Charles Woodson tribute

Highlights of Charles Woodson's Michigan career.

[@cortes0505]

"Folks you can watch football a long long time and you will never see another play like that."

[@samuelmarcus9708]

That moment where they say "Jerry Sandusky cannot believe it." Gives me chills.

[@trokonjayqua4108]

Samuel Marcus I cringed when they said his name

[@DrLisaQ]

For sure. I went to M @ PSU in 2001. It was strange because it was the first football game after 9/11. It was a late afternoon game and they had Sandusky in the basketball arena singing his new book "Touched". Creepy MFers in that part of Pennsylvania.

[@lightingbolt8148]

@@DrLisaQ well the fans didn’t know about it at the time and creepy people everywhere.

[@zacharycat603]

Neither could the young Nick Saban.

[@davekeathleyjr498]

Woodson owned the Buckeyes!

[@socalzaps2848]

True but don't disparage the football accomplishments of the The THe THE Ohio State University Horse Chestnuts. They've lost a number of very historical games and have a lot of stickers on their helmets

[@TheWizzkidd12]

Favorite football player Charles Woodson best corner back ever no one is better been liking him since I was a kid and I'm 26 years old and I still love him

[@kree1964]

Woodson was a BEAST... one of the best college ballers of all time. Man that was some FUN Michigan football back then.

[@zarniwooop]

Still the best college football player I've ever seen. Not as dominant as Barry Sanders was for one year, but the best all around football player that ever took the field in the modern era.

[@sidjones7058]

That pick vs MSU in EL was the best defensive play I have ever seen in my life

[@matthewvader8651]

Sid Jones that was most insane pick ever and he still made incredible plays in the NFL

[@jemeeladams1676]

Greatest interception ever

[@lianneroderick3018]

Ever see his rookie game vs cowboys where over ran play and had make up ground and il let u watch n finish rest

[@jbdmed]

best interception ever ...locked the Heisman

[@wtafwasthat]

UoFM G.O.A.T.

[@andrewfisher7146]

The greatest player in Michigan Football History. Enough said.

[@Pccpy]

boombampvp There is an argument, He is the only player int he NFL history to win the Heisman, Rookie of the Year, Defensive player of the Year, and a SuperBowl.

[@bevil4aday]

Andrew Fisher I don't know, man. I put him on a list of Elite 3 in Michigan football history. Tom Harmon, though never played in the NFL, flew P-38 lightnings in WWII 3 years after being the one and only player in Michigan history to get a standing ovation from Ohio State fans after his amazing 40-0 victory over Ohio State, scoring three rushing touchdowns, two passing touchdowns, four extra points, intercepting three passes, and punting three times for an average of 50 yards. And then there is a guy that Matthew Vader may have heard of, a guy by the name of Ron Kramer who only earned 9 varsity letters in football, basketball and track. Bennie Oosterbaan also deserves consideration, Sports Illustrated only ranks him as the fourth greatest athlete in the state of Michigan, not just the University.

[@bevil4aday]

boombampvp Well, if you live in Fantasyland, sure.

[@ernestkovach3305]

