I had to check out how the Packers Scott Hunter fared. He had 22 rushes for 37 yards and 5 td's. Looks like he only called his number near the goal line.
Amazing blocking on these runs. Credit where credit is due - both OJ (32) and Larry Brown (43) had excellent blocking FBs back there. Jim Braxton (34) and Charlie Harraway (31) were terrific blockers. A lot of great runs in this clip.
Mercury Morris runs with unbridled enthusiasm. He must have been worn out after a game. I noticed Dick Butkus took exception to the late hit on him. It briefly looked like Dick might retaliate but I think he reckoned he doesn't run the ball that often, and if he stirs things up on this late shot, he himself might be more closely scrutinized.
Some great runners in the 70’s. I was watching a Marshawn Lynch video and someone commented that Lynch is a top 5 Ever back and a HOF’er. I think some of the younger folks need to watch your videos to see how today’s runners compare to the “old timers” 😂
I think that "the greatest" lists should be contained within various eras. Who knows how well Lynch handles the '70's rough play? My guess is that he would handle it quite well, but to consider him a Top 5 RB of all-time is a huge stretch, in my opinion.
I think you nailed it with the change in hash mark placement. Wider field with some young stud QB’s especially the numbers Bobby D put up really amped the stats up. A slew of coming into their prime RB’s and the leagues desire for more scoring made for more difficult to defend schemes. Throw in a prevent defense or two and there was much more green to be had. Very well presented video on a neglected, but important shift in the game. Thanks Mr. Gardner!
Thank you, Evan. In the 1972 college game, the hashmarks were not quite 18 yards from the sidelines, so the 5 yard difference is a big thing. I remember watching college football back then. If the ball was placed on a hashmark, you'd say to yourself "There's no way that they'll run a play towards the sideline because there's no room!" It was a big advantage to defenses who didn't have to defend as much territory.
Yeah, it really needs to stop. The field is so short now that all an offense needs is a couple of first downs and their kicker is in field goal territory. It's a joke.
I miss the days of the running backs. Larry Brown was a menace running or catching the ball. And thanks for the memories of Mother Hubbard, a fullback with a lifetime ypg of 4.8!
A fullback with a career YPC of 4.8 is unbelievable! Yeah, it's too bad that the role of Running Back has been so diminished. It's a case of pass, pass, pass.
I didn’t remember Greg Landry sporting the Johnny Unitas hi tops! The Dave Hampton story unfortunately falls under the”typical Falcons” category. Great video once again Mark.
As mentioned it was the Defense that forced Offenses to resort to alternate means of moving the ball. This lasted from 1970-77. The offenses turned not only to the ground game but had to look alternate primary receivers. The RB became the ideal new passing threat. in 1971 FB Walt Garrison led the Cowboys in receptions. In 1972 Calvin Hill led the team in both rushing attempts (245) and receptions(43). Hill's 1,036 rushing yards was a the first for the Dallas Cowboys. Setting the path for the likes of Tony Dorsett and Emmitt Smith to follow. To emphasize how focal the RB was In '72, Hill totaled 288 touches for 1400 yards, while his backfield mate Walt "Pinch between the teeth and gum" Garrison(who was 2nd in receptions with 37) chimed in with 204 touches for 1174.
@@jammininthepast It was the offense of the time. And became a model for what became the West Coast Offense. In that way it can be said Fran was one of the trend setters. Especially given the ultimate human weapon that became Fran's go-to. That being Chuck Foreman. Keep also in mind Fran was about 6'1" with cleats on. Meaning he had to drop back further or roll out just to see over Ron Yary. The short-intermediate routes became his game. But that didn't stop the bombs to John Gilliam from time to time.
I know as far as the 70's OL's goes the Raiders are maybe the best with 4 HoF in the mid to late 70's but the Dolphins have to have the greatest underestimated line with what they accomplished. I remember them having drives that would take nearly a whole quarter grinding yards out.
AstroTurf was horrible I realize this is in 1993 but Wendall Davis of the Bears blew both of his knees out on the horrible turf at Veterans Stadium on the same play!😮😮
Haha Butkus didn't like being treated like he treated every ball carrier.what an absolute dominant football player.I know quite a bit about football. I'm a lifelong fan,and played in school,but holy crap Mark you are a football encyclopedia.You put us all to shame.Haha.Thanks for this channel.Love it!
Cutting slasher that knifed his way thru the offensive lying, errr line, unlike, as per his now late attorney, a heavily for several hours soaked, subsequently shrunken glove would not fit on a hand, and unlike the denied ownership of gratis(bloody?)Bruno Mali shoes he hawked in BUFFALO sports magazines; oh yeah, his talents all fit together, and because they all fit they had to not, errrr, had to acquit.. the uninformed nitwits, errrrr, logically thinking, wits. So..Let’s all raise a toast with a broken glass and remember his non-pedestrian performances vs. the Bronco, errrr BRONCOS who he and another former BUFFALO Bill took for quite a ride. I have quite a few memorabilia, errrrr memories of those days, thirty seasons, errr, fifty seasons ago. Yep, to cut to the chase, it was something to flee, errrr..see… yeah.. that’s the stick it, errrr..ticket.
