Marino. Monk. Morris. May. Those are just the notable M-players in this game to be stars in the NFL. Hugh Green, Russ Grimm and Rickey Jackson, too? Amazing!
This was a tough year for Syracuse in the sense they didn’t have a home field. Archibold Stadium had been torn down after the 1978 season but the Carrier Dome didn’t open until 1980. As a result Syracuse had to play “home” games at a variety of sites.
2 home games at Buffalo, 2 at Giants Stadium, 1 at Cornell. Probably would have been better off playing them all at Cornell; the two games in Buffalo drew a COMBINED total of 18,000, and the one vs. West Virginia at East Rutherford drew 10,375. The game vs. Penn St. at Giants Stadium drew almost 54,000, but 40,000 were Penn St. fans.
The Steelers watched Marino for four years while tearing it up at Pitt. Yet the Steelers passed on drafting Marino in the first round. Astonishingly so did the rest of the NFL until nearing that very last pick the Dolphins took him. Bradshaw was still in the lineup with the Steelers but nearing his HOF career. I always wonder what might have been…
@@theraven3481Chuck Noll wanted to rebuild his defense first, and Gabriel “Senor Sack” Rivera from Texas Tech was supposed to be the next Mean Joe Greene. Sadly his drunk driving ended his career after 6 games.
Actually, the Steelers and many other teams passed on Marino due to persistent rumors of drug use. Believe it or not... pot. That's why he was still undrafted when the Dolphins had the 27th (next to last) pick in the first round. Many suspected Don Shula, Miami head coach, had spread the rumors so he could draft Marino. As a young Steelers fan in 1983, my friends and I just assumed the Steelers would draft Marino to succeed Bradshaw. Given the Steelers had top a defense and running game through the 80s but weak QBs, with Marino they might've added several more Super Bowls.
Dan Marino had a bad Senior year. Some said he partied too much, and that affected his draft status. It's not the first time NFL scouts were wrong about a player.
Craig Wofley played for the Steelers. Carlton Williamson won two SBs in SF. Tim Lewis played for the packers. Randy McMillan played for the colts. Russ Grimm played in Washington and in the HOF. Benjie Pryor played in the NFL as well. A lot of talent on the field. Four Future pro hall of fame players ( Monk, Marino, Grimm, Jackson)
Gosh, the old jerseys were AMAZING! It’s crazy to think they’d change their colors, lose the Pitt script, and demolish this historic college football stadium years later. Imagine what a blue blood powerhouse Pitt would be if it weren’t for the self inflicted implosion by the administration.
I'm a lifelong Dolphins' fan going back to Griese being drafted out of Purdue so I got to watch two Hall of Fame QB's in my life. Regarding Dan, in his biography he stated that his dad coached a pretty good Semi Pro team and that at age 13 he was already a better QB than the QB of the team.
Favorite thing about this game is retired, long-time Coach Frank Broyles, reacting to the pure freshman Marino’s poise and skill. On the drop before the TD pass in 2nd quarter Broyles is amazed at the quick release of Marino, like he’d never seen anything like it. I wonder if Broyles, over his outstanding coaching career, started a freshman QB? Probably did, but also probably tried to avoid it all cost.
I'd gather a guess that the Syracuse defender (#11) attempting a tackle on a punt return, shown on the heads on replay shortly after 16:17, didn't get any pro football interest.
It was new in '77 and this game is '79. It was still in good shape. It was nice and spongy. Definitely nicer than the turf that was initially laid down in '72.
