Mike Alstott's Ascent to Become the LAST Legendary Fullback! | Throwback Originals
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In todays NFL Mike Alstott would be called for roughing the defense 😂
haha
Now that's funny! So funny, in fact, that I just had to give you a "thumb's up" for saying what you did and for it making me chuckle too!
😂🤣😂 foreals tho there be 3 injured each play, he was a frickin dump truck with a 6 speed, you could hook a trailer on this fool neck roll...
I agree, he'd get 15 yard penalties for roughing the defense. Awesome fullback.
lowering your head now as a runner is against the rules so yeah lol
It is a joke how underrated he is
-not a hall of famer
-not in 2000s all decade team
-always left out in discussion of best fb
About f'n time a train got some recognition
I second everything you say sir! What a player he was =)
He deserves to be in the hall of fame. He was my favorite player of a kid and he is so underrated that it’s ridiculous.
Ozamataz Buckshank I couldn’t agree more with you.
Not his Fault Dungy didn't know how offenses were run. You only have two weapons and you mostly alternate them. Sillyness.
You're crazy he wasn't that good
How is he not in the hall of fame it's absolutely insane. His numbers speak for themself.
And he’s a great human being that does a lot for the city of Tampa.
I say the same thing about Fred Taylor
More white privilege for ya
@@jimbolyard4889 what? Please explain.
And Torry Holt
I watched the entire Interview, and not once did this man talk about himself. All of his accomplishments were for the team. This is the era of the NFL that I miss.
He maybe last one for now as retired great he should be TB HOF and WITH 5000+ rushing full back 2200 rec he pound it out every inch he gos forward when playing
Hes stats for me is just light for NFL HOF great player important with best days in TB
Plus
If Roger Craig not in yet I can't see Mike
Kickers
Fullback
SP.Teams
light in hof
Rush 1991 carries for 8189 YDS 56TD
566 catches 4911 YDS 17TD
Mostly fullback
13,100 TOTAL 72 TD
POSTSEASON
1447 9TD
14,547 82 YD
3X SB champion
O.P of POY
Fullback first half of career
Plenty of good players like him today who are just as professional and unselfish, not sure what you're saying here exactly.
Humility is the hardest fought gain
Yes he did. He started off stating he idolized Walter Payton.
@@SuperFreedomRock1 He complimented the man, and the guys from that era are more honorable men. All that kneeled during the anthem have zero honor and are trash. It's not that difficult to understand.
Imagine being a 205lb Safety, Lorenzo Neal SMASHES your Line backer the hole opens up and its MIKE F'N ALSTOTT coming with a full head of steam to take your soul. A true Legend.
I just shit my trousers
Id think my life choices there and then
Stay light on your feet and try wrapping your hands around his waste...good god that's a dilemma
Thats hilarious. Let him run by and jump on his back lol
With Neal blocking ahead if Alstott.....just isn't fair
The best description of him:
When Alstott gets the ball in the open field "he's not looking for daylight; he's looking for JERSEYS!"
What's crazy is even though he would run you over he could be very illusive and could make you miss.
@@wstcst4l man, you ain't kiddin! He was so versatile, it's not even funny. He could either choose to run you smack into the turf, or juke you straight out of your shoes. He was an unbelievable athlete.
@@jonathanriley7147 I looked up his bio and it said he was 6'1 244 and ran a 4.7. Yea right offensive lineman can do that. He was the fastest cat but he could out run you. He had to at least run a 4.5.
@@wstcst4l game speed is alot different than 40 speed. Jerry rice ran a 4.7, but you never saw anyone catching him
@@axle1717 Damn but 4.7 in the 40 is still slow AF!
“Alstott the deep back now, with Lorenzo Neal leading the way” I don’t think I’ve heard a more intimidating sentence in my life. Imagine those two semi trucks running full speed at you 😂
Warren Sapp as the leading blocker is pretty terrifying as well 😂
plus a three TE formation..
They called that the “Rhino Package”
That is some different stuff right there!
An absolute monster. And a humble, genuinely nice guy. Doesn’t get much better.
