Super Bowl Era World Cup (Champion Crowned)

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 1:57
Score: 38-28 Vikings

Situation: The Vikings are kicking off after their touchdown.

The kickoff is taken at the goal line and returned to the 22.

1st & 10 (<22): Byner is stopped at the line, a puzzlign play call.

Timeout Redskins with 1:48 left

2nd & 10 (<22): Flag down, encroachment on the Vikings.

2nd & 5 (<27): Rypien back, looking, hits Clark for a 20 yard gain. First down and they hurry to the line.

1st & 10 (<47): Rypien drops back, fires over the middle to Monk. Complete for 17 yards. First down.

Timeout Redskins with 1:17 left

1st & 10 (36>): Rypien drops back and tries to hit Monk but overthrows him. Second down.

2nd & 10 (36>): Rypien back looking, fires but it is batted down at the line. Third down.

3rd & 10 (36>): Rypien back, looking around, fires over the middle to Sanders, complete inside the 20 and down at the 14 for a 22 yard gain. First down.

Tmeout Redskins with 0:58 left

1st & 10 (14>): Rypien back, hits Byner out of the backfield, he is across the 10, inside the 5, near the endzone... the ball comes out.. there is a pile up around the two...

The Vikings have it at the 2!!!

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 0:50
Score: 38-28 Vikings

Situation: The Vikings have it at their own 2 after the fumble but ready to run out the clock.

1st & 10 (<2): Handoff to Smith up the middle for 6 yards. Second and four.

2nd & 4 (<8): Cunningham kneels down and the clock runs out.

[EagleFan]

Game Over

1991 Redskins 28
1998 Vikings 38

Player of the Game: Mark Rypien (Redskins) - 22 of 30 for 361 yards with 3 touchdowns

[Denial Of Freedom]

SKOL Vikings!

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round
1991 Redskins 28 vs. 1998 Vikings 38
2002 Buccaneers vs. 1989 49ers

1972 Dolphins vs. 2009 Bengals
1993 Oilers vs. 1967 Raiders

1985 Bears vs. 1975 Cowboys
2005 Seahawks vs. 1973 Falcons

2000 Ravens vs. 2007 Patriots
1969 Chiefs vs. 1999 Jaguars

Knockout Stage - Quarter Finals
1998 Vikings vs. TBD
TBD vs. TBD
TBD vs. TBD
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals
TBD vs. TBD
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - 3rd Place Game
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - Final
TBD vs. TBD

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round

2002 Buccaneers vs. 1989 49ers

Played at: Yale Bowl - New Haven, CT

Buccaneers Key Players
QB Brad Johnson
RB Michael Pittman
RB Mike Alstott
WR Keyshawn Johnson
WR Keenan McCardell
TE Ken Dilger

49ers Key Players
QB Joe Montana
RB Roger Craig
RB Tom Rathman
WR Jerry Rice
WR John Taylor
TE Brent Jones

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 15:00
Score: 0-0

Situation: The Buccaneers won the toss and the 49ers will kick off.

The kickoff was taken at the 9 and returned 18 yards to the 27.

1st & 10 (<27): Pitch right to Pittman for 4 yards. Second and six.

2nd & 6 (<31): Johnson back to pass, he fires a short pass to Dilger, complete for 6 yards and the first down.

1st & 10 (<37): Handoff to Alstott and he is stacked up at the line for no gain. Second and ten.

2nd & 10 (<37): False start on the Buccaneers.

2nd & 15 (<32): Johnson drops straight back and fires a strike to McCardell for 11 yards. Third and four.

3rd & 4 (<43): Johnson takes the snap and drops back, he fires to Jurevicius across midfield for a 12 yard gain to the 49ers' 45. First down.

1st & 10 (45>): Johnson gives to Pittman on a draw play for just a 1 yard gain. Second and nine.

2nd & 9 (44>): Alstott given the ball up the middle and he plos ahead for 6 yards. Third and three.

3rd & 3 (38>): Pittman gets the handoff, he cuts to the right and is hit and the ball comes loose. There is a fight for the ball and the refsstart to sift through the pile of players.

