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  • @bobsacamano251
    @bobsacamano251 Před 4 lety +6392

    In todays NFL Mike Alstott would be called for roughing the defense 😂

    • @typicaltipsrip9664
      @typicaltipsrip9664 Před 4 lety +38

      haha

    • @johnkoziol6212
      @johnkoziol6212 Před 4 lety +106

      Now that's funny! So funny, in fact, that I just had to give you a "thumb's up" for saying what you did and for it making me chuckle too!

    • @jeromegarcia5396
      @jeromegarcia5396 Před 4 lety +82

      😂🤣😂 foreals tho there be 3 injured each play, he was a frickin dump truck with a 6 speed, you could hook a trailer on this fool neck roll...

    • @gilbertwoodward75
      @gilbertwoodward75 Před 4 lety +55

      I agree, he'd get 15 yard penalties for roughing the defense. Awesome fullback.

    • @JohnDoe-sw1sm
      @JohnDoe-sw1sm Před 4 lety +27

      lowering your head now as a runner is against the rules so yeah lol

  • @jonathanriley7147
    @jonathanriley7147 Před 4 lety +996

    The best description of him:
    When Alstott gets the ball in the open field "he's not looking for daylight; he's looking for JERSEYS!"

    • @wstcst4l
      @wstcst4l Před 4 lety +27

      What's crazy is even though he would run you over he could be very illusive and could make you miss.

    • @jonathanriley7147
      @jonathanriley7147 Před 4 lety +13

      @@wstcst4l man, you ain't kiddin! He was so versatile, it's not even funny. He could either choose to run you smack into the turf, or juke you straight out of your shoes. He was an unbelievable athlete.

    • @wstcst4l
      @wstcst4l Před 4 lety +9

      @@jonathanriley7147 I looked up his bio and it said he was 6'1 244 and ran a 4.7. Yea right offensive lineman can do that. He was the fastest cat but he could out run you. He had to at least run a 4.5.

    • @axle1717
      @axle1717 Před 4 lety +21

      @@wstcst4l game speed is alot different than 40 speed. Jerry rice ran a 4.7, but you never saw anyone catching him

    • @wstcst4l
      @wstcst4l Před 4 lety +3

      @@axle1717 Damn but 4.7 in the 40 is still slow AF!

  • @williamslavik117
    @williamslavik117 Před 2 lety +368

    How is he not in the hall of fame it's absolutely insane. His numbers speak for themself.

  • @hairlesscatcommunity3959
    @hairlesscatcommunity3959 Před rokem +116

    “Alstott the deep back now, with Lorenzo Neal leading the way” I don’t think I’ve heard a more intimidating sentence in my life. Imagine those two semi trucks running full speed at you 😂

    • @KyleMFHall
      @KyleMFHall Před 11 měsíci +16

      Warren Sapp as the leading blocker is pretty terrifying as well 😂

    • @DM0407
      @DM0407 Před 10 měsíci +2

      plus a three TE formation..

    • @robthames5065
      @robthames5065 Před 8 měsíci +3

      They called that the “Rhino Package”

    • @ffryan
      @ffryan Před 6 měsíci

      That is some different stuff right there!

  • @bigsmokiee55
    @bigsmokiee55 Před 3 lety +287

    Humbling how he chokes up reflecting on his first touchdown. That’s a life fulfilled

    • @KJdiscipleP
      @KJdiscipleP Před rokem +1

      That's proof of a man that truly LOVED the game of football. No doubt! Inspirational.

  • @jcedars4784
    @jcedars4784 Před 3 lety +700

    You will never see a fullback lead his team in recieving again. Alstott did it his rookie year. A legend when football was brutal

    • @jessewheinrichs
      @jessewheinrichs Před 3 lety +9

      Partially because a team seldom has no receivers with 600+ yards

    • @jcedars4784
      @jcedars4784 Před 3 lety +35

      @@jessewheinrichs Don't even try to lessen the greatness of Mike Alstott. I'm a Saints fan and they are a rival and I still respect what he did

    • @herogibson
      @herogibson Před 3 lety +11

      thats only because the fb isn't really a position anymore. back in the days of power i and the west coast, the fb was a major target in the passing game.

    • @diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645
      @diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645 Před 3 lety +1

      Absolutely that will never be broken

    • @SomethingWithZ
      @SomethingWithZ Před 3 lety +1

      @@jcedars4784 what about ironhead?

  • @donherbert1561
    @donherbert1561 Před 2 lety +559

    I watched the entire Interview, and not once did this man talk about himself. All of his accomplishments were for the team. This is the era of the NFL that I miss.

    • @fleabaglane
      @fleabaglane Před 2 lety +6

      He maybe last one for now as retired great he should be TB HOF and WITH 5000+ rushing full back 2200 rec he pound it out every inch he gos forward when playing
      Hes stats for me is just light for NFL HOF great player important with best days in TB
      Plus
      If Roger Craig not in yet I can't see Mike
      Kickers
      Fullback
      SP.Teams
      light in hof
      Rush 1991 carries for 8189 YDS 56TD
      566 catches 4911 YDS 17TD
      Mostly fullback
      13,100 TOTAL 72 TD
      POSTSEASON
      1447 9TD
      14,547 82 YD
      3X SB champion
      O.P of POY
      Fullback first half of career

    • @SuperFreedomRock1
      @SuperFreedomRock1 Před 2 lety +7

      Plenty of good players like him today who are just as professional and unselfish, not sure what you're saying here exactly.

    • @tomwalsh63
      @tomwalsh63 Před 2 lety +4

      Humility is the hardest fought gain

    • @ordinarypete
      @ordinarypete Před rokem +5

      Yes he did. He started off stating he idolized Walter Payton.

    • @1776PartyAgain
      @1776PartyAgain Před rokem +12

      @@SuperFreedomRock1 He complimented the man, and the guys from that era are more honorable men. All that kneeled during the anthem have zero honor and are trash. It's not that difficult to understand.

  • @mrobo7465
    @mrobo7465 Před rokem +91

    An absolute monster. And a humble, genuinely nice guy. Doesn’t get much better.

  • @Thizlamic
    @Thizlamic Před 4 lety +1606

    Imagine being a 205lb Safety, Lorenzo Neal SMASHES your Line backer the hole opens up and its MIKE F'N ALSTOTT coming with a full head of steam to take your soul. A true Legend.

