A Championship Returned

Music by David Robidoux

[@romansOneSixteen]

"Walking off that field and losing like that...I didn't even know if I wanted to play football anymore, because I felt that I would never win after that." -Chris Carter, Missing Rings "Everything lined up just right for us, and when he made that, it was like everything just spun off. Everytime I think about...I still get the wind knocked out of me." -John Randle, Missing Rings

[@karlh8slaodicea102]

“A Championship Returned” is very melancholy & yet hauntingly beautiful all at the same time.

[@mattengel2312]

Watching Drew Brees walk off the field in the Superdome after losing to the Buccaneers tonight. End of an era.

[@handleyobusiness]

Only QB with a winning record over Brady.

[@kyleshiflet9952]

I teared up I'm not a saints fan but I'm a Brees fan he was a great quarterback no that's not good enough for him he was AMAZING and especially for what he has done for New Orleans off the field

[@donalddonald348]

@@handleyobusiness Cam newton

[@caleblandgraf2238]

"Half a million braved a minus 25 degree windshield to celebrate. For 1 brilliant season, the Bears shined like no other. Then, like a comet, they were gone. In 1987, the great Walter Payton retired. He was there for the 10th anniversary. After his death in 1999, Payton was remembered at their 20th." - 1985 Bears

[@TBevill1231]

Still one of the best episodes of America’s Game.

[@josephsarto689]

“When the season started, no team saved him a roster spot. When the season ended, he was both league and super bowl mvp”

[@chemicalpoisons]

"Thanks, coach. Thanks for giving me a chance!"

[@mattswaggy7804]

Who is this referring to?

[@josephsarto689]

Kurt Warner

[@z71pack]

John Randle's quote about driving down a street and then getting sideswiped fits this song and the 1998 Vikings perfectly

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The 90's Vikings were a magical team. They were a team filled with fighters. The NFC in the 90's was extremely tough. The Cowboys, Packers, and 49ers all had the money and the talent. The Packers went 1-9 in the Metrodome in the 90's, it didn't matter what the Packers record was, that crowd gave those guys energy that elevated their play above the talent level they had. John Randle was undrafted, only 6'1" and ended up becoming a hall of famer, he poured everything he had into the Vikings.

[@Emperor.Penguin.]

Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Miami, Buffalo, Washington and many others. Our teams used to be Champions, and one day they will be again.

[@angelbaby8308]

Tamerlane Chicago here

[@mattbords1883]

Yes sir

[@Emperor.Penguin.]

@Juicy Parrot 👍

[@BroncoJosh]

"Mark Rypien's fairy tale ending was so fitting. A question Mark quarter back when his story began, Rypien silenced his critics as he delivered one truly magical season" -Donald Sutherland -America's Game 1991 Washington Redskins.

[@Wushock1000]

Dennis green was a fisher of men, he knew good players could be found in hidden places

[@tbrian420]

Fav quote from that episode

[@DashingNJC]

New York Jets back to back AFC Championship loses. Man those were tough. We never gave up. We believed in our team and they gave us hope. One day.... one day we’ll shock everybody. We’ll win ours. JetNation4Life

[@davidhyland6530]

Dont count on it

[@donalddonald348]

@@davidhyland6530 😂

[@fsanmiguel666]

The Jets organization is nothing but a Buttfumble, keep dreaming pal

[@romansOneSixteen]

The Cleveland Browns playoff theme

[@Dabket3araB]

+Romans OneSixteen Lol..

[@romansOneSixteen]

+Dabket3araB I'm starting to wonder if lightning strikes twice for the Vikings on these "wide left" field goals in the playoffs

[@fatherleo4603]

Playoffs??? You talking about playoffs?? Playoffs???!!

[@neenyweeny5148]

@@fatherleo4603 I just hope we can win a game

[@dercrysisbz2049]

your dream has come true bro

[@christianandasol4857]

After the eagles won the super bowl I listen to this on my ear buds looking at all the old eagles memories it was the saddest thing to ever do fly eagles fly we’re super bowl champs now

[@camronmanske3272]

The end of the Missing Rings 1998 Vikings... Randles green light story and Carters loss of love for the game.

