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Gridiron Greats: Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith's Most Badass Moments
When it comes to dudes who catch balls or take it up the middle (ayo!), there's not too many who did it better than Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith. The two will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame tomorrow afternoon in Canton, Ohio. You already knew that these two legends have six NFL championships and loads of records between them, but did you know they also spit hot bars and have a mean two-step? Us neither. So, in honor of these two gridiron greats, check out this YouTube collection of Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith's most badass on- and off-the-field moments...
Jerry Rice's Rookie Breakout Game
When: 12/9/1985
Moment: After struggling early on in his rookie season, Rice went off for 10 catches and 241 yards against the Los Angeles Rams.
Complex says: Prior to the draft, NFL scouts thought Rice's time of 4.71 in the 40-yard dash was a cause for concern. After watching the video, all we can say is: FOH.
Jerry Rice Spits Hot Bars
When: Late '80s
Moment: Jerry Rice and teammates made their rap debuts in the "Team of the Eighties" music video.
Complex says: Jerry was known to get the better of Prime Time whenever the two played against each other. Yet, judging by Rice's lack of charisma in this clip versus the astronomical amounts of swag exhibited in Deion's "Must Be the Money" video, we're putting our money on Sanders in a rap battle.
Jerry Rice, Super Bowl XXIII MVP
When: 1/30/1989
Moment: In what many consider to be his best performance, Rice recorded 11 receptions, 215 yards, and a TD while leading the 49ers to a narrow 20-16 Super Bowl victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Complex says: For Cincy fans, not even the unintentional comedy of the Ickey Shuffle could take away pain from this heavy dosage of ether.
Emmitt Smith Plays With Dislocated Shoulder
When: 1/2/1994
Moment: Despite dislocating his shoulder, Emmitt Smith led the Cowboys to a crucial 16-13 divisional win over the Giants at Giants Stadium, racking up 168 yards along the way. .
Complex says: Even G-Men fans have to admit: dislocated shoulder + over 160 yards = one of the gulliest sports performances ever.
Emmitt Smith, Super Bowl XXVIII MVP
When: 1/30/1994
Moment: Smith rushed for 132 yards and two TDs during the Cowboys 30-13 rout of the Buffalo Bills.
Complex says: Dude also won the regular season MVP award and rushing title that year. Who else has done that? NOBODY.
Jerry Rice Breaks All-Time Touchdown Record
When: 9/5/1994
Moment: Rice passed Jim Brown and Walter Payton to become the NFL all-time TD leader, a record he still holds today.
Complex says: Becoming the all-time TD leader in less than 10 years in the league? They don't call him the G.O.A.T for nothin'.
Emmitt Smith Becomes All-Time Leading Rusher
When: 10/27/2002
Moment: Emmitt Smith passed Walter Payton to become the NFL's all-time leading rusher. He would finish his career with over 18,000 rushing yards.
Complex says: With his team in the midst of a 5-11 season, Emmitt Smith's remarkable achievement at least gave 'Boys fans something to crow about in 2002. 'Cause we all know how 'Boys fans love to crow.
Emmitt Smith Wins Dancing with the Stars
When: 11/15/2006
Moment: Emmitt Smith and his partner Cheryl Burke won the third season of
Dancing with the Stars by beating Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff in the final.
Complex says: Don't feel too bad for A.C. Slater—his consolation prize was getting to smash his dance partner. Did Emmitt get the touch down on Cheryl? For his sake, we hope so.
