Boss_Hogg Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Riggins "4th and 1" in Super Bowl XVII vs. Dolphins And it's not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 if RGIII pulled this exact play in a super bowl to seal the victory i would put it ahead of Riggo's run. I disagree. You can only get your first Super Bowl win once. I've been trying to imagine a circumstance where Riggo's run could be eclipsed. The scenario would have to be so improbable as to make me feel foolish for even contemplating it. But here goes: It's the Super Bowl. Skins are down by 14 points to start the 4th quarter (largest "comeback" in Super Bowl history is 10 points, by the Skins against the Broncos, and the Saints against the Colts, but both were 1st quarter deficits). They rally for 10 points in the 4th quarter, down by 4 so they need a TD. Their opponent - let's say an AFC team we all really hate, like the Patriots - get the ball back with 6 minutes left in the game. They put together around a 4 minute drive but are stopped just short of the Redskins 40 yard line and have to punt. It's a great punt with great coverage, downed at the Skins own 1 yard line. And then RG3 fakes a pitch on an option, slithers through a seemingly impossible crack in the line, jukes a linebacker out of his jockstrap with a wicked stutter-step, stiff-arms a charging safety, and then outruns the fastest CB on the opposing team and goes 99 yards for the winning TD. That MIGHT do it. Might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 The Riggo run by far...kidding me?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeen80 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Riggins' run will NEVER be surpassed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILikeBilly Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Riggins' Super Bowl run may be the best ever for the 'Skins. It helped break open our first SB win and it was 4th down. If it isn't a run to get into the playoffs or win a playoff game, it just can't complete with Riggo's run. On a different note, how cool would it be if someone could super-impose the RGIII run with DGreen chasing down Dorsett. I love Robert, but I have no double Green with the right angle, even from across the field, would have caught Robert and tackled him. Love them both, but I'm living in the present and RGIII is special. I so glad he is going to have a long, successful DGreen like career with our 'Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyfar Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 RGIII's run was not the greatest in history, but you know what..It sure felt like those old times. Everyone had that thought creeping into their minds that the game was gonna come down to the D trying to make a stop. Right then and there RGIII killed all worry with that run. It felt like it did back in the day. Here's to more great redskins memories from him! ---------- Post added October-15th-2012 at 05:35 PM ---------- Oh and as for the run itself, i turned to my nephew and pulled up the old Mike Vick video of him sealing the deal against the Vikings in overtime. The run kinda reminded me of that play more than anything else. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFaPFXLK3ZE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 IF the redskins catch fire and win a few championships over the next decade, then yes,this one will be WAY WAY up on the list. Unless he does it again, which is entirely possible ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Dude Riggins' run is the single biggest defining play in team history...it's almost blasphemy to put it on lol It may even be top 5 plays in SB/NFL History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlinginSammy HOF '63 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 RG3's just adds to the list. Only a long Super Bowl romp to win the game in the closing seconds will ever top 4th and 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 RGIII's run was not the greatest in history, but you know what..It sure felt like those old times. Everyone had that thought creeping into their minds that the game was gonna come down to the D trying to make a stop. Right then and there RGIII killed all worry with that run. It felt like it did back in the day. Here's to more great redskins memories from him!---------- Post added October-15th-2012 at 05:35 PM ---------- Oh and as for the run itself, i turned to my nephew and pulled up the old Mike Vick video of him sealing the deal against the Vikings in overtime. The run kinda reminded me of that play more than anything else. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFaPFXLK3ZE We're here praising Riggins and RG3 and you put up a video of one of Vick's greatest moments? Dude, seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo'sRangers Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Riggins without question. RGIII is just beginning and does evoke the same magical feeling though. His strongest suit, to me, is his competitive fire. We are in for a wonderful ride over the next decade (+ some I dearly hope)....buckle up and enjoy! HTTR! :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyfar Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 We're here praising Riggins and RG3 and you put up a video of one of Vick's greatest moments? Dude, seriously? Yes because the run reminded me of that. ES never changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Yes because the run reminded me of that. ES never changes Not to pick at you, but do seriously think if Cowboy, Giants and Eagle fans were having a discussion on the greatest moments in team history, do you think anyone would post a video of Riggins' SB run? Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Another great Riggins run that hasn't been mentioned which was probably more similar was the close to 75-yard TD run against the Cowboys during the last game of 1979. Similar in that he went down the sideline like RG3 did. The run put the Redskins up 34-21 late in that game and should've given us the division title; unfortunately, Roger Staubach had other ideas, and the 35-34 loss that day still remains as the most painful loss to longtime Skins fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyfar Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Not to pick at you, but do seriously think if Cowboy, Giants and Eagle fans were having a discussion on the greatest moments in team history, do you think anyone would post a video of Riggins' SB run? Just saying. No worries man. I just love watching football. At that very moment that run reminded me of Vick's coming out party. With him being somewhat local I root for him (except for the beatdown at FedEx a few years back). As for team moments, it's up there IMO but nothing tops what I've seen in my time as a fan quite like Riggins' runs in the Super Bowl or Darrell Green's punt return against the Bears clutching his ribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spearfeather Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Riggins run. No doubt about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Goal line I left wing tight 70 chip on white. It was just a regular season game to get us to 3-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XEL Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I'd say: 1. Riggins' run. 2. Green's PR. 3. Portis' welcome to Washington. 4. RG3's 76 yarder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins island connection Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 If RGIII pulls a td run like that in a Superbowl, it would be somewhat close to Riggins run, but nothing will ever top the 4th & 1 from SB XVII. Riggins run was the supernova of runs, and will be forever, of course with no offense to any other of the forementioned great runs. Even god himself saw Riggins run and said 'damn that was pretty'... SIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goflyhelo Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Like most of you, Riggin's run, no question. 4th and 1, clinches Redskins 1st Superbowl win... not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Nothing will ever top the Riggins run.Edit: At this time, nothing tops the Riggins run. RG3 and the Butler will have opportunities to do such, but this wasn't the Super Bowl, it wasn't 4th down. Actually, maybe a similar type run by RG3 over the Raiders in some future superbowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek1973 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 only way Riggins run gets topped would be if RGIII does a similar run in the SB to take ahead and stay ahead. And then he and the entire team win another 3 SBs before he retires to the Hall. Seriously I would put Riggins first, DG at the Bears second, Taylor's (RIP) to the house in the TB wild card game after recovering the fumble 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-9- Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 of course it's riggins run....but since including dg's punt return in the discussion....just wanted to add this touchdown "run" to the list: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theismann07 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 No doubt about it...Riggo's run is tops. Case closed. Yesterday's moment was electrifying and gives us hope that this kid will give us plenty memories in future Super Bowls. His blast last night made feel like I did when Riggins broke his run so many years ago. That shot of Darryl Grant above gives me goose bumps too.:point2sky :giantsuck: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Nothing will ever top the Riggins run.Edit: At this time, nothing tops the Riggins run. RG3 and the Butler will have opportunities to do such, but this wasn't the Super Bowl, it wasn't 4th down. To top the Riggins run, it has to be in the SB in at least nearly as meaningful a situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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