+boombampvp No, Harmon would not be ,quote unquote "demolished in today's game" . Not only was he a fairly decent sizeed bruising rb but he had world class sprinters speed in the 100. 10 flat or less! He was also versatile , he could catch, run, pass, punt and ,yes, kick fgs ! In today's college game Harmon would still be first team all American, all Big Ten, and a Heisman winner, he is an all time legend for a reason. The greatest sportswriter of the day actually declared that Harmon was better than another immortal Red Grange of Illinois who has been voted the greatest football player of all time! Harmon was injured several times as a war hero and so was unable to be great in the NFL but he was a first pick of the first round before ww2 intervened. Most experts agree that, like Bo Jackson, had he not sustained the injuries he would have dominated in the NFL, OLD 98 was that great. On Michigan football history...Harmon is number 1, then Woodson, and then the #1 all time scorer in college history for TDs scored, rb Willie Heston, who was both tough ,and speedy. The NCAA does not list this all American as the all time leader in T D's only because it did not exist at the time .He had a career total of over 77 TDs! #4 was All American qb Bob Chappius who led UM to the 1947 national championship and conference title and Rose bowl victory Some call the legendary coach Crisler' s Mad Magicians UM football team the greatest in college history relative to era. The UM scholar warriors led by Chappius who got robbed out of winning the Heisman- fact- ran the most intricate ,sophisticated, cerebral array of offensive plays in college history. Fifth on the UM list would be three time All American fleet wide receiver Anthony Carter, arguably the greatest wr in college history.AC still holds the all time NCAA record for most yards per touch of the football at any position! He was that dangerous and fast. Two time All American tight end Ron Kramer is 6 th on the list and at #7 would be Lamar Woodley a dominating defensive player and national award winner. #8 is 3 time All American wr Benny Oosterbaan. #9 on the all time list for UM then 2 time All American and the first great NFL passing QB Benny Friedman who starred in both the college and the NFL and is both Halls of Fame! Finally, #10 on the all time list is Denard Shoelace Robinson, a first team all American His sophomore year who should have won the Heisman. With blinding speed and moves Shoelace is the all time national career QB rushing leader! Honorable mentions to: Neal Snow, Harry Neumann, Desmond magic Howard, Dennis Franklin, Dave Brown, Reggie Mackenzie, Thom Darden, Mike Kenn, Tom Mack, Dan Dierdorf, Jake Long, Braylon Edwards, Mike Hart, Forest Evashevski, Tyrone Wheatley.

[@andrewfisher7146]

+linkbrent421 I have Tom Harmon at #2. And it's a close second. The fact that Charles won a Heisman trophy as a primarily defensive player has me sold that he is #1. I'd probably put Kramer at #3.

[@DMichiganWol21]

In 97...I will never forget that defense...what a year

[@DrLisaQ]

All 11 starters played in the NFL!

[@RC-fh9wy]

Wow

[@kplooki]

Charles woodson is one of the best football players I have ever seen. He doesnt have a weakness.

[@milesreed6189]

kplooki besides Randy Moss

[@perfectsense3240]

@@milesreed6189 I hope that was a joke.

[@dany6711]

Him and Ty Law are the two best Michigan corners I’ve seen

[@thedivomeister6308]

Greatest defensive back ever. He will be in Canton. Since 1976, Only 3 players have won NCAA Championship, Heisman and Super Bowl. Tony Dorset, Woodson and Reggie Bush. Now Michigan needs a Brady, a Howard, a Carter, a Woodson, the legendary offensive line and the legendary rushing defense

[@WUDAT]

@@thedivomeister6308 Reggie Bush doesn't have a national title, vacated by Sneaky Pete's cheating.

[@pillarsofserpents]

what an amazing athlete. Woodson's speed and jumping abilities are simply stunning.

[@MastertheGamerpg]

I still haven't seen a player who dominates like this to this day. Most dominant college football player I have ever seen!

[@jahprime6932]

weird how two of the biggest UM legends both won sb's in GB and became stars there...Go Big Blue...proud fan

[@ernestkovach3305]

Charles Woodson is the greatest defensive back in NFL history! He has the most TDs returned off turnovers in NFL history, is in the top ten all time in interceptions, is unequalled in hitting opposing players for no gain or lost yardage. He is the most physical db in history with the only possible exception being dick night train Lane. He won an NFL mvp award and has a super bowl ring and 2 NFL championship game appearances. In college be was the first and still only defensive player to win the Heisman trophy. In college he was the most single season nationally and regionally decorated defensive player in college history. Case closed.

[@kyledonovan2876]

Ernest Kovach We all know Suh should have won the heisman. he got robbed.

[@matthewvader8651]

Ernest Kovach I'm a die hard Packers fan and our defense has not been the same since he left. By far he is the best to ever play that position. He can tackle, force fumbles, picks and he is a QBs worst nightmare. He can make the most unbelievable plays happen and if someone tries to say dirtbag sherman is better they're an idiot.

[@mhj5108]

Deion sanders never played?

[@matthewvader8651]

Andrew Krikorian Yes he did with the Green Bay Packers in 2011.

