Eric Metcalf 2 Punt Returns against Steelers
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Eric Metcalf has two punt returns for touchdowns against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the same game. Metcalf's returns were of 91 and 75 yards respectively. This game was played October 24, 1993 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium.
I was there. The girl that I had been dating bought the tickets before we broke up. She had great class and decided that we should still go. We were not disappointed. Thanks Eric! Thanks Stacy! What a great day.
Michael Oedy - probaby why she broke up with you, after 2 punt ret for touchdowns😅
Did u smash tho?
1:40 "25 or 30 bucks for a ticket." Ahhhh... the good old days.
l heard that and was like omg
shit that cant even get you a hot dog fries burger and a beer these days
I'll pay anything to watch my Browns play
to watch good teams too
As a Browns fan, I can attest that times have indeed changed--I'm pretty sure I would mind paying 25 or 30 bucks to watch the team.
I was at this game. When Metcalf took the second one to the house I just sat and cried I was so happy!
Watching this video gives me chills, I was born in 84 and was 9 years old when this happened and I remember watching it like it was yesterday. Listen to how loud that stadium is!! UNBELIEVABLE! The only time I've ever heard it that loud was in the new stadium was during the Jaguars bottlegate game.
I used to set up imaginary defenders (pillow cushions, and other household obstacles) and run through my parents basement pretending I was Eric Metcalf lol!
Been rough since we've been back but things are lookin good with the stooges out as long as they don't draft Manziel we'll be in good shape.
"as long as they don't draft Manziel we'll be in good shape"
Well shit.
: X . . . I knew Manziel was going to be a turd . . . It's a shame Cardale is going back to school. Prototypical AFC North QB but he'll prob go #1 overall after next season
+DrVanNostrand01 well I'm batting only .500 now haha
That's the amazing sound of 80000 fans roaring in delight!
Baker Mayfield 😎
got chills from the play by play on the second one...dude was a beast...t
And no penalties on either play. Unbelievable.
One of the most memorable punt returns ever because it had a little bit of everything, from Metcalf shifting and making his moves, to the fans, being late in the game, down, the Cle-Pit rivalry, Eric taking home 2 that day with the last being the game winner. Yeah, to me, from a kid to now I always remembered this game. NFL Primetime saved this game for last that night…good ole memories..
Great...he got that shiftiness from his father Terry. See St Louis Cards of the 70s. Both amazing to watch.
My absolute favorite all time Browns player. He was as gifted as they come and had moves nobody else had in the NFL. Awesome.
Absolutely beautiful.
Ran into Metcalf at Legacy village a few days ago and reminded him of this.
Man I use to love the Browns vs Broncos..the Byner fumble was just hard to watch..they could have played the Redskins in that Super Bowl..I'am a skins fan and I so wanted to play Cleveland..they just had fans like the Redskins do..they love their team and I have a soft spot for Cleveland..I wanted them to win in the AFC and show that that little team could do it. I hope you guys get it all put right one day..as I hope my redskins can.
As a lifelong Steeler fan, I was there. That was my first pro game attended. Good memories, had a chance to meet many Steeler players.
I remember when this happened..I was PISSED..I was winning my football pool until Metcalf took that 2nd punt back..Cost me 210 dollars....Love me some Eric Metcalf tho...man was a beast..flat out
that guy was so good.
One of the greatest things about this footage is the commentators not saying a word for over a minute after the second touchdown. They just let the pictures do all the talking. Can you imagine that in any sport today?
Im a bengals fan but hearing the crowd erupt as he went in for score #2 gave me the chills
Jump on Steelers bandwagon
How could Modell move the team. This is the real Browns. Not some expansion team with silly goofy uniforms. Cleveland had the BEST football fans in the NFL. I remember this game vividly. Cowher looked like he ate his tongue!
I remembered this. I screamed at the TV dont punt to Metcalf again. They did as I sunk in my chair. Wtf are you thinking!!! Metcalf was great that day.
