Greatest Bronco plays of all time: Terrell's Big Run - The Orange Mane

titan · 04-03-2010, 05:49 AM

On my blog at http://sportsindenver.blogspot.com/

Before getting to my top 5 bronco plays of all time, here's another "honorable mention" play. I can't compile a list of all time great Bronco plays without some mention of Terrell Davis.

It was a windy day January 17, 1999 when the Broncos hosted the NY Jets in the AFC Championship game. 50 mile-per-hour winds neutralized the Broncos and John Elway's great passing attack, so this game clinching run was the key play in a Bronco victory:

Davis had so many big runs in the playoffs, it was difficult to pick just one. In eight career playoff games he accumulated 1,140 yards rushing on 204 carries and 12 touchdowns. The Broncos victory over the Jets was also the last playoff game at Mile High Stadium, and John Elway's last home game.

Next: resuming the countdown with the #5 play on my list against an opponent who was victim to many great bronco plays over the years (the Cleveland Browns)

elsid13 · 04-03-2010, 05:54 AM

I miss the toss cutback

Jesterhole · 04-03-2010, 06:30 AM

I miss Tom Nalen

WolfpackGuy · 04-03-2010, 06:39 AM

That game went from 10-0 to 23-10 in a heartbeat.

Anybody have that highlight from the week before against the Dolphins when TD faked Brock Marion out of his jock?

HorseHead · 04-03-2010, 06:45 AM

Good times....Tuna looked constipated...notice the snap on the x-tra point, nice play Rouen..

DarkHorse · 04-03-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfpackGuy

That game went from 10-0 to 23-10 in a heartbeat.

Anybody have that highlight from the week before against the Dolphins when TD faked Brock Marion out of his jock?

I have that one - badass run.

Kaylore · 04-03-2010, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfpackGuy

That game went from 10-0 to 23-10 in a heartbeat.

Anybody have that highlight from the week before against the Dolphins when TD faked Brock Marion out of his jock?

That was a better run. The double juke. I was at that game.

broncswin · 04-03-2010, 07:45 AM

Griffith was a beast

Tombstone RJ · 04-03-2010, 08:19 AM

It's really a great play that shows the bread and butter run for the Broncos during that season. I was at the Philly game in the South Stands when Davis racked up like a 180 yards in the first half. When the Broncos were protecting the south endzone, and they were running that pitch sweep play, it was like Moses parting the Red Sea. Davis just destroyed that team and the thing is, on those long runs, you have to have speed. Those were some good times. I don't really remember the 2nd half, I was wasted drunk by that time...

gunns · 04-03-2010, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorseHead

Good times....Tuna looked constipated...notice the snap on the x-tra point, nice play Rouen..

That was what made it extra special, Tuna's face.

oubronco · 04-03-2010, 09:13 AM

I love that toss sweep play

Broncofan_H · 04-03-2010, 09:48 AM

Obviously I miss all of those great players, but I also miss Mile High Stadium and that atmosphere. There was nothing like Mile High Stadium, Invesco can't come close and neither can the new generation of fans.

SouthStndJunkie · 04-03-2010, 11:19 AM

I was at that game....very windy.

I remember being nervous when it was 10-0.

I also remember being drunk and stoned and throwing up after the game in the parking lot of a Hooter's and then taking a nap around the toilet bowl at my bud's place after that.

Bronco CB40 · 04-03-2010, 12:31 PM

My favorite TD long runs were in losing efforts, at Houston in '95 and at Kansas City in '96.

Atwater His Ass · 04-03-2010, 02:46 PM

I'll never forget sitting the South Stands and getting to see Elway take his final victory lap around Mile High after the game.

BroncoLifer · 04-03-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesterhole

I miss Tom Nalen

I miss the guy in my avatar. And what he's holding.

strafen · 04-03-2010, 03:24 PM

titan, you may want to consider compiling these Broncos great plays of all time into one single thread, and list a brief description on its link so people can look them up.
Perhaps the mods can assist you in making a section for it, or at least a sticky.
Thanks for putting such a good effort in creating such a collection of great moments in our team's history...

extralife · 04-03-2010, 03:45 PM

Counting the playoffs, TD's '97 and '98 seasons are probably the best two year stretch of football by any player at any position.

cmhargrove · 04-03-2010, 04:18 PM

Cal whatever play you like, with a forward surge like that at the line, it's usually going to be a good gain. TD's vision takes care of the rest...

gyldenlove · 04-03-2010, 05:32 PM

That was some beautiful blocking and some excellent 1-cut running, every defender has a blocker on him and TD spots his hole and then nobody is going to stop him, just a beautiful play.

ShutDownPoster · 04-03-2010, 05:57 PM

My fave: back to back 50yd TD's against Dallas

BlueCrusher · 04-03-2010, 06:48 PM

Damn good times..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mIP7ySBXBg

broncosteven · 04-03-2010, 06:56 PM

TD wasn't touched until he was passing the secondary. His speed was sneaky but his vision was great.