[@isaaclara2485]

Man this song popped in my head immediately after Al Michaels said “and time runs out” I watched that SB with my dad and I couldn’t believe it. I could get Alzheimer’s, but I would never forget that evening holding my dad and jumping up and down, screaming the eagles won the super bowl. I would never forget.

[@danielshamu8890]

Marty Schottenheimer will always be remembered most for the ones that got away

[@kyleshiflet9952]

True but give him credit for being one of the winningest coaches in NFL history but most of all being a hell of a motivator

[@josephsarto689]

He should have started Gannon instead of grbac in the 1997 AFC divisional playoffs

[@racerjsf]

thinking of the 01 Pats...never thought i could have been so happy when they won that shit...of all the success and sb appearances...that one was the best because no one though young tom and the pats could do it....but they shocked the world...

[@donhenry5624]

That's kind of how I feel,when Football season ends. Really on any level,HS,College and of course the NFL.... with 14 weeks in the books,lots of football to still be played,lots of play-off berths to still be determined and Division winners as well,but some teams play-off hopes took a serious Blow yesterday,like the Browns,49ers,Dolphins,and of course some teams have been out of it for a while and soon will be wrapping up their seasons as we approach mid-December and only 3 weeks to go in the regular season. This past Saturday in College Football represented the Final Saturday and onto the bowl season.. I'm a fan of other sports,but am always the saddest when Football season ends. Maybe cuz there's only 1 game a week and unlike other sports in football the off season is actually longer than the season and it's winter,my least favorite season..

[@0123renee]

Peyton's retirement. An illustrious career topped with a emotional Super Bowl victory over the Panthers. John Elway and Peyton can share their moments as retirees... their last games each as champions... Two years later, and I still miss him. I don't like the Bronocs that much, but damn, that last game for him did make me love that team. Thank you Peyton.

[@z71pack]

"Man we had a hell of a team"-John Randle. 15 wins 556 points Randall Cunningham 34 touchdowns rookie Randy Moss 17 touchdowns

[@1993majinvegeta]

+z71pack That was one hell of a team, and I am not a Vikings fan in the slightest. But that was truly a phenomenal team who was denied a shot at what could have very well been their first championship.

[@TBevill1231]

It’s nuts how this team didn’t win it. I’m pretty certain the Broncos would’ve had a far different game at the Super Bowl against this team.

[@Knightmessenger]

what music is used by NFL network when they come back from a commercial to one of their greatest games broadcasts?

[@TheKrazyk2010]

seahawks super bowl 49....never forget.....

[@sportsrook8282]

SonicsJoe2013 never forget

[@TheKrazyk2010]

@Uncle Moby 2 for denver yes lol

[@who-f8w]

The Guardians have set on a quest to crown themselves world champions for just over 3 quarters of a century and have the opportunity in their hands this coming October. What was years of bitter disappointment over and over again and coming up short each post season to being so close yet so far from winning a World Series, 2024 could be the year that comes to an end and the curse gets broken. From missing 40 straight postseasons, to falling short each year in the 90s to being 1 out away, to falling short in what could’ve been a dream season in 07, and coming up short in 2016 and 2017 as a powerhouse, to coming oh so close to going the distance as underdogs in 2022, they will have a chance to redeem themselves from years of frustration and heartbreak this coming postseason, in 2024.

[@AceGlitchBuster]

My panthers deserve one. Please let it come soon 😩🙏

[@MrZRACER]

The Philadelphia Eagles finally did it. Super bowl champions! :)

[@angelbaby8308]

MrZRACER fly eagles fly

[@dantheman7074]

MrZRACER yes dude

[@fatherleo4603]

As a Giants fan, I was pissed because Eagle fans are pure degenerate trash, but I was happy for the team.

[@JT_Toons]

As a cowboys fan congrats to your team

[@Jpjetsfan]

When I hear this theme I always think of Super Bowl 34, when Rams linebacker Mike Jones tackled Tennessee wide receiver Kevin Dyson at the one yard line prevent a potential game-tying touchdown.R.I.P. Steve McNair...

