A Hail Mary pass is a very long forward pass in American foortball, made in desperation with only a small chance of success, especially at or near the end of a half. The term became widespread after a December 28, 1975 NFL playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings, when Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (a Roman Catholic) said about his game-winning … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: The Original Hail Mary
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NFL Open Thread: The Catch (Update on Week 3 Winners)
NFL Miracle Memory for Week 4 - The Catch The Catch refers to the winning touchdown reception by Dwight Clark off a Joe Montana pass in the January 10, 1982, NFC Championship Game between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. The Catch is widely regarded as one of the most memorable events in NFL history. The game represented the end of Dallas' domination in the NFC … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: The Catch (Update on Week 3 Winners)
NFL Open Thread: The Immaculate Reception
The Immaculate Reception is the nickname given to one of the most famous plays in the history of the NFL. It occurred in the AFC Divisional playoff game of the between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on December 23, 1972. With the Steelers trailing in the last 30 seconds of the game, Pittsburgh quarterback Terry … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: The Immaculate Reception
POU Weekly NFL Picks and Week 1 Winner
One down 15 more to go in the 2014 season! And the winner for week one is..........ME! buuuuuuut....Since I'm not eligible for the prize, the next highest score was GreenLadyHere! I can celebrate with her though! … [Read more...] about POU Weekly NFL Picks and Week 1 Winner
POU Week 17 Winner and NFL Wildcard Picks
The regular season for the NFL has ended. The winners of week 17 are: KennyMack and Tunisia! … [Read more...] about POU Week 17 Winner and NFL Wildcard Picks