More Questions for Matt Bowen

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Originally Posted by over the mountain

before i submit my question, which i think is kinda lame but its been a lingering question ive had since the play happened.

can anyone tell me when this game happened/date:\

Skins playing panthers. bowen is a starting safety. wr steve smith wasnt known as a superstar yet.

close game, panthers have the ball with a few minutes left trying to either tie or go ahead.

delhomme throws a long ball to steve smith who, as he is catching it, is absolutely drilled by bowen. some how steve smith hung on to the ball. smith got up and did one of those brush my shoulder off moves. right then and there, i was like who teh hell is that guy, hes going to be a beast.

my question to matt bowen, after i figure out the right game, is whether he remembers that play and what he thought the seconds after he absolutely drilled steve smith but steve still made the catch.

can anyone help me figure out what game that was? ive tried internet searches but havent come up with anything referencing to that play or youtube clips.

November 16, 2003

NFL Game Center: Washington Redskins at Carolina Panthers - 2003 Week 11

Steve Smith was already comming into his own. It was the 2003 season that got him his contract to be the highest paid WR on the Panthers. The season prior to that he had 54 catches for 872 yards for a 16.1 YPC.