing up through the 90's were accustomed too.

In the box safeties are relics. Everything about the game is changing to more speed and coverage ability. You can even see it affecting linebackers. If a LB can't cover, he's a huge liability in todays game.