    • @blazinbuc99
      @blazinbuc99 Před 4 lety +89

      I just shit my trousers

    • @brucekentallen
      @brucekentallen Před 4 lety +56

      Id think my life choices there and then

    • @Jdalio5
      @Jdalio5 Před 4 lety +39

      Stay light on your feet and try wrapping your hands around his waste...good god that's a dilemma

    • @waynestrickland4589
      @waynestrickland4589 Před 4 lety +10

      Thats hilarious. Let him run by and jump on his back lol

    • @cajunsmurf4354
      @cajunsmurf4354 Před 4 lety +24

      With Neal blocking ahead if Alstott.....just isn't fair

  • @Kritacul
    @Kritacul Před 3 lety +600

    As a Fullback, Mike DESERVES to be in the Hall of Fame.

    • @markcollins3392
      @markcollins3392 Před 2 lety +17

      Yes he does he's the John Riggins of the 90's

    • @mikemossa9640
      @mikemossa9640 Před 2 lety +14

      Can’t believe he’s not yet

    • @boscopappas234
      @boscopappas234 Před 2 lety +1

      He never had the rushing numbers.

    • @mikemossa9640
      @mikemossa9640 Před 2 lety +19

      @@boscopappas234 Yea you’re right but it just seemed like his yards were hard earned and we’re worth more per run.

    • @JohnDavis_90
      @JohnDavis_90 Před 2 lety +1

      @@boscopappas234 some don't. But you can't tell the story of the NFL without the ATrain

  • @RayderRyGuy
    @RayderRyGuy Před rokem +25

    Legend!
    He went out of his way to sign my Pop Warner picture as a kid in Tampa, bc I was a Fullback with a Neck Roll inspired by him. That level of happiness he gave me as a kid changed the entire trajectory of my life. 15 years later and I still have the picture and get that same feeling whenever I think of it. I hope I get to make a kid as happy as that for whatever reason someday

  • @matthewlondon540
    @matthewlondon540 Před rokem +45

    I shook my head at least 20 times watching this video.
    Incredible player.

  • @VincentK.McMahon
    @VincentK.McMahon Před 2 lety +282

    Alstott up the gut! This dude was one of the best fullbacks of all time it's criminal he's not in the HOF.

    • @zaphodbeeblebrox3986
      @zaphodbeeblebrox3986 Před rokem +5

      I don't know which is the bigger Bucs HOF snub, Alstott, Simeon Rice, Hardy Nickerson, Ronde Barber or Jimmie Giles?

    • @Zyptic
      @Zyptic Před rokem +8

      @@zaphodbeeblebrox3986 Alstott and Barber are definitely the 2 that deserves it

    • @zaphodbeeblebrox3986
      @zaphodbeeblebrox3986 Před rokem +1

      @@Zyptic I don't disagree, but I'd put Rices and Giles numbers up against anybody already in the Hall. Especially Giles.

    • @jeremykrause153
      @jeremykrause153 Před rokem

      He wasn’t a true fullback. He ran out of the halfback position most of the time.

  • @muhammadfarhan581
    @muhammadfarhan581 Před 4 lety +2004

    It is a joke how underrated he is
    -not a hall of famer
    -not in 2000s all decade team
    -always left out in discussion of best fb
    About f'n time a train got some recognition

    • @roguekoala71
      @roguekoala71 Před 4 lety +55

      I second everything you say sir! What a player he was =)

    • @mattparliament9634
      @mattparliament9634 Před 4 lety +98

      He deserves to be in the hall of fame. He was my favorite player of a kid and he is so underrated that it’s ridiculous.

    • @Syd-un1xr
      @Syd-un1xr Před 4 lety +11

      Ozamataz Buckshank I couldn’t agree more with you.

    • @guitary
      @guitary Před 4 lety +9

      Not his Fault Dungy didn't know how offenses were run. You only have two weapons and you mostly alternate them. Sillyness.

    • @tsmar9939
      @tsmar9939 Před 4 lety +3

      You're crazy he wasn't that good

  • @Mark-pd8mu
    @Mark-pd8mu Před 2 lety +58

    Mike Alstott got me into playing Football over here in Germany. He's a legend for me.

    • @SPARI1960
      @SPARI1960 Před 2 lety +4

      für mich auch

    • @AZ-rg3rf
      @AZ-rg3rf Před rokem

      Germans look up to other white american celebs. Eminem inspired a generation of white German rappers.

  • @tomwalsh63
    @tomwalsh63 Před 2 lety +38

    Dude was the epitome of bruiser! He was like Dick Butkus on offense 💪

    • @Dee-nonamnamrson8718
      @Dee-nonamnamrson8718 Před rokem

      Not the epitome of a bruiser. The epitome of a bruiser wouldn't be that fast, have that vision, or be that shifty.

  • @theronbowie3125
    @theronbowie3125 Před 3 lety +788

    Alstott DEFINITELY belongs in the Hall of Fame. He was a straight beast!!

    • @mikenice1204
      @mikenice1204 Před 3 lety +19

      Unfortunately he will never get in. He was a nice player but fullbacks dont go to the HOF.

    • @richm7471
      @richm7471 Před 3 lety +50

      @@mikenice1204 exactly why he should lol. When you are a standout player and a force like he was than yes he should be in. And there’s currently 6 other fullbacks in the HOF buddy

    • @spirit278
      @spirit278 Před 3 lety +29

      It's a joke that he isn't.

    • @nik040271
      @nik040271 Před 3 lety +9

      @@richm7471 There's actually 10 (not trying to show you up, just letting you know they are thrown into 2 separate lists, which makes no sense), unfortunately, the most recent was Larry Csonka. No FB's after 1979, which was Csonka's playing years '68-'79. Check out this list and ctrl-f for FB. www.profootballhof.com/heroes-of-the-game/positions/

    • @IWantToBelieve1
      @IWantToBelieve1 Před 3 lety +6

      I thought for sure he was in the hof, he really should be

  • @Jake-py4lf
    @Jake-py4lf Před 2 lety +87

    Mike was my high school football coach, he’s a great guy, I’ll never forget at one of our first team meets he pauses in the middle of his sentence and says “ wait what year it is it again?” He was completely serious but it was so funny the way he did it.

