Thread: Goodbye Monday night football.

No. 9Nov. 23, 1970

Legend has it that Philadelphia owner Leonard Tose sent Howard Cosell and the guys martinis during an Eagles-Giants game during Monday Night Football’s inaugural season. Cosell reportedly got so drunk, he threw up on co-host Don Meredith’s boots. Cosell claimed he came down with a virus.

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No. 8Dec. 22, 2003

Just a day after his father died, Brett Favre came out and threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Packers to a 41-7 rout of the Raiders. Favre entered the game amidst a widespread debate about whether he should have played. Anyone who watched the game couldn’t help but get caught up in the emotion.

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No. 7
Oct. 15, 1984

With the grounds crew constantly shoveling, the Broncos jumped to a 14-0 lead over the Packers by returning two fumbles for touchdowns. As conditions worsened, Denver held on for a 17-14 victory

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No. 6
Sept. 5, 1983

During a Redskins-Cowboys showdown, Howard Cosell called Washington receiver Alvin Garrett a “little monkey.” Although Cosell claims he often used the term to describe a small, quick player, many thought it was a racist comment. The controversy got the ’83 season off to an ugly start and it would end up being Cosell’s final year doing the show.

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No. 5
Oct. 23, 2000

Most Americans turned off their TV sets after the Dolphins gained a 30-7 fourth-quarter lead over the rival Jets. But New York fought back to tie the game at 37-37 on a 3-yard scoring pass from Vinny Testaverde to tackle-eligible Jumbo Elliott with 42 seconds remaining in regulation. Jets kicker John Hall hit the decisive 40-yard field goal in overtime in a game that was dubbed “The Monday Night Miracle.”

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No. 4
Nov. 20, 1978

With a frenzied crowd shaking powder blue pom-poms and singing the “Houston Oilers” song, Earl Campbell ran right through the Dolphins for 199 yards and four touchdowns. Only three other NFL players, Eric Dickerson, Emmitt Smith and Shaun Alexander, have run for four TDs in a game.

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No. 3
Nov. 18, 1985

In the second quarter of a key Giants-Redskins showdown, Joe Theisman handed the ball to John Riggins, who flipped it back to the Redskins quarterback for a flea-flicker. Linebacker Lawrence Taylor wasn’t fooled and stormed in and tackled Theisman, who suffered a career-ending broken leg on the play.

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No. 2
Dec. 2, 1985

Dan Marino’s Dolphins took on the 12-0 Bears, who appeared unstoppable. Miami had to protect the legacy of the undefeated 1972 Miami team, and Marino had an inspired game. The Dolphins bought him enough time to pass downfield and build a 21-point lead enroute to a 38-24 victory, which included two touchdown passes to Nat Moore (left). The show gained a Nielsen rating of 29.6 with a 46 share – the highest rated broadcast ever for Monday Night Football.

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No. 1
Dec. 8, 1980

During a break of the Patriots-Dolphins game, Howard Cosell told the American public that John Lennon had been murdered earlier that day. In an era in which there weren’t as many media outlets, Cosell broke the news to many Americans. Lennon was one of the many famous guests who had joined the MNF booth over the years and was a big fan of the show.

in other news, the patriots destroyed the jets and covered the line, and i also had the over.

hell yea.

The Pats are good....The Jets well........

MNF is moving to ESPN...it's not like there won't be MNF anymore....

By the way, how the hell could Bo Jackson be left off this list?

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

MNF is moving to ESPN...it's not like there won't be MNF anymore....

Ya, but now it's Al Michaels and Joe Theismann

Didn't L.T. kill you???

Vinny Testaverde becomes the first QB to throw touchdowns in 19 consecutive seasons.

Originally Posted by ALBOB

Vinny Testaverde becomes the first QB to throw touchdowns in 19 consecutive seasons.

He also lost my fantasy championship for me *BY .02 POINTS* with that meaningless TD.

Vinny,
you're a dead man.

Originally Posted by Flex

He also lost my fantasy championship for me *BY .02 POINTS* with that meaningless TD.

Vinny,
you're a dead man.

No sympathy from me. My wife lost in the semi-finals by .6 for the exact same reason. I thought for sure the Pat's defense would put up huge numbers, but it didn't work out. We could have been #1 and #2. As it is now I'm headed for the championship round and she's competing for 3rd.

I worked that game. I was stationed in the broadcast booth right under John Madden and Al Michaels. You would have seen my head if I stood up. I had to work Christmas and Monday. Boring game but it wasn't bad. 16.5 hour day on Monday.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

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No. 5
Oct. 23, 2000

Most Americans turned off their TV sets after the Dolphins gained a 30-7 fourth-quarter lead over the rival Jets. But New York fought back to tie the game at 37-37 on a 3-yard scoring pass from Vinny Testaverde to tackle-eligible Jumbo Elliott with 42 seconds remaining in regulation. Jets kicker John Hall hit the decisive 40-yard field goal in overtime in a game that was dubbed “The Monday Night Miracle.”

That was a great game. I'm not a fan of either team, but I stayed up because I love football. I couldn't believe they came back. Just like the Colts coming back a few years back, another great one.

Originally Posted by ALBOB

No sympathy from me. My wife lost in the semi-finals by .6 for the exact same reason. I thought for sure the Pat's defense would put up huge numbers, but it didn't work out. We could have been #1 and #2. As it is now I'm headed for the championship round and she's competing for 3rd.

.6 seems like a million compared to .02

.02 is ONE FUCKING PASSING YARD

Originally Posted by Flex

.6 seems like a million compared to .02

.02 is ONE FUCKING PASSING YARD

No doubt. That absolutely sucks. I'd rather lose by 20 than .02

The real reason she gets sympathy and you don't is because she gives me sex. (And before you ask, NO!!! )