20 Years ago, this date. MNF.

Wow, 20 years have gone by, that's just crazy.

That means I was 12. I remember watching the game, back then my Mom would only let me watch the first half of MNF, unless the Skins were playing then I could stay up.

What I really remember is how they kept showing the replay over and over and over. They just don't do that anymore with freak injuries like that, and it's probably because of that night and the overkill of the replays.

I also remember that Joey T. up to that point was having a crappy season so a small part of me wasn't sad to see Schroeder take over, even though he was a complete unknown at that point.

I was 10 at the time, watching the game with my brother. I knew it was a bad injury but not as bad as it turned out to be. I remember Schroeder getting everyone pumped with that 40 yard bomb to Art Monk right after he came into the game.

And, for those of you who say Gibbs never takes risk, anyone remember how, with the game tied, he called for a onside kick to start the second half...all that and more in an upcoming edition of Redskins Rewind (shameless plug)

TAFKAS, your memory of that game is awesome! I just remember feeling like the Skins season was over after Joe went down, that made the injury that much worse. Who knows, maybe it helped Joe out more in the long run, because I really like him as an announcer and I am looking forward to him joining Al Michaels next year.

I was 12 years old, watching it on a RCA floor model, and i too would catch hell for staying up too late, but i would whine until they let me. I don't remember too many details except for them replaying it over and over. Does anyone remember Howard Cossell's halftime highlights on MNF? Absolutely the best. I think he was gone by '85.

The article in the WP was great this morning. I too enjoy Joey T. and look forward to MNF w/ him on it. There are many things in life that we learn lessons from, and can challenge us. Joe T. overcame losing his one love, and probably became a better person for it.

OUCH!!!!!! :vomit: Man that still hurts.
I was watching it with my brother and still remember feeling num. It felt like some one had shoot my dog. Sure Theismann was having an off year. But he was still one of my favorite players at the time. It took me a while to get over that one. I still have the tape of the game if anyone cares to relive the hole thing.

ps. There is no way L.T meant to do that. Just watch his reaction and you can see He's freeking out.

Fall 1986, I was 6 years old, in first grade...in bed asleep. Heard my mom scream out loud, waking me up. I run into my parents' bedroom and proceed to see the replay several times, not quite understanding the impact until years later. I cringe every time I watch it...but like a train wreck, you can't help but look.

They kept showing the injury on the news the night after the game. I kept thinking how weird it was for that player who "never got his jersey dirty" was going to play for us. (Talking about Jay!)

I gained respect (not that they need it) for the PTI gang - who in their "Happy, Happy" bit mentioned very briefly the injury, but said the Joe Theisman is a good man, who isn't celebrating the end of his playing career, so they wouldn't either.

I hereby call a one week moratorium on Wilbon and Kornheiser bashing.

I was five. I don't remember.

I was 13 watching it live with my parents. Joe had taken us to 2 Superbowls and won 1 of them. It was hard to see it then and hard to see it now. Back in the early 80's he was my favorite player. Had his jersey, his autographed photos etc. Didn't like him in the 90's as he seemed like such an arse. Last few years he's obviously responded to criticism or something cause he's a more objective more pleasant person to listen to. He used to be obnoxious, ego maniac and trying to dominate his announcer counterparts. These days I look forward to him calling a game. Swear we need a new crop of guys for Sundays.

The next day at school my friend had gone to the game and sat in the 8th row or something and said he could hear it break, said it was really loud. When I was 13 the Theismann thing was big big news in Northern VA.