[lex24]

How quickly we forget Solomon Thomas wrecking shop in the Sun Bowl...

And yes, Borchard's day against UCLA in 1999 gets forgotten a bit, but I'm with you...it's right up there with any other single-game performance by a Stanford QB.

Troy C

Elway against OU as a Sophomore.  Switzer said it was the best game he’d seen a QB play.  But no 1 for me will always be Plunkett in ‘70 vs SC. “Plunkett Keeps His Promise”.

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The best defensive game by a Stanford player was hands down Ed Cummings versus Michigan State in ‘62. Literally all over the field. But the best defensive game ever in Stanford Stadium was by Dave Chaney of SJS in 1971. Seemed like he made every tackle  but I think he was credited with 25 solos.

This game by John Lynch against Notre Dame was pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qBZEmkdIFE

BC

That was fun. Thanks for posting, BC. One of my great life memories. My brother, brother in law and I took my Dad to that game for his 70th. Joined by his cousins from Iowa. I remember when they were down 16-0 I turned to Dad and said “We came 2000 miles for this.” Then the bliss. I also remember how gracious the ND fans were after that game. Holtz, not so much. And the train back to Chicago. Just remember the delirium. I think most of were blitzed by the time the train rolled in.

Perfect weekend. Friday at Wrigley. And gorgeous weather to boot.

I got the opportunity to thank Lynch. My dad had passed by then. Told Lynch an abbreviated version and how much it meant to Dad and me. Lynch was with his young son at the time. It was nice to be able to do that.

Thing is, today Lynch would have been pulled for a concussion. As it is, that game kind of put him on the map. He should be in the HOF. I’m still hoping.



Two other brilliant defensive performances- Skov in the Orange Bowl.  Randy Poltl in the ‘72 Rose Bowl.

[lex24]

How quickly we forget Solomon Thomas wrecking shop in the Sun Bowl...

And yes, Borchard's day against UCLA in 1999 gets forgotten a bit, but I'm with you...it's right up there with any other single-game performance by a Stanford QB.

Troy C

Elway against OU as a Sophomore.  Switzer said it was the best game he’d seen a QB play.  But no 1 for me will always be Plunkett in ‘70 vs SC. “Plunkett Keeps His Promise”.

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The best defensive game by a Stanford player was hands down Ed Cummings versus Michigan State in ‘62. Literally all over the field. But the best defensive game ever in Stanford Stadium was by Dave Chaney of SJS in 1971. Seemed like he made every tackle  but I think he was credited with 25 solos.

This game by John Lynch against Notre Dame was pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qBZEmkdIFE

BC

That was fun. Thanks for posting, BC. One of my great life memories. My brother, brother in law and I took my Dad to that game for his 70th. Joined by his cousins from Iowa. I remember when they were down 16-0 I turned to Dad and said “We came 2000 miles for this.” Then the bliss. I also remember how gracious the ND fans were after that game. Holtz, not so much. And the train back to Chicago. Just remember the delirium. I think most of were blitzed by the time the train rolled in.

Perfect weekend. Friday at Wrigley. And gorgeous weather to boot.

I got the opportunity to thank Lynch. My dad had passed by then. Told Lynch an abbreviated version and how much it meant to Dad and me. Lynch was with his young son at the time. It was nice to be able to do that.

Thing is, today Lynch would have been pulled for a concussion. As it is, that game kind of put him on the map. He should be in the HOF. I’m still hoping.



Two other brilliant defensive performances- Skov in the Orange Bowl.  Randy Poltl in the ‘72 Rose Bowl.