49ers recover at the 39.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 10:08
Score: 0-0

Situation: The 49ers have the ball at their own 39 after the fumble recovery.

1st & 10 (<39): Montana fakes the handoff and drops back, he fires over the middle to Rice but it is broken up, incomplete. Second and ten.

2nd & 10 (<39): Montana hands to Craig but he is stoped at the line. Third and ten.

3rd & 10 (<39): Montana drops back, he is under heavy pressure and starts to scramble. He puts the ball down and tries to run for it but is stopped after a 6 yard gain. Fourth and four.

4th & 4 (<45): The punt is returned by the Buccaneers to their own 35.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 8:28
Score: 0-0

Situation: The Buccaneers start at their own 35 after the punt.

1st & 10 (<35): Pitch right to Pittman and he picks up 4 yards. Second and six.

2nd & 6 (<39): Johnson drops back and has time, he throws over the middle to McCardell, compelte across midfield for 15 yards. First down.

1st & 10 (46>): Johnson back, has no one open and dumps it to ittan out of the backfield but he is brought down immediately and is held to a 2 yard gain. Second and eight.

2nd & 8 (44>): Johnson drops back, fires to Johnson, complete inside the 40 and down at the 35 for a 9 yard gain. First down.

1st & 10 (35>): Johnson drops back and flips a screent oPttman but he is brought down for a 2 yard loss. Second and twelve.

2nd & 12 (37>): Pitch right to Alstott, he picks up just 3 yards and it will be third an long.

3rd & 9 (34>): Johnson drops back and fires a strike to Johnson for a 15 yard gain. First down.

1st & 10 (19>): Pitch right to Pittman, he is around the end and has some room. He is brought down inside the 10 at the 8 yard line for an 11yard gain. First down.

1st & goal (8>): Handoff to Pittman but he is buried behind the line for a 1 yard loss. Second and goal.

2nd & goal (9>): Handoff to Alstott who is stopped behind the line for a 1 yard loss. A flag is down. Holding on the Buccaneers butthey decline the penalty. Third down.

3rd & goal (10>): Johnson drops back and fires towards McCardell in the endzone for the touchdown...no... he drops the pass, incomplete.

4th & goal (10>): Gramatica hits the 27 yard field goal to put the Buccaneers on the board first and take a 3-0 lead.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 1:25
Score: 3-0Buccaners

Situation: The Buccaneers are kicking off after their field goal.

The kick is taken at the 3 and returned to the 22.

1st & 10 (<22): Handoff to Craig but he is stopped at the line. Second and ten.

2nd & 10 (<22): Busted play as Craig gets the handoff but is drpped right away for a 2 yard loss. Third and twelve.

3rd & 12 (<20): Montana drops back and has time. He fires to Rathman over the middle, complete for 17 yards to the 37. First down.

The first quarter has come to a close.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 15:00
Score: 3-0 Buccaneers

Situation: The 49ers have the ball, first and ten at their own 37.

1st & 10 (<37): Handoff to Craig, he breaks a tackle and is into the secondary, he is brought down across midfield after a 15 yard gain. First down.

1st & 10 (48>): Draw play to Rathman, he is brought down after just a 2 yard gain. Second and eight.

2nd & 8 (46>): Montana dropsback and has to throw early due to teh rush and it falls incomplete as he is unable to hit Rice. Third and eight.

3rd & 8 (46>): Montana drops back, under a heavy rush and fires towards Taylor but he misses him, incomplete.

4th & 8 (46>): The punt is fair caught at the 11 yard line.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 13:18
Score: 3-0 Buccaneers

Situation: The Buccaneers have the ball at their own 11 after the punt.

1st & 10 (<11): Pittman picks up 1 yard up the middle. Second and nine.

2nd & 9 (<12): Alstott up the middle, he has some room and then runs over a linebacker at the 20, is is across the 20 and down at the 31 for a 19 yard gain. First down.

1st & 10 (<31): Aaron Stecker gets the carry up the middle for 3 yards. Second and seven.

2nd & 7 (<34): Johnson drops back, looks for Jurevicius but the pass falls incomplete. Third and seven.

