Top 10 All Time Tecmo Bowl
"Named Games"
Brent Musburger gives the recap
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Chris Berman checks out the action
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We take a page from the NFL Network book here & chronicle our
"top 10 "Named Games"
Only a select few of nearly 1,000 games of Tecmo Bowl have earned a moniker.
These games are all famous for their historical significance.
Either it enhanced the Tecmo Bowl lexicon, showcased an incredible performance, or amazed us with something we'd not seen before. These games are in the realm of rarefied air, and are immortalized here.
"top 10 "Named Games"
Only a select few of nearly 1,000 games of Tecmo Bowl have earned a moniker.
These games are all famous for their historical significance.
Either it enhanced the Tecmo Bowl lexicon, showcased an incredible performance, or amazed us with something we'd not seen before. These games are in the realm of rarefied air, and are immortalized here.
#10: The Punt Sack
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Coach said I got plenty of time to kick this....
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Takes more than a stupid punt sack to beat LT!
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Dave Kreig and the Seahawks mount another improbable scoring drive & pulls to within 14-13 of the Giants in the 4th. The Seattle defense stops Phil Simms & the Giants offense on the next possession. Seattle will get the ball back after the punt. Another scoring drive against Lawrence Taylor & we got ourselves a big time upset!
Then unforeseen terror strikes New York! As Nate lets the meter cycle through a few extra times to burn more clock before the punt, a Seattle defender breaks free & tackles Sean Landeta before he can punt. Overtaken by quick surge in momentum & frenzy of the moment, LT & the Giants defense surrender a quick touchdown.
The game looks over as Seattle leads 20-14 with little time left. It was one of the most shocking turn of events we'd witnessed in Tecmo Bowl! The world was teetering on implosion, as the Giants were about to fall in defeat, despite holding a 2 score lead late in the game.
However, Dave Meggett would have none of it and returns the kickoff to the house with only a few seconds remaining. The Giants claim victory by a score of 21-20 despite the massive punting gaffe. More proof the Giants are hard to beat even when things go your way.
#9: The greatest game ever (part 2)
Giants vs Redskins
The Giants & Redskins showcased a defensive struggle for the ages. The game goes deep into overtime scoreless. After a grand total of 49 possessions, the Giants finally win 3-0. Most games are an 8-10 possession affair and last 20-25 minutes. This game went well over an hour.
The Redskins defense played out of their minds all game long repeatedly stifling the Giants offense just outside of field goal range. Washington forced Phil Simms into multiple interceptions, & had many key 3rd down stops. Lawrence Taylor & the Giants defense allowed only a handful of 1st downs. Eventually the G-men finally scored and secured the win, but Washington gave them ALL they wanted and then some.
The Redskins defense played out of their minds all game long repeatedly stifling the Giants offense just outside of field goal range. Washington forced Phil Simms into multiple interceptions, & had many key 3rd down stops. Lawrence Taylor & the Giants defense allowed only a handful of 1st downs. Eventually the G-men finally scored and secured the win, but Washington gave them ALL they wanted and then some.
Losing the greatest game of all time TWICE, really, really sucks!
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Simms, you *@#%#! This game should have been OVER an hour ago! Get your head out of your ass and go make some plays!
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#8: Clash of the Titans
49ers vs Giants
Tecmo Bowl season 4 championship game between the undefeated 49ers & 1 loss Giants. In an epic back & forth defensive battle, San Francisco finally gets gets on the scoreboard with a touchdown midway in the 4th. Trailing 7-0 with the offense barely able to get 1st downs, things look bleak for Lawrence Taylor & the Giants.
Fortunately Dave Meggett shines brightest on the biggest stage. His kick return to the house knots it up at 7 late in the game. With little time remaining in Giants territory, Leonard Marshall picks off a Montana pass to ensure overtime.
In O.T. the battle ensues. New York's offense sputters, but Landeta's huge punts keep them in the game. After 7 possessions in OT, Roger Craig finally find some running room & gets in the endzone for the win...leaving LT still looking for that elusive championship. Meanwhile the 49ers celebrate back to back Tecmo Bowl titles.
The Giants defense did everything imagainable to win, but eventually couldn't contain the 49ers high powered offense.
Fortunately Dave Meggett shines brightest on the biggest stage. His kick return to the house knots it up at 7 late in the game. With little time remaining in Giants territory, Leonard Marshall picks off a Montana pass to ensure overtime.
In O.T. the battle ensues. New York's offense sputters, but Landeta's huge punts keep them in the game. After 7 possessions in OT, Roger Craig finally find some running room & gets in the endzone for the win...leaving LT still looking for that elusive championship. Meanwhile the 49ers celebrate back to back Tecmo Bowl titles.
The Giants defense did everything imagainable to win, but eventually couldn't contain the 49ers high powered offense.
Meggett appeared to be the hero....
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But Montana & the 49er's offense found a way to deny the Giants on the biggest stage possible.