    • @waynerenolds3955
      @waynerenolds3955 Před rokem +7

      Brain damage. 10/10

    • @Jake-py4lf
      @Jake-py4lf Před rokem

      @Jerome Bagels that’s right northside is a Great school, or at least it was 7 years ago, I’m not sure how it is now.

    • @tonyg490
      @tonyg490 Před rokem +4

      Not that funny. He's obviously suffering from CTE.

    • @edscmidt5193
      @edscmidt5193 Před 5 měsíci

      I mean he probably has brain damage, but I’m 35 and don’t and I forget what year it is and if people ask me how old I am I get it wrong in my head and have to think for a second. I see people do the same thing all the time. I have a ridiculous memory I can remember incredibly detailed things, I just think the older you get you don’t think about that stuff as much

  • @derekjones5234
    @derekjones5234 Před 2 lety +40

    The emotion he had talking about his first nfl touchdown that was a long time ago but it still brought him to tears so awesome he is a tough as nails player much respect 🤙

  • @Troy428492
    @Troy428492 Před 4 lety +600

    Mike Alstott deserve to be in the hall of fame.

    • @kevinmoy2175
      @kevinmoy2175 Před 4 lety +5

      Troy D. Deserves it but unfortunately probably will never make it

    • @turboplazz
      @turboplazz Před 4 lety +18

      @@kevinmoy2175
      He will get in. If that idiot Warren Sapp is in, then Alstott can one day enter.

    • @JuicyPlayer
      @JuicyPlayer Před 4 lety +42

      turboplazz You May not like Sapp personally but he’s a legend at his job

    • @ricosavage4281
      @ricosavage4281 Před 4 lety +10

      He'll get in eventually he has to he was such a dominant force and he helped bring tampa bay their first Superbowl

    • @trenpire
      @trenpire Před 4 lety +8

      same with lo neal

  • @zj13goat57
    @zj13goat57 Před 4 lety +352

    He was one of the greatest power backs ever.

    • @owenschilling7707
      @owenschilling7707 Před 4 lety

      zj13 Goat my brother first showed me these highlights nearly 10 years ago and they still get me jacked up beyond belief. An absolute inspiration

    • @christianmyers342
      @christianmyers342 Před 4 lety +2

      Christian okoye

    • @epap1375
      @epap1375 Před 4 lety +5

      Christian Myers Relax yourself. He said one of the greatest not the greatest

    • @Tloc103
      @Tloc103 Před 4 lety

      Lorenzo Neal was better imo. He blocked/made greats who they are

  • @TheWopper78
    @TheWopper78 Před 2 lety +28

    Without question Mike “You’re in good hands” with Alstott, is my #1 fullback in my book.

    • @michaelcosentino4897
      @michaelcosentino4897 Před 2 lety +1

      Growing up in Chicago playing football this man was like a god...I must have watched this highlight vid 10 times in a row. Great reminder of how mind blowing it was to watch a 250 6'1" tank knock a linebacker out then juke a DB. Just the best to watch. You sir are a national treasure!

  • @arlo2203
    @arlo2203 Před 2 lety +16

    As a Cowboys fan, I always admired and rooted for the A Train. I loved that dude... EVERYBODY wanted him on their team.

  • @logangarner3578
    @logangarner3578 Před 2 lety +188

    This man deserves to be a Hall of Famer. He has amazing stats especially for his position and was a beast.

  • @Sandman1724
    @Sandman1724 Před 3 lety +448

    I played against him in college and he was hands down the most difficult person to tackle EVER!! Alstott was THE TRUTH!!

    • @PapaLobo94
      @PapaLobo94 Před 3 lety +27

      Do you believe he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame with Sapp and Brooks?

    • @buckwildsrq
      @buckwildsrq Před 3 lety +10

      @Yung Husk and rhonde barber

    • @trevorhubbard6416
      @trevorhubbard6416 Před 3 lety +1

      @@PapaLobo94 is there a discussion that he doesn't deserve it or something??

    • @PapaLobo94
      @PapaLobo94 Před 3 lety +8

      @@trevorhubbard6416 Because of the position he plays, he’s often overlooked by voters and fans alike to be worth of the Hall of Fame

    • @trevorhubbard6416
      @trevorhubbard6416 Před 3 lety +2

      @@PapaLobo94 I was not aware of that. That really Doesn't make any sense to me though. Is the logic behind it they just get handed the ball and run people over so they don't deserve recognition? Guys like him and Bettis were the most exciting to watch

  • @quill1260
    @quill1260 Před rokem +14

    Dude is one of my all-time favorite players. I remember watching him run through defenses and just being so incredibly blown away by his abilities. And to see his simplistic wisdom and how humble he is, is icing on the cake. HOF

  • @mikebrownell309
    @mikebrownell309 Před 2 lety +20

    Still to this day watching Mike play .....goosebumps !!

  • @1969ryson
    @1969ryson Před 4 lety +498

    It took me 30 minutes to get through 12 minutes of video because I kept rewinding all his runs.

    • @masonex490
      @masonex490 Před 4 lety +7

      So damn inspiring

    • @VisionCommunications
      @VisionCommunications Před 4 lety +1

      Yep, I did the same thing. Guy was a beast, and had moves too!

    • @Dystopia1111
      @Dystopia1111 Před 4 lety +1

      I've watched that run against the Browns over and over and it still never gets old.

    • @MELLWALT5000
      @MELLWALT5000 Před 4 lety +2

      It took 2 mins to watch that first hit

    • @TROPxBIG2x
      @TROPxBIG2x Před 4 lety +1

      Man had some footwork on him too

  • @devinkeigley9245
    @devinkeigley9245 Před 4 lety +362

    Can’t imagine how frustrating it was for a defense to have to deal with Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott in the same backfield

    • @BetleyIsland36
      @BetleyIsland36 Před 4 lety +22

      And Lorenzo Neal as well

    • @chriskeepit100
      @chriskeepit100 Před 4 lety +1

      Tough.

    • @kaybee328
      @kaybee328 Před 4 lety +2

      Guile Weaver The original thunder and lightning💯

    • @LuisMercadoorg
      @LuisMercadoorg Před 4 lety +7

      Dunn was, frankly, mediocre, specially his first seven seasons. The only reason he reached 1000 yards a couple of times in TB was because Alstott paved his way. His only above average season came well late in his career and that Falcons team was underrated. Started great but injuries derailed them. Dunn had such a good year because everyone focused on Vick.

