Agree with the overall consensus.
Men against boys.
The longer they played, the bigger the separation.
Provided, of course, the pro athletes don't show mercy.
And, oh yes, call for an extra paramedic truck
I remember the college all-stars vs the nfl champs game in Chicago, believe it ended around 1977.Some of you guys might remember when the pros did play against college guys....back in the 60s
preseason in the 70s, college held there ownSome of you guys might remember when the pros did play against college guys....back in the 60s
Yes ridiculous to think Bama wouldn't score or cross the 50 yard line, these games would be much closer than people think. As for your lines those are equally idiotic but maybe you were trying to prove my point with hyperbole,Squares always throw there uninformed 2 cents in on these conversations. Bama vs arizona -12.5. Duke vs cavaliers -3. Florida vs orioles -105
The last game was around 1977, the 2nd half was cancelled because of weather.Early 60s---Anybody remember NFL champ against college all stars. I was just a kid, but I remember games being competetive. I think the all stars won a game. I think game was always played in Chicago. This was before Super Bowl.
The final game took place in 1976 during a torrential downpour at Soldier Field on July 23.[11] Despite featuring stars such as Chuck Muncie, Mike Pruitt, Lee Roy Selmon, and Jackie Slater, the all-stars were hopelessly outmatched by the Pittsburgh Steelers, winners of Super Bowl X. The star quarterback for the College All-Stars was Steeler draft pick Mike Kruczek out of Boston College.
With 1:22 remaining in the third quarter and the Steelers leading 24–0, high winds and lightning prompted all-stars coach Ara Parseghian to call for a time out. Fans subsequently invaded the field and began sliding on the turf, and with the rain continuing to fall heavily, the officials ordered both teams to their locker rooms.
Despite the efforts of officials, security and Chicago Police, all attempts to clear the field failed, and a group of drunk fans tore down the goalposts at the southern end of the stadium. However, by this time, the torrential rain had left parts of the field under 18 inches of water, meaning it would have been unplayable in any event.
At 11:01pm, NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle and the Tribune announced that the game had been called. The news was greeted with jeers, and numerous brawls broke out on the flooded field before order was finally restored. Joe Washington of Oklahoma was selected MVP of the final College All-Star game.[12]
While Chicago Tribune Charities had every intention of staging a 1977 game, a combination of NFL coaches being increasingly unwilling to let their high draft picks play, rising insurance costs and higher player salaries meant the game was no longer viable. The Tribuneannounced on December 21, 1976, that the game would be discontinued.[13]
In the 42 College All-Star Games, the defending pro champions won 31, the All-Stars won nine, and two were ties, giving the collegians a .238 winning percentage.
One aspect of the College All-Star Game was later revived: the concept of the league champion playing in the first game of the season was adopted in 2004 with the National Football League Kickoff game. Since then, the first game of the regular season is hosted by the defending Super Bowl champion.
Exhibition game.Early 60s---Anybody remember NFL champ against college all stars. I was just a kid, but I remember games being competetive. I think the all stars won a game. I think game was always played in Chicago. This was before Super Bowl.
As Peyton Manning once said, "In college football's passing game, every receiver is open. In the NFL, no one is open."
I'm confidently taking Alabama plus the 5 or 6 touchdowns. They have an NFL ready QB. NFL ready defense. Imo
I'm confidently taking Alabama plus the 5 or 6 touchdowns. They have an NFL ready QB. NFL ready defense. Imo
Their NFL ready defense is filled with 18 and 19 year old kids who would get eaten alive by grown men, their defense would see offensive schemes they've never seen in college, and for as great as he's been, Tua couldn't play against an NFL defense, he would see things he's never seen in college, blitz packages, teams disguising their coverages, trying to confuse him, etc.
Maybe? The 18-19 year olds on Alabama defense aren't your typical kids. They're bigger, stronger and faster than the best college defenses. They're the cream of the crop.
Tua has always proven his credits wrong. He's had a great college career. Has great pedigree, comes out of the same Hawaiian H.S. as Mariota. I also love the heart and strength of Hawaiian athletes. I'm not going to underestimate this Hawaiian.
here is the thing with pro sports, they aren't as good as people think. in any sport. and now the talent is at an all time low. I see it in all sports.