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#7: The Marty-Ball Bowl
Broncos vs Browns
This goes down as one of the biggest disputed games in our history. Cleveland Browns kick returner Gerald McNeil goes CRAZY, & takes 2 kicksoffs to the house & returns another into field goal range leading to 3 more points. Karl Mecklenburg blocks a couple extra point attempts, but the Browns are in firm control.
Cleveland builds an 18-10 lead late in the 3rd. Denver eventually find themselves in a 4th & goal situation from the 8 yardline needing 2 scores to win it.
Dan Reeves decides since they are down that close to the endzone to just go for the TD. From there hope to get a stop, get the ball back, then drive down for a last second field goal at the gun. Dorsett runs in for the score, Cleveland has to punt, & Elway drives them into range. All works as planned, & Rich Karlis nails a mid-range distance winner at the gun. The Broncos rip Marty Shottenheimer's heart out again.
So, whats the controversy you ask? Nate is adamant that going for the TD there was the WRONG MOVE, & Brad should have kicked the field goal... because not scoring the TD on 4th down ends the game.
However Brad's reasoning was kicking a field goal there would not allow enough time to drive down and score a TD later. So by taking the 3 points Brad would have virtually handed him the game at that point. Further evident by Denver coming up 35 yards short of the endzone on the final drive when they sent Karlis out to kick. Had Denver played it safe with some "Marty Ball", Cleveland would have gotten the W. Note to self, Marty Ball will cost you a game, & John Elway will be sad & unhappy..
Cleveland builds an 18-10 lead late in the 3rd. Denver eventually find themselves in a 4th & goal situation from the 8 yardline needing 2 scores to win it.
Dan Reeves decides since they are down that close to the endzone to just go for the TD. From there hope to get a stop, get the ball back, then drive down for a last second field goal at the gun. Dorsett runs in for the score, Cleveland has to punt, & Elway drives them into range. All works as planned, & Rich Karlis nails a mid-range distance winner at the gun. The Broncos rip Marty Shottenheimer's heart out again.
So, whats the controversy you ask? Nate is adamant that going for the TD there was the WRONG MOVE, & Brad should have kicked the field goal... because not scoring the TD on 4th down ends the game.
However Brad's reasoning was kicking a field goal there would not allow enough time to drive down and score a TD later. So by taking the 3 points Brad would have virtually handed him the game at that point. Further evident by Denver coming up 35 yards short of the endzone on the final drive when they sent Karlis out to kick. Had Denver played it safe with some "Marty Ball", Cleveland would have gotten the W. Note to self, Marty Ball will cost you a game, & John Elway will be sad & unhappy..
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Karlis & the Broncos celebrated the win, and Marty lost another heartbreaker
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#6: The Al Michaels Game
Bears vs Cowboys
Miracles don't always happen, but the Cowboys were determined to not get beat 44-0 on this day.
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The chants of "You Gotta Believe!" grew louder & louder each minute starting mid-way in the 2nd qtr. The Cowboys had gotten out-scored 58-9 in their 2 previous games, & faced an elite Chicago team that was ready to mop the floor with them. Instead Dallas went out & stifled the Bears offense with a ton of crafty calls.
Roger Ruzek nailed a 2nd field goal & Chicago only lead 7-6 early in the 4th. Dallas had all the momentum. One more stop and Dallas would get a shot to win it late. It was a massive upset brewing.
Unfortunately for Dallas, they forgot about kickoff coverage. Green took it to the house just when things looked rather dicey for Chicago. The TD sealed the game, in what could have been the biggest upset imaginable in history. Coincidentally a few weeks later Chicago narrowly escaped Dallas again by a 6-3 score. When it comes to Tecmo, no matter what situation you face...You gotta believe!
Roger Ruzek nailed a 2nd field goal & Chicago only lead 7-6 early in the 4th. Dallas had all the momentum. One more stop and Dallas would get a shot to win it late. It was a massive upset brewing.
Unfortunately for Dallas, they forgot about kickoff coverage. Green took it to the house just when things looked rather dicey for Chicago. The TD sealed the game, in what could have been the biggest upset imaginable in history. Coincidentally a few weeks later Chicago narrowly escaped Dallas again by a 6-3 score. When it comes to Tecmo, no matter what situation you face...You gotta believe!
#5: Play-picked out of the stadium...
on accident
Giants vs Dolphins
Big game in the season finale with division title & home field in the playoffs at stake for the winner. The Giants lead Miami 9-6 in the 4th. Dan Marino leads the offense down inside the New York 5 with a 1st & goal. Lawrence Taylor appears helpless to win the game, but what lie ahead was the greatest goal line ambush of all time.
Parcells plan is to let Miami score quickly to conserve clock in an effort to have time for one last drive. However after blindly nailing a couple play-picks, the strategy shifts. On 3rd down, the Giants are halfway to winning the dang game & Belichik proceed to nail the next 2 play-picks. The Giants burn up some clock & a long punt later are victorious. Easily one of the most demoralizing losses in the Dolphins history.