3rd & 7 (<34): Johnson drops back and fires a bullet to Dilger for 12 yards and a firs down.

1st & 10 (<46): Stecker gets another carry on a sweep to the left. He is around the end and has some room befor he is brought down across midfield after a 12 yard gain. First down.

1st & 10 (42>): Stecker gets a carry to the right for 2 yards. Second and eight.

2nd & 8 (40>): Johnson back and fiers a strike to Pittman for 11 yards. First down.

1st & 10 (29>): Johnson drops back and fires towards McCardell but it is broken up, incomplete. Second down.

2nd & 10 (29>): Johnson drops back and fires a strike to Jurevicius, complete near the 20. He is fighting for yardage and the ball is stripped out. Fumble.

The players unpile as both sides claim to have it.

The ref signals... 49ers' ball at the 19.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 8:01
Score: 3-0 Buccaneers

Situation: The 49ers have the ball at their 19 after the fumble recovery.

1st & 10 (<19): Sweep left to Craig for 8 yards. Second and two.

2nd & 2 (<27): Rathman gets the carry, going to the left. He has little room and is bruoght down after just 1 yard. Third and one.

3rd & 1 (<28): Play action, Montana back and fires a strike to Taylor for 13 yards and a first down.

1st & 10 (<41): Penalty on the 49ers for illegal motion.

1st & 15 (<36): Rathman gets te carry but is dropped for a 2 yard loss. Second and seventeen.

2nd & 17 (<34): Handoff to Craig, he is hit behind the lie but escapes and cuts back to his right. He sees a hole and bursts through into the secondary. He is across midfield, inside the 40 and finally brought down at the 32 after a 34 yard gain. First down.

1st & 10 (32>): Montana drops back, under heavy pressure and he flips a screen to Rathman but the play is read well and he is dropped for a 1 yard loss. Second and eleven.

2nd & 11 (33>): Terrence Flagerl gets the carry but he is dropped behind the line for a 2 yard loss. Third and thirteen.

3rd & 13 (35>): Montana drops straight back, ducks under one man as he steps up in the pocket and throws a strike to Taylor for 14 yards and he is down at the 21 for a first down.

1st & 10 (21>): Montana back, steps up but has no one open. He tries to run and picks up just on yard. Second and nine.

Two minute warning

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 2:00
Score: 3-0 Buccaneers

Situation: The 49ers have a 2nd and 9 at the Bucaneers 20.

2nd & 9 (20>): Montana drops back, he has no time and is sacked by Ellis Wyms for a 7 yard loss. Third and sixeen.

Timeout 49ers with 1:53 left

3rd & 16 (27>): Montana drops back, is under pressure and fires towards Rice, the ball is tipped and intercepted by Derrick Brooks who is down at the 10.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 1:45
Score: 3-0 Buccaneers

Situation: The Buccaneers have the ball at their 10 after he interception.

1st & 10 (<10): Sweep left to Alstott, he has 2 yards before being pushed out of bounds. Second and eight.

2nd & 8 (<12): Johnson drops back and fires to McCardell but it is incomplete. Third down.

3rd & 8 (<12): Johnson drops back and fires towardsJohnson but he overthrows him and it is almost intercepted but falls incomplete.

4th & 8 (<12): The punt is fair caught at the 49ers' 49.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 1:17
Score: 3-0 Buccaneers

Situation: The 49ers start at their own 49 after the punt.

1st & 10 (<49): Monana hits Craig out of teh backfieldfor 3 yards. econd and seven.

2nd & 7 (48>): Montana drops back and fires to Jones on the sideline for 13 yards and he is out of bounds. First down.

1st & 10 (35>): Handoff to Craig up the middle for 7 yards. Second and three.

Timout 49ers with 0:45 left

2nd & 3 (28>): Sweep left to Craig and he is out of bounds after just 1 yard. Third and two.

3rd & 2 (27>): Craig gets the carry to the left and picks up 4 yards before going out of bounds. First down.

1st & 10 (23>): Craig to the right this time and he is out of bounds after two yards. Second and eight.

