... , 24-21. "I'm just thankful. It must have been the Lord's will." In one of the game's crucial plays, with just over a minute left in the first half and the Steelers leading 14-10, Denver fullback Howard Griffith made a one-handed grab of a John Elway pass and raced into the end zone. "I attribute everything to Him," Griffith said after the game. "The Lord allowed me to make that catch." OK. But according to some, God not only helped the Broncos, God HURT the Steelers. As those of you who watched the game ...
... they commit the crimes? No. But the shame is there, none the less. By the same token, an individual may be recognized for some accomplishment or great deed. Not only is that individual honored, the honor also rubs off on the entire family. How do you think John Elway's parents and wife and children felt after the Super Bowl? Come to think of it, how do the Denver fans feel? When one of our own does something honorable and is honored for it, WE are honored. We experience those family shame and honor feelings ...
... gamble or a goal line stand in a flash change the outcome of the game. Quarterbacks like Roger Staubach, Joe Montana and John Elway have made a profitable living out of turning the game around in the last two minutes or 120 seconds of a game. ... forget that life is meant to be lived in the present. In the White House there is a portrait of Theodore Roosevelt painted by John Singer Sargent. A fascinating story lies behind the picture. Sargent had been patiently waiting for days to see the president so that he ...
... .?” Right: 1982. Can anyone tell me what was so special about “The Play?” Right: With 53 seconds left in the game, Stanford was down 17-19, stuck in their own backfield. It was fourth down, 17 yards to go. But miraculously the Stanford QB (anyone? . . . John Elway) rallied, got the first down, and Stanford marched down the field. In four plays they got to the 18 yard line. With eight seconds to go, the field goal kick was up . .. And good. Stanford had won the game, 20-19, and the crowds went crazy ...
... year of "The Play.?" Right: 1982. So, "What was so special about "The Play?" With 53 seconds left in the game, Stanford was down 17-19 and stuck in their own backfield. It was fourth down, 17 yards to go. But miraculously the Stanford QB (anybody know who?...John Elway) rallied, got the first down, and Stanford marched down the field. In four plays they got to the 18 yard line. With eight seconds to go, the field goal kick was up and good. Stanford had won the game, 20-19, and the crowds started going crazy ...