[@vsvpybgm630]

+Matthew Vader he may not be better but Sherman is probably the best corner rn. Coming from a raider fan RN4L

[@ChroniclesofMexico]

Charles Woodson is the greatest defensive back in history. He was great in coverage, tackling, he got sacks. He played all positions on the field. Even at times linebacker. Both safety positions. Inside and outside corner. Whoever said if you get interceptions you can't be good that is stupid. Sherman is one of the least targeted corners and gets a ton of interceptions. Woodson has 20 sacks in his career. Deion has 1. Woodson has twice as many tackles. Is there another player in history that has 1000 tackles, 60 ints, 20 sacks, and 40 force fumbles. Woodson could reach all that by the end of the year. Best Defensive Back ever. What is scary I think he would have been a better safety than he was corner.

[@jaiquearnett1219]

preach

[@Odin1177]

Interesting point about him being a safety for his NFL career, but you cannot argue with what he did!

[@nedstewart1]

Deion Sanders was a better athlete than Woodson. He played both pro Baseball & NFL football. Played in 2 world series and 3 Super Bowls. Sanders was the better athlete.

[@WUDAT]

@@Odin1177 He played safety late in his career like Rod Woodson did.

[@WUDAT]

@@nedstewart1 Sanders may have been a better athlete but Woodson is the better football player. Aint no question about that. Sanders was a great corner but he was afraid to tackle his own shadow. This is why he never converted to a safety late in his career because he was scared to hit or be hit.

[@ThankGodImBlack370]

Ian Gold, Dhani Jones, and Larry Foote were the Michigan linebacker core back then.

[@keithgoblue]

Bill Payer Clint Copenhaver and Rob Swett got a lot of reps.

[@scottwilson599]

Larry Foote came later. It was Gold, Jones, and Sam Sword

[@dshackelford361]

He's the best EVER!!!

[@samitbks]

@10:48 Charles Woodson crushing life and "Jerry Sandusky cannot believe it". Ha!

[@greatlakestatehorsepower1449]

weird to see him penn state is gross!!!

[@DonOfPC]

His game against Ohio state in 97 locked up the heisman. Him and Desmond will always be my two favorite wolverines.

[@socalzaps2848]

If it wasn't for Desmond you would have just said "him will always be my favorite Wolverine"

[@Ooftyman]

The best pure football player I've ever seen at Michigan.

[@CArchivist]

Big play on defense, big play of offense, legendary play on special teams. Woodson killed it during that '97 game against Ohio State. Special player and talent.

[@kevinrtres]

Excellent! I was fortunate enough to see Charles Woodson, Bryan Greece, Amani Toomer and Tom Brady play for Michigan, all in the Big House, packed to the then capacity of 104 000.

[@uprebel5150]

First play had a different angle when live on TV. Straight down the sideline and it looked like Woodson jumped four vertical feet for the interception. Probably the greatest player to ever play at MICHIGAN.

[@fishbonebuba]

Just unbelievable. It will be a long time before we see another one like him. For any team.

[@theridleyrocks]

And now he's retiring. Man, I'm going to miss this guy...

[@benlong2217]

Charles himself shared your video on Facebook!

[@btmusicman5589]

Greatest DB in the history of football

[@LUVINEMBRACE]

What a player!!

[@RickMichaels-if5eq]

There will never be another Charles Woodson!!! The best ever!!!✊🏾💪🏾🏈

[@rell313722]

He is the best college football player ever.

[@80myers]

8:55 still my favorite play from number 2!!!! Amazing INT

[@bluelake1621]

In high school he made us all look like little kids. Simply amazing ! It was. an honor to play against Mr. Woodson

[@slapuhhoetribe]

To this day haven't seen a college player better than Woodson, Reggie bush is right behind him. Great video

[@jizzyjake6783]

Woodson is my favorite and Bush was amazing on some amazing teams but Barry Sanders was probably the greatest of all time. Everyone knew he was going to get the ball just about every time and they couldn't do anything. His records were hard to beat on video games haha

[@Hossflex]

Arguably the best pure athlete to grace the maize and blue.