2nd & 8 (21>): Draw play to Rathman for 6 yards. An odd play selection. Third and two.

Timeout 49ers with 0:29 left

3rd & 2 (15>): Sweep left to Craig and he fights his way out of bounds near the first down marker. He is marked short.

The play is under review....

The replay shows that his foot slid just out of bounds before he made his final dive forward but we await the ruling.

The ref is out from under the hood...

"After review, the call on the field stands."

4th & 1 (14>): Cofer hits the 31 yard field goal to tie the game.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 0:20
Score: 3-3

Situation: The 49ers kick off after their field goal.

The kick is taken at the goal line and returned to the 22.

1st & 10 (<22): Johnson hits Pittmand for 7 yards. Second and three.

Timeout Buccaneers with 0:09 left

2nd & 3 (<29): Draw play to Pittman for 1 yard.

Timeout Buccaneers with 0:05 left

3rd & 2 (<30): Johnson drops back and fires deep for Johnson but it is incomplete. A flag is down. Defensive holding. Automatic firs down and there wll be an untied down.

1st & 10 (<35): Johnson takes the snap, waits for his receives to get downfield. Loads up and fires. The ball it batted around near the 10 but no one comes up with it.

End of first half

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 3rd
Time Remaining: 15:00
Score: 3-3

Situation: The Buccaneers kick off to start thehalf.

The kick is taken at the 5 and returned 20 yards to the 25.

1st & 10 (<25): Draw play to Flager for 1 yard. Second and nine.

2nd & 9 (<26): Handoff to Craig but the defense stops him at the line. Third and nine.

3rd & 9 (<26): Montana drops back, under pressure, he fires but it is batted down.

4th & 9 (<26): The punt is returned to the Buccaneers 44.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 3rd
Time Remaining: 13:17
Score: 3-3

Situation: The Buccaneers start at their 44 after the punt.

1st & 10 (<44): Johnson flips a short pass to Dilger for 3 yards. Second and seven.

2nd & 7 (<47): Pittman off tackle right for 1 yard. Third and six.

3rd & 6 (<48): Johnson drops back and looks for Jurevicius but the ball is batted away.

4th & 6 (<48): The punt is returned to the 49ers' 34.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 3rd
Time Remaining: 11:35
Score: 3-3

Situation: The 49ers start at their 34 after the punt.

1st & 10 (<34): Craig up the middle and breaks two tackles before being brought down after a 14 yard gain. First down.

1st & 10 (<48): Flagler get the carry off tackle right and picks up yards into Buccaneers' territory. Second and one.

2nd & 1 (43>): Rathman get the carry right up the middle and gets 2 yards, enough for the first down.

1st & 10 (41>): Harry Sydney gets the carry and picks up just 1 yard. Second and nine.

2nd & 9 (40>): Montana drops back, going long for Rice but great coverage on the play breaks it up. Third down.

3rd & 9 (40>): Montana drops back and is under heavy pressure. He fires for Taylor but overthrows him, incomplete. He has not looked in sync today.

4th & 9 (40>): The punt bounces inside the 10 and the 49ers do a great job of downing it on the 2 yard line.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 3rd
Time Remaining: 8:37
Score: 3-3

Situation: The Buccaneers start on their own 2 after the punt.

1st & 10 (<2): Alstott given the ball and he is stopped behind the line for a 1 yard loss as he was lucky to get out of the endzone. Second and eleven.

2nd & 11 (<1): Johnson takes the snap but he gets tangled with his lineman. He manages to get the ball to Cook but he is wrapped up in the endzone for a safety!!!

The 49ers take a 5-3 lead.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 3rd
Time Remaining: 7:56
Score: 5-3 49ers

Situation: The Buccaneers kicking off for the free kick after the safety.

The kick is taken at the 49ers' 41 and returned to the Buccaneers' 39.

1st & 10 (39>): Handoff to Craig for 2 yards. Second and eight.

2nd & 8 (37>): Montana back and under heavy pressure, screen to Wilson but he is brought down for no gain. Third and eight.

3rd & 8 (37>): Montana back, has time and fires to Jones, complete for 18 yards inside the 20.