Parcells plan is to let Miami score quickly to conserve clock in an effort to have time for one last drive. However after blindly nailing a couple play-picks, the strategy shifts. On 3rd down, the Giants are halfway to winning the dang game & Belichik proceed to nail the next 2 play-picks. The Giants burn up some clock & a long punt later are victorious. Easily one of the most demoralizing losses in the Dolphins history.
Parcells: We gotta let em score so we can get the ball back with time left! Belichick: F-That! Lets play pick em outta the F'ing stadium!
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Sorry Don...I swear we beat you guys on accident. It was luck. Thanks for the division title, and good luck in the playoffs
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#4: The Tim McKyer phenomenon
49ers vs Broncos
In a back and forth battle, Denver (trailing by 3) drove down to the San Fran 5 with a few seconds remaining in the game. Nate had been exclusively using Lott and Michael Carter on defense all game long. This signalled that a run play to the top if not called by the defense would result in Nate's defender having to make a spectacular diving tackle on Dorsett to prevent the TD.
However, a moment before snapping the ball, Nate switched to Tim McKyer(bottom DB) who would inevitably not be blocked on this play and stuffed Dorsett at the 2 yard line, and a field goal later sent it into OT...where the 49ers eventually won. This was an old school game from many years ago....Cat and mouse was previously used to an extent at this point, but this game was the springboard for ushering in an era where we learned the advantages of using multiple defenders from many key positions throughout the game, and not just using the fastest players on defense.
However, a moment before snapping the ball, Nate switched to Tim McKyer(bottom DB) who would inevitably not be blocked on this play and stuffed Dorsett at the 2 yard line, and a field goal later sent it into OT...where the 49ers eventually won. This was an old school game from many years ago....Cat and mouse was previously used to an extent at this point, but this game was the springboard for ushering in an era where we learned the advantages of using multiple defenders from many key positions throughout the game, and not just using the fastest players on defense.
Nobody suspected me!
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Dan was pissed he didn't see it coming
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#3: The greatest game ever (part 1)
Giants vs Redskins
Dave Meggett of the Giants returns the opening kickoff deep in Redskins territory. A quick touchdown, & the Giants later add a field goal to take an insurmountable 10-0 lead on Washington. Somehow Doug Williams leads a couple miraculous scoring drives to take a surprising 13-10 lead with about 20 seconds left. BIG TIME choke job staring the Giants in the face!
Its hard enough for the 49ers to score twice on New York, let alone the horrible offense of Washington. This may go down as one of the biggest upsets of all time! Fortunately Dave Meggett takes the kickoff into Washington territory before he is tackled with 1 second left. Raul Alegre nails a looong field goal and the game goes to O.T. After 7 possessions, the Giants finally come out on top 16-13. Close but no cigar Joe Gibbs!
Its hard enough for the 49ers to score twice on New York, let alone the horrible offense of Washington. This may go down as one of the biggest upsets of all time! Fortunately Dave Meggett takes the kickoff into Washington territory before he is tackled with 1 second left. Raul Alegre nails a looong field goal and the game goes to O.T. After 7 possessions, the Giants finally come out on top 16-13. Close but no cigar Joe Gibbs!
Dave, not trying to put any pressure on you... but if you don't do something awesome here on the kick return we're screwed. & we'll have to wear the biggest choke job of all time... & Lawrence will probably get coked up and murder everyone.
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ONE freaking second away from one of the greatest upsets of all time. Sorry Joe Gibbs.
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#2: Bo Jackson will not beat me!
Raiders vs 49ers
In 2004 the marquee match-up was considered SF/LA. The most prolific offenses facing off in wild & crazy games. SF had won 4 consecutive games in this heated rivalry with Nate’s simple defensive gameplan: Stop Bo Jackson at all costs. Call Bo's run 1 play 99% of the game and use Ronnie Lott and force Jay Schroeder to shoulder the load in the passing game. The scheme was centred on the QB eventually throwing an INT or 2 and SF would use those turnovers to come out on top.
In a playoff meeting during the 4th qtr, LA forced a crucial punt while trailing 7-6. LA was pinned inside their 10, and used the passing game to gain a couple 1st downs. It was dink and dunk & time was the enemy and this drive appeared it was taking too long. Knowing all too well what SF had been calling all game, LA gambled and called Bo's run 1. At the same time with the 49ers defense in a slight panic and in fear of surrendering the game wining field goal, Nate had switched up his call on that play to stop the pass. Nate figured if he could just get 1 sack on a pass play that be enough to win the game. Unfortunately for him, Ronnie Lott got blocked and Bo Jackson promptly gouged the 49er defense for a long run.
A couple plays later Matt Bahr lined up to attempt a FG just on the cusp of his range. The kick barely sailed through the uprights and LA captured a 9-7 win. Bo Jackson finally beat him. LA moved on in the playoffs, and the 49ers went home.
