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by RichardBak
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:29 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: "Name the Game" trivia
Replies: 347
Views: 753985

Re: "Name the Game" trivia

Just read the Phila Inquirer account of the game. Haymond's return came in the last minute. Time enough for a failed onside kick and, with 26 seconds left on the clock, a couple of dives into the line to preserve the 17-14 victory. No kneel downs back then.
by RichardBak
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: More fodder. . .
Replies: 24
Views: 21816

Re: More fodder. . .

By 2028 there will be a squad of Marines in full combat gear assigned to protect the QB. The first volley will be aimed over the heads of onrushing linemen. The second....well, they were warned.

Ooo-rah!
by RichardBak
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Tom Miner 1958
Replies: 2
Views: 5235

Re: Tom Miner 1958

Miner left Canada after he messed up his right knee and Calgary cut him. Pittsburgh signed him with the understanding that they'd take care of the medical expenses. I believe he was the last player cut by Buddy Parker just before the '59 season started. Miner had just reinjured his knee in an exhibi...
by RichardBak
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: A question about evaluating quarterbacks
Replies: 13
Views: 3980

Re: A question about evaluating quarterbacks

Reading this thread has me thinking fondly back to my old APBA playing days. Nobody rated higher than a 5 on those cards, and beery arguments with my buddy Gary over some QB (Brodie? Morrall? Hadl?) being rated a 3 one season. Played a few games while eating Cheetos. Orange thumb prints all over the...
by RichardBak
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: 2023/24 Super Bowl
Replies: 57
Views: 10332

Re: 2023/24 Super Bowl

Oh, I'm not advocating for some kind of best-of series for the NFL. For one thing, the playoffs would go on until Easter. I don't think there'd be anybody standing at the end. That said, if would be interesting to imagine the '68 Jets and Colts playing a 7-game series. I wonder how that would turn o...
by RichardBak
Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Obscure trivia
Replies: 156
Views: 95223

Re: Obscure trivia

Bryan wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:29 pm This QB played in 106 games over a 10-year career. Through his first 9 years, he compiled a winning record as a starting QB. In his final season, he doubled his career loss total to finish with a sub-.400 career winning percentage. Name the QB.
Not until I get my beer and kielbasa.
by RichardBak
Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: 2023/24 Super Bowl
Replies: 57
Views: 10332

Re: 2023/24 Super Bowl

I long ago came to the conclusion that, more often than not, the best team doesn't win the championship. Too many variables--weather, bad calls, lucky bounce, playoff seeding, injuries, etc.---that are out of a team's control and cancel out the opponent's superior talent. I don't think some of the N...
by RichardBak
Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Obscure trivia
Replies: 156
Views: 95223

Re: Obscure trivia

My guess would be George Taliaferro. He moved around a lot in the 1950s (at least 3-4 teams) but was always a standout. This is correct! 3 pro bowls, 3 teams, 3 years. 51 Yanks, 52 Texans, 53 Colts I eagerly await my case of Labatts and double ring of kielbasa (fresh, not smoked) from the prize com...
by RichardBak
Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Obscure trivia
Replies: 156
Views: 95223

Re: Obscure trivia

Bob Gill wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:41 pm
RichardBak wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:04 pm My guess would be George Taliaferro. He moved around a lot in the 1950s (at least 3-4 teams) but was always a standout.
Hey, I think you're right!
Well, there's a first time for everything.
by RichardBak
Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Obscure trivia
Replies: 156
Views: 95223

Re: Obscure trivia

My guess would be George Taliaferro. He moved around a lot in the 1950s (at least 3-4 teams) but was always a standout.