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Old 09-11-2009, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cjlipps View Post
I don't mind a little celebration when warranted (big scores in big games) but the best running back who ever played the game never celebrated. He crossed the goal line and handed the ball to the nearest official, then trotted to the sidelines. He didn't need to say "Look at me" after the touchdown, everyone was already looking. And he definitely had been there before.
Oh, and for those who are too young or too sheltered, his name is Barry Sanders.
I'm a Walter Payton kinda guy myself, but you're right. And wasn't it Barry who replied "What's wrong with a period?" when someone asked why he didn't advocate putting an "exclamation point" after his TD's?
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