Top ten moments of 2007: #6
by Brandon Worley on Jun 30, 2008 9:14 PM CDT
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#6: Marion Barber refuses to go down
Week 6: New England Patriots versus Dallas Cowboys
It was still close. After going down early, the Cowboys had battled back against the Patriots and were down 28-24 with just under five minutes remaining in the third quarter. Following a holding penalty the Cowboys were facing 1st and 20 from the ten yard line and the play called for what seemed to be a run off the left tackle. As soon as Marion Barber was handed the ball however, he found himself staring down a wall of three Patriots that had exploded into the backfield. What happened next was nothing short of amazing.
Starting at the lip of the end zone on the left side, Barber initially broke three tackles that pushed him back into the middle of the end zone. He then immediately sprinted to his right and avoided four more tackles on his way around the right edge and out of the end zone. In the end Barber managed to turn certain disaster into a two yard gain. It was one of the greatest runs you will ever see and is the perfect example of why in many circles Barber is said to be the hardest runner in the league to bring down. His tenacity and outright refusal to be tackled puts a charge in the team every time he touches the ball. If the Cowboys had given up a safety there it would have made a win against the Patriots nearly impossible.
Unfortunately the Cowboys were unable to capitalize on Barber's game saving run and punted the ball away two plays later. The Patriots went ahead by seven on a field goal and never looked back, winning 48-27. Despite the loss, that one amazing play by Barber provides a high point in the season for the Cowboys and will be a staple in football highlights for years to come.
Top moment #7: Romo's side arm pass to Curtis
Top moment #8: Terrell Owens' juggling touchdown catch
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Amazing play
The man has an incredible will to get through. All hail the Barbarian!
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jun 30, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
I thought this play would rank higher. Just unbelievable determination by The Barbarian.
One man vs. an entire defense.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Jun 30, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now were talking
This is defintely one of my favorite plays..
Just a beast..
"Why everything that's supposed to be bad, Make me feel so good?"
by Wmillion on Jun 30, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definetly higher
Even though it was in a losing effort, this play along with Witten’s hatless rumble are two of my all time fav plays. I mean this is up there with Tony Dorsett’s 99 yard TD run against the Vikings.
by WB3forMB3 on Jul 1, 2008 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goes right up there
with Romo’s “4 yard run” against the Rams
by bluewolf021 on Jul 1, 2008 7:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If this was number 6 I wonder what number 1 is
I would argue this should be either 1 or 2. Never in my life had I seen a tougher more death defying run in my life. If this was done mid field it would have been an amazing run, but add it to the fact that it was done in the endzone and a tackle could have meant a safety it just made the run even more exciting.
by quincyyyyy on Jul 1, 2008 8:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whittling down the list to just 10 plays was hard enough
Let alone figuring out where on that list they belonged.
While this was certainly an incredible play, plays 1-5 were more game changing, or had more of an impact on the season. I hope that everyone will be pleased with the plays picked for 1-5, and in reality not much separates these plays from one another.
by Brandon Worley on Jul 1, 2008 8:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This was a great idea Brandon
I just like the reminders of what a great season it was. I am curious about the top 5. I bet I can name 3 of them at least, but I don’t want to spoil the surprise if I’m right.
Maybe after you post the #1 we can nominate some honorable mentions.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Jul 2, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great
These are great i love reading these!
What the French?! Toast!
by thebigham on Jul 1, 2008 9:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FYI, Grizz
by Pete222 on Jul 1, 2008 9:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
best 2-yard run ever
I’ll have to see what the top 5 are, but I can understand ranking game-changing plays higher, even though this was a great play.
In the highlight video, at the end of the play, he says “tell you what, that was close to going all the way.” If it had gone all the way it would be possibly the best run ever, period. As it is, it’s the best 2-yard run ever.
by scottmaui on Jul 1, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If it gone all the way, that would have been the longest td run ever
dang only if MB3 had one more blocker.
by quincyyyyy on Jul 1, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I attended that game
had 20 yd line seats at that end of the field and saw it happen right in front of me, it was an amazing feat to behold. That play is truly the essense of MB3.
Even the Pats fans seating around could not believe it.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jul 1, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man that musta been great
sucky to lose the game, but…. watching that play unfold in front of you must have been unreal!
by scottmaui on Jul 1, 2008 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It definitely was
it was really a thing a beauty.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jul 2, 2008 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, Osi Umenyiora or whatever
was on ESPN this morning. Toughest back to tackle – Barber. Toughest lineman to play against – Flo. Interesting.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 1, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
our true opponents
know we’re the best, Strahan last season said the same thing.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jul 2, 2008 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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