You will never see a fullback lead his team in recieving again. Alstott did it his rookie year. A legend when football was brutal
Partially because a team seldom has no receivers with 600+ yards
@@jessewheinrichs Don't even try to lessen the greatness of Mike Alstott. I'm a Saints fan and they are a rival and I still respect what he did
thats only because the fb isn't really a position anymore. back in the days of power i and the west coast, the fb was a major target in the passing game.
Absolutely that will never be broken
@@jcedars4784 what about ironhead?
Mike was my high school football coach, he’s a great guy, I’ll never forget at one of our first team meets he pauses in the middle of his sentence and says “ wait what year it is it again?” He was completely serious but it was so funny the way he did it.
Brain damage. 10/10
@Jerome Bagels that’s right northside is a Great school, or at least it was 7 years ago, I’m not sure how it is now.
Not that funny. He's obviously suffering from CTE.
I mean he probably has brain damage, but I’m 35 and don’t and I forget what year it is and if people ask me how old I am I get it wrong in my head and have to think for a second. I see people do the same thing all the time. I have a ridiculous memory I can remember incredibly detailed things, I just think the older you get you don’t think about that stuff as much
Legend!
He went out of his way to sign my Pop Warner picture as a kid in Tampa, bc I was a Fullback with a Neck Roll inspired by him. That level of happiness he gave me as a kid changed the entire trajectory of my life. 15 years later and I still have the picture and get that same feeling whenever I think of it. I hope I get to make a kid as happy as that for whatever reason someday
Humbling how he chokes up reflecting on his first touchdown. That’s a life fulfilled
That's proof of a man that truly LOVED the game of football. No doubt! Inspirational.
As a Fullback, Mike DESERVES to be in the Hall of Fame.
Yes he does he's the John Riggins of the 90's
Can’t believe he’s not yet
He never had the rushing numbers.
@@boscopappas234 Yea you’re right but it just seemed like his yards were hard earned and we’re worth more per run.
@@boscopappas234 some don't. But you can't tell the story of the NFL without the ATrain
I shook my head at least 20 times watching this video.
Incredible player.
Mike Alstott got me into playing Football over here in Germany. He's a legend for me.
für mich auch
Germans look up to other white american celebs. Eminem inspired a generation of white German rappers.
Alstott up the gut! This dude was one of the best fullbacks of all time it's criminal he's not in the HOF.
I don't know which is the bigger Bucs HOF snub, Alstott, Simeon Rice, Hardy Nickerson, Ronde Barber or Jimmie Giles?
@@zaphodbeeblebrox3986 Alstott and Barber are definitely the 2 that deserves it
@@Zyptic I don't disagree, but I'd put Rices and Giles numbers up against anybody already in the Hall. Especially Giles.
He wasn’t a true fullback. He ran out of the halfback position most of the time.
Alstott DEFINITELY belongs in the Hall of Fame. He was a straight beast!!
Unfortunately he will never get in. He was a nice player but fullbacks dont go to the HOF.
@@mikenice1204 exactly why he should lol. When you are a standout player and a force like he was than yes he should be in. And there’s currently 6 other fullbacks in the HOF buddy
It's a joke that he isn't.
@@richm7471 There's actually 10 (not trying to show you up, just letting you know they are thrown into 2 separate lists, which makes no sense), unfortunately, the most recent was Larry Csonka. No FB's after 1979, which was Csonka's playing years '68-'79. Check out this list and ctrl-f for FB. www.profootballhof.com/heroes-of-the-game/positions/
I thought for sure he was in the hof, he really should be
Dude was the epitome of bruiser! He was like Dick Butkus on offense 💪
Not the epitome of a bruiser. The epitome of a bruiser wouldn't be that fast, have that vision, or be that shifty.
The emotion he had talking about his first nfl touchdown that was a long time ago but it still brought him to tears so awesome he is a tough as nails player much respect 🤙
I played against him in college and he was hands down the most difficult person to tackle EVER!! Alstott was THE TRUTH!!
Do you believe he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame with Sapp and Brooks?
@Yung Husk and rhonde barber
@@PapaLobo94 is there a discussion that he doesn't deserve it or something??