Another great compilation Mark and simple explanation for the offensive explosion (cept my Vikes) that would come next year with the Spin Doctor. Great footage, never seen that Butkus run before, dont think he liked that late hit but decided it was okay when that defensive player stood all the way back up!! hahaha
Thank you, Hammer! I remember a story from Patrick Reusse who said that Grady Alderman or Milt Sunde told him that all of those cruddy blocks that used to make were now going to be considered great blocks because Chuck Foreman was going to be that special.
7:40 RB Larry Brown of the early to mid 1970s Redskins was the first running back i saw using the spin move . like when he'd be stopped but still on his feet, he'd spin off 180 degrees to the right or left & gain more yards
He was awesome. I would have thought Sayers utilized that move, but come to think of it, I don't recall seeing footage of him doing that. Thank you for bringing that up.
This "golden" era of RB'S was special. I can remember all us kids strapping on our (Sears) helmet and pads and becoming our favorite backs (Gale Sayers for me). At the time RB'S were arguably the position most coveted and typically the best athletes, colleges and pros. Some QB'S like Douglas, Landry were RB'S who threw it too. Hill, Brockington and (home grown kid - NJ & Penn State) Harris combined acceleration, speed and strength. Hubbard (with his enormous pads) was quick hitting the hole & incredibly strong base & trunk (Tank Holmes same) . Notice Buff's zone blocking schemes and Miami's trap and counter schemes, yep used today. Lastly, can you imagine Butkus running the ball & you have to tackle him? Thanks brother, you're appreciated.
I hear everything that you're sayin', brother. I dig it all. I was partial to the scatbacks like Mike Garrett, but I liked all of the running styles back then. Csonka, Hubbard, Tank Holmes and Bill Brown used the road grater approach. Jim Braxton of Buffalo was another one. Jim Otis. Steve Owens. I could go on and on...
The Broncos suffered through their 13th consecutive non-winning season in 1972. Fortunately for them, they had their first winning season in 1973, and the Saints would go 20 straight seasons without a winning mark.
Great stuff ! Love seeing guys I loved growing up like Essex Johnson and Robert "Tank" Holmes ! Holmes was my favorite player when I 1st started watching football....because I was a chunky kid and I could relate to him. It was great to see Altie Taylor...I had totally forgotten about him ! Keep 'em comin' !
OJ just about cut her head off. I think you nailed it. I couldn't think of a better person to put in the thumbnail. Walter. Nah.Jerry Rice. No Way. Simpson is the go to player !
Payton and Rice didn't play in the NFL in '72, so there's no reason to put them on the thumbnail. Plus Rice was a WR and this video is about RB's and QB's.
Rich Jackson had a knee injury in 1971 which cut his career short,I believe if he stayed healthy he would have been a HOF player Tombstone! Great nickname!
Glad to see your newest vid. I was born 24 years after this season. I just wanted to say tainted , was inappropriate! Tainted means polluted, undesirable! A better thing to say: Dave Hampton would most definitely run for an additional 200-250 yards , over the two games, he sat out. According to my calculations, Hampton would have easily won the rushing title( 1500, or more yards!). I always comment on ur vids! You do a fantastic job, always! God bless you, and keep them coming!
Fair enough. While Larry Brown missed out on the rushing title, he ended up playing on the Super Bowl at the end of the year, while O.J. watched it on tv. Plus Larry won the NFL MVP award. Thank you for your continued viewing and comments!
Bob Trumpy sighting! Went from being a pretty good tight end to one of the biggest loudmouth color commentators of the 80s and 90s. Poor Bob Criqui, having to put up with that guy year after year.
I'm with ya - Trumpy was annoying to me. Don Criqui and anyone else who was paired with him had my sympathy. Somebody must have liked his work though because he announced for a long time.
22:54 - Looks like those cheap Motel 6 mattresses left Metropolitan Stadium for Milwaukee County Stadium. Still looked weird seeing a carpet at Candlestick Any clip showing the Dolphins can answer one simple question, who won the game? 25:58 - Look at the cars parked behind the end zone in San Diego
Motel 6.. "We'll leave the light on for ya." Yeah, so you can see well when yer rippin' the mattresses off our beds and loading 'em into the back of yer pick-up truck.
Oh. One out of two aint bad, I guess. I remember Joey Browner (HOF'er?) missing him twice, I think..........or maybe that was someone else - Jesse Solomon?
so in nutshell, pass defense was actually permitted in the 70s.....and folks laff when i tell them that the diva qb's and wideouts today, would nvr had made it back then......no tammy brady, no randy moss, you had to be able to run and pass and actually play full offense instead of waiting for rule changes to allow average qb and wideouts to become effective...which has led to today's patty-cake patty cake defenses.....
You totally nailed it. Why teams pay huge contracts to WR's is beyond me. With the way the rules are, just draft a WR early and he'll eventually (most likely) put up similar stats. You'll save a ton of money, keep your salary cap manageable and be able to adequately address all of your other team needs which puts your team in a strong position to make the playoffs.
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@@HaroldMccoy-vv4lt - Yeah right. Other people extracted Simpson's blood from him when he wasn't paying attention, then sprinkled it all over the murder scene.