One of the best players we had, can't wait for the dat we return to the old
Goosebumps 😳😳as a browns fan I can feel how electric that stadium was
The stadium was rocking this last Sunday. Although it wasn't quite as loud; I get the feeling the the fans don't hate the Saints nearly as much as they hated the Steelers. Hopefully we can get it rocking like that on a consistent basis from now on.
NOPE
I was there. It was incredible!
I was at this game!
hes the flash !!!
Just read about these specific returns on Michael Lombardi's book, gridiron genius. Awesome to watch.
I remember this game.
I had a presentation to give to a very important client the day after, and I could barely speak from all the screaming I did. I was really nervous about that.
When I walked into the room, half the people I was going to present to were hoarse from all the yelling they did the night before themselves.
Awesome day, crappy presentation.
We still got the job.
+Boss Key If there were a reason why Eric Metcalf would've been the Super Bowl XXXIII MVP ('98-'99) for the 1998 Arizona Cardinals, he probably would've deserved the SB MVP honors more so than Mario Bates (Arizona's short yardage running back) anyday.
Believe me, Metcalf being Arizona's SB MVP in '98-'99 just kind of shows how gifted and talented he is on offense and on special teams, whether he can play RB (Running Back), WR (Wide Receiver), KR (Kick Returner) or PR (Punt Returner).
What the hell are you talking about??? Arizona was not in the Superbowl in 1998
+Filipo Sooa um, 1998 Superbowl was between the Broncos & Packers and the MVP was Terrell Davis, Arizona didn't play in a Superbowl until 2009 and Metcalf was long gone from the NFL by then
This is so unfair. Eric Metcalf ran 2 touchdowns against the Squealers. This is straight-up Magic.
my favorite Brown's game of all time
I was at this game. The Steelers dominated the game in every way except these two plays.
I love the shots of The Chin hatin’
I remember seeing this when I was 13 years old. I ended up going on tecmo bowl and beat the browns mercilessly for 3 hours just to make myself feel better.
LOVING IT
Belicheck even took the Browns to playoffs! Greatest coach of all time!
Wrong
Who cares steelers own Browns for Superbowl appearance probowls players Hall of Fame players only 3 coaches since 1972. Steelers fans have more bragging rights
Wow, back when Browns football was exciting. My how times have changed. Go Steelers!
damn I miss those "DawG pound" days.......seems sooo long ago.........truly the best yrs for me personally to b alive (sad I know)......I luv'd me some Browns Football!!!!!!
I won a $100 bet off of my then supervisor from this game who was a diehard Steelers fan and needless to say, I caught hell from the guy until he got canned for something.
Opposing AFC Central fans can make the work environment pretty hostile. lol
The Browns are back this year!!!
I was there for this....honest. Lower deck about 14 rows back pretty much at midfield, and surrounded by plenty of Steeler jersey's. Today that's common but for '93 I thought it was a bit strange. Had been to old Municipal for the Browns many times but that was my first Steeler game. Was back there next year in September to see Tesdeverde throw 5 picks.
There are sometimes in the National Football League it's worth it to pay that $25-$30 for a ticket.
Baby we were born to run...
Man we gotta beat those motherfuckers tomorrow! Knocking them out of playoff contention, like we did in 09 (and another year?), would be a terrific consolation to another terrible season. C'mon Austin Davis lol.
ATTENTION BROWNS: PLEASE USE DUKE JOHNSON LIKE THEY USED METCALF BACK IN HIS PRIME!
I was at this game still the best. love how on the second return the only guy to knock him down is the guy in the dawg pound who stiff arms Metcalf out of excitement. lol go browns forever! the 0
love the vid, but dayumm WW2 documentaries are more clear
Is that Cris Collinsworth doing the commentary?
These were the real glory days of the NFL... fans real close to the field... less suits on the sidelines... the age of great TV announcers... less polished product... made it feel like I was there.
Deja Voodoo dude Cris Collinsworth is literally calling the game in this clip lmao some things never change
Sadly, the NFL is a touch football league now. Under the lie of players' safety, when it's actually for higher scores, because to stupid fans, think that no defense football is exciting.
well said
U almost had me all the way until u mentioned great announcers. I was like. Isn't that Chris Collinsworth?