In a playoff meeting during the 4th qtr, LA forced a crucial punt while trailing 7-6. LA was pinned inside their 10, and used the passing game to gain a couple 1st downs. It was dink and dunk & time was the enemy and this drive appeared it was taking too long. Knowing all too well what SF had been calling all game, LA gambled and called Bo's run 1. At the same time with the 49ers defense in a slight panic and in fear of surrendering the game wining field goal, Nate had switched up his call on that play to stop the pass. Nate figured if he could just get 1 sack on a pass play that be enough to win the game. Unfortunately for him, Ronnie Lott got blocked and Bo Jackson promptly gouged the 49er defense for a long run.
A couple plays later Matt Bahr lined up to attempt a FG just on the cusp of his range. The kick barely sailed through the uprights and LA captured a 9-7 win. Bo Jackson finally beat him. LA moved on in the playoffs, and the 49ers went home.
Yeah....Bo Jackson beat me....
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I told George Seifert to keep calling Run 1, and what does he do? Stupid defensive coordinators will make you consider retirement!
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#1: The Denver Ref Crew
Broncos vs 49ers
This signaled the origin of an eerie Tecmo Bowl legend. A phantom menace of blatant & shoddy officiating that’s plagued Tecmo Bowl... and more specifically plagued Nate.
This particular game saw Brad & Denver as the beneficiary of a few crucial calls regarding interceptions & touchdowns, & even a highly questionable 1st down spot against SF. This was also the only blatant forfeit in our Tecmo history. To this day, it’s believed by conspiracy theorists that the Tecmo referee crew still holds a major grudge against Nate for his mid & post game outbursts on this fateful night.
With Denver leading the 49ers 14-7 thanks to 1 highly questionable touchdown ruling, the final straw was added to the camels back. Elway fired a pass to the endzone which appeared would easily be intercepted by Ronnie Lott.
Instead it was ruled another Denver score. Nate leaped from his chair and kicked the Nintendo across the room and headed to the kitchen. He emerged 5 minutes later still infuriated and instructed Brad with “You need to get the hell outta my house".
Whenever it appears an injustice is served up on the field, Nate is willing to bet The Denver Ref Crew is behind it.
This particular game saw Brad & Denver as the beneficiary of a few crucial calls regarding interceptions & touchdowns, & even a highly questionable 1st down spot against SF. This was also the only blatant forfeit in our Tecmo history. To this day, it’s believed by conspiracy theorists that the Tecmo referee crew still holds a major grudge against Nate for his mid & post game outbursts on this fateful night.
With Denver leading the 49ers 14-7 thanks to 1 highly questionable touchdown ruling, the final straw was added to the camels back. Elway fired a pass to the endzone which appeared would easily be intercepted by Ronnie Lott.
Instead it was ruled another Denver score. Nate leaped from his chair and kicked the Nintendo across the room and headed to the kitchen. He emerged 5 minutes later still infuriated and instructed Brad with “You need to get the hell outta my house".
Whenever it appears an injustice is served up on the field, Nate is willing to bet The Denver Ref Crew is behind it.
Not even a genius like Bill Walsh can over-come blatant ass rapings when the Denver Ref crew decides to rear its ugly head and take the game over!
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Watch the video to the right to hear the recap of the "Bo Jackson will not beat me game". Brad & Nate discuss the game, the memorable finish & all the circumstances that lead up to it. |
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Check out the best of the rest below
The Mecklenburg Interception
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Whatever you do Dan, don't throw a stupid interception here.
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Not long after that conversation, this happened...
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The Shoot-out
49ers vs Dolphins
Dan Marino accounted for a total of 4 scores. Derrick Crawford of the 49ers was an unexpected hero and took 3 kick returns into Dolphin territory on this day. It was an offensive explosion from start to finish in all facets of the game.
Montana and Marino both threw a critical INT's along the way. Joe's helped Miami build a big lead, and Dan's pick in the 3rd qtr got San Francisco back in the game. In the end, Ray Wersching missed a long field goal attempt and Miami walked away with a slim 26-24 victory in this all-time classic battle.
Wide receivers got to earn their keep on this day.
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Don Shula could draw up offensive plays, but he was no Jedi knight with the kickoff coverage in this game.
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I got you
Vikings vs Cowboys
Finger pointing was required. Season 1 game featured a 5-0 Minnesota squad taking on Dallas. Late in the game with the Vikings trailing, Kramer drops back to pass, then looked to run and the defender bit. Once the window opened just enough, Kramer pulled up & fired a pass to Anthony Carter for a key 1st down late in the game.
Completely proud of his efforts of deception, Nate lets out the loudest and most absurd "I got you" ever heard. The Vikings eventually won that game thanks to that play, and its now a term used when the defender gets caught cheating up on a Pass.
I can run for 5 yards or throw for 20. What to do...what to do...