1st & 10 (19>): Handoff to Craig and he is stopped for just 1 yard. Second and nine.

2nd & 9 (18>): Montana drops back and gives to Rathman on a draw. It fools no one and he gets just 1 yard. Third and eight.

3rd & 8 (17>): Montana back and has no time as he is under heavy pressure. He ducks away from one man but Simeon Rice sacks him for a 7 yard loss.

4th & 15 (24>): Cofer attempts the 41 yarder and puts it down the middle to make it 8-3.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 3rd
Time Remaining: 3:39
Score: 8-3 49ers

Situation: The 49ers kickoff after their field goal.

The kick is taken at the 10 and returned 23 yards to the 33.

1st & 10 (<33): Draw play to Alstott forjust 2 yards. Second andeight.

2nd & 8 (<35): Johnson gives to Pittman, he makes one man miss and hits the hole. He is across the 45 and down at the 47 for a 12 yard gain. First down.

1st & 10 (<47): Johnson drops back and fires a short pass to McCardell, complete for 7 yards. Second and three.

2nd & 3 (46>): Johnson fakes the handoff, play action, drops back and fires to Johnson over the middle inside the 30 and down to the 20 fora 26 yard gain. First down.

1st & 10 (20>): Handoff to Cook who is stpped at the line. Second and ten.

The third quarter comes to a close.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 15:00
Score: 8-3 49ers

Situation: The Buccaneers have the ball at the 49ers' 20 with a second and ten.

2nd & 10 (20>): Alstott off left tackle for just 1 yard. Third and nine.

3rd & 9 (19>): Johnson drops back, fires to Jurevicus inside the 10 and down at the 6 for a 13 yard gain. First down.

1st & goal (6>): Draw play to Pittman for 1 yard.

2nd & goal (5>): Illegal motion on the offense, five yard penalty.

2nd & goal (10>): Handoff to Alstott but he has nowhere to run and is brought down for a 1 yard loss.

3rd & goal (11>): Johnson drops back and is under heavy pressure. Kevin Fagan wraps him up for a 6 yard loss on the sack.

4th & goal (17>): Gramatica nails the 34 yard field goal to make it 8-6.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 11:33
Score: 8-6 49ers

Situation: The Bccaneers kickoff after their field goal.

The kick is taken at the 1 and returned to the 19.

1st & 10 (<19): Montana fakes the handoff to Craig and drops back, he firs to Taylor out at the 40, complete for a 21 yard gain. First down.

1st & 10 (<40): Encroachment on the defense.

1st & 5 (<45): Montana hits Rice for a 10 ard gain into Buccaneers' territory. First down.

1st & 10 (45>): Montana drops back and is unver pressure. He tucks the ball and scrambles for 6 yards before stepping out. Second and four.

2nd & 4 (39>): Craig given the ball straight ahead for 1 yard. Third and three.

3rd & 3 (38>): Handoff to Flagler who breaks a tackle and is across the 30 and down at the 22 for a 16 yard gain. First down.

1st & 10 (22>): Montana under pressure again. He again tucks the ball down but this time manages just 1 yard. Second and nine.

2nd & 9 (21>): Montana takes the snap, gives to Taylor on an end around but he is brought down for just a 2 yard gain as it is well defensed. Third and seven.

3rd & 7 (19>): Montana back, looking into the endzone to Greer but he throws it high, incomplete.

4th & 7 (19>): Cofer hits the yard field goal to make it 11-6.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 6:17
Score: 11-6 49ers

Situation: The 49ers are kicking off after their field goal.

The kickoff is taken at the 12 and returned 27 yards to the 39.

1st & 10 (<39): Alstott sweeps left for 2 yards. Second and eight.

2nd & 8 (<41): Johnson drops back, fired towards McCardell but it is broken up, incomplete.

3rd & 8 (<41): Johnson back, gives to Pittman on a draw but he is stopped after just 1 yard.

4th & 7 (<42): The punt is returned all the way to the 49ers' 43.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 4:27
Score: 11-6 49ers

Situation: The 49ers start at their 43 after the punt and the Buccaneers need a defensive stand.