@@trevorhubbard6416 Because of the position he plays, he’s often overlooked by voters and fans alike to be worth of the Hall of Fame
@@PapaLobo94 I was not aware of that. That really Doesn't make any sense to me though. Is the logic behind it they just get handed the ball and run people over so they don't deserve recognition? Guys like him and Bettis were the most exciting to watch
Can’t imagine how frustrating it was for a defense to have to deal with Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott in the same backfield
And Lorenzo Neal as well
Tough.
Guile Weaver The original thunder and lightning💯
Dunn was, frankly, mediocre, specially his first seven seasons. The only reason he reached 1000 yards a couple of times in TB was because Alstott paved his way. His only above average season came well late in his career and that Falcons team was underrated. Started great but injuries derailed them. Dunn had such a good year because everyone focused on Vick.
Betley Island36 for one year in 98
Without question Mike “You’re in good hands” with Alstott, is my #1 fullback in my book.
Growing up in Chicago playing football this man was like a god...I must have watched this highlight vid 10 times in a row. Great reminder of how mind blowing it was to watch a 250 6'1" tank knock a linebacker out then juke a DB. Just the best to watch. You sir are a national treasure!
As a Cowboys fan, I always admired and rooted for the A Train. I loved that dude... EVERYBODY wanted him on their team.
Same like moose!!!
Being a kid and watching this man run the ball still give me goosebumps after 22 years later. He was a legend and he needs to be in the hall of fame
You were in good hands with Alstott
Back when fullbacks were around him tony richardson and lorenzo neal were my favorites
@@erocs9747 Same!
One of my hero’s as a kis
@@mariodevitt3734 I miss this 🏈
This man deserves to be a Hall of Famer. He has amazing stats especially for his position and was a beast.
Dude is one of my all-time favorite players. I remember watching him run through defenses and just being so incredibly blown away by his abilities. And to see his simplistic wisdom and how humble he is, is icing on the cake. HOF
Still to this day watching Mike play .....goosebumps !!
It took me 30 minutes to get through 12 minutes of video because I kept rewinding all his runs.
So damn inspiring
Yep, I did the same thing. Guy was a beast, and had moves too!
I've watched that run against the Browns over and over and it still never gets old.
It took 2 mins to watch that first hit
Man had some footwork on him too
Not a single stiff arm, just sizing up and throw a shoulder at em. I love it.
True that. Unlike Lynch and other power backs.
I didn't realize that until you said it! He didn't use the stiff arm. Probably helped him not fumble I guess.
Very astute. Even more beastly!
matesimo At 3:44 he use stiff arm just saying
tankshot 325 Lynch is a one cut back not a power back
Not only was he one of the greatest full backs to ever live. He’s a great person and great to the community.
He is the reason that I loved being a Fullback in High School. I even model my look exactly like his, with the neck roll and everything. Legend
He was one of the greatest power backs ever.
zj13 Goat my brother first showed me these highlights nearly 10 years ago and they still get me jacked up beyond belief. An absolute inspiration
Christian okoye
Christian Myers Relax yourself. He said one of the greatest not the greatest
Lorenzo Neal was better imo. He blocked/made greats who they are
Mike Alstott deserve to be in the hall of fame.
Troy D. Deserves it but unfortunately probably will never make it
@@kevinmoy2175
He will get in. If that idiot Warren Sapp is in, then Alstott can one day enter.
turboplazz You May not like Sapp personally but he’s a legend at his job
He'll get in eventually he has to he was such a dominant force and he helped bring tampa bay their first Superbowl
same with lo neal
This man alone was a legend and you can’t help but love how he talks all about team effort and not failing his team. Was an absolute gem to watch play
With Purple & Gold running thru my veins, I CLEARLY remember the fear Alstott brought when seeing TB on the schedule!! I just wanted them to pass the ball & put hands over my face every time Alstott got the ball🙈...'98 still hurts😭
What a savage stallion Mike Alstott is...living Legend!💪😎👍
The emotion he displayed in his interview he showcased every game he played. My favorite player of all time.
Ong the humility in his voice, man is just like all of us. A kid with a dream to play the game.
He's a legend, but acts like he still cannot believe the career he had. One of a kind
He is not your favorite player of all time. Your favorite player of all time is no other than the great Jay Cutler. Sheer determination and will from Cutler...like no other.
