When Carson came wobblin in for that final play in the SECCG, arm dangling at his side, I had a flashback. Didn't happen quite the same, but still...... I was smiling, and wondering if we were about to see Carson gut one out for an epic finish. He did, but not exactly how I pictured it happening. Apparently neither did Texas! Heheh
Bert Jones of the (then) Baltimore Colts had an injury-plagued final couple of seasons and his career was shortened because of the dings. But the man was a real gamer when he played. Being always banged up, it wasn't unusual to seeing him grimace and limp through a game. Or even a season. One of my favorite QB's from way way back. Great player on some bad Colts teams in the 70's.
One particular play - and I could not find a link (1977, I think) - Jones was smashed to the turf in a brutal tackle, made it painfully back to the huddle holding his wrist, then went under center on the next play in obvious pain. BUTTTT, after a play-fake and drop back, Jones drilled a bullet over the middle for a touchdown. Then went laughing and jumping off the field. PSYCHE!!
When 15 came back into the game for that last play, my eyes popped. Few seconds later none of that mattered when Etienne crashed into the end zone. BALL GAME!
Bert Jones of the (then) Baltimore Colts had an injury-plagued final couple of seasons and his career was shortened because of the dings. But the man was a real gamer when he played. Being always banged up, it wasn't unusual to seeing him grimace and limp through a game. Or even a season. One of my favorite QB's from way way back. Great player on some bad Colts teams in the 70's.
One particular play - and I could not find a link (1977, I think) - Jones was smashed to the turf in a brutal tackle, made it painfully back to the huddle holding his wrist, then went under center on the next play in obvious pain. BUTTTT, after a play-fake and drop back, Jones drilled a bullet over the middle for a touchdown. Then went laughing and jumping off the field. PSYCHE!!
When 15 came back into the game for that last play, my eyes popped. Few seconds later none of that mattered when Etienne crashed into the end zone. BALL GAME!