04-03-2010, 05:49 AM	#1
titan Perennial Pro-bowler Fan of Old School Football Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 963 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Greatest Bronco plays of all time: Terrell's Big Run On my blog at http://sportsindenver.blogspot.com/ Before getting to my top 5 bronco plays of all time, here's another "honorable mention" play. I can't compile a list of all time great Bronco plays without some mention of Terrell Davis. It was a windy day January 17, 1999 when the Broncos hosted the NY Jets in the AFC Championship game. 50 mile-per-hour winds neutralized the Broncos and John Elway's great passing attack, so this game clinching run was the key play in a Bronco victory: Davis had so many big runs in the playoffs, it was difficult to pick just one. In eight career playoff games he accumulated 1,140 yards rushing on 204 carries and 12 touchdowns. The Broncos victory over the Jets was also the last playoff game at Mile High Stadium, and John Elway's last home game. Next: resuming the countdown with the #5 play on my list against an opponent who was victim to many great bronco plays over the years (the Cleveland Browns)

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BlueCrusher Bowlen's drinking buddy Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 174 Adopt-a-Bronco: TTs	Good times Damn good times..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mIP7ySBXBg

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04-03-2010, 05:54 AM	#2
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,079	I miss the toss cutback

04-03-2010, 06:30 AM	#3
Jesterhole Ring of Famer Ridin' the McFailboat... Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,036	I miss Tom Nalen

04-03-2010, 06:39 AM	#4
WolfpackGuy Call me, "Maybe" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 5,674	That game went from 10-0 to 23-10 in a heartbeat. Anybody have that highlight from the week before against the Dolphins when TD faked Brock Marion out of his jock?

04-03-2010, 06:45 AM	#5
HorseHead Ring of Famer Stay thirsty my friends.. Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,211 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	Good times....Tuna looked constipated...notice the snap on the x-tra point, nice play Rouen..

04-03-2010, 07:45 AM	#8
broncswin God I love those Broncos Bring back the hardware Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Broncos Fantasy Land Posts: 2,017 Adopt-a-Bronco: three amigos	Griffith was a beast

04-03-2010, 08:19 AM	#9
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,273 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	It's really a great play that shows the bread and butter run for the Broncos during that season. I was at the Philly game in the South Stands when Davis racked up like a 180 yards in the first half. When the Broncos were protecting the south endzone, and they were running that pitch sweep play, it was like Moses parting the Red Sea. Davis just destroyed that team and the thing is, on those long runs, you have to have speed. Those were some good times. I don't really remember the 2nd half, I was wasted drunk by that time...

04-03-2010, 09:13 AM	#11
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 20,570	I love that toss sweep play

04-03-2010, 09:48 AM	#12
Broncofan_H Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Front Range Posts: 364	Obviously I miss all of those great players, but I also miss Mile High Stadium and that atmosphere. There was nothing like Mile High Stadium, Invesco can't come close and neither can the new generation of fans.

04-03-2010, 11:19 AM	#13
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,237	I was at that game....very windy. I remember being nervous when it was 10-0. I also remember being drunk and stoned and throwing up after the game in the parking lot of a Hooter's and then taking a nap around the toilet bowl at my bud's place after that.

04-03-2010, 12:31 PM	#14
Bronco CB40 The chicken is COLD!!! COKE FIEND Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: cell block 40 Posts: 332 Adopt-a-Bronco: Dale Carter	My favorite TD long runs were in losing efforts, at Houston in '95 and at Kansas City in '96.

04-03-2010, 02:46 PM	#15
Atwater His Ass Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,360 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I'll never forget sitting the South Stands and getting to see Elway take his final victory lap around Mile High after the game.

04-03-2010, 03:24 PM	#17
strafen Karma Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6,928 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elway	titan, you may want to consider compiling these Broncos great plays of all time into one single thread, and list a brief description on its link so people can look them up. Perhaps the mods can assist you in making a section for it, or at least a sticky. Thanks for putting such a good effort in creating such a collection of great moments in our team's history...

04-03-2010, 03:45 PM	#18
extralife Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,896	Counting the playoffs, TD's '97 and '98 seasons are probably the best two year stretch of football by any player at any position.

04-03-2010, 04:18 PM	#19
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,396 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Cal whatever play you like, with a forward surge like that at the line, it's usually going to be a good gain. TD's vision takes care of the rest...

04-03-2010, 05:32 PM	#20
gyldenlove Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, ON Posts: 10,014 Adopt-a-Bronco: Spencer Larsen	That was some beautiful blocking and some excellent 1-cut running, every defender has a blocker on him and TD spots his hole and then nobody is going to stop him, just a beautiful play.

04-03-2010, 05:57 PM	#21
ShutDownPoster raging lurker JUSTICE is served!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 750	My fave: back to back 50yd TD's against Dallas

04-03-2010, 06:56 PM	#23
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,006 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	TD wasn't touched until he was passing the secondary. His speed was sneaky but his vision was great.