1st & 10 (<43): Montana fakes to Craig and drops bck, he is looking deep for Rice who has a step on the safety. He fire it up top, Rice tried to run under it but it is just off his fingertips and incomplete. That could have wrapped it up.

2nd & 10 (<43): Draw play to Craig for 4 yards. Third and six.

3rd & 6 (<47): Montana drops back t pass, he fires s strike to Jones for 15 yards. First down.

1st & 10 (38>): Draw play to Rathman for 4 yards. Second and six.

2nd & 6 (34>): Handoff to Sydney striaght ahead for 5 yards. third and one.

Two Minute Warning

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 2:00
Score: 11-6 49ers

Situation: The 49ers have a 3rd and one at the Buccaneers' 29.

3rd & 1 (29>): Handoff to Craig but the defense had great penetration and drop him for a 1 yard loss.

Timeout Buccaneers with 1:56 left

4th & 2 (30>): Cofer attempts a 47 yard field goal that would give them an 8 point lead if successful. It is long enough, but hooks wide to the left. No good.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 1:52
Score: 11-6 49ers

Situation: The Buccaneers start at their own 37 after the missed field goal in need of a touchdown.

1st & 10 (<37): Johnson drops back, fires to McCardell near midfield, complete. He is down across midfield into 49ers' terrirory with a 14 yard gain.

1st & 10 (49>): Johnson drops back, fires towards Johnson. Intercepted by Ronnie Lott and he is down at the 49ers' 42.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 1:24
Score: 11-6 49ers

Situation: The 49ers have a 1st down at their 42 looking to run the clock out.

1st & 10 (<42): Craig straight ahead for 3 yards but a flag is down. Holding on the offense for 10 yards.

1st & 20 (<32): Handoff to Craig who is stopped for just 1 yard. Second and nine.

Timeout Buccaneers with 1:17 left

2nd & 19 (<33): Draw play to Craig for 7 yards. Third and twelve.

Timeout Buccaneers with 1:12 left

3rd & 12 (<40): Handoff to Sydney off right tackle for 2 yards.

4th & 10 (<42): The punt is returned to the Buccaneers 28.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 4th
Time Remaining: 0:24
Score: 11-6 49ers

Situation: The Buccaneers have one last chance, 1st down at their 28 and need a miracle.

1st & 10 (<28): Johnson drops back and hits Jurevicius on the sideline for 10 yards, out of bounds. First down.

1st & 10 (<38): Johnson drops back, fires deep up top to Johnson but it can't hald on.

2nd & 10 (<38): Johnson drops back and fires to Johnson across midfield but he can't hang on with just three seconds left.

3rd & 10 (<38): Johnson takes the snap. He waits for hisreceivers to get downfield, steps away from the pressure and is hit as he throws and the ball falls harmlessly to the ground as time expires.

[EagleFan]

Game Over

2002 Buccaneers 6
1989 49ers 11

Player of the Game: Roger Craig (49ers) - 20 carries for 99 yards; 1 reception for 3 yards

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round
1991 Redskins 28 vs. 1998 Vikings 38
2002 Buccaneers 6 vs. 1989 49ers 11

1972 Dolphins vs. 2009 Bengals
1993 Oilers vs. 1967 Raiders

1985 Bears vs. 1975 Cowboys
2005 Seahawks vs. 1973 Falcons

2000 Ravens vs. 2007 Patriots
1969 Chiefs vs. 1999 Jaguars

Knockout Stage - Quarter Finals
1998 Vikings vs. 1989 49ers
TBD vs. TBD
TBD vs. TBD
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals
TBD vs. TBD
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - 3rd Place Game
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - Final
TBD vs. TBD

[sterlingice]

Who would have thought the 89 49ers would win with 11 points? Also, the 98 Vikings were such a juggernaut- such a fail against the Falcons in the NFC Championship.

SI

[EagleFan]

Going to try to run two games later tonight, to make up for missing yesterday. First I have some other "business" to attend to.