And $25 dollar tickets. Thats old school
There is no better sports fan than a Cleveland fan! Simply the best and I'm a New Yorker, we have those fairweather fans! Beautiful stuff Eric & his fans!
Browns stadium used to be so loud!!!!!!!
And the new one is nothing but a factory of sadness now........ : (
Flying-Experience we suck and that place is still hopping
My dad and I had season tickets for years, there was no place better to watch a game unless you were behind a pillar, the fans were fantastic and man,who could forget the Dawg Pound.
And it was LOUD.
I also saw Pink Floyd on their Animals tour there, it was an unforgettable concert and yes, it was quite loud as well.
The loudest stadiums ever were the old kingdome in Seattle, Municipal stadium in Cleveland Mile High Stadium in Denver.
This is truly one of the most special things to ever happen in the NFL. Eric Metcalf was a beast! The sound of those Cleveland fans roaring, it's spectacular.
Steeler fan, this was an important game for us. Wasn't even mad, because you have to appriciate a great performance. Just shook my head and said damn, he's amazing.
i'm a browns fan from california. i never have stepped foot in ohio. my family is from cuba, my two older brothers were born in miami, but i was born and raised in california. my brothers used to tell me all of the time that i had to be a dolphins fan, but i didn't like the idea of someone telling me what to do. So in 1985 the browns were playing the dolphins in the playoff and were up 21-3 at the half; it was easy to cheer on the browns to my brothers' dismay. needless to say, the dolphins came back and won 24-21 and I never have given up on the browns. it has been a rough few years as a browns fan....
That's awesome man. I remember that game very well. It's not so awesome you to are now a long time sufferer of Cleveland Browns football, lol. One day we'll be good again, right?]
I think so, but it isn't very promising when you're looking for a new coach every year, especially after giving chud only one year to right the ship. it's excruciating.
gerard morel fan since 1984....born in Ohio and raised in Tennessee. Browns are a part of me :)
same here, man. I only wish they had drafted the qb from my alma mater (derek carr, fresno state) instead of manziel.
I'm fan Vikings browns is my back up GO BROWNS
man these were good times in cleveland i sure do miss them
ELWAY SMOKING YOUR SORRY ASS OVER AND OVER LOL
Don't sweat it... his name says it all
Well it looks like those good times are about to come back although it took 20 years
Yes they're Brother 👊😎👍😁
Ronnie Mcnatt hey bro
I am not from Cleveland. Not a fan of the Browns. However, THIS original version of the Browns and its fan base is one of the reasons why I came to love this game of football. What Modell did to the city and the generations of fans will never be repaired even with that expansion version that has a different fan base and no connection to the history of that city. If this new version wants to be a winner again, it's got to connect with the history of the city and its roots, not just the football history.
Art Modell didn't just screw the Browns when he gave them to Baltimore. He screwed them when he took over in 1961(?) by firing 3 time NFL champion coach Paul Brown. He was a giant douche from beginning to end.
And the Browns have never recovered.
Cleveland Browns 1.0 of old Municipal Stadium were iconic and respected.
We have a QB now, Baker Mayfield. The Glory Days will be back soon...
@@pincus1979 Yep! Not just a QB, but a run game & defense! Browns are totally legit. They are young & just starting to gel. Good times are finally coming back to Cleveland. It's about time!!!
Can NEVER forget those punt returns for TD's. Metcalfe was incredible.
I was working in the library at my college. Listening to it on the radio. I literally yelled on the second one, "Are you f***ing kidding me?" Luckily hardly anyone was there.
Bill Cowher never punted to Metcalf after that game. It was always a punt out of bounds.
He might not be HOF but dude was pure speed and could return like no other.
Mel Gray
Cribbs is the only Brown (at least recently) that comes close to Metcalf in terms of saying, "Yep, he's got about a 70% chance of taking it back" every time he came on the field for a kick.
Eric Metcalf long jumped 28' at the University of Texas. Unreal for a 5'9" 180 pound guy.
I remember where I was. I was on vacation in Oregon. My buds and I were watching thee game at a bar called The Cooler, in Eugene. My buddy "Stubby" threw his pool stick in excitement. That moment is even more special to remember now, as my friend "Stubby" has since died. God bless Stubby.