@@nerfret Lmao. Cutler had all the tools except one, desire.
Absolutely my favorite football player
Lorenzo Neal and Alstott in the same backfield just isn’t fair.
Fred beasly
@@niojackson938 he was a football coach at my high school. Here in Alabama
@@trenton.tchannel1810 I'm from bama...his nephew Johnathan Beasley played with me in hs
Nio Jackson he was good too but he played on shitty teams, I always remember him w the 49ers when he was blocking for scrubs like Kevan Barlow
Michael Avril if the hit stick wasn’t such a problem, definitely
This dude became a legend and still gets choked up talking about his first touchdown. Definitely seems like a guy who didn’t it for granted. I hope people never forget this man!
Put this man in the HOF!!!! Mike was a beast and a team player, I followed him his whole career from Purdue on and I haven't seen a FB like him since. Nice guy, phenomenal athlete and an absolute BULL. It's a crime he's not recognized more!!!!!
I have never liked TB, but I still rocked a Alstott jersey. Dude was an amazing football player
Not a Bucs fan but I liked Mike Alstott. Glad that he won a Superbowl 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈
ATrain was the only reason to watch a Bucs game for many many years.
Im a Lions fan growing up so grew up on the recieving end of a lot of that bruising. I know there are others but growing up there was Alstott and Cory Schlesinger for my Lions. Both had that grit of punishing the other team. Mike was a whole different kind of animal though. I am also glad he got that Superbowl.
The Last STUD at FB, which we may never see again, UNLESS, someone figures out that you NEED a running game AND a passing game AND a Defense. IT'S CALLED A TEAM For a Reason. Glad he got to earn that ring. Many greats have missed that mark.
He Played Hard and he Deserves it
@@waxl121 warrick Dunn, keyshawn Johnson, Warren sapp
Mike Alstott definitely one of the all time greats in Buccaneers history....he gave everything he had for our franchise...we definitely were lucky to have him 💪🏋️♀️🏋️🏆
One of my favorite players of all time
I had posters of him in my room playing in high school. I tried to run like him, Then I joined the Marines and saw him run the ball when I was deployed in Japan on that super bowl sunday. I had a bet with one of my roommates who passed away in Iraq who was from California and was going for the raiders. We had to watch the game at like 6AM. Miss my boy and thank the A train for running so hard in that game. Crazy how things happen and re play in my mind
Sorry to hear about your roommate man, thanks to you both for your service.
Eugene Thank you both for your service
Thank you for your service, sacrifice and courage 🇺🇸
Thanks for ur service bro! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I was stationed in Hawaii (K-Bay) for that Superbowl. USMC 0311. My roommate was from Florida and the BUCS were out team. We watched every second. Semper Fi brother. I have the names of the men I fought alongside that died tattooed above my meat tag. My permanent memorial to my true heroes.
Im a Bears fan but Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott together were awesome WD-40!
I love that nickname. I never heard it before. Pretty good.
Yeah, Alstott was from Joliet. Played for the Hilltoppers.
@A A also a play on Dunns initials and Alstotts number it was really the perfect nickname
They were like Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris.
Came here to comment on the same thing.... the lightning and thunder.
His ability to make a move on someone is incredibly understated
So happy you’re a Buccaneer Mike! Thank you for the tremendous memories. 🏴☠️
What always amazed me about Alstott was that I never really saw him stiff arm anyone he just ran 4 it every time.
Good 👍
No need for a stiff arm when you're a truck...
I’d rather get stiff armed by King Henry than get trucked by Mike Alstott.
Ball presence. He didn't need it. Damn.
You see he like to keep both hands on the ball when he enters contact, sure his fumbling stats will be very low.
The greatest fullback in the history of the game. God, I miss the days of the plow horse fullback!
Franco Harris
Larry csnoka & Marion motley better
Jim Brown; Jim Taylor
@@doah2343 Franco was awesome! However, he was more of a tailback. Rocky Bleier was the fullback running in front of him.
@@Crunkboy415 Both were great, but more tailback than smash mouth fullback.