[@theceilingfanhub4484]

Don't worry man. Henry and Tannehill are gonna bring that chip home

[@6120mcghee]

Walter Payton being denied to score. man that was a bummer. We were beating the Pats 20 zillion to 0. Come on!

[@thedude19766]

6120mcghee Dikta should gave to Payton also but give to a 15 minute of famer name the fridge!

[@mbords6193]

This should be the double doink theme song

[@mojoetube9930]

The cowboys 2016 nfc divisional playoff game vs the packers😟

[@amar199x8]

1998 and 2009 Vikings

[@davidhyland6530]

98. Killer for them to lose like that. Cris carter said he didnt know if he wanted to play football anymore

[@ai9684]

All we know is pain🥲

[@theceilingfanhub4484]

I don't see how a team can go 15-1, score 556 regular season points, a rookie wide receiver go wild and score 17 touchdowns that season, their stout offense whip the league, their Purple People Eaters defense do greater than ever, break multiple records that are still held to this day, and it wasn't their season. Robert Griffith dropped that interception of Chris Chandler, Cunningham nearly hitting Moss for the OT touchdown, etc. I am still in awe and pure shock how the 1998 Vikings didn't get the job done. It makes me choke up even as a 49ers fan

[@bryanhogan7352]

"It's over! IT'S OVER!!! CLEVELAND IS A CITY OF CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN!!! The Cavaliers are NBA Champions!"

[@theceilingfanhub4484]

Burns to hear that as a Warriors fan

[@steeleboy09]

The Washington Football Team’s new song 😂😂

[@brianstone8843]

Makes me think of Americas Game the 85 Bears- Mike Singletary "will be back", "will be back"

[@joeycasale8408]

Jeez this song always makes me want to cry especially cuz I think about my 2009 Vikings and Brett Favre walking into the tunnel head down chinstrap un hooked in defeat and the '98 Vikes they deserved it

[@TheReverendWillNicholas]

"This is your team now." -Drew Brees to Jameis Winston

[@shearizzo]

In 2000 Cris Carter finally made an appearance in the Super Bowl. He was there to receive his NFL man of the year award. The Missing Rings 1998 Minnesota Vikings.

[@VoltageTHD]

Green Bay Packers 2010, Return to Title Town USA!!

[@Tyrunner0097]

"THE TITLE IS BACK IN TOWN!"

[@davidokune8194]

The bears will be superblowl champions once again. Mark my words.

[@neenyweeny5148]

Tribisky mediocre

[@joaquinncorral7794]

Yes they will my friend yes they will 🐻⬇️

[@daviddanielczykjr9718]

This is the song i heard when the Ravens lost to the Pats in the 2014 AFC Divisional round. So close at the end, but the new season is almost here. Time to take that 1/32 chance once again.

[@1993majinvegeta]

+David Danielczyk We'll be back. We'll be back.

[@johnniearchbell2]

If you are patient enough, no matter how long it takes, your dream will come true.

[@marknan5352]

The quiet dignity and confidence of bart starr. NFL nation will miss you bart.

[@DashingNJC]

Eagles 41 - Patriots 33

[@marting.6402]

One day...one day the Lombardi will return to San Francisco

[@seanmallon7383]

Most Sad Song Ever........

[@AtlantaFalconsFan21]

I hope the falcons can go to the superbowl this year! U never know we only need 1 more game to win and we are in the playoffs. If we go to the playoffs we will be either 10-6 or 11-5, so if the Packers won the superbowl with a 10-6 record than i bet we can too! GO FALCONS!

