It is known simply as “The Play.”
“The Play” is the name of the greatest game of football ever played--anywhere, anytime.
Can anyone here this morning tell me who played in “The Play?”
Right: California vs. Stanford.
Can anyone tell me the year of “The Play.?”
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.
Or had they?
Only four seconds…