Smoothest fullback I’ve ever seen. He can legit be a RB
As a Packers fan I hated playing against the Buccs back then! Alstott,Sapp,Lynch & Brooks what a wrecking ball of a team! I loved watching the A-Train! Always picked him in madden just to truck fools! Best FB of All Time!!
Keyshawn Johnson was an underrated blocker. I saw about 5 TD's that wouldn't have happened without his blocks. He was excellent in that department.
Facts n he was clutch 3 down over 100 catches a year
All around football player Keyshawn was
He wasn’t “underrated”. If you watched and saw them happen, that’s the rating. Great blocker
I don’t think he was underrated. He was one of the best all around. That’s what made him 1st overall pick. Alethic and awareness around field
Thanks for pointing that out. All those Divas need to see how it's done.
FB at almost 1000 scrimmage yards in a single season, *in the NFL* . We're never going to see that again...
Good point except he never had more than 557 rec yards in a season and had less than 250 rec yards in every other season besides that
@@CS-ox1hv ah yards from scrimmage, I'll change that.
Won't see a FB like Larry Centers catching 827 receptions-more than Largent.
Look at him talk. That's the price.
@@chiggsytube I noticed that. Definitely a bit of slurring of his words. Although still seems to be put together mentally.
I LOVEd watching this guy play. One of the biggest bruising backs of all time, and he could move, too!
He is one of the biggest reasons why I’m a Tampa fan to this day. He helped build the culture that’s still surrounding the Bucs now. He’s one of the greatest Bucs and greatest fullbacks that ever played. Much respect A-Train. 🏈🔥
The fullback position is a brand of football with honor and team loyalty that really isn't present today. Props to the bangers.
7:19 Neck Protection - Biggest Pads _ Extra Supported Helmet - Cleats that are high tops.. All that protection is paying HUGE dividends now that he is retired.
Still a shame that injury ended his career . Not that it wasnt full and accomplished, just selfishly would have loved to see a couple more years of the A-Train .
Wore a neck roll under his jersey. Wore one when I played. Saved my noodle some concussions for sure.
Yeah right!!! Mike's head is probably severely damaged from all those collisions
Dont kno how accurate that statement is. He has done interviews talking about the concussions and memory loss.
@@bigro2153 Exactly, the helmet doesn't do anything to stop the brain from sloshing violently in your skull. Getting hit and having your brain falling victim to a hair trigger jolt as your head snaps back. But naw he had a "big helmet" on, he's cool.
You're in good hands with Alstott. Classic!
One of my favorite Bucs of all time next to Barber. Dude took and dished out a lot of pain. Hope none of it stuck he deserves a nice retirement. Set Sail
He's one of the most unique players I've ever seen. He was more than a fullback.
“ALSTOTT UP THE GUT!!””
The real ones know!
~_~
This video was the first time I heard you explain your perspective on playing football Mike, but truly I didn't need to hear it. Just watching you play was obvious that you played with heart and conviction. You were a team guy, truly down to earth. It was my honor watching you play the game.
I grew up a block away from mike. We'd see him outside running with tires chained to himself. Now that's dedication
Neal was his full back! 🤯🤯🤯! No wonder those lanes are so wide open! Neal is a HOF FB himself !
Marky Mark yup since they only had Neal for that one year. Although allstott sometimes would be the tailback in the I after that but less often
They had the Rhino Backfield with Alstott/Neal in '98. I wish we could have kept Neal, best blocking FB of all time.
um no. Neal was there for 1 year. And what wide open lanes are you talking about? Alstott made his own lanes.
The GOAT...The reason why I wore #40 with a neck roll
That’s awesome
Yo, thats a fire track on your page "Karma". I see you big dog!
The famous neck roll!
Is this Peyton Hillis?
Mane had everybody rocking neckrolls and cowboy collars 💯‼️‼️
Growing up as an eagles fan my whole life Alstott was always one of my favorite players to watch. The man was the definition of a work horse and played just straight smash mouth football. I was praying that the eagles converted Jordan Mailata to full back because of his rugby back ground but he turned into one of the best linemen in the league. I miss the days of the fullback though
The balance. The power. The grit! Absolutely a blast to watch!