@@dannybaldridge3529Lawanda “Aunt Esther” Page. When Desmond Wilson would say “Pop, why is that old ugly thing in the yard” Redd Foxx would say “son leave your Aunt Esther out there”
Just 3 Saturdays prior (Oct. 13, 1979) Allan ("Al") Michaels was in cross-town former III Rivers Stadium 🏟, Pgh., Penna. calling Game IV, 1979 M.L.B. season's LXXVIth World Series bet. Orioles (former St. Louis Brown franchise)/Pirates. O's won that game, 9-6 to take 3 games to 1 Series, but Buccos would storm back to win Games V-VI-VII, in succession to take series in 7
In Game IV, 1979 M.L.B. season's LXXVIth World Series, host Pirates ☠️ had scored quartet, runs in llnd lnning to take 4-0 lead, but half-inning later, Orioles scored 3 runs to trim Buccos' lead to 4-3. Pirates ☠️ increased their lead to 6-3 w/single runs in both, Vth/VIth Innings. But Orioles exploded for 6 runs in top, VIIIth for eventual 9-6 comeback win/putting them victory away from being World Series winners. But that IVth win never came as Pirates ☠️ outscored Orioles, 15-2 in Games V-VI-VII to take series 4 games to 3
Same 2 announcers (late J.F. ("Frank(ie)") Broyles/Allan ("Al") M'chls) also c'lld Univ., Pgh. at Penn State game for ABC that same 1979 College F'tbll season. B.T.W., Univ., Pgh. won that game over Penn State, 29-14
Those old Pitt uniforms (blue and Caterpillar yellow) were the bomb
They were cool
Marino. Monk. Morris. May. Those are just the notable M-players in this game to be stars in the NFL. Hugh Green, Russ Grimm and Rickey Jackson, too?
Amazing!
The Syracuse kicker played a "few" NFL seasons too.
Don't forget about Jimbo Covert his roommate
104:16 Al,& Broyles talks about that CLASSIC MNF game between Dolphins/ Oilers from '78. The " Luv Ya Blue" thriller.
Oh my god!!! This game was more star studded than Super Bowl 13!!!!!!
This was a tough year for Syracuse in the sense they didn’t have a home field. Archibold Stadium had been torn down after the 1978 season but the Carrier Dome didn’t open until 1980. As a result Syracuse had to play “home” games at a variety of sites.
2 home games at Buffalo, 2 at Giants Stadium, 1 at Cornell. Probably would have been better off playing them all at Cornell; the two games in Buffalo drew a COMBINED total of 18,000, and the one vs. West Virginia at East Rutherford drew 10,375. The game vs. Penn St. at Giants Stadium drew almost 54,000, but 40,000 were Penn St. fans.
Plus a full episode of the short-lived sitcom “Detective School” at the end.
The Steelers watched Marino for four years while tearing it up at Pitt. Yet the Steelers passed on drafting Marino in the first round. Astonishingly so did the rest of the NFL until nearing that very last pick the Dolphins took him. Bradshaw was still in the lineup with the Steelers but nearing his HOF career. I always wonder what might have been…
a couple more superbowls i'd say
@@theraven3481Chuck Noll wanted to rebuild his defense first, and Gabriel “Senor Sack” Rivera from Texas Tech was supposed to be the next Mean Joe Greene. Sadly his drunk driving ended his career after 6 games.
Actually, the Steelers and many other teams passed on Marino due to persistent rumors of drug use. Believe it or not... pot. That's why he was still undrafted when the Dolphins had the 27th (next to last) pick in the first round. Many suspected Don Shula, Miami head coach, had spread the rumors so he could draft Marino. As a young Steelers fan in 1983, my friends and I just assumed the Steelers would draft Marino to succeed Bradshaw. Given the Steelers had top a defense and running game through the 80s but weak QBs, with Marino they might've added several more Super Bowls.
Dan Marino had a bad Senior year. Some said he partied too much, and that affected his draft status. It's not the first time NFL scouts were wrong about a player.
Bad senior year and drug/party rumors hurt Marino too.
Joe Morris. Art Monk. Mark May. Rickey Jackson. Dan Marino. Hugh Green.
Craig Wofley played for the Steelers. Carlton Williamson won two SBs in SF. Tim Lewis played for the packers. Randy McMillan played for the colts. Russ Grimm played in Washington and in the HOF. Benjie Pryor played in the NFL as well. A lot of talent on the field. Four Future pro hall of fame players ( Monk, Marino, Grimm, Jackson)
future HOF day. good job, Jackie!
A dream team don't forget Jimbo Covert
Gosh, the old jerseys were AMAZING! It’s crazy to think they’d change their colors, lose the Pitt script, and demolish this historic college football stadium years later. Imagine what a blue blood powerhouse Pitt would be if it weren’t for the self inflicted implosion by the administration.
I don’t think a lot of people know that Joe Morris is Syracuse’s all time leading rusher.