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Not so fast Mr Jones! Dallas rebounded, won a bunch of games, & beat the 49ers twice. Dallas lost the championship game, then Landry got fired.
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Why you livin' in the past?
Vikings vs Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks & Brad were just minutes removed from claiming the 2004 Tecmo title when an exhibition game got set up. Seattle & Minnesota would be the participating teams. Anthony Carter returned a kickoff for a TD late & Minnesota(controlled by Nate) beat Seattle by 4. Ecstatic over the victory, Nate was adamant about claiming Brad was resting on his laurels of a past championship (some 20 minutes ago). Repeatedly in a loud and brash tone the question was asked, "Why you livin' in the past B? Why you livin' in the past?"
Earlier that day Nate proclaimed if his Minnesota squad and Seattle met in a playoff game Minnesota would surely win. However a playoff loss by Minnesota to the Cleveland Browns ended that speculation all together.
After the championship game was concluded, Nate petitioned for the phantom Seattle/Minnesota match-up to take place. Minnesota played strong defense all game but just when it looked like Seattle had the game in hand with a late TD and a 10-7 lead, Anthony Carter's kick return antics sealed it. This game became a testament to Anthony Carter's kick return ability & Nate’s unrivaled smack-talk.
These guys had the call during the 1987 playoff game where Carter ruined the 49ers season. They know what a cold blooded bastard he is.
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Carter doesn't ruin your season often, but when he does, he ruins it for the whole world to see...and the world points and laughs at you.
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The Perfect Storm
Redskins vs 49ers
The 49ers come into the season 5 opener, on a 32 game win streak, back to back titles and oh by the way...a trip into RFK stadium to face the great Redskins defense.
Darrell Green starts the game with a kick return into 49er territory that leads to 3 points. Washington's defense harasses Montana all day as he throws 3 interceptions. The Skins add a field goal early in the 4th qtr for a 6-0 lead. With time running out, Joe Montana finally settles down and gets the offense into the redzone but defensive coordinator Larry Peccatiello would have none of it and rolls out a few play-picks and the game ends on a sack. Washington had been virtually cursed in these type of games, but finally notched one in the win column.
Snake bitten Washington finally pulls one out!
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Most of Joe's day was spent on the turf
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Operator Error (Part 1)
49ers vs Giants
The San Francisco 49ers rattle off a masterful defensive effort and stymie Phil Simms with multiple interceptions throughout the game. Joe Montana leads a touch down drive and the 49ers have a comfortable 7-0 lead. Perhaps too comfortable.
In the waning seconds, Tim McKyer loses his focus momentarily, and more importantly forgets the fact that its only a 7 point lead... and attempts to bait Simms into another interception with a pass underneath to Mark Bavaro in 49er territory. Simms recognizes the ploy & goes deep to Stacy Robinson who is wide open down field. Robinson looks like he might score on McKyer's ill-advised hot dogging move, but Ronnie Lott being the consummate Tecmo Bowl All-Pro comes in to make the tackle a few yards from the endzone and averts disaster. The 49ers avoid one of the dumbest choke jobs of all time in Tecmo Bowl history!
Tim McKyer is still in the doghouse
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Not today Giants! This is the Ronnie Lott phenomenon.
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The interception
The Browns & Giants battle it out for the right to move on in the season 3 playoffs. The Giants build a 10-0 lead in part to a Bernie Kosar interception, but Kosar & the Browns chip away in the 2nd half.
Cleveland finds themselves inside the Giants 10 yardline trailing 10-6 early in the 4th, with New York on the ropes. Kosar drops back to pass, with multiple targets open but after a moment of indecision tries to thread the needle to Webster Slaughter in the back of the endzone. Leonard Marshall unfortunately picks it off. The Giants hold on, & Cleveland continues to lead the league in heart-breaking losses.
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The inconsolable Bernie Kosar, & Marty suffers ANOTHER kick to the nuts.
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Comeback Denied
Seahawks vs Browns
The Seahawks build a big 14-0 lead late in the 2nd quarter. The Browns Gerald McNeil fields the kickoff as time expires, & just past the 50 is tripped up by a diving tackle from the last man standings between him and the endzone. The Browns get the 2nd half kickoff, & McNeil takes this one to the house. 14-7 Seattle leads. Cleveland claws back into the game, and trails 20-17 late, but Matt Bahr misses a long field goal as time expires, and the massive comeback falls just short.
Gerald McNeil will scare the hell out of your kickoff coverage coach, but the bad luck Browns will still find a way to lose.
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Marty & the Browns: Always finding amazing ways to lose games.
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Defensive trade-offs
Dolphins vs Giants
The Dolphins are leading the Giants in the 3rd qtr and decide to go for the TD on a 4th and goal to put the game out of reach. That attempt is thwarted and NY still has life. Phil Simms from inside his 5 serves up an INT on the very next play and Miami is now poised to put the dagger in. The Dolphins are out for blood, but Leonard Marshall has other ideas and on the very next play picks off Marino's pass in the endzone.