RIP Stubby!
Pandemonium Palace as it was called. It was unreal at that place growing up.
I will never forget this game, I was at the jan sobieskie club in Kulpmont pa. I was with a dozen steelers fans and myself the loan Browns fan. It was great to drink beer and watch the Browns win one against the hated steelers. It was an owsome day for Eric and one of the most memorable games in my life thanks to him. Boy I miss winning, I love the Browns but it's been to long now and what we did to our classic great uniforms is a shame. You know when you have a good thing like grand moms cooking or moms home made apple pie you don't mess with it, and that's what the Browns uniforms were. Timeless, tradition , a symbol of the past , a winning recipe , they were ageless and loved ,to change them is a sin.
Words cannot express the magic of this game for me too. I watch this video on a regular basis. Usually when I need a pick me up. It never leaves my "watch it again" videos lol. Also completely agree with your thoughts on the uniforms.
Great call on the 2nd return by Tom Hammond of NBC
2020 and still getting cold chills from this clip! I remember when it happened, I was only 13 and the family was going nuts all huddled around the front room TV!
New Years Eve 2023 classic for the ages 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I seriously got the chills
Great returns but what really made me fall out the chair was when Collinsworth referred to people not having a problem paying the $25-$35 for tickets to watch Metcalf. I was like, "damn, tickets use to be that cheap? I'd buy season tickets for those prices!"
I still remember watching this game on TV when I was 14.
+jbsmg Snap!
+jbsmg I was 11 and immediately remembered this when I saw the thumbnail.
+jbsmg I was 18.....The Browns haven't had anybody close like this guy since then. Cribbs was good.....he wasn't Metcalf though. Travis Benjamin has potential.
you see on the first punt.....he stutter steps around the 40 yard line at 11 sec...2 Steelers in front of him...#21 for Pittsburgh is almost 5 yards ahead of him with an angle...and all ofthe sudden he blows right by him ....scary scary speed
Sounds like Chris Collinsworth was the color announcer of this game...
The Browns need to bring these uniforms back.
Metcalf, Eric Allen, Deion...it's something about #21
This was the last we saw of the REAL Cleveland Browns--awesomely grungy and atmospheric Municipal Stadium, real grass and dirt, loudest most passionate crowds in the entire sport, the true Dawg Pound, this was the real thing. All this nonsense we've seen from this boring corporate "new" version is nothing but a disappointing misguided shell of what the Browns were meant to be.
I completely agree but every team is the boring new corpo version... The league evolved but true real fans didn't need it to love the game.
I was 12yrs old & went to a Browns game at old Muncipal stadium & let me tell ya, it was down right SCARY! People back then were totally different. They were grungy & ruff & wld throw down & tumble with any1 at the drop. Crazy times. People nowaday are so gentrified & tame compared to then. I cldnt imagine the 1800s in the US eeekkk
Facts. The whole NFL is the same way now.
Listen to how the crowd sounded in those days.
Pretty sure I knocked my TV over, going crazy!
Look at that crowd!
Fucking Modell, wish he fell out of that box.
On so many of these TD returns (see some other Metcalf videos) you see Eric Turner throwing big blocks. He was their big-hittin-house-wreckin' strong safety.
I wonder what would happen if teams got back to this tactic, and threw some studs on the punt return team.
the fans at 2:51 are just delirious. I was there, never forget it.
I was there, too. The place just exploded after the second touchdown. Late in the game. Man that was fun back then.
@@michaelburrows9219 who cares Steelers own Browns
I think that's the most excited Tom Hammond has ever been in his life lol
Metcalf up the middle!
This is actually my favorite game that I have ever watched as a Browns fan!
Frankie C on 3rd and 14!!
@@logsdon36 lol
25 years ago today. 10/24/1993.
when I was a kid and teenager I ran super fast... and any time I played football I would always say "here goes Metcalf"
I was there in 1993 ! Awesome game and yes Cleveland was rocking back then!
I love football !