[@DonPenn41]

As A 49ers fan with family and friends who are mostly packers and patriots fans( 1 cowboy fan and 2 giants fans) we can honestly say that the giants are the best NFL franchise of the past 30 years. They have been a dominant NFL franchise each of the past 3 decades and have taken the chances of these teams having a great dynasty/dominant team away from them (cboys pats and 49ers would each have at least 5-7 SBs if not for NYG) Congrats to the 2011 New York Giants! PS: IDK why eagles own u guys

[@GiantsMets7760]

I don't dispute the popularity of the cowturds.Though most of their fans that I know of are good, honorable people...you seem to take the other route. You still don't know your NFL history. You try to deflect that lack of intelligence with insults and off-topic comments about "fan base".This is a sign of a low-class, poorly educated person.Now back to NFL history,Dallas had some great teams, but they still don't compare to the Giants, Packers, or Bears when it comes to championships and HOFers.

[@dpinzow]

@hardcorefakes1 Definitely serious, Washington wasn't by any stretch of the imagination a dominant team in 1987 (unlike 82 and 91, those were juggernaut teams). During that stretch where the NFC won 13 straight SBs, the 1987 Skins were by far the weakest team. Now you'll say, DEN beat CLE and WASH destroyed DEN; but remember WASH could just tee off on Elway because DEN had no running game...not so easy with CLE because of Byner and Mack; that fumble robbed us of a good SB that year

[@DonPenn41]

@metathus1488 The good thing is people in boston have had all 4 of their great sports franchises do really well the past 15 years so its nice to see our teams play in championship after championship every year. 10 championship appearances in 10 years, seven of those wins. The losses were to N.Y and L.A. Every other city has 1 or 2 good franchises and boston has 4. So they can lose a few lol. I hope my 9ers can take it next year.

[@InkmanPDO]

2006 and 2010 chicago bears in 06 they came so close but thn came the supr bowl and it all went down hill but the opening kickoff the greatest super bowl memorie 4 me thn came the 2010 chicago bears new qb and a dominant defense we played amazing all year and went all the way 2 the NFC championship game but we fell short once agn and the packers wnt on 2 b the supr bowl 45 champions

[@Rodgersforprez12]

@lronWill I'm a huge packer fan but i really wanted the cards to pull it off. the way the season ended and the way the playoffs went it just seemed like it was meant to be, it was their destiny. I watch the game with my brother who happens to be a huge cardinal fan and we cheered as Larry crossed the goal line. but then minutes later I hugged him as he cried away. someday it will happen keep the faith. go pack and go cardinals!

[@z71pack]

If this song had lyrics they would be John Randle's quote about driving down a street and then getting sideswiped. More like a championship lost than returned but still a great song.

[@bearsfootballin06]

@ikecham he'll be good if the lions can acually manage to keep him upright. one more serious shoulder injury to that right shoulder and it could potentially be it for him

[@jamespera5860]

The Roman Empire of the NFL: The San Francisco 49ers

[@ikecham]

America's Game 2011 Lions- The Detroit Lions are World Champions for the first time since 1957. 24-23 win over the Chargers. Matt Stafford is MVP

[@dpinzow]

Also, when this tune comes on, I think of the 1987 Browns (not 1986 or 1989, they would have gotten killed in the SB had they beat Denver those years)...but 1987, when Byner fumbled. That was Cleveland's best chance to win a SB in the SB era, because Washington wasn't that dominant

[@christianandasol4857]

“ and the game is over the game is over the Philadelphia Eagles are super bowl champions eagles fans everywhere this is for u let the celebrations begin omg there’s gonna be a parade on brod street hey if this a dream don’t wake me up for the best in the NFL finally have a super bowl champion

[@JoelTheOwl]

This is to the Littlestown, Thunderbolts: It was a game that lined right up for Berks Cathilc and we lost because of that, but we had a good season we have record 12-1 final. we beat teams that played dirty teams that beat us 2 years in a row, we had great season keep your heads up

[@JoelTheOwl]

Were you at that game?

[@JoelTheOwl]

Me to, but it was worth it for you since Berks won

[@tmrevenge]

it is so unfair that jim marshal retired without a ring, and sucks the fact that he is not in the hall of fame

[@donhenry5208]

Another wasted opportunity for the Packers,losing at home in the playoffs for the 2nd straight year as the 1 seed.

[@James90]

2021 Dallas Cowboys Were Just Not Good Enough

[@dropkickouch]

Patriots... SO CLOSE! Congrats to the giants, but next year (or rather, at this point, THIS year) Is OUR year!