    • @TheLocalLt
      @TheLocalLt Před 4 lety +1

      Betley Island36 for one year in 98

  • @russelljconquerslifehawkey

    Not only was he one of the greatest full backs to ever live. He’s a great person and great to the community.

  • @philipcovino8340
    @philipcovino8340 Před rokem +19

    He is the reason that I loved being a Fullback in High School. I even model my look exactly like his, with the neck roll and everything. Legend

  • @riccracc6547
    @riccracc6547 Před 4 lety +1205

    Lorenzo Neal and Alstott in the same backfield just isn’t fair.

    • @niojackson938
      @niojackson938 Před 4 lety +12

      Fred beasly

    • @trenton.tchannel1810
      @trenton.tchannel1810 Před 4 lety +21

      @@niojackson938 he was a football coach at my high school. Here in Alabama

    • @niojackson938
      @niojackson938 Před 4 lety +10

      @@trenton.tchannel1810 I'm from bama...his nephew Johnathan Beasley played with me in hs

    • @TheLocalLt
      @TheLocalLt Před 4 lety +13

      Nio Jackson he was good too but he played on shitty teams, I always remember him w the 49ers when he was blocking for scrubs like Kevan Barlow

    • @riccracc6547
      @riccracc6547 Před 4 lety +4

      Michael Avril if the hit stick wasn’t such a problem, definitely

  • @MugnifyRTS
    @MugnifyRTS Před 3 lety +385

    Being a kid and watching this man run the ball still give me goosebumps after 22 years later. He was a legend and he needs to be in the hall of fame

    • @mariodevitt3734
      @mariodevitt3734 Před 3 lety +9

      You were in good hands with Alstott

    • @erocs9747
      @erocs9747 Před 3 lety +4

      Back when fullbacks were around him tony richardson and lorenzo neal were my favorites

    • @shanebeard296
      @shanebeard296 Před 2 lety

      @@erocs9747 Same!

    • @JKCL20
      @JKCL20 Před 2 lety

      One of my hero’s as a kis

    • @MugnifyRTS
      @MugnifyRTS Před 2 lety

      @@mariodevitt3734 I miss this 🏈

  • @albsureinc23
    @albsureinc23 Před rokem +5

    Mike Alstott definitely one of the all time greats in Buccaneers history....he gave everything he had for our franchise...we definitely were lucky to have him 💪🏋️‍♀️🏋️🏆

  • @thetruth1.613
    @thetruth1.613 Před rokem +4

    Put this man in the HOF!!!! Mike was a beast and a team player, I followed him his whole career from Purdue on and I haven't seen a FB like him since. Nice guy, phenomenal athlete and an absolute BULL. It's a crime he's not recognized more!!!!!

  • @Matesimo
    @Matesimo Před 4 lety +306

    Not a single stiff arm, just sizing up and throw a shoulder at em. I love it.

    • @tankshot3256
      @tankshot3256 Před 4 lety +2

      True that. Unlike Lynch and other power backs.

    • @spaceghost8995
      @spaceghost8995 Před 4 lety +16

      I didn't realize that until you said it! He didn't use the stiff arm. Probably helped him not fumble I guess.

    • @BastardX13
      @BastardX13 Před 4 lety +2

      Very astute. Even more beastly!

    • @trebishop5494
      @trebishop5494 Před 4 lety +4

      matesimo At 3:44 he use stiff arm just saying

    • @butthead3271
      @butthead3271 Před 4 lety

      tankshot 325 Lynch is a one cut back not a power back

  • @davidkoba
    @davidkoba Před 3 lety +229

    The emotion he displayed in his interview he showcased every game he played. My favorite player of all time.

    • @fergusmacleod9036
      @fergusmacleod9036 Před 3 lety +5

      Ong the humility in his voice, man is just like all of us. A kid with a dream to play the game.

    • @xenorace
      @xenorace Před 3 lety +7

      He's a legend, but acts like he still cannot believe the career he had. One of a kind

    • @nerfret
      @nerfret Před 2 lety +1

      He is not your favorite player of all time. Your favorite player of all time is no other than the great Jay Cutler. Sheer determination and will from Cutler...like no other.

    • @davidkoba
      @davidkoba Před 2 lety +1

      @@nerfret Lmao. Cutler had all the tools except one, desire.

    • @stephendwinells8260
      @stephendwinells8260 Před 2 lety

      Absolutely my favorite football player

  • @user-cs3hi8zp7p
    @user-cs3hi8zp7p Před rokem +9

    With Purple & Gold running thru my veins, I CLEARLY remember the fear Alstott brought when seeing TB on the schedule!! I just wanted them to pass the ball & put hands over my face every time Alstott got the ball🙈...'98 still hurts😭
    What a savage stallion Mike Alstott is...living Legend!💪😎👍

  • @YouTube_OriginalViewer
    @YouTube_OriginalViewer Před rokem +2

    This dude became a legend and still gets choked up talking about his first touchdown. Definitely seems like a guy who didn’t it for granted. I hope people never forget this man!

  • @kevez17
    @kevez17 Před 4 lety +225

    “ALSTOTT UP THE GUT!!””

  • @davieduckett
    @davieduckett Před 4 lety +215

    I have never liked TB, but I still rocked a Alstott jersey. Dude was an amazing football player

  • @brandonclark6431
    @brandonclark6431 Před rokem +8

    His ability to make a move on someone is incredibly understated

  • @jon3757
    @jon3757 Před rokem +18

    This man alone was a legend and you can’t help but love how he talks all about team effort and not failing his team. Was an absolute gem to watch play

  • @gseric4721
    @gseric4721 Před 4 lety +529

    FB at almost 1000 scrimmage yards in a single season, *in the NFL* . We're never going to see that again...

    • @CS-ox1hv
      @CS-ox1hv Před 4 lety +3

      Good point except he never had more than 557 rec yards in a season and had less than 250 rec yards in every other season besides that

    • @gseric4721
      @gseric4721 Před 4 lety +7

      @@CS-ox1hv ah yards from scrimmage, I'll change that.

    • @Campbell7204
      @Campbell7204 Před 4 lety +6

      Won't see a FB like Larry Centers catching 827 receptions-more than Largent.

    • @chiggsytube
      @chiggsytube Před 4 lety +4

      Look at him talk. That's the price.

