In week 12 of the 2009-2010 NFL season, the Tennessee Titans who have won 4 straight, battled the high powered offensive Arizona Cardinals. Just last year, it was Kurt Warner vs. Kerry Collins. Two experienced veterans. This year, it was Vince Young vs. Matt Leinart, sound familiar. On this day, history repeated itself. For those who remember, in the 2005 National Championship, the Texas Longhorns faced off against the favored USC Trojans. What do you know, Vince Young vs. Matt Leinart. In that game, it seemed like big play after big play occured for both teams. That was also the case in this Sunday's showdown. The Titans running back Chris Johnson broke off an 85 yard touchdown run to take a 13 to 3 lead. The Cardinals didn't get too down on themselves, especially LaRod Stephens Howling (kick returner for Cardinals). He responded with a 98 yard kick return on the very next play to cut the deficit to 13-10. The crowd was silenced. The Cardinals kept the momentum and added on a 6 yard touchdown run from Tim Hightower. It was now 17-13 with one minute to go in the game. A field goal would do no good. The Titans needed to march 99 yards in just 60 seconds for a touchdown. Let's flashback. Wasn't Vince Young in the same situation 4 years ago. The answer is yes. Vince Young crushed the hopes of USC fans and Matt Leinart in 2005 by running it in to the endzone from 6 yards out with just seconds left. Same here except for they were Cardinal's fans and Matt Leinart was in the NFL. Vince Young connected on a 20 yard strike to rookie wide receiver Kenny Britt. Titans win! Sorry Matt Leinart, your good but just not good enough.
Great entry Holtzy. Everything about it was really good and I am glad you were able to add pictures. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteLeinart loses again. Too bad so sad.
ReplyDeleteHoltz this article is sick. everything is true and amazing. i remember that national championship game it was crazy and the last play of the game against the Cardinals was insane i was shocked that Vince young could do it again. Anyways good work on all the articles there really good you put time in to it and its really good. all of them.
ReplyDeleteHoltz you the man. This entry is amazing. You had great facts that showed that you really followed the game, also it flowed very nicely. I agree with everything you said in this article. I find it amazing that just 6 months ago Vince Young was trying to commit suicide, but he still manage to bounce back. That last drive was sick. Vince had confidence in his team, he showed great leadership and he was very poise while in the pocket. I think there is more to come from Vince. Good article Mr.Holtz!
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