emmitt's gutsiest game

ldferg · December 12, 2008 12:11PM

lmm. this one's for you.

nfl classic showing now. 94 giants vs cowboys. jan/94.

lawnmowerman · December 12, 2008 12:16PM

Before I even read the decription of the thread I said "that is an easy one" That was the first game that came to mind.

Can it ever be topped? Don't think so. How many guys today would play the rb position with a freshly separated shoulder??

I know, no one

KOBEcollector · December 12, 2008 12:19PM

I was actually at that game . It was a huge game for the Cowboys, it determined home field advantage and a first round bye in the playoffs

Gutsy performance to say the least by Emmitt

lawnmowerman · December 12, 2008 12:23PM

229 all purpose yards.

168 rushing yads

113 yards came after the shoulder separation. I remember he was still stiff arming people with the injured arm out of habit

ldferg · December 12, 2008 12:46PM

lawrence taylor looks like eddie on family matters...lol

where's erkel?

stevek · December 12, 2008 12:49PM

Oh yes, I remember that "separated shoulder' game - Emmitt should have been inducted into the Hall of Fame for that game alone, and I'm almost not kidding...what an amazing effort.

Blackborder · December 12, 2008 4:34PM

Nobody beats Jack Youngblood playing with a broken leg throughout the 1979 playoffs.

HighChopper · December 12, 2008 9:23PM

How about Dean Youngblood playing with stitches in his face?

tennesseebanker · December 12, 2008 10:48PM

yeah, i remember that game too.............

I have to give major props to Emmitt on that, one gutsy performance.

dfr52 · December 13, 2008 4:07AM

It was great watching that game again. Smith always played well in big games and usually had good stats. Since he had such a long and great career you often forget how dominant he was during the first half of his playing days. It also seemed like Madden had a man crush on Smith prior to Favre b/c he was loving him in that game.

lawnmowerman · December 13, 2008 4:19AM

<< It also seemed like Madden had a man crush on Smith prior to Favre b/c he was loving him in that game. >>

LOL

Really though, Madden is just a fan of "old fashioned play with one eye hanging out, smash mouth football"

He appreciated guys like Favre and Smith playing the game how it should have been played. Both Smith and Favre could have played in the 50's era the way they played/play.

dfr52 · December 13, 2008 4:42AM

<< 

<< It also seemed like Madden had a man crush on Smith prior to Favre b/c he was loving him in that game. >>

LOL

Really though, Madden is just a fan of "old fashioned play with one eye hanging out, smash mouth football"

He appreciated guys like Favre and Smith playing the game how it should have been played. Both Smith and Favre could have played in the 50's era the way they played/play. >>

Agreed, a lot of people got on Smith to retire and Favre as well, but those are two guys who love the game and the competition. I wish more players shared their passion for the game.

gumbyfan · December 13, 2008 4:51AM

I was at the local watering hole last night and they had the game on. What a great display of guts and talent by the NFL's all time best running back.

perkdog · December 13, 2008 6:29AM

I remember watching that game! Didnt Emmitt catch a short pass and take it down so the 'Boys could be in FG position- thats how I remember it.

dfr52 · December 13, 2008 11:20AM

<< I remember watching that game! Didnt Emmitt catch a short pass and take it down so the 'Boys could be in FG position- thats how I remember it. >>

Yes he did. He touched the ball every time on the drive besides 1 play that Johnston made a catch for around 10 yards.

lawnmowerman · December 13, 2008 11:26AM

<< He touched the ball every time on the drive besides 1 play that Johnston made a catch for around 10 yards. >>

Yeah and he did the same thing in the superbowl to follow. He took over that game towards the end

dfr52 · December 13, 2008 12:49PM

<< 

<< He touched the ball every time on the drive besides 1 play that Johnston made a catch for around 10 yards. >>

Yeah and he did the same thing in the superbowl to follow. He took over that game towards the end >>

His performances in championship games and Super Bowls were some of the best ever. Especially when running the ball becomes more difficult the deeper you get into the playoffs.

bigreddog · December 13, 2008 2:28PM

OK... let me stir some shiot.

Emmitt's perfomance in that game and his post season greatness is just another reason.............

Barry Sanders was no Emmitt Smith

Sorry I had to do it LOL

lawnmowerman · December 13, 2008 2:41PM

<< OK... let me stir some shiot.

Emmitt's perfomance in that game and his post season greatness is just another reason.............

Barry Sanders was no Emmitt Smith

Sorry I had to do it LOL >>

No arguement here

JackWESQ · December 13, 2008 7:15PM

Hi Matt,

Just out of curiosity. Have you ever met (or want to meet) Mr. Smith? If so, what is he like in person?

/s/ JackWESQ

calaban7 · December 13, 2008 11:10PM

<< Hi Matt,

Just out of curiosity. Have you ever met (or want to meet) Mr. Smith? If so, what is he like in person?

/s/ JackWESQ >>

With as many kids Matt has, I'm sure Matt could have been emmitt's dance instructor.

dfr52 · December 26, 2008 1:05PM

Just wanted to add this:

lawnmowerman · December 26, 2008 1:10PM

Then I need to add this

link

dfr52 · December 26, 2008 1:36PM

<< Then I need to add this

link >>

Very Nice!

Blackborder · December 26, 2008 1:39PM

Here's their championship photo.

dfr52 · December 26, 2008 1:47PM

<< Here's their championship photo.

>>

Gotta love little Emmitt. He's so darn cute.

gumbyfan · December 26, 2008 1:50PM

<< Edited: Friday December 26, 2008 at 10:18 PM by lawnmowerman >>

Thanks, Matt. That original link was awful and it confused me.

lawnmowerman · December 26, 2008 1:51PM

<< 

<< Edited: Friday December 26, 2008 at 10:18 PM by lawnmowerman >>

Thanks, Matt. That original link was awful and it confused me.

>>

Damn Peter Gabriel

emmitt's gutsiest game

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