Big John Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) I have put in an event that happened for each year of MNF (1970-2009) Please put in the year each of these items occurred. These are in random order and each year of football season is used only once. 1. First year 2 consecutive MNF games were held in the same stadium 2. Saints were forced to play a home game at their opponent's home in a rescheduled game - 2005 3. Don Meredith quips: "We're in the Mile High City, and so am I" 4. Joe Montana's last regular-season game as a 49er. - 1992 5. The last 14 games broadcast by the ABC MNF crew were won by the home team that year. 6. Pittsburgh lays new sod in a deluge prior to the game, causing atrocious footing to a last minute 3-0 win. - 2007 7. A drunk Howard Cosell vomits on Don Meredith's boots at halftime. 8. Randy Moss and the Vikings end the long Packers home-winning streak. - 1998 9. ABC shows a risque pregame skit with Owens and Nicolette Sheridan. - 2004 10. Highest-scoring game in MNF by both teams with a 1-point victory. - 1983 11. Don Meredith gives the "We're #1" comment in response to a fan's obscene gesture. 12. Bill Romanowski spits at JJ Stokes in an infamous TV shot. - 1997 13. The infamous Terrell Owens sharpie game. - 2002 14. First MNF game held on Christmas Day. 15. First MNF game that went into overtime. 16. Al Michaels says "He did WHAT?" after Antonio Freeman catch after he slipped on the ground then ran it in for the TD. - 2000 17. Tony Franklin kicks a barefooted 59-yard field goal. 18. Chris Boniol kicks 7 FGs in a MNF game. - 1996 19. Due to a rescheduled game, the Ravens played 2 consecutive MNF games. - 2001 20. First regular-season game for the Pontiac Silverdome 21. Robert Brooks receives a 99-yard TD reception. 22. Highest score for an Eagles-Cowboys matchup. - 2008 23. Broncos score 2 early defensive touchdowns in a blizzard at Mile High Stadium for a 17-14 win. 24. First of 3 consecutive years where the last MNF game of the season was at the same stadium. 25. Jon Gruden and Steve Young take over as color commentators. - 2009 26. Tony Dorsett gets a 99 2/3 yard touchdown run and the Cowboys had only 10 men on the field. - 1982 27. First game by the ABC MNF crew that was not on a Monday. 28. A penalty at the end of overtime allows a rekick that averts a tie game. 29. John Lennon's death announced on MNF. - 1980 30. Last NFL game at the Cotton Bowl. - 1971 31. Dolphins-Chargers game was moved to a neutral site (Arizona) due to wildfires. - 2003 32. Joe Theismann suffers a gruesome career-ending leg injury. - 1985 33. Earl Campbell rushes for 199 yards and 4 TDs in a game. - 1978 34. Bo Jackson runs over Brian Bosworth in a memorable TD run. - 1987 35. Steve Young suffers a career-ending hit from Aeneas Williams. - 1999 36. Joe Namith's last NFL game as a player. - 1977 37. For the new TV contracts, ESPN took over the MNF games and they are no longer the premiere games. - 2006 38. Only year first and last MNF regular-season games were in the same stadium. 39. First regular-season game in Arizona. 40. Packers trounce Bears in a monsoon at Soldier Field on Halloween. Edited September 9, 2009 by Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Off the top of my head... 16. Al Michaels says "He did WHAT?" after Antonio Freeman catch after he slipped on the ground then ran it in for the TD. - 200029. John Lennon's death announced on MNF. - December 8th, 1980 32. Joe Theismann suffers a gruesome career-ending leg injury. - 1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Off the top of my head... all correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I have put in an event that happened for each year of MNF (1970-2009) Please put in the year each of these items occurred. These are in random order and each year of football season is used only once. 2. Saints were forced to play a home game at their opponent's home in a rescheduled game-2005 4. Joe Montana's last regular-season game as a 49er.-1992 6. Pittsburgh lays new sod in a deluge prior to the game, causing atrocious footing to a last minute 3-0 win.-2006 . 8. Randy Moss and the Vikings end the long Packers home-winning streak.1999 9. ABC shows a risque pregame skit with Owens and Nicolette Sheridan. 