Best ND play in last 30 years - Notre Dame Football Discussion

**MAS** · 12-18-2006, 06:59 PM

In all seriousness...

Some strong contenders (may need help on a few details that have grown fuzzy):

-Harry O's 51-yarder to beat Michigan 1980.
-Reggie Brooks' "knockout" run vs. Michigan(?) 1992.
-Ivory Covington's (all 154 pounds of him) goal line stand vs. Army tight end 1995(?).
-Irv Smith carrying four defenders down the field 1992. I wanna say Indiana?
-Pick one catch made by Lake Dawson or Jeff S in any pressure situation.
-Reggie Brooks diving catch versus Penn St. in the snowstorm 1992.
-Stan Smagala int. versus USC 1988.
-Should have a Zorich and a Stonebreaker play in here somewhere, but no one play pops to mind.
-Rocket's "phantom clip" return versus Colorado 1990.

My pick: Rocket versus Colorado. Taking into account the context and what was riding on his return, the greatest play in the last 30 years. Also the dumbest call by an opposing coach to kick it to him. In a quest to be macho man, McCartney foolishly kicks to the one player who can take the national championship from his team.

Runner-up is Ivory Covington versus Army just for sheer willpower and the fact that the game was on the line.

**Famboo28** · 12-18-2006, 07:01 PM

Quinn to Samardzija against UCLA this year was a pretty big play...

**GREENJERSEYS'07** · 12-18-2006, 07:04 PM

reggie brooks knockout run.I remember that play very well.I made the comment to a few poeple before anyone knew what had happened that it looked like he got knocked out with hot dog still in my mouth.

**Pete** · 12-18-2006, 07:12 PM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Uh3V9O6i8wM

Pat Terrell ND v. Miami 19988

**GREENJERSEYS'07** · 12-18-2006, 07:19 PM

anyone remember jarious jackson's on-side kick return in the army game?

ray zellars 60 yarder knocking someone down and jumping over someone else.

irv smith dragging several indiana guys 10 yards into the end zone.

rice's run against usc in '88

deke cooper's goal line hit on the boston college guy.

I think samardzija's catch last year in the purdue game will always be one of my favorites.It really set the tone for the rest of the year.

**MAS** · 12-18-2006, 07:38 PM

I mentioned the Irv Smith play. A great one, no doubt.

Forgot about the Zellars play, though.

Gotta have a Timmy Brown mention. I'm going with the punt return versus USC in '86. Set up the game-winning field goal in what really was the turning point of ND football in the eighties. There were several losses that year that were oh so close and the team finally broke through.

Honorable mention for Timmy Brown: chasing down the Texas A&M "12 man" goon who stole his towel in the 1988 Cotton Bowl. Naturally, Pusberger blamed Brown for the altercation, proving yet again, nothing good has ever come out of Hammond.

**nayers** · 12-18-2006, 07:42 PM

Arnaz Battle taking the 4 down pass to the house vs MSU just like they did against us the year before

12-18-2006, 06:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
MAS Walk-On Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 62 Cash: 1,248.50 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,248.50 Donate	Best ND play in last 30 years In all seriousness... Some strong contenders (may need help on a few details that have grown fuzzy): -Harry O's 51-yarder to beat Michigan 1980. -Reggie Brooks' "knockout" run vs. Michigan(?) 1992. -Ivory Covington's (all 154 pounds of him) goal line stand vs. Army tight end 1995(?). -Irv Smith carrying four defenders down the field 1992. I wanna say Indiana? -Pick one catch made by Lake Dawson or Jeff S in any pressure situation. -Reggie Brooks diving catch versus Penn St. in the snowstorm 1992. -Stan Smagala int. versus USC 1988. -Should have a Zorich and a Stonebreaker play in here somewhere, but no one play pops to mind. -Rocket's "phantom clip" return versus Colorado 1990. My pick: Rocket versus Colorado. Taking into account the context and what was riding on his return, the greatest play in the last 30 years. Also the dumbest call by an opposing coach to kick it to him. In a quest to be macho man, McCartney foolishly kicks to the one player who can take the national championship from his team. Runner-up is Ivory Covington versus Army just for sheer willpower and the fact that the game was on the line.

12-18-2006, 07:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
GREENJERSEYS'07 Freshman Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 500 Cash: 1,927.02 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,927.02 Donate	anyone remember jarious jackson's on-side kick return in the army game? ray zellars 60 yarder knocking someone down and jumping over someone else. irv smith dragging several indiana guys 10 yards into the end zone. rice's run against usc in '88 deke cooper's goal line hit on the boston college guy. I think samardzija's catch last year in the purdue game will always be one of my favorites.It really set the tone for the rest of the year. Last edited by TENNESSEE-IRISH; 12-18-2006 at 07:20 PM. Reason: sorry MAS,i just noticed you had irv smith.yes it was indiana

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nayers www.digitaldynamics.org Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vacaville, California (between Sacramento, and San Francisco Posts: 828 Cash: 12,299.96 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 12,299.96 Donate	Arnaz Battle taking the 4 down pass to the house vs MSU just like they did against us the year before __________________ [B]"Weis was blunt in his own appraisal of where he expects the team to be by the time Aldridge finishes school. “He told me if they don’t win a national championship in four or five years, that he should be fired,” Aldridge Sr. said.[/B]

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Famboo28 Walk-On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 202 Cash: 1,128.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,128.00 Donate	Quinn to Samardzija against UCLA this year was a pretty big play...

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GREENJERSEYS'07 Freshman Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 500 Cash: 1,927.02 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,927.02 Donate	reggie brooks knockout run.I remember that play very well.I made the comment to a few poeple before anyone knew what had happened that it looked like he got knocked out with hot dog still in my mouth.

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Pete Sophomore Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 1,225 Cash: 2,726.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 2,726.00 Donate	http://youtube.com/watch?v=Uh3V9O6i8wM Pat Terrell ND v. Miami 19988

12-18-2006, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
MAS Walk-On Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 62 Cash: 1,248.50 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,248.50 Donate	I mentioned the Irv Smith play. A great one, no doubt. Forgot about the Zellars play, though. Gotta have a Timmy Brown mention. I'm going with the punt return versus USC in '86. Set up the game-winning field goal in what really was the turning point of ND football in the eighties. There were several losses that year that were oh so close and the team finally broke through. Honorable mention for Timmy Brown: chasing down the Texas A&M "12 man" goon who stole his towel in the 1988 Cotton Bowl. Naturally, Pusberger blamed Brown for the altercation, proving yet again, nothing good has ever come out of Hammond.

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