    • @joshjohnson2753
      @joshjohnson2753 Před 4 lety +10

      @@chiggsytube I noticed that. Definitely a bit of slurring of his words. Although still seems to be put together mentally.

  • @David-lx4yb
    @David-lx4yb Před 3 lety +258

    The greatest fullback in the history of the game. God, I miss the days of the plow horse fullback!

    • @doah2343
      @doah2343 Před 3 lety +7

      Franco Harris

    • @gnielsen07
      @gnielsen07 Před 3 lety +6

      Larry csnoka & Marion motley better

    • @Crunkboy415
      @Crunkboy415 Před 2 lety +6

      Jim Brown; Jim Taylor

    • @David-lx4yb
      @David-lx4yb Před 2 lety +4

      @@doah2343 Franco was awesome! However, he was more of a tailback. Rocky Bleier was the fullback running in front of him.

    • @David-lx4yb
      @David-lx4yb Před 2 lety +2

      @@Crunkboy415 Both were great, but more tailback than smash mouth fullback.

  • @Thekidyusuke
    @Thekidyusuke Před 2 lety +3

    Smoothest fullback I’ve ever seen. He can legit be a RB

  • @carsonjeankruse3795
    @carsonjeankruse3795 Před 2 lety +2

    As a Packers fan I hated playing against the Buccs back then! Alstott,Sapp,Lynch & Brooks what a wrecking ball of a team! I loved watching the A-Train! Always picked him in madden just to truck fools! Best FB of All Time!!

  • @garretindall2820
    @garretindall2820 Před 4 lety +313

    Not a Bucs fan but I liked Mike Alstott. Glad that he won a Superbowl 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈

    • @waxl121
      @waxl121 Před 4 lety +2

      ATrain was the only reason to watch a Bucs game for many many years.

    • @wiplash123987
      @wiplash123987 Před 4 lety +3

      Im a Lions fan growing up so grew up on the recieving end of a lot of that bruising. I know there are others but growing up there was Alstott and Cory Schlesinger for my Lions. Both had that grit of punishing the other team. Mike was a whole different kind of animal though. I am also glad he got that Superbowl.

    • @anonimous2451
      @anonimous2451 Před 4 lety +5

      The Last STUD at FB, which we may never see again, UNLESS, someone figures out that you NEED a running game AND a passing game AND a Defense. IT'S CALLED A TEAM For a Reason. Glad he got to earn that ring. Many greats have missed that mark.

    • @Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8
      @Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8 Před 4 lety +4

      He Played Hard and he Deserves it

    • @INFINITE-AMMO
      @INFINITE-AMMO Před 4 lety +2

      @@waxl121 warrick Dunn, keyshawn Johnson, Warren sapp

  • @c.claydigital5805
    @c.claydigital5805 Před 4 lety +119

    PUT ALSTOTT IN THE HALL OF FAME NOW!!! ONE OF THE BEST FULLBACKS THAT EVER PLAYED!

    • @SKa-tt9nm
      @SKa-tt9nm Před 4 lety +1

      C. CLAY DIGITAL lol. A FB who couldn’t block or catch and was never a primary ball carrier.

    • @SKa-tt9nm
      @SKa-tt9nm Před 4 lety +2

      Sam M he averaged 14 yards a game for his career. So no to everything else you were going to say on the subject.

    • @SKa-tt9nm
      @SKa-tt9nm Před 4 lety +3

      Sam M as I’ve already stated, he was a horrific blocker, which is the #1 job for a FB.
      Pro bowl is a popularity contest. Mike was always a great guy and was popular with everyone.

    • @SKa-tt9nm
      @SKa-tt9nm Před 4 lety

      Sam M he was a short yardage specialist, that’s it.
      His career average of 3.7 ypc is below average. He never rushed for 1,000 yards in a season. His career rushing total is below contemporaries such as Adrian Murell. And if you don’t remember who Adrian murrell was, you’ve just proven my point.
      Even if I were to give in on this point, that’s one skill out of three needed to be a standout FB. And at his best skill, he was underwhelming.

    • @jakemellor8826
      @jakemellor8826 Před 4 lety +2

      S K clearly you have knowledge of bucs or allstott, when gruden became hc he got no playing time and it’s one of the big reasons the bucs never returned to the sb after 02, nice try tho

  • @WelziFC7
    @WelziFC7 Před rokem +2

    Growing up as an eagles fan my whole life Alstott was always one of my favorite players to watch. The man was the definition of a work horse and played just straight smash mouth football. I was praying that the eagles converted Jordan Mailata to full back because of his rugby back ground but he turned into one of the best linemen in the league. I miss the days of the fullback though

  • @bradyjohnson8955
    @bradyjohnson8955 Před rokem +1

    To any of you old head Full Backs, before my time, and im now 30. Grew uo watching that style if play and i live it, a 2-3player hitting as hard a linebacker yet their hands on the ball just mowing people over..shits nuts man. Hope this style of game, one day, makes a come back.

  • @ThundermanSze
    @ThundermanSze Před 3 lety +50

    The fullback position is a brand of football with honor and team loyalty that really isn't present today. Props to the bangers.

  • @tiotito31
    @tiotito31 Před 4 lety +47

    He's one of the most unique players I've ever seen. He was more than a fullback.

  • @deletethemedia3445
    @deletethemedia3445 Před rokem +1

    You're in good hands with Alstott. Classic!

  • @JoeMama-nl8xp
    @JoeMama-nl8xp Před rokem +1

    I grew up a block away from mike. We'd see him outside running with tires chained to himself. Now that's dedication

  • @gmarine22140
    @gmarine22140 Před 4 lety +115

    I had posters of him in my room playing in high school. I tried to run like him, Then I joined the Marines and saw him run the ball when I was deployed in Japan on that super bowl sunday. I had a bet with one of my roommates who passed away in Iraq who was from California and was going for the raiders. We had to watch the game at like 6AM. Miss my boy and thank the A train for running so hard in that game. Crazy how things happen and re play in my mind

    • @donniebrascowitz3305
      @donniebrascowitz3305 Před 3 lety +16

      Sorry to hear about your roommate man, thanks to you both for your service.