2004 12. Bill Romanowski spits at JJ Stokes in an infamous TV shot. 2000 13. The infamous Terrell Owens sharpie game. 2000 17. Tony Franklin kicks a barefooted 59-yard field goal. 1980 18. Chris Boniol kicks 7 FGs in a MNF game. 1996 22. Highest score for an Eagles-Cowboys matchup.2008 25. Jon Gruden and Steve Young take over as color commentators.2009 26. Tony Dorsett gets a 99 2/3 yard touchdown run and the Cowboys had only 10 men on the field.1978 28. A penalty at the end of overtime allows a rekick that averts a tie game.2002 31. Dolphins-Chargers game was moved to a neutral site (Arizona) due to wildfires.2004 35. Steve Young suffers a career-ending hit from Aeneas Williams.1999 37. For the new TV contracts, ESPN took over the MNF games and they are no longer the premiere games.2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Zooty: 2. Saints were forced to play a home game at their opponent's home in a rescheduled game-2005 4. Joe Montana's last regular-season game as a 49er.-1992 6. Pittsburgh lays new sod in a deluge prior to the game, causing atrocious footing to a last minute 3-0 win.-2006 . 8. Randy Moss and the Vikings end the long Packers home-winning streak.1999 9. ABC shows a risque pregame skit with Owens and Nicolette Sheridan. 2004 12. Bill Romanowski spits at JJ Stokes in an infamous TV shot. 2000 13. The infamous Terrell Owens sharpie game. 2000 17. Tony Franklin kicks a barefooted 59-yard field goal. 1980 18. Chris Boniol kicks 7 FGs in a MNF game. 1996 22. Highest score for an Eagles-Cowboys matchup.2008 25. Jon Gruden and Steve Young take over as color commentators.2009 26. Tony Dorsett gets a 99 2/3 yard touchdown run and the Cowboys had only 10 men on the field.1978 28. A penalty at the end of overtime allows a rekick that averts a tie game.2002 31. Dolphins-Chargers game was moved to a neutral site (Arizona) due to wildfires.2004 35. Steve Young suffers a career-ending hit from Aeneas Williams.1999 37. For the new TV contracts, ESPN took over the MNF games and they are no longer the premiere games.2006 2, 4, 9, 18, 22, 25, 35 & 37 are correct Edited September 7, 2009 by Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I guessed on a couple #6 is 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 I guessed on a couple #6 is 2007 yes this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 #8 is 1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 #8 is 1998 correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 #19, 2001? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 #19, 2001? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 #26 1976? #33 1978? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 #26 1976? #33 1978? #33 is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 40 thousand posts congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swashbucklers Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 31 is 2003? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 31 is 2003? correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) 40 thousand posts congrats! I'm not sure which of these two numbers is more impressive.... Joined: Jul 31, 2001Profile Views: 43,765* Last Seen: Today, 2:21 PM Viewing Board Index Local Time: 9/7/09 5:48pm 40,010 posts (13.52 per day) Edit: So, basically, every time BJ makes a post, somebody is viewing his profile. That's crazy. Careful, Big John, not only are you watching all of us... we are all watching you as well. Edited September 7, 2009 by Gopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boat_hacked Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 #12 happened in 1997 #13 happened in 2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 #12 happened in 1997#13 happened in 2002 Correct on both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Let's try #26 again, I'll say 1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Let's try #26 again, I'll say 1977 sorry. Hint, the game was in Minnesota at the Mertodome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 sorry. Hint, the game was in Minnesota at the Mertodome. I tried to get in here and say scratch that, but you beat me to it. #36 is 1977, #26 is 1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) I tried to get in here and say scratch that, but you beat me to it. #36 is 1977, #26 is 1983 #36 is 1977 , still not correct on #26. Edited September 8, 2009 by Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 #36 is 1977 , still not correct on #26. Ah, but it is. It was the 1982 season but the game was played on 1-2-83. Yeah, it frustrated the hell out of me so I googled it. I am a cheater(just on this one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Ah, but it is. It was the 1982 season but the game was played on 1-2-83. Yeah, it frustrated the hell out of me so I googled it. I am a cheater(just on this one). yep. For this one, I had to say football seasons as the 1982 season crossed over into 1983. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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