What makes a great player GREAT is the fact hes so humble. That beast of man is choked up the entire interview. He did it like the great ones did gave it all he had and left it on the field every game and always had time for the fans . He showed everyone how it done . Thank you brotha we miss ya
Mike Alstott ran leaning forward and had moves that defied a typical FB. Legs never stopped pumping and that lean forward was like hitting an armadillo. Simply the best FB in league history. Glad I was able to watch him play.
Mike was known for pulling his Jeep in a harness and running the stairs at Joliet Memorial Stadium in Joliet with a tire around his body. I watched his whole high school career at Joliet Catholic. A man among boys in high school. Great player from a great family.
Mike was a punisher... I loved watching his style of play ..go towards the action 🎬 💪 😎
1:57 you can hear the emotion and what the game meant to him through his career, just an awesome representative
of the kind of personality a man needs to reach that level and maintain throughout the years.
Thanks for the memories Mike
For sure. Mike gives me the impression that he would have gladly played for free.
Ya know?
"There's no "I can't." You have everybody's hopes and dreams in your arms." Mike Alstott shows his whole heart in this interview and that quote acknowledges the pressure on athletes to deliver for the fans of their teams. We would all want a Mike Alstott playing for our team.
💯👍🏽
I lived in Tampa then and got to see all the stuff you don't hear about and he was a different cat..he was totally sincere and real dude..not like so many high ego stars...he also did tons of charity stuff to help anyone he could
@@AJ........ That is cool to hear and I am not surprised Alstott is legit a good man with concern for his community. Thanks, brother!
Wow!!! I never realized how great of a big back he really was.
To any of you old head Full Backs, before my time, and im now 30. Grew uo watching that style if play and i live it, a 2-3player hitting as hard a linebacker yet their hands on the ball just mowing people over..shits nuts man. Hope this style of game, one day, makes a come back.
The Alstott/Dunn backfield was a hell of a duo love the Bucs of the early 2000s
Lol mike is my highschool coach
WD40 is what they called both of those guys
@@tshep2az I thought they were Thunder & Lightning, but that could apply to many backfield duos
@@flexydude Tha was Rhonde Barbers brother Tiki Barber and Ron Dain for the Giants.
@@tshep2az Good enough to get Trent Dilfer to the pro bowl in 97. Last combo the nfl will ever see like that .
Best big Back in full back ever....why?
1. He could play RB & FB all game long
2. He could catch the ball
3. He was very shifty for a big back
and
4. Best of all.....he was very humble.......working man class....EVERYBODY LOVED HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree
Best FB of all time
That first part especially. Technically they had Warrick Dunn as their RB early on, but Alstott would get the ball in close situations.
Thanks for the time travel trip. It was a great one. I found myself smiling watching the entire thing. WHAT A PLAYER!!
Belongs in the Canton. Held my youngest daughter after training camp work out at Tampa college his rookie year. Very polite and humble person. Go A-Train!!!
I've honestly never seen this footage. I was like 8 years old. Dude was tough, powerful, but he also had INCREDIBLE balance. Those direction changes and just staying upright, freaking incredible!
Watched this guy for Perdue against Wisconsin. He ended the game with like 240yards as a full back. haha
Wow.
He was a RB for Purdue but nonetheless an impressive performance.
Love the 2:07 mark when the emotion breaks thru on him talking about first touchdown. Miss watching him play. Very grateful for channels like this that allow us to revisit these legends.
That combination of size, speed (4.68 in the 40), change of direction and uncanny balance is rare. And he certainly comes off as a calm, humble guy. Instead of glorifying himself, he talks continually about what he is grateful for. Wish I'd met him when I covered sports for a Chicago paper, but I was in the Butkus era.
That neck-roll shoulder pad combo is downright intimidating, lol. Basically Alstott's version of war paint
Imagine getting tricked by him....I just shit my pants
Trucked
Mike Alstott and Jerome "The Bus" Bettis were my favorite backs to watch even if they didn't play on my team. Hearing Chris Berman on ESPN replays calling the action was awesome.
HE, COULD, GO, ALL, THE, WAAAY!!!! :P Yeah, I miss hearing that!!
Same here also, Jamal Lewis
I was a year behind Alstott at Purdue. Word had it that he would train in the off-season by pushing a car on some of the streets either on campus or back at his hometown.