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round

1972 Dolphins vs. 2009 Bengals

Played at: Yale Bowl - New Haven, CT

Dolphins Key Players

QB	Earl Morrall
RB	Mercury Morris
RB	Larry Csonka
WR	Paul Warfield
WR	Howard Twilley
TE	Marv Fleming

Bengals Key Players

QB	Carson Palmer
RB	Cedric Benson
RB	Larry Johnson
WR	Chad Ochocinco
WR	Andre Caldwell
TE	J.P. Foschi

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 15:00
Score: 0-0

Situation: Bengals lose the coind toss and will kick off

The kick is taken at the 5 and returned 28 yards to the 33.

1st & 10 (<33): Handoff to Morris up the middle, he is across the 45 but the ball comes out. The Bengals recover at the Dolphins' 48.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 14:43
Score: 0-0

Situation: The Bengals have the ball at the Dolphins 48 after recovering the fumble.

1st & 10 (48>): Palmer drops back and fires complete to Caldwell down to the 30 for an 18 yard gain.

1st & 10 (30>): Sweep left to Benson for 6 yards.

2nd & 4 (24>): Palmer drops back, fires to Ochocinco but he drops the ball and then breaks into dance. It seems that he now has a choreographed dance for every occasion as he was een before the game started doing his "I just dropped a deuce" dance.

3rd & 4 (24>): Palmer drps back and is in trouble. He tries to scramble but is brought down at the line.

4th & 4 (24>): Graham attempts the 41 yard field goal. Wide right, no good.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 12:30
Score: 0-0

Situation: The Dolphins start at their own 31 after the missed field goal.

1st & 10 (<31): Handoff to Morris and he is stopped for no gain.

2nd & 10 (<31): Morrall drops back and throws to Fleming but he is mugged and a flag is down; defensive pass interference. Spot foul at the 38.

1st & 10 (<38): Pitch right to Csonka; he runs over one man and is around the corner. He crosses midfield and stiff arms a defender to the ground. Across the 40, the 30, the 20, inside the 10 and finally knocked out at the 8 for a 54 yard run.

1st & goal (8>): Draw play to Klick for 1 yard.

2nd & goal (7>): Morris up the middle; cuts to the right and into the endzone. Touchdown!

Extra Point: The extra point is good. Dolphins lead 7-0.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 10:13
Score: 7-0 Dolphins

Situation: The Dolphins are kicking off after their touchdown.

The kick is taken at the 3 and returned only to the 16.

1st & 10 (<16): Benson up the middle for 1 yard.

2nd & 9 (<17): The play goes left to Benson ad he gets just 1 yard.

3rd & 8 (<18): Palmer drops back, fires towards Coles but misses him.

4th & 8 (<18): The punt is returned to the Dolphins' 47.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 8:37
Score: 7-0 Dolphins

Situation: Dolphins start on their own 47 after receiving the punt.

1st & 10 (<47): Morris up the middle, across midfield and down at the 40 for a 13 yard gain.

1st & 10 (40>): Csonka off tackle for 1 yard.

2nd & 9 (39>): Csonka up the middle for 7 yards.

3rd & 2 (32>): Morrall drops back and screens it to Fleming. He is hit behind the line and loses the ball. The Dolphins recover at the 39.

4th & 9 (39>): The punt it returned to the 22.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 5:45
Score: 7-0 Dolphins

Situation: The Bengals start at their 22 after receiving the punt.

1st & 10 (<22): Benson hit behind the line and loses 2 yards.

2nd & 12 (<20): Johnson off tackle right for 1 yard.

3rd & 11 (<21): Palmer drops back, looking over the middle; fires but it is batted back in his face.

4th & 11 (<21): The punt is retuned to the Dolphins' 42.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 4:10
Score: 7-0 Dolphins

Situation: The Dolphins have the ball at their 42 after receiving the punt.

1st & 10 (<42): Draw play to Csonka for 4 yards.

2nd & 6 (<46): Klick straight ahead for 2 yards.

3rd & 4 (<48): Morrall drops back, fied towards Warfield but overthrows him.

4th & 4 (<48): The punt is returned all the way to the Bengals' 45.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 1st
Time Remaining: 2:26
Score: 7-0 Dolphins

Situation: The Bengals start at their own 45 after recieving the punt.