[@AdamWest1290]

This will always be the theme song of the missing rings to me, they always used it for the missing rings trailers and the films

[@georgedownswheeler]

Makes you sit there and think doesnt it. So simple, but so emotionally charged at the same time. If no-one feels a pang when they read those words, with this music, I say they miss the point. Its a game, but it sure hurts to lose it, no matter what colour jersey you pull on

[@Zachjach32]

@BlueRayFlash Hell yes. In the midst of everything that happened, the true fans of the Packers and Giants do not hate each other. We all seem to respect the others team players history and what they did to get what they got

[@blackknight9]

New York Giants Superbowl Champs 2007-2008

[@phox202]

I love how the NFL made you remove all the content from your videos! They try more and more to take the game away from who it was truly meant to be for, the fans! Up yours NFL

[@jsmiller0605]

Indianapolis colts and Peyton Manning finally beating the patriots and winning that elusive Super Bowl Championship ...

[@KMC5240]

Cris Carter: Walking off that Field and losing like that, I didn't even know if I wanted to Play Football anymore. Because I just...I felt like, that I would never Win, after that.

[@GiantsMets7760]

@knicks3085 Well said and I agree. It was classy of you to mention that.

[@ProjectInsight44]

Bills @ Chiefs 2022 💔

[@mrsportsguy134]

It was my 10th birthday when the 49ers played in Super Bowl 47(My dad has been a niners fan since 1984). I was having a great day. I remember my friend coming over the day of the game, and the birthday cake that I had. Everything was going great. But then the game happened. We all know the ending. I remember crying and being upset the whole night and the next day. It was the worst feeling that I had ever had up to that point in my life. I just hope that one day I will see my 49ers win the Super Bowl.

[@eaglesarebetterdontdoubtth1799]

U will ur time maybe right around the corner who knows maybe lions will win

[@canadiansuisei-fan841]

After losing superbowl 48 43-8 Peyton Manning finishes his final rodeo and rides into the sunset

[@captainjakemerica4579]

jaboo82681 Shut up. That game never happened. It's like The Bourne Legacy it never happened

[@Figureball]

Tholes reminds me of the 09 Colts... so close but just fell short :(

[@SuperEel22]

1996 Packers was definitely a championship returned.

[@TheKrazyk2010]

When i lose im the finals in fantasy sports....

[@Rodgersforprez12]

this reminds me of my packers losing to the giants 37-20 last Sunday. Congrats giants you're destined to be the first 9-7 team to win the big one. But i never knew a loss can take so much out of me. After the loss i went in my room and couldn't hold back the tears. It just seemed like this team was destined for a repeat but you have to show up and play every game the right way. Maybe next year keep the faith packer fans.

[@theceilingfanhub4484]

2012, 2019 and 2023. Like a knife through my chest. Today is also the 8 year anniversary of the third worst night of my life. (February 3, 2013). It was so sad knowing guys like Willis, Ginn, Staley, Gore, Moss, and even Alex Smith though he was a backup weren't gonna get a ring. If I had one wish, it would be to go back to Superbowl XLVII and tell Kaepernick to give it to Moss, or give it to Ginn. I loved the 2019 49ers squad sure. But the 2012 one man. I lived and breathed that team, and I was even in awe whether it was beating the Patriots in Gillette, Colin Kaepernick running over the Packers, and the 17 point comeback over the Falcons. I was so sure that 2012 was gonna be our year. But unfortunately, it wasn't mean to be. And now we just lost Super Bowl 58.

[@Lelui_]

Broncos fan for 3 years... Last super bowl apprence was in 1999 against the falcons.. The team was lost for several years but now it's time for them to get back up on there feet and be a powerful team like they used to be....

[@Storm10xx]

I think of the 2006 Chicago Bears when I hear this song, we were so close and yet so far :( GO BEARS!!!

[@Emperor.Penguin.]

after Hester ran back the kickoff... man, I felt like we had it.... I felt like we had it.