    • @davidroeder5548
      @davidroeder5548 Před 3 lety +8

      Eugene Thank you both for your service

    • @RyanLBrown9396
      @RyanLBrown9396 Před 3 lety +6

      Thank you for your service, sacrifice and courage 🇺🇸

    • @GeneralBuckNaked
      @GeneralBuckNaked Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks for ur service bro! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @palladinodessa8988
      @palladinodessa8988 Před rokem +2

      I was stationed in Hawaii (K-Bay) for that Superbowl. USMC 0311. My roommate was from Florida and the BUCS were out team. We watched every second. Semper Fi brother. I have the names of the men I fought alongside that died tattooed above my meat tag. My permanent memorial to my true heroes.

  • @certifiedyaminspector-dadd6224

    Keyshawn Johnson was an underrated blocker. I saw about 5 TD's that wouldn't have happened without his blocks. He was excellent in that department.

    • @tampaflorida9524
      @tampaflorida9524 Před 4 lety +4

      Facts n he was clutch 3 down over 100 catches a year

    • @lawreneph
      @lawreneph Před 4 lety +2

      All around football player Keyshawn was

    • @MSWSB
      @MSWSB Před 4 lety +3

      He wasn’t “underrated”. If you watched and saw them happen, that’s the rating. Great blocker

    • @MikeOlaya
      @MikeOlaya Před 4 lety +2

      I don’t think he was underrated. He was one of the best all around. That’s what made him 1st overall pick. Alethic and awareness around field

    • @trackcoachmac
      @trackcoachmac Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for pointing that out. All those Divas need to see how it's done.

  • @jwf9716
    @jwf9716 Před rokem +3

    So happy you’re a Buccaneer Mike! Thank you for the tremendous memories. 🏴‍☠️

  • @Hometownhero6969
    @Hometownhero6969 Před 4 dny

    Love the 2:07 mark when the emotion breaks thru on him talking about first touchdown. Miss watching him play. Very grateful for channels like this that allow us to revisit these legends.

  • @windell0121
    @windell0121 Před 4 lety +132

    7:19 Neck Protection - Biggest Pads _ Extra Supported Helmet - Cleats that are high tops.. All that protection is paying HUGE dividends now that he is retired.

    • @knuckleheads1929
      @knuckleheads1929 Před 4 lety +20

      Still a shame that injury ended his career . Not that it wasnt full and accomplished, just selfishly would have loved to see a couple more years of the A-Train .

    • @OakLawnSpeedShop
      @OakLawnSpeedShop Před 4 lety +2

      Wore a neck roll under his jersey. Wore one when I played. Saved my noodle some concussions for sure.

    • @bigro2153
      @bigro2153 Před 4 lety +6

      Yeah right!!! Mike's head is probably severely damaged from all those collisions

    • @dackduncan6089
      @dackduncan6089 Před 4 lety +2

      Dont kno how accurate that statement is. He has done interviews talking about the concussions and memory loss.

    • @tysoncowan5192
      @tysoncowan5192 Před 4 lety +3

      @@bigro2153 Exactly, the helmet doesn't do anything to stop the brain from sloshing violently in your skull. Getting hit and having your brain falling victim to a hair trigger jolt as your head snaps back. But naw he had a "big helmet" on, he's cool.

  • @macreal65
    @macreal65 Před 3 lety +101

    He probably idolized Sweetness, but he played like Campbell. Damn he was good.

    • @lvfreestyles6380
      @lvfreestyles6380 Před 3 lety +6

      For sure! When I was watching this all I could thing about was Earl

    • @mikewines7852
      @mikewines7852 Před 3 lety +12

      Hell ya he did. Great comparison to Earl Campbell. Earl took it right at the defense and Bum Phillips ran the hell out Campbell. Both dudes took defenses on helmet to helmet. Damn the game has changed.

    • @mikewines7852
      @mikewines7852 Před 3 lety +2

      Hell ya he did. Great comparison to Earl Campbell. Earl took it right at the defense and Bum Phillips ran the hell out Campbell. Both dudes took defenses on helmet to helmet. Damn the game has changed.

    • @MrToband
      @MrToband Před 3 lety +7

      I thought the exact same thing, he played more like Earl Campbell, just plowed thru like Earl did,I loved Sweetness but Earl Campbell is my favorite.

    • @macreal65
      @macreal65 Před 3 lety +5

      @liravz01 ok bro if that's the way you see it, that's way you see it, at the end of the day both are badass it just all comes down to individual preference.

  • @jimwhite1061
    @jimwhite1061 Před rokem +1

    This video was the first time I heard you explain your perspective on playing football Mike, but truly I didn't need to hear it. Just watching you play was obvious that you played with heart and conviction. You were a team guy, truly down to earth. It was my honor watching you play the game.

  • @Michael_Braddy
    @Michael_Braddy Před 4 měsíci

    If you ever read these comments Mike Alstott, just know that this Human Being absolutely LOVES you. You are one of my all time favorites. I've been watching your highlights for decades now. GOD bless you and yours.

  • @tylerj44
    @tylerj44 Před 3 lety +224

    What always amazed me about Alstott was that I never really saw him stiff arm anyone he just ran 4 it every time.

    • @adrianalvear5393
      @adrianalvear5393 Před 3 lety

      Good 👍

    • @DragonAurora
      @DragonAurora Před 3 lety +21

      No need for a stiff arm when you're a truck...

    • @Terror832
      @Terror832 Před 2 lety +17

      I’d rather get stiff armed by King Henry than get trucked by Mike Alstott.

    • @zekethetank
      @zekethetank Před 2 lety

      Ball presence. He didn't need it. Damn.

    • @royw-g3120
      @royw-g3120 Před 2 lety +1

      You see he like to keep both hands on the ball when he enters contact, sure his fumbling stats will be very low.

  • @MrEOM41
    @MrEOM41 Před 3 lety +65

    The Alstott/Dunn backfield was a hell of a duo love the Bucs of the early 2000s

    • @owenwills7546
      @owenwills7546 Před 2 lety +1

      Lol mike is my highschool coach

    • @tshep2az
      @tshep2az Před rokem +3

      WD40 is what they called both of those guys

    • @flexydude
      @flexydude Před rokem

      @@tshep2az I thought they were Thunder & Lightning, but that could apply to many backfield duos

    • @BigsexyBMF
      @BigsexyBMF Před rokem +1

      @@flexydude Tha was Rhonde Barbers brother Tiki Barber and Ron Dain for the Giants.