1st & 10 (<45): Palmer hits Ochocinco for 11 yards; across midfield to the44.

1st & 10 (44>): Benson straight ahead for 4 yards.

2nd & 6 (40>): Palmer drops back and fires incomplete.

3rd & 6 (40>): Palmer drops back, screen pass to Benson. Benson is dropped for a 1 yard loss.

4th & 7 (41>): The punt is returned to the 14.

End of 1st quarter

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 15:00
Score: 7-0 Dolpins

Situation: The Dolphins start at their own 14 after receiving the punt.

1st & 10 (<14): Morrall drops back; fires... picked off by Leon Hall who returns it to the 10.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 14:53
Score: 7-0 Dolphins

Situation: The Bengals start at the Dolphins' 10 after the interception.

1st & goal (10>): Palmer fires into the endzone, incomplete.

2nd & goal (10>): Handoff to Benson and he is dropped behind the line for a 2 yard loss.

3rd & goal (12>): Palmer back, in trouble. He scrambles and loses 1 yard.

4th & goal (13>): Graham attempts a 30 yard field goal and hits it.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 13:19
Score: 7-3 Dolphis

Situation: The Bengals kick off after their field goal.

The kick is taken at the 3 and returned to the 23.

1st & 10 (<23): Morris up the middle for 12 yards.

1st & 10 (<35): Encroachment on the Bengals; 5 yards.

1st & 5 (<40): Morall drops back, throws towards Briscoe but misses.

2nd & 5 (<40): Morrall fakes to Csonka up the middle and drops back, pumps short and throws up top to Warfield... complete. He is inside the 30 and down at the 21 for a 39 yard gain.

1st & 10 (21>): Morrall drops back and fires a bullet to Twilley inside the 10 and down at the 3 for an 18 yard gain.

1st & goal (3>): Morrall fakes to Morris and fires to Warfield.. touchdown!!!

Extra Point: The kick is good

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 10:48
Score: 14-3 Dolphins

Situation: The Dolphins kickoff after their touchdown.

The kick is taken at the 8 and returned to the 25.

1st & 10 (<25): End around to Ochocinco and he picks up just 1 yard.

2nd & 9 (<26): Benson off right tackle for 1 yard.

3rd & 8 (<27): Palmer drops back and fires to Ochocinco for 13 yards.

1st & 10 (<40): Leonard straight ahead for 3 yards.

2nd & 7 (<43): Palmer drops back and fires to Benson, incomplete.

3rd & 7 (<43): Palmer drops back, fires to Coles. Complete to the Dolphins' 34 for 23 yards.

1st & 10 (34>): Benson straight ahead for 1 yard.

2nd & 9 (33>): Palmer hits Ochocino for 5 yards.

3rd & 4 (28>): Benson up the middle and stopped for no gain.

4th & 4 (28>): Graham attempts the 45 yard field goal and hits it.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 4:59
Score: 14-6 Dolphins

Situation: The Bengals are kicking off after their field goal.

The kick is taken at the 4 and returned 28 yards to the 32.

1st & 10 (<32): Morrall's pass is incomplete.

2nd & 10 (<32): Morrall hits Morris for 9 yards.

3rd & 1 (<41): Csonka pounds straight ahead for 2 yards.

1st & 10 (<43): Morrall's pass is incomplete.

2nd & 10 (<43): Incomplete pass.

3rd & 10 (<43): Morrall looking for Twilley but mises him.

4th & 10 (<43): The punt is returned to the Bengals' 34.

[EagleFan]

Quarter: 2nd
Time Remaining: 2:58
Score: 14-6 Dolphins

Situation: The Bengals start at their 34 after receiving the punt.

1st & 10 (<34): Benson straight ahead for 1 yard.

2nd & 9 (<35): Benson off tackle for 1 yard.

Two Minute Warning

3rd & 8 (<36): Palmer drops back, looking and fires over the middle. Picked off by Tim Foley at the 45. He cuts to the outside, across the 40, inside the 30, no one will catch him. Touchdown!!!

The extra point is good.