3 plays, 3 turnovers. Cursing and celebrating never coincided together more harmonious than in this game. Miami eventually won the game 13-3, but not without some excitement in those 3 plays. Even when the New York Giants lose, they find a way to kick your ass and humiliate you along the way.
Sorry Dan, but we weren't done making of a fool of you.
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Belichick: Those F'ers may have won the game, but we won the greatest F'n 3 consecutive plays of all time battle.
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The game no one wanted to win
Redskins vs Cowboys
Dallas and Washington had trouble moving the ball all game, and when either got in a position to attempt a FG, it meant someone was throwing a stupid INT in the next play or two. It meant Brett Farve was calling to tell us some dumb INT's were being thrown. This was a collection of the worst INT's of all time. Two in particular stood out. Troy Aikman had blown the cowboys chance at a 6-0 lead with an INT with Dallas already in FG range. Mark Rypien squandered a FG opportunity in the 4th with a costly INT as well. The game went to OT tied at 3, and when Washington got in FG range Joe Gibbs had the offense shut it down and took their damn points for a 6-3 win.
Hey, that guy looks like he might be open...big play coming up...oh crap not again!
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No more of this fancy passing witchery. We're going to run the damn ball from here on out!
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The Reset Game
Raiders vs Redskins
It was a rugged defensive battle between the Redskins and Raiders. The Redskins kicker Jess Atkinson lined up for a long field goal in hopes of taking a 3-0 lead late in the 3rd qtr. The kick appears to be long enough, but while the ball is halfway to the goalpost the game inexplicably resets for no reason. We recreate all the events back to that moment and with the re-kick, Washington misses the field goal because Brad stops the power meter too soon.
The game remains scoreless into overtime where Bo Jackson finally is able to make a dent in the usually impenetrable Redskin defense. The Raiders eventually prevail with a field goal and win one of our the most controversial Tecmo Bowl games of all time.
This did not happen.
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This probably did.
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Commitment to Excrement
49ers vs Raiders
Pretty simple analysis here. The 49ers beat the Raiders ass 56-0. It was the like the whole 49ers team was in non stop cheat speed mode on offense all night. In all the years Nate and I have played we had never had a blowout even rival the epic proportions of that good old fashion ass kicking.
Joe Montana sliced & diced and made julienne fries out of the Raiders defense all game. On the flip side, Pierce Holt solidified his spot as a Tecmo Bowl all pro defensive end in season 4 as he harassed Steve Beuerline all game.
Good times had by all on the San Francisco side of the bay.
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The brutal loss caused Al Davis to age 20 years in the span of 20 minutes.
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The Al Michaels game (Part 2)
Cowboys vs 49ers
Season 5 battle between the 49ers and Cowboys. San Francisco was fresh off an embarrassing loss to the Redskins in the "Perfect Storm" game and the Dallas had just shocked the world by beating the Giants in the "Two short" game. A Perfect set of circumstances for the 49ers to pound the ever living dog crap outta Dallas right? Wrong!
Dallas hangs around on offense, and gets a couple picks from Joe Montana to pull off this colossal upset with a crazy 6-0 victory. After registering 2 of the largest upsets in Tecmo Bowl history, the city of Dallas finally embraces Danny White as a hero.....until the Dolphins SMASH the Cowboys 33-0 the following week and bring them back to reality. It was good while it lasted Danny White!
The catch did not happen this time around for the 49ers.
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For a little while, the lone star state forgot about this.
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Two Short
Cowboys vs Giants
Season 5 opener between the Cowboys & Giants. Tom Landry's crew plays gritty defense to hang in there. Raul Alegre just misses a long kick at the end of the 3rd, and another in the 4th. Despite being stymied for 4 qtrs, in overtime Herschel Walker and the Cowboys offense finally puts together a drive and Dallas wins. Giants twice were literally 1 yard away from winning the dang game.
Field goals are not a game of horseshoes or hand grenades. Close does not count
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I'm gonna beat that kickers ass, just like a hooker in nasty hotel
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Operator Error (Part 2)
49ers vs Giants
Another battle between the big dogs that comes down to the wire. The 49ers take a 7 point lead late, and go into full on prevent mode against the Giants. Phil Simms leads a frantic late rally down the field with a slew of quick passes. It all culminates in a pass to Mark Bavaro, which he takes out of bounds around the 20 yardline setting the stage for a final play with 1 second left.
At this point things look a little dicey for the 49ers. The Giants go to Pass 2, and have receivers open at 3 different levels. Ronnie Lott covers Robinson into the endzone respecting the TD throw there. Simms calmly waits in the pocket then throws up top to Lionel Manuel who catches the ball and has nothing but green ahead of him. He might score! It appears Lott got too deep in the endzone, but in a blur Ronnie Lott flies into the screen and takes down Manuel a yard short.