After a great 2014 season start ...the Browns are back to there old ways again. Well not as bad my Jets ..lol
Tecmo Bowl LEGEND
Punt returns were impossible
Judah Soremy I liked playing with the Dawgs (even as a Redskins fan) because of Eric Metcalf...AWESOME
Justin Love Mike Johnson was insane and so was Eric Turner on Tecmo Bowl!
Justin Love And an NFL Legend as well!
Eric you look like your dad when he played in st louis,mo!
Great Stadium too. WHY would you ever leave a stadium like this, with these kinds of fans?
He's my cousin Yes
Eric Metcalf was awesome...I remember watching his father Terry. They played very much alike. I think Terry was a little better RB but Eric the better return man. Both were fun to watch and could be unstoppable.
First words we hear are about Clay Matthews..."16 years of throwing his body around...sure fire Hall of Famer."
Twenty-six years later he goes into the Ring of Honor at First Energy Stadium and is more than 20 years overdue for the Hall of Fame. The voters need to get their head out of their ass and put Clay in!
From 2:39 - 3:55, Hammond and Collinsworth didn't utter a word, letting the cheering and celebrating do the talking. The mark of great announcing.
Al Bundy may have scored 4 touchdowns in a single game, but I prefer Metcalf’s 2 punt return touchdowns in a single game.
intsoccersuperstar1 could metcalf be related to spare tire Dixon?
I remember this day well. On the second punt return I was jumping up and down with joy when I landed on one of my kids toys and broke my ankle. Good memories...
Just for fun I looked to see who is still watching and commenting on this video. It’s probably my favorite sports moment of all time. I watch this clip several times a year. Looks like you feel the same way.
I find it sad that the current (and by current I mean 20 years) version of the Browns is such a pathetic joke. For all the younger folks watching, the Browns/Steelers of these days was every bit as intense as the Ravens/Steelers rivalry of today. In fact the games were usually in a national TV slot, frequently the 4:00PM start time on Sunday evening.
He said 25 or 30 bucs a ticket. I wish a ticket was that low these days.
bblazeff1 Now $25 to $30 will only get you into the parking lot.
“Metcalf cuts back… he’s still on his feet… Metcalf will go… for the score!!!… UNBELIEVABLE!!!” - One of Tom Hammond’s best calls
And Cris Collinsworth with the color!
25 or 30 dollars a ticket eh??? Not anymore.
Collinsworth said $30 a ticket....lmao those were the people days.....
As a diehard Browns fan, I remember watching this game when I was 13 years old.
I'm sure plenty has been said about Metcalf since this has been posted so whatever I say about him is redundant. However, when was the last time you saw an All-Pro Safety out on the punt return team, let alone said safety giving the block to make sure Metcalf scored? Something very lacking in football today where all the "good" players are too "good" to play any sort of special teams.
+Tom Agreed, back then the best players for the situation were always on the field, if you were a good blocker, you were going to be on the Special Teams
I wanna see 1994 Browns Cowboys. Jay Novacek, meet Eric Turner.
Man, was that the game where Bellichek (SP) beat the Cowboys with classic football?
Yeah they went down to Texas and beat them 19-14. Browns stopped 'em at the goal line with no time left.
JSS Tyger Hey man, if you know where I can get a legal DVD or video of that game, please shoot me a personal message. Peace.
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There is the play...you're welcome.
This must have absolutely killed Bill Cowher because he had spent most of his playing career as a special teamer (mostly with the Browns) and he broke into coaching as a special teams coach for the Browns.
NFL ain't like this no-more. If you don't cheer for the Patriots, Steelers, Giants or Cowboys, you get no satisfaction. Today they would have thrown a penalty, how dare you do that against the Steelers.
I was at that game, and it was the most special moment I have ever experienced in sports.
I remember watching this on Tv when I was 13. Great memories!!!
The 2nd return is probably my all-time favorite football highlight. Eric Metcalf was fun to watch.
Still gives me goosebumps. Never could understand why you wouldnt kick it out of bounds with him back there.
You would think the Steelers learned their lesson about the Browns special teams after what Ice Cube McNeil did to them in ‘86 when they broke the jinx.