    • @michaelwhite520
      @michaelwhite520 Před rokem

      @@tshep2az Good enough to get Trent Dilfer to the pro bowl in 97. Last combo the nfl will ever see like that .

  • @deanknowles1631
    @deanknowles1631 Před 2 lety +2

    Mike was known for pulling his Jeep in a harness and running the stairs at Joliet Memorial Stadium in Joliet with a tire around his body. I watched his whole high school career at Joliet Catholic. A man among boys in high school. Great player from a great family.

  • @parr40
    @parr40 Před rokem +1

    I remember my grandfather saying Csonka was the best Fullback ever… until Mike Alstott was drafted, my pap said he was throwback player, because he was so dominant!! Glad I got to grow up watching him play

  • @tadlemaster9732
    @tadlemaster9732 Před 3 lety +83

    What makes a great player GREAT is the fact hes so humble. That beast of man is choked up the entire interview. He did it like the great ones did gave it all he had and left it on the field every game and always had time for the fans . He showed everyone how it done . Thank you brotha we miss ya

  • @JiovanniDaMatrix
    @JiovanniDaMatrix Před 4 lety +348

    Im a Bears fan but Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott together were awesome WD-40!

    • @TheBrutalcabbage
      @TheBrutalcabbage Před 4 lety +15

      I love that nickname. I never heard it before. Pretty good.

    • @peaceonearth351
      @peaceonearth351 Před 4 lety +6

      Yeah, Alstott was from Joliet. Played for the Hilltoppers.

    • @balfizan
      @balfizan Před 4 lety +1

      @A A also a play on Dunns initials and Alstotts number it was really the perfect nickname

    • @BillyBatsonMarvel
      @BillyBatsonMarvel Před 4 lety +1

      They were like Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris.

    • @dpcoffey
      @dpcoffey Před 4 lety +2

      Came here to comment on the same thing.... the lightning and thunder.

  • @michaelmcguirk396
    @michaelmcguirk396 Před 2 lety +1

    I was a year behind Alstott at Purdue. Word had it that he would train in the off-season by pushing a car on some of the streets either on campus or back at his hometown.

  • @cmobutts270
    @cmobutts270 Před 3 měsíci

    All heart,determination,instinct his highlight reel speaks for itself & the man himself speaks about the team & organization 👏

  • @davidmueller980
    @davidmueller980 Před 3 lety +22

    Mike Alstott ran leaning forward and had moves that defied a typical FB. Legs never stopped pumping and that lean forward was like hitting an armadillo. Simply the best FB in league history. Glad I was able to watch him play.

  • @Ilikepats
    @Ilikepats Před 4 lety +673

    Its a shame fullbacks arent used like he was nowadays.

    • @wobeybryant
      @wobeybryant Před 4 lety +42

      Samuel Gilbreth it’s crazy nobody likes short stocky guys anymore they believe bigger is better🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @MiguelHernandez-vj5gu
      @MiguelHernandez-vj5gu Před 4 lety +69

      The Pats still use the fullback I think they use the full back more than any team out there right now

    • @kevinmoy2175
      @kevinmoy2175 Před 4 lety +74

      James develin blocking one of the most slept on reasons pats had playoff success

    • @jruth77
      @jruth77 Před 4 lety +8

      Kevin Moy I’m a steelers fan but Devlin is a monster and he tears people to shreds

    • @sofiarune3124
      @sofiarune3124 Před 4 lety +2

      What tf is a fullback?

  • @RAAM855
    @RAAM855 Před 2 lety +4

    One of my favorite Bucs of all time next to Barber. Dude took and dished out a lot of pain. Hope none of it stuck he deserves a nice retirement. Set Sail

  • @garygeer7080
    @garygeer7080 Před 2 lety +1

    Belongs in the Canton. Held my youngest daughter after training camp work out at Tampa college his rookie year. Very polite and humble person. Go A-Train!!!

  • @slimmee22
    @slimmee22 Před 4 lety +82

    Neal was his full back! 🤯🤯🤯! No wonder those lanes are so wide open! Neal is a HOF FB himself !

    • @TheLocalLt
      @TheLocalLt Před 4 lety +2

      Marky Mark yup since they only had Neal for that one year. Although allstott sometimes would be the tailback in the I after that but less often

    • @DonteKeys
      @DonteKeys Před 4 lety

      They had the Rhino Backfield with Alstott/Neal in '98. I wish we could have kept Neal, best blocking FB of all time.

    • @tonyg490
      @tonyg490 Před 4 lety +3

      um no. Neal was there for 1 year. And what wide open lanes are you talking about? Alstott made his own lanes.

  • @MrOptik1
    @MrOptik1 Před 4 lety +102

    1:57 you can hear the emotion and what the game meant to him through his career, just an awesome representative
    of the kind of personality a man needs to reach that level and maintain throughout the years.
    Thanks for the memories Mike

  • @chrishenry5945
    @chrishenry5945 Před rokem +1

    Back when the NFL was worth watching. All good things come to an end.

  • @Rendclaw
    @Rendclaw Před 2 lety +2

    I LOVEd watching this guy play. One of the biggest bruising backs of all time, and he could move, too!

  • @kmetzgr9594
    @kmetzgr9594 Před 3 lety +163

    I would love to see Alstott in his prime run through Jalen Ramsey in open field

    • @Terror832
      @Terror832 Před 3 lety +18

      Ramsey would ask for a trade to be out of the division.
      He don’t want to deal with King Henry twice a year

    • @TheSublimeLifestyle
      @TheSublimeLifestyle Před 2 lety +2

      It would literally be murder 😂

    • @jovanieortiz5235
      @jovanieortiz5235 Před 2 lety

      Ramsey flip his ass 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @hugostiglitz1663
      @hugostiglitz1663 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jovanieortiz5235 hard to flip someone who is lower than you or when the tackler is on his back

    • @jovanieortiz5235
      @jovanieortiz5235 Před 2 lety

      @@hugostiglitz1663 true I was being stupid

  • @soylentteal
    @soylentteal Před 4 lety +189

    "You're in good hands with Alstott."

    • @SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite
      @SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite Před 4 lety

      I lol’d

    • @spiritoflifetruth8089
      @spiritoflifetruth8089 Před 4 lety +4

      Mike Onslaught

    • @encycl07pedia-
      @encycl07pedia- Před 4 lety +2

      NFL Primetime was the best sports show ever. Chris Berman and Tom Jackson. We were really lucky to witness that.