Ronnie Lott once again stomping on the Giants false sense of hope.
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Lemme get this straight...Walsh has an offense AND that guy on defense too?
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Play-pick with 1 tick
Seahawks vs Browns
Cleveland finds themselves trailing the Seahawks 13-7 in the 4th. Kosar leads a late rally with a slew of quick passes to get just inside the Seattle 10. Kosar fires a strike to Reggie Langhorn who turns up field and looks like he may score, but for fear of getting tackled with time expiring...runs out of bounds at the 2 yardline. It really looked like he could score on the play, but decided to play it safe. With 1 second remaining on the game clock, Seattle defensive coordinator Tom Catlin dials up a play-pick to keep the Browns out of the endzone and give Marty a big fat GAME OVER!
One cold blooded play-picker right here
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Yes!!! Well...maybe? I think I'll get out of bounds just to be on the safe side.
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More game recaps below
-"LT's suicide kamikaze blitz" -LT forces a huge endzone INT vs Miami with his unexpected blitz. Normally not a wise strategy, but this ploy turns up aces.
-"The Comeback" -The 49ers spent the 1st half beating the pants off Seattle. From there the Seahawks overcomes a 14 point halftime deficit to beat SF in OT.
-"Key to the city game" -After repeatedly getting clobbered in the 49ers/Bears match-up, Nate claims to have the key to beating San Francisco. He does for most of the game, but a late Montana touchdown pass beats him again.
-"Everything was in the endzone but the ball" -Washington trails 3-0 and looks to defeat New York on the last play of the game. Clint Didier is tackled and it appears he crossed the goal line. Rypien had Art Monk wide open in corner of endzone.
-"Reggie Roby aint white!" -Reggie Roby catches the snap as a white guy, then magically turned black before punting it. To quote Vince Lombardi..."What the hell is goin' on out here?"
-"I had one guy open and Ronnie Lott was covering him" -Magical coverage strikes at the worst time for Nate while facing SF.
-"The Comeback" -The 49ers spent the 1st half beating the pants off Seattle. From there the Seahawks overcomes a 14 point halftime deficit to beat SF in OT.
-"Key to the city game" -After repeatedly getting clobbered in the 49ers/Bears match-up, Nate claims to have the key to beating San Francisco. He does for most of the game, but a late Montana touchdown pass beats him again.
-"Everything was in the endzone but the ball" -Washington trails 3-0 and looks to defeat New York on the last play of the game. Clint Didier is tackled and it appears he crossed the goal line. Rypien had Art Monk wide open in corner of endzone.
-"Reggie Roby aint white!" -Reggie Roby catches the snap as a white guy, then magically turned black before punting it. To quote Vince Lombardi..."What the hell is goin' on out here?"
-"I had one guy open and Ronnie Lott was covering him" -Magical coverage strikes at the worst time for Nate while facing SF.
-"The replay game" A first of sorts saw us stop game play and revert to the tape(since we record all games) to check in on a crucial ruling of whether or not Cleveland should be awarded a safety due to a rules violation. The play stood as it unfolded and Elways had indeed avoided a safety, however it was the only notable moment for the Broncos as Cleveland prevailed 10-3.
"The Over-Run" In a Browns/49ers game tied at 7, Clay matthews picks off a pass and takes it to the house. Michael Carter blocks the pat. The 49ers respond late with a TD and takes the lead. Facing 4th and 12, Kosar launches a pass just off screen that the defender had over run by a lot. The result was a 1st down and Cleveland eventually gets in field goal range for the winning kick as time expires.
"The Drive" Minnesota engineers a fairly improbably TD drive late to beat Miami. Trailing 9-3 Steve Jordan does what he does best and takes over the game.
"No one looks happy"-Rugged and intense ending to a Raiders/Cowboys game. Late in the game the ladies in the room were a little confused why no one appeared to be enjoying the game of Tecmo Bowl.
"Night of the living kick return" 4 game stretch of opening game kick off mayhem.
"The throwback game" An old school styled of offensive output by Dallas and L.A. Not a ton of scoring, but yardage racked up nicely in a 13-10 Dallas victory.
"Eat your words" Nate proclaims he can stomp Dallas with anyone but Washington. 2 kick return touchdowns by Dixon later, and the Cowboys absolutely throttle the Raiders 24-9.
"Planned Pregnancy" Trailing 6-0, Cleveland decides to take their 3 points instead of going for the TD vs Chicago early in the 4th qtr. The plan is to score, stop the Bears and get the ball back and try to tie it up late. Something goes horribly awry though when Dennis Gentry returns the kickoff to the house. Kosar gets picked off late and Chicago rolls 16-3. Marty Ball in fullaffect!
"Valentines massacre" Seattle comes out swinging early and knocks the Giants out cold with an astonishing 31-0 clobbering over Valentines day weekend. Firing on all cylinders the Seahawk's offense is a machine, and Fredd Young racks up multiple INT's by Phil Simms. One of the most shocking scores we have ever seen.
