Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Oh No!

The Cubs were playing the Brewers on September 23, 1998. They were battling for the wildcard spot in the National League at the time so every game was critical. The Cubbies had, at one point in this game, a 7-0 lead thanks to two Sammy Sosa dingers. Remember that this was also during the big steroids induced home run race between him and Mark McGwire.

The late Rod Beck had one out left to get in the ninth inning when Geoff Jenkins came to bat. The Cubs were leading 7-5 at the time. Jenkins hit a ball deep to left field which should have ended the game but Brant Brown dropped the ball. It was at this point when the ultimate homer, Ron Santo, screamed out, "Oh no!" The three base runners crossed the plate and the Cubs lost. The radio call that day would live on forever.

All was not lost however. The Cubs did end up tying for the wildcard spot that season, winning the tie breaking game before being trounced by the Braves in three straight games.


Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The Play -- 1982

On Saturday, November 20, 1982 Stanford played Cal in their annual rivalry game known simply as The Big Game. On the line for Stanford and John Elway was a bowl game berth. Stanford led with 8 seconds remaining. They decided to squib kick the ball to Cal. Cal lateraled the ball several times. Prior to the third lateral the Cal player appeared to be tackled and down. It was at this point that players and THE FULL MARCHING BAND entered the field of play. But they continued to lateral the ball and eventually Kevin Moen carried the ball through the band and into the endzone for what was ruled a touchdown. Should it have counted? It's questionable. Was it one of the most exciting plays in college football history? You bet. Let me know which college football game had a more exciting finish in the comments.

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