    • @SilentNinjaaa
      @SilentNinjaaa Před 4 lety +1

      Seriously. If only my insurance agent was as relentless as Alstott.

    • @MrVariant
      @MrVariant Před 4 lety

      Yeah Berman was awesome with this primetime music. Running, bumbling stumbling czcams.com/video/KjEA9JJiW3c/video.html

  • @TheLos821
    @TheLos821 Před rokem +2

    He is one of the biggest reasons why I’m a Tampa fan to this day. He helped build the culture that’s still surrounding the Bucs now. He’s one of the greatest Bucs and greatest fullbacks that ever played. Much respect A-Train. 🏈🔥

  • @williamseith4267
    @williamseith4267 Před 5 měsíci

    I never get tired of watching Mike Alstott! I remember every season he played like it was yesterday. Such a great time to be a buc fan!

  • @OGLameboy
    @OGLameboy Před 4 lety +134

    I stopped watching one Throwback video to watch this one.
    This is when you know.

    • @rickeyeaster1176
      @rickeyeaster1176 Před 4 lety +1

      Hell yes brother

    • @Eugenepanels
      @Eugenepanels Před 4 lety +6

      oh dude i was jerking it when this came on thats when you also know

    • @mistermasterful3556
      @mistermasterful3556 Před 4 lety +5

      Damn just the excitement he brought to his teammates Derrick Brooks, John Lynch, Warren Sapp, his coaches Tony and Gruden. This is one of the best put together football videos i have seen in awhile. Brought a tear to my eye

    • @6StrngWzrd
      @6StrngWzrd Před 4 lety +2

      @@mistermasterful3556 Brooks, Lynch and Sapp used to stand on the sidelnes and watch to see what Alstott would do next. That's the ultimate respect.

    • @bigfootindeal1525
      @bigfootindeal1525 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Eugenepanels LMFAO!!

  • @guessman1066
    @guessman1066 Před 3 lety +45

    Best big Back in full back ever....why?
    1. He could play RB & FB all game long
    2. He could catch the ball
    3. He was very shifty for a big back
    and
    4. Best of all.....he was very humble.......working man class....EVERYBODY LOVED HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před rokem

      I agree
      Best FB of all time

    • @AEMoreira81
      @AEMoreira81 Před rokem

      That first part especially. Technically they had Warrick Dunn as their RB early on, but Alstott would get the ball in close situations.

  • @jimharney1859
    @jimharney1859 Před rokem

    That is what a big heart looks like..He was the best. Thanks for letting us watch.

  • @bellatordeveritas1638
    @bellatordeveritas1638 Před 2 lety +2

    The balance. The power. The grit! Absolutely a blast to watch!

  • @timkenda8203
    @timkenda8203 Před 3 lety +46

    I've honestly never seen this footage. I was like 8 years old. Dude was tough, powerful, but he also had INCREDIBLE balance. Those direction changes and just staying upright, freaking incredible!

  • @audiorage82407
    @audiorage82407 Před 4 lety +64

    That neck-roll shoulder pad combo is downright intimidating, lol. Basically Alstott's version of war paint

  • @winterwarriorelite77
    @winterwarriorelite77 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow!!! I never realized how great of a big back he really was.

  • @johnjay9404
    @johnjay9404 Před rokem +1

    Alstott is great! I can still hear Chris Berman saying, BOOM..BOOM..BOOM!! Every time he plowed through a defense.

  • @seandonoghue2347
    @seandonoghue2347 Před 3 lety +94

    Watched this guy for Perdue against Wisconsin. He ended the game with like 240yards as a full back. haha

    • @paddyp95
      @paddyp95 Před 3 lety

      Wow.

    • @chuckhaller3842
      @chuckhaller3842 Před 3 lety +4

      He was a RB for Purdue but nonetheless an impressive performance.

  • @MrMaabstyle
    @MrMaabstyle Před 4 lety +164

    The GOAT...The reason why I wore #40 with a neck roll

  • @johnshields6852
    @johnshields6852 Před rokem +1

    Loved watching Mike, great determination.

  • @raymondcarroll3876
    @raymondcarroll3876 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for the time travel trip. It was a great one. I found myself smiling watching the entire thing. WHAT A PLAYER!!

  • @drizzyge
    @drizzyge Před 4 lety +35

    I got a little emotional when he choked up talking about his 1st td

  • @Cook07
    @Cook07 Před 4 lety +162

    Vonta Leach from the Ravens was pretty good, and Lorenzo Neal was a beast.

    • @melvinshine9841
      @melvinshine9841 Před 4 lety +12

      Didn't Lorenzo Neal block for five or six different 1,000+ yard rushers or something like that? I know played with Eddie George and Ladainian Tomlinson.

    • @blackalgorithmist000
      @blackalgorithmist000 Před 4 lety

      Exactly

    • @TheLocalLt
      @TheLocalLt Před 4 lety +8

      cook LeRon McClain was the better ravens fullback, see the vid they posted a couple days ago or his 81 yard run vs Dallas. Leach was good but he wasn’t really a running threat

    • @813king7
      @813king7 Před 4 lety +2

      Lorenzo Neal also played for the Bucs in 98 with Alstott.

    • @ryanw6074
      @ryanw6074 Před 4 lety +2

      Fun fact Lorenzo played for Tampa will Alstott. They called it the Rhino backfield.

  • @Denyshowe
    @Denyshowe Před 2 lety +2

    That combination of size, speed (4.68 in the 40), change of direction and uncanny balance is rare. And he certainly comes off as a calm, humble guy. Instead of glorifying himself, he talks continually about what he is grateful for. Wish I'd met him when I covered sports for a Chicago paper, but I was in the Butkus era.

  • @DJillWill
    @DJillWill Před rokem +1

    One of my favorite players of all time

  • @rmoore4yris
    @rmoore4yris Před 2 lety +75

    Mike Alstott and Jerome "The Bus" Bettis were my favorite backs to watch even if they didn't play on my team. Hearing Chris Berman on ESPN replays calling the action was awesome.

    • @wishinkansai
      @wishinkansai Před rokem +1

      HE, COULD, GO, ALL, THE, WAAAY!!!! :P Yeah, I miss hearing that!!

    • @jjcolez28
      @jjcolez28 Před rokem

      Same here also, Jamal Lewis