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by Mark
Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Do non-CFP bowls matter?
Replies: 19
Views: 5269

Re: Do non-CFP bowls matter?

If I recall correctly Joe Montana said he would actually prefer being a basketball player because practice was more like playing the game.
by Mark
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Dumb obscure player trivia
Replies: 13
Views: 4874

Re: Dumb obscure player trivia

Me three. I started thinking maybe it was a trick question like one of the interceptions was called back by a penalty.
by Mark
Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:04 am
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Do non-CFP bowls matter?
Replies: 19
Views: 5269

Re: Do non-CFP bowls matter?

I think the non-CFP bowls partly serve the same purpose bowls were invented for in the first place ---- to encourage tourism. Virginia Tech's first bowl appearance was in the Sun Bowl in 1946 even though they were only a .500 team. As I recall they were invited because there was a connection between...
by Mark
Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: "Name the Team" trivia part II
Replies: 10
Views: 1778

Re: "Name the Team" trivia part II

1983 Philadelphia Eagles.

Mike Quick caught the TD from Harold Carmichael.

Bill Cowher was a player.
by Mark
Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Most lopsided (combined final score) regular season SWEEPS?
Replies: 19
Views: 5327

Re: Most lopsided (combined final score) regular season SWEEPS?

1925 Cardinals over Badgers 93-0.
by Mark
Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Most lopsided (combined final score) regular season SWEEPS?
Replies: 19
Views: 5327

Re: Most lopsided (combined final score) regular season SWEEPS?

1992 49ers over Falcons 97-20.

1976 Rams over Falcons 89-14

Sorry I am just looking up potential contenders that come to the top of my mind.
by Mark
Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Most lopsided (combined final score) regular season SWEEPS?
Replies: 19
Views: 5327

Re: Most lopsided (combined final score) regular season SWEEPS?

In 1954 the Browns beat Washington by a total of 96-17 [62-3 and 34-14]

1972 Dolphins over Patriots 89-21 & Giants over Eagles 89-22

1962 Packers over Bears 87-7.
by Mark
Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:01 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: SB’s 21/22/24- more competitive if no DEN?
Replies: 8
Views: 1344

Re: SB’s 21/22/24- more competitive if no DEN?

It would seem very unlikely that anyone could do worse than the Broncos did but it is certainly possible they would have done bad enough we would be wondering if the Broncos would have done better or even won. It should be mentioned that the Broncos had only lost to NYG 19-16 in the regular season. ...