http://www.rockmnation.com/2016/5/6/11608590/missouri-nebraska-1978-football-james-wilder
"A couple of physical runs put the ball on the seven, and the next play put the ball in the end zone for the Tigers' first lead of the game. James Wilder had taken the ball on a simple dive play and went right though the defensive line. He was met at the four-yard line by a Nebraska linebacker who took him head on. James literally grabbed the player with his right hand and threw him on flat on his back and stepped right over him. At the goal line, he was met by two defensive backs that he carried right into the end zone."
"The next day on the national NFL pre-game broadcast, Brent Musberger showed the run, saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to see one of the greatest seven-yard runs you are ever going to see."
This is the absolute best individual offensive play ever by a Mizzou player, IMHO. Wilder was a man among boys. Watch it on You Tube and enjoy.
"All four of Wilder's touchdowns had been scored over the left side of the Tigers' offensive line. A photo the next week in the school newspaper the Maneater showed Mark Jones, the Tigers' left guard, pointing in the face of a Husker lineman and yelling something. Later the next week, I caught up with Mark and asked him what he was yelling. Mark was normally very quiet and even-keeled. But he confessed that he had gotten carried away in the moment and had yelled at the Husker in question, "That one was over you, motherf***er!"
I dream of the day when we again have offensive linemen that can handle the position like Mr. Jones did that fine day against the nubbers.
Great read by Bill C. on RockMNation.
"A couple of physical runs put the ball on the seven, and the next play put the ball in the end zone for the Tigers' first lead of the game. James Wilder had taken the ball on a simple dive play and went right though the defensive line. He was met at the four-yard line by a Nebraska linebacker who took him head on. James literally grabbed the player with his right hand and threw him on flat on his back and stepped right over him. At the goal line, he was met by two defensive backs that he carried right into the end zone."
"The next day on the national NFL pre-game broadcast, Brent Musberger showed the run, saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to see one of the greatest seven-yard runs you are ever going to see."
This is the absolute best individual offensive play ever by a Mizzou player, IMHO. Wilder was a man among boys. Watch it on You Tube and enjoy.
"All four of Wilder's touchdowns had been scored over the left side of the Tigers' offensive line. A photo the next week in the school newspaper the Maneater showed Mark Jones, the Tigers' left guard, pointing in the face of a Husker lineman and yelling something. Later the next week, I caught up with Mark and asked him what he was yelling. Mark was normally very quiet and even-keeled. But he confessed that he had gotten carried away in the moment and had yelled at the Husker in question, "That one was over you, motherf***er!"
I dream of the day when we again have offensive linemen that can handle the position like Mr. Jones did that fine day against the nubbers.
Great read by Bill C. on RockMNation.