[@chemicalpoisons]

2003 Rams: end of an era. We wouldn't see the playoffs for a decade, and the streak seems to stretch on. But, we'll be back. We'll get it again. (also goes to 2004 Eagles and Mr. Dan Marino)

[@landonparsons2010]

The Pittsburgh Steelers deliver their 6th Super bowl title! 2008 Great memories.

[@dpinzow]

@ZachKsYou Thanks, Rodgers is unreal, and the NYG and GB are going to play each other the next two years (2012 because both won their divisions, and 2013 because NFC East plays NFC North). Eli vs. Rodgers might be like Brady vs. Peyton pretty soon

[@OzzyFan324282]

@ZachKsYou as a steelers fan a congratulate you packers on super bowl 45! you earned it

[@TBevill1231]

Hoping to listen to this again one day when the Saints or Cowboys win the Super Bowl again.

[@karlh8slaodicea102]

This was also used in “1976 Raiders” (America’s Game). Specifically, when the 1975 AFC Championship was reviewed; Madden sitting alone with his face in his hands was at the end was very humbling. Boy, January 9, 1977 would change all of that!

[@DonPenn41]

Leggo Pats! All the way for MHK!

[@N7Sovik]

Steve Young finally coming out of Joe Montana's shadow and winning Super Bowl XXIX.

[@x2thez90]

i always think of the1998 Vikings im a huge steelers fan but i felt so bad for them. when i saw the missing rings i almost cried

[@steelman46]

this is my song its called the missing girlfriends

[@jonfonts4050]

When Dallas finally wins again

[@philsanity]

this makes me think of that 1998 Vikings team. They we're so good and it seemed that nothing could stop them from making the Super Bowl. However, thats why you play the games. Thats why we love football, cause when you think something his guaranteed can change in one game, one play, one snap.

[@brncoman1]

I am a Bronco Fan and I remember how elated and relieved I felt when we finally won a Super Bowl in 97. After all the painful superbowl experiences, winning that one (and the next one) was sweet. At the same time it changed the whole dynamic associated with being a Bronco fan back then. We were no longer the down trodden team that couldn't win the big one; chokers. The "us against the world" feeling was gone. I would never trade winning those 2 SB wins for anything but I miss that feeling.

[@mbords6193]

Buddy Ryan leaving the Bears, Bears won Super Bowl after 3 years with Mike Ditka Richard Dent super bowl mvp, what happened to Chicago two mediocre QB’s an above average defense that’s overhyped just like our receivers and our 10 fuckin tight ends

[@jmk8646]

I want the song be playing... As Chris Boswell hits the game-winning field goal... In Foxboro during the AFC Championship game... As the Steelers finally defeat Brady in the postseason. I want to see Ben or any one of those guys running around the field with one finger in the air like Namath as this plays. I will cry man tears of joy.

[@sportsrook8282]

James Krznaric Go Patriots!! - Cowboys fan

[@zackbutson3401]

Even though this song is called A Championship Returned it sounds like the music from all those Minnesota Vikings documentaries with all the players crying about how they never won anything.

[@GamesRUs-bj2ut]

RANDY MOSS!! RANDY MOSS!!

[@ikecham]

the curse reversed thanks to Matt Stafford

[@pastrypressnfl]

2017 Cleveland Browns America's Game The Super Bowl Champions

[@NSJ90]

@x2thez90 The 1998 Vikings team was the first team I ever rooted for, I was 8 back then. The championship game is the oldest game I have a recolection of and I remember crying when they lost to the Falcons. When I saw the missing rings, I again almost cried. They should've won...

[@thesquidreport]

10 greatest teams not to win SB: 68 Colts (although SB III may have been rigged), 69 Vikings, 83 Redskins, 84 Dolphins, 90 Bills, 98 Vikings, 01 Rams, 07 Patriots, 09 Colts, 15 Panthers

[@Joel_Mijares]

TheSquidReport 13 Broncos??

[@lcrossmk8563]

HEY!!! SUPER BOWL III WAS *NOT* RIGGED! I TAKE OFFENSE TO THAT!