The 50 Greatest Plays in College Football History (Video)
By Richard Boadu, Aaron Stern | Aug 31, 2011 | 11:40 am | Permalink
College football kicks off tomorrow, but this season is already off to a wild start. Terrelle Pryor was exiled, Miami is on life support, and that's just the beginning. Yes, college football is in a weird place right now, with a number of high-profile programs facing serious off-field issues.
But we don't follow college football to hear about tattoo parlors and Ponzi schemers and compliance officers. We follow it because, on any given Saturday (and occasionally Thursday), you can witness some of the most amazing action in sports. So, as another season starts, we preview the action on the field with a look at the 50 Greatest Plays in College Football History.
By Richard Boadu (@6Magazine) and Aaron Stern (@aarondstern) for 6 Magazine
Peter September 1st, 2011 at 12:08 AM
#24, the tip interception, is often referred to as a "Greatest" and is an occasional occurrence in Ultimate Frisbee.
AuburnElvis September 1st, 2011 at 10:42 PM
That interception would have been ruled an illegal forward pass if, back in the 2001 Peach Bowl, Auburn hadn't done the same thing. In 2001, there was no rule for that play, so officials awarded Auburn possession after the interception, yet penalized them for an illegal forward pass. In the off-season, the NCAA created a rule allowing the play with no penalty. You're welcome OK State.
AuburnElvis September 1st, 2011 at 10:45 PM
video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcKVHI9BaeA&feature=player_detailpage#t=384s
Lou September 1st, 2011 at 09:55 AM
In #48, "Bo Knows Patience" -- that's Boston College, not Notre Dame.
ron September 1st, 2011 at 10:50 AM
maybe the greatest plays in the last 20 years, but not in college football history. Flutie pass? Any of about 15 plays in Roger Staubach's Heisman trophy season? James Street's 3d down pass to Randy Peschel in Texas' victory over Arkansas in 1969's Big Shootout?
Joe September 1st, 2011 at 01:59 PM
Can't trust a list like this when they can't even get the basic facts right. Flutie's pass CERTAINLY deserves higher than #17. And the recipient was GERARD Phelan, not Gerald, and certainly not Doug. They only seem to be interested in more recent college plays.
RayJayRx September 1st, 2011 at 02:39 PM
2 punt returns for Michigan and no HOLY BUCKEYE!!! It has to be there somewhere or OSU doesn't even get the chance to play Miami in 02
mike September 1st, 2011 at 05:34 PM
wow. How about Billy Canon runing back the kick to beat #1 Ole Miss. Who ever made this list gets a D-
TigerBill September 5th, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Well said. Can't believe that play is not on the list. Nat'l Cahmpionship implications...Heisman...pouring rain...Halloween and the drama bitter rivals. Wow, should be top 10, maybe 5.
justin September 12th, 2011 at 03:17 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwyts9zo0BU