Won the Superbowl with The Giants
Some of the Pro names in this game. Nice
I was 7 and remember Al Michaels on the call like yesterday. #cuse
No one noticed the stadium announcer.. Roger Huston, voice of the "Little Brown Jug" and The Meadows race track.
I'm a lifelong Dolphins' fan going back to Griese being drafted out of Purdue so I got to watch two Hall of Fame QB's in my life. Regarding Dan, in his biography he stated that his dad coached a pretty good Semi Pro team and that at age 13 he was already a better QB than the QB of the team.
Bob Griese doesn't belong in the hall of fame.
Favorite thing about this game is retired, long-time Coach Frank Broyles, reacting to the pure freshman Marino’s poise and skill. On the drop before the TD pass in 2nd quarter Broyles is amazed at the quick release of Marino, like he’d never seen anything like it. I wonder if Broyles, over his outstanding coaching career, started a freshman QB? Probably did, but also probably tried to avoid it all cost.
Yeah that comment caught my attention too.
Thank you
That Marino kid I don't think will ever make it as a QB. 🤣
From syracuse and bleed aqua...this is gonna be fun..thank you very much
Bill Hurley was quite a good running quarterback.
Better QB than golfer.............
Hopefully Bob Wurth found his son at gate 9
Host Univ., Pgh. lead Syracuse Univ., 21-6 at halftime, this game, then held on for 28-21 victory
I'd gather a guess that the Syracuse defender (#11) attempting a tackle on a punt return, shown on the heads on replay shortly after 16:17, didn't get any pro football interest.
Young curly Danny Marino.
He was gay then...
He was gay with your dad.
Also, I’ve played football on that turf and it was terrible.
It was new in '77 and this game is '79. It was still in good shape. It was nice and spongy. Definitely nicer than the turf that was initially laid down in '72.
Negron needs to bring the pizza.
Love the bomb of a sitcom at the end of the tape this is awesome
Yes. Randy Mantooth went from Emergency,and LaWanda Page from Sanford and Son to that show.😂😂
@@dannybaldridge3529Lawanda “Aunt Esther” Page. When Desmond Wilson would say “Pop, why is that old ugly thing in the yard” Redd Foxx would say “son leave your Aunt Esther out there”
In just here to see Marino.
Mr. B same
It's Art Monk for me
No wonder they’re booing at the visiting team
The scariest part of this video is La Wanda Page: 2:24:58
how've ya been Tim?
Late J.F. ("Frank(ie)") Broyles/Allan ("Al") Michaels c'lld this game for ABC-TV N'twrk
Just 3 Saturdays prior (Oct. 13, 1979) Allan ("Al") Michaels was in cross-town former III Rivers Stadium 🏟, Pgh., Penna. calling Game IV, 1979 M.L.B. season's LXXVIth World Series bet. Orioles (former St. Louis Brown franchise)/Pirates. O's won that game, 9-6 to take 3 games to 1 Series, but Buccos would storm back to win Games V-VI-VII, in succession to take series in 7
In Game IV, 1979 M.L.B. season's LXXVIth World Series, host Pirates ☠️ had scored quartet, runs in llnd lnning to take 4-0 lead, but half-inning later, Orioles scored 3 runs to trim Buccos' lead to 4-3. Pirates ☠️ increased their lead to 6-3 w/single runs in both, Vth/VIth Innings. But Orioles exploded for 6 runs in top, VIIIth for eventual 9-6 comeback win/putting them victory away from being World Series winners. But that IVth win never came as Pirates ☠️ outscored Orioles, 15-2 in Games V-VI-VII to take series 4 games to 3
Same 2 announcers (late J.F. ("Frank(ie)") Broyles/Allan ("Al") M'chls) also c'lld Univ., Pgh. at Penn State game for ABC that same 1979 College F'tbll season. B.T.W., Univ., Pgh. won that game over Penn State, 29-14
@@user-qv3wb2gy1f o’tstanding!! 👨🏻🦳👍🏻
Just 2 seasons prior (1977) Allan ("Al") Michaels/Lee Gr'sscp called Penn State at Univ., Pgh. game, also for ABC-TV N'twrk
Go Panthers #H2P