[@Lakieacedeuce]

God I miss him on our team!!!!

[@MrBige4014]

Best Ever!!! GO BLUE!!!

[@1CentralSports]

"Jerry Sandusky still can't believe it." Bob Griese, your words still ring true today.

[@TheThunder323]

This was AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@orisha19]

One Of The Greatest Players In Any League Football History!!

[@Stafo85]

My all time favorite football player period. From Michigan to the NFL. Crazy great, great career

[@terrencejr8169]

best of all time!!!$$

[@fuzzyboy50]

What a beast.

[@greggvernet1-10]

Charles Woodson = PlayMaker

[@leojanuszewski1019]

This man is the quintessential STUD.

[@Jeaurod]

BEST EVER!! Good Luck on Sunday Chuck!

[@justcoop14]

GOAT! Check his resume, nothing like it. #24

[@OvSpP]

Just. . . wow

[@bobbyanderson5601]

I will keep saying it loud and proud. Charles Woodson is the greatest college football player ever with a national title and a heisman trophy , And Woodson is easily one of the greatest NFL players ever with a super bowl title. Woodson was special on defense , offense , and special teams. Who does that ? GO BLUE 🏈

[@rulvenom]

The best!!

[@thezdbailey]

Man, do I miss me some Keith Jackson commentary.

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

way to do ohio state in...lol...great job charles woodson...he was a ball hawk...😎👍😀😄

[@Vaasu97]

he's a monster

[@ThoseWhoStayUofM]

My mouth is salivating for the Denard Robinson tribute video after the 2012 season is complete. Can you imagine? This year alone could be a 15 minute video.

[@matthines8511]

he's unstoppable!

[@robertsmall1657]

Woodson excelled at finding the ball. Most defenders watch hands and then attack the hands because otherwise you can lose the receiver if you try to find the ball. You can watch Woodson find the ball a lot of times while it’s at its apex in the air. Very risky but he did it so well.

[@mrtscollection2345]

He's also intercepted the Peyton Manning Hiesman trophy that year.

[@byrongriffin6000]

Savage!

[@BaconFrisbee]

Okay, I'll watch the 1995 Michigan-Ohio State game. You talked me into it

[@ironcross5885]

Woodson for M Athletic Director.

[@PaulDesmond-zn3qb]

Woodson is one of the 10 best DBs in the history of existence🏈🏉🥇

[@Randomhandle6235]

love it!!!!

[@kevinlewis8444]

God given talent from on high you can’t beat that

[@travisjohnson7433]

Man was those the good Ole days to watch Michigan football

[@garymetropoulos1699]

Great player and remains a great all around person to.

[@mikeallen6237]

Players like him only come around every so often. I member being a lil kid on the east side of Detroit and my dad telling me watch this kid he’s gonna be great son. He covers half the field alone. After the games on saturdays I would go outside with all the other kids in the hood and pretend to be Woodson and say they do the talking n I do the walking. Lol. He’s by far my favorite football player ever. Not to mention he got drafted by my second favorite nfl team

[@krisligman9312]

He was so much fun to watch! Go BLUE!!!!

[@WolverineHistorian]

@VCavman24 Actually, that IS Mike McQueary. He was the starting QB for PSU in 97. Pause it at 10:47 and you can see McQueary and Sandusky standing right next to each other on the sideline.

[@georgemaxwell3467]

The greatest Wolverine ever!!

[@ItsDJNoName]

Now a Super Bowl CHAMPION!! Congrats Charles!

[@niquegates4719]

The absolute Best Football player ever at Michigan !

[@mannyjay2206]

It amazes me how qbs would keep throwing his way in the endzone and get picked off everytime! Smh

[@kryer981]

Is there anyone who's had a more amazing football career than Woodson? In college: unbeaten season, Rose Bowl win, Heisman win, national title, never lost to Ohio State. In the NFL: 14 seasons, 2 Super Bowls (one win). Who else compares?

[@seanmcmonagle4012]

Prime Time was a tremendous pass defender but Woodson played defense. He tackled, blitzed and blocked on turnovers.