That dude was my HERO growing up!!! Thanks for all the memories Alstott!!
Vonta Leach from the Ravens was pretty good, and Lorenzo Neal was a beast.
Didn't Lorenzo Neal block for five or six different 1,000+ yard rushers or something like that? I know played with Eddie George and Ladainian Tomlinson.
Exactly
cook LeRon McClain was the better ravens fullback, see the vid they posted a couple days ago or his 81 yard run vs Dallas. Leach was good but he wasn’t really a running threat
Lorenzo Neal also played for the Bucs in 98 with Alstott.
Fun fact Lorenzo played for Tampa will Alstott. They called it the Rhino backfield.
He probably idolized Sweetness, but he played like Campbell. Damn he was good.
For sure! When I was watching this all I could thing about was Earl
Hell ya he did. Great comparison to Earl Campbell. Earl took it right at the defense and Bum Phillips ran the hell out Campbell. Both dudes took defenses on helmet to helmet. Damn the game has changed.
Hell ya he did. Great comparison to Earl Campbell. Earl took it right at the defense and Bum Phillips ran the hell out Campbell. Both dudes took defenses on helmet to helmet. Damn the game has changed.
I thought the exact same thing, he played more like Earl Campbell, just plowed thru like Earl did,I loved Sweetness but Earl Campbell is my favorite.
@liravz01 ok bro if that's the way you see it, that's way you see it, at the end of the day both are badass it just all comes down to individual preference.
Loved watching Mike, great determination.
On of the best full backs ever what a beast!!! My favorite for sure
I watched this dude push his jeep up an incline for training over in west Lafayette... Alstott was a beast.
A lot of people love Barry Sanders type of running but man, you gotta love when this guy just trucks people
The beauty was they were both in the same division given us memories at the same time
Just like the commentator said in one of the highlights, he didn’t look for openings he looked for jerseys haha
I never get tired of watching Mike Alstott! I remember every season he played like it was yesterday. Such a great time to be a buc fan!
If you ever read these comments Mike Alstott, just know that this Human Being absolutely LOVES you. You are one of my all time favorites. I've been watching your highlights for decades now. GOD bless you and yours.
PUT ALSTOTT IN THE HALL OF FAME NOW!!! ONE OF THE BEST FULLBACKS THAT EVER PLAYED!
C. CLAY DIGITAL lol. A FB who couldn’t block or catch and was never a primary ball carrier.
Sam M he averaged 14 yards a game for his career. So no to everything else you were going to say on the subject.
Sam M as I’ve already stated, he was a horrific blocker, which is the #1 job for a FB.
Pro bowl is a popularity contest. Mike was always a great guy and was popular with everyone.
Sam M he was a short yardage specialist, that’s it.
His career average of 3.7 ypc is below average. He never rushed for 1,000 yards in a season. His career rushing total is below contemporaries such as Adrian Murell. And if you don’t remember who Adrian murrell was, you’ve just proven my point.
Even if I were to give in on this point, that’s one skill out of three needed to be a standout FB. And at his best skill, he was underwhelming.
S K clearly you have knowledge of bucs or allstott, when gruden became hc he got no playing time and it’s one of the big reasons the bucs never returned to the sb after 02, nice try tho
There are few things as satisfying as hearing Gene Deckerhoff call an Alstott touchdown.
Man imagine if Gus Johnson was calling Alstott
"ALSTOTT UP THE GUT!!!"
I swear
Good Ole JR from WWF/E would have called it just as exciting
He was simply awesome!
Not only a great player,
But what a humble Role Model
He is for young players!
Not too many left like him around in the NFL!
I stopped watching one Throwback video to watch this one.
This is when you know.
Hell yes brother
oh dude i was jerking it when this came on thats when you also know
Damn just the excitement he brought to his teammates Derrick Brooks, John Lynch, Warren Sapp, his coaches Tony and Gruden. This is one of the best put together football videos i have seen in awhile. Brought a tear to my eye
@@mistermasterful3556 Brooks, Lynch and Sapp used to stand on the sidelnes and watch to see what Alstott would do next. That's the ultimate respect.
@@Eugenepanels LMFAO!!