"The adjustment bureau" Playoff game in season 4 between Minnesota and Denver. The Broncos are a slight favorite, but on paper didn't appear to match-up well with Minnesota. Dan Reeves and his staff go the complete opposite direction in terms of what play call the rest of the league had used to slow down the Vikings. The ploy works as Denver's defense repeatedly nails the Vikings offense with a landslide of tons of playpicks. Denver escapes 6-3 in a brutal defensive battle.
"The ambush" Season 3 Championship game see's the defending champ Dolphins take an early 3-0 lead over the 49ers. Nearly halftime the 49ers strike quickly and head to the half up 7-3. The 2nd half becomes 1 interception after another for Marino and the 49ers destroy Miami 42-3. Marino threw 5 INTs in the 2nd half and San Francisco dumped 21 points on the scoreboard in the 3rd quarter.
"The showdown" In a podcast after week 7 of season 4, Nate proclaims the Colts season is over, and the Browns will claim the 3 seed in the conference heading towards the playoffs. Cleveland goes in the tank late that year while Indianapolis pulls out some serious "must-win" games. The 2 face off in week 12 with the playoffs on the line. Cleveland eventually triumphs in a hard fought battle of field position attrition with a late field goal to win 3-0. Browns defense held Indy deep in its own territory all game. Colts defense kept the browns harpooned around the 50 most all game. Something finally had to give.
"The Sacrificial lamb bowl" The Colts faced off against the Seahawks with the winner getting awarded a trip to the Meadow-lands to play the 11-1 New York Freaking Giants in the 1st round of the playoffs! Seattle prevailed in game that everyone knew would not matter one damn bit, and then was easily disposed of by the Giants with a 17-7 score.
"The Drive" Minnesota engineers a fairly improbably TD drive late to beat Miami. Trailing 9-3 Steve Jordan does what he does best and takes over the game.
"No one looks happy"-Rugged and intense ending to a Raiders/Cowboys game. Late in the game the ladies in the room were a little confused why no one appeared to be enjoying the game of Tecmo Bowl.
"Night of the living kick return" 4 game stretch of opening game kick off mayhem.
"The throwback game" An old school styled of offensive output by Dallas and L.A. Not a ton of scoring, but yardage racked up nicely in a 13-10 Dallas victory.
"Eat your words" Nate proclaims he can stomp Dallas with anyone but Washington. 2 kick return touchdowns by Dixon later, and the Cowboys absolutely throttle the Raiders 24-9.
"Planned Pregnancy" Trailing 6-0, Cleveland decides to take their 3 points instead of going for the TD vs Chicago early in the 4th qtr. The plan is to score, stop the Bears and get the ball back and try to tie it up late. Something goes horribly awry though when Dennis Gentry returns the kickoff to the house. Kosar gets picked off late and Chicago rolls 16-3. Marty Ball in fullaffect!
"Valentines massacre" Seattle comes out swinging early and knocks the Giants out cold with an astonishing 31-0 clobbering over Valentines day weekend. Firing on all cylinders the Seahawk's offense is a machine, and Fredd Young racks up multiple INT's by Phil Simms. One of the most shocking scores we have ever seen.
"The adjustment bureau" Playoff game in season 4 between Minnesota and Denver. The Broncos are a slight favorite, but on paper didn't appear to match-up well with Minnesota. Dan Reeves and his staff go the complete opposite direction in terms of what play call the rest of the league had used to slow down the Vikings. The ploy works as Denver's defense repeatedly nails the Vikings offense with a landslide of tons of playpicks. Denver escapes 6-3 in a brutal defensive battle.
"The ambush" Season 3 Championship game see's the defending champ Dolphins take an early 3-0 lead over the 49ers. Nearly halftime the 49ers strike quickly and head to the half up 7-3. The 2nd half becomes 1 interception after another for Marino and the 49ers destroy Miami 42-3. Marino threw 5 INTs in the 2nd half and San Francisco dumped 21 points on the scoreboard in the 3rd quarter.
"The showdown" In a podcast after week 7 of season 4, Nate proclaims the Colts season is over, and the Browns will claim the 3 seed in the conference heading towards the playoffs. Cleveland goes in the tank late that year while Indianapolis pulls out some serious "must-win" games. The 2 face off in week 12 with the playoffs on the line. Cleveland eventually triumphs in a hard fought battle of field position attrition with a late field goal to win 3-0. Browns defense held Indy deep in its own territory all game. Colts defense kept the browns harpooned around the 50 most all game. Something finally had to give.
"The Sacrificial lamb bowl" The Colts faced off against the Seahawks with the winner getting awarded a trip to the Meadow-lands to play the 11-1 New York Freaking Giants in the 1st round of the playoffs! Seattle prevailed in game that everyone knew would not matter one damn bit, and then was easily disposed of by the Giants with a 17-7 score.