[@thecliffyboy21]

thats what you call a true Michigan man! best CB/ running back to come out of Michigan

[@jebxbouck94]

After Woodson makes the insane MSU interception, you can hear Brady Hoke screaming at someone lol

[@ericscottstevens]

As for Peyton Manning, and the University of Tennessee. Their athletic department did a luke warm marketing campaign for the Heisman campaign before the regular season began, it was their choice as in those days it orchestrated Heisman marketing plans had been done in the past few times by other universities. They thought Manning's press conference announcing his decision to return for his senior season was a great way to start off the 1997 and keep the spotlight for the rest of the year. They probably also thought they had the voters in their region to themselves automatically. One stumble, Manning again lost to Florida 20-33 but still ended up winning the SEC in a 1 point win in the SEC championship game versus Auburn. By late November Tennessee realized Woodson had a lot of media exposure and highlight reel plays and commanded a lot of votes on his side. Manning did not beat Florida in 4 years and it really hurt his chance for the Heisman.

[@DevrinB2011]

Man I see a TON a NFL players in Michigan uniforms

[@Opuchki]

Although the nineties aren't THAT far from the present, it's still pretty impressive that there's so much video material easily available. Great upload.

[@robertsmall1657]

10:53 You can’t tell from this angle but Woodson is like 5 feet off the ground when he picks this. There is a photo of it on the cover of a magazine I think. Amazing play.

[@xcjbmgx]

one of the best db's ever! #go blue

[@xcjbmgx]

great hands too

[@TheThunder323]

A man playing amongst boys

[@WB8BRA]

Charles Woodson a great Michigan player for sure. No only for Michigan but in the Pro's as well. I really believe he was football player of all time for the position he played on offense and defense and special teams. And the pro's have to put up with another Michigan great Tom Brady......Go Blue forever.....

[@SeanP7195]

Woodson is also the best run stopping DB I have ever seen.

[@brmillgr]

They better not fuck around and put him in the Hall of Fame first ballot.

[@JessicaFan90]

WOW!

[@jlewis654]

"In a field position game like this, a good punter like Bartholomew is priceless." ...right

[@markroccia8772]

so much respect of #24

[@markroccia8772]

+Mark Roccia for*

[@rachelbaker7714]

+Mark Roccia #21 all day in my mind. wish the pack had him longer

[@markroccia8772]

+Rachel Baker true, Atleast u guys got him a ring

[@robertm1493]

+Rachel Baker he will always be a raider! i do have to be happy for him that he got a championship even if it wasn't with my raiders... charles woodson best DB of all time!

[@mitchelriddel4795]

GOAT. Sure could use more players half as good as him.

[@themandownthehall]

College and pro. That man was so insanely good. Just wow.

[@jaybees5734]

Man his draft class has gotta be the best ever, didn't he go 4th or 5th? My favorite player and one of best to lace em up GO BLUE 💙

[@Bob-te3le]

The goat Charles Woodson. Go Blue.

[@Knightmessenger]

I like to think I was the first to say he should win the Heisman. The 1996 stadium cups celebrated the 2 winners Harmon and Desmond and mentioned how # 98 scored touchdowns, kicked extra points, intercepted passes... After he started playing both ways that same year as a sophomore, I figured that a dominant player on both sides with two more years of eligibility remaining had to be the best player in the country.

[@gojonnypede7903]

Goat!

[@andreasandrade7345]

man that interception at 9:06

[@Ballinbmac]

Best Michigan Wolverine ever in my opinion

[@Moonroofmusik]

Legend always

[@ThoseWhoStayUofM]

This.... is Michigan.

[@GeoAce777]

Woodson embodied the GRIT of the Wolverine.

[@Mindyourbusiness122]

You can say what you want Both are world class players. Deion more of a Cover / ruturn specialist. Woodson more of a Cover/ Blitz specialist. I want them both on my defence so would John Madden Deion was special and so was Woodson

[@nedstewart1]

Deion played in 2 World Series and 3 Super bowls.

[@norfnorf3819]

Great block by Scott Dreisbach at 1:18

[@tafairibaka901]

Legend