Gary Reasons: "The Hit"

New York Giants linebacker Gary Reasons delivers a big hit on Denver Broncos running back Bobby Humphrey in week 14 of the 1989 NFL Season.
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[@TheHilltopPillbox]

I get absolutely nostalgic when I hear Pat and John. No one since has had anything close to their chemistry. Pat's voice will always be NFL football for me.

[@roypellerin6892]

For me it's Bob Trumpy and Don criqui

[@reeddill7842]

Dick Enberg and Merlin Olsen run a close second to Mr Summeral and Mr Madden.

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

@@reeddill7842 Agreed.

[@olivierjansen694]

It is...

[@rocknroll7316]

Nothing like Thanksgiving football with them

[@mattp722]

This might be the most football clip on KZbin. Pat & Johh, in the snow, goal-line stand and a monster hit.

[@mnamhie]

True. It really doesn't get any better than this.

[@patrickflaherty6586]

​@@mnamhieand it's an absolute crime that Gary reasons launching like that would be illegal today😮

[@mnamhie]

@@patrickflaherty6586 I totally agree. And being honest about it all, I've actually stopped watching or having any interest in the NFL. The rules, especially about this subject, have changed so drastically it's really turned me off. I grew up in the 70's and that's just how you played football. That was the game, and what we expected. It's a violent sport, no doubt. But it's supposed to be. That's the risk you take on if you want to play the game. What's next? Telling armies that you can't hurt the enemy in war?

[@MNskins11]

Good ol’ days. It all went downhill after Goodell took over.

[@DolFan316]

@@mnamhie I haven't watched any games live in years, maybe close to a decade now. The product literally gets worse every season and sometimes even DURING seasons.

[@mattdon2164]

Only John Madden could describe this play as he did. What an analyst. What a coach. What a man! RIP, Coach.

[@jamesdannelly6760]

Boom!

[@terryt2728]

Remember when they would draw the plays on the teleprompter during downtime in the game??? Now they play a commercial. It really ruined the games for me.

[@kevcole3333]

growing up in Jersey during the 80's and getting to see this Giants defense every sunday was a blessing I could not fully comprehend or appreciate until much later in life.

[@CronoXpono]

Grew up a Bucs fan in the 90’s and I totally didn’t understand just how goddamn good our defense was. Totally get that sentiment.

[@billbobby2646]

100 %

[@MrRoses0806]

Grew up in DC and would always circle the Giant games on the schedule….epic battles although you guys had our number in the late 80’s

[@donarthiazi2443]

​@@MrRoses0806 That was a really special time in the NFC East. Week after week you had Bill Parcells matching wits with Joe Gibbs, and Buddy Ryan and Tom Landry(and soon Jimmy Johnson!).. not to mention the Big Tuna had a fairly decent Defensive Coordinator in Bill Belichick! You pretty much had a stranglehold on the Superbowl as long as you could get past the mighty 49ers with still ANOTHER monster Head Coach in Bill Walsh(soon George Siefert!). Halcyon days indeed for the NFC East and the NFC in general.

[@marccru]

Me too, and I was a JEts fan!

[@robertmason8416]

"That is football!" Yes it is Coach, yes it is. Rest in peace, sir.

[@adamcorso4105]

Yeah, rest in peace John Madden one of the greatest color commentators.

[@mikekinsela7210]

in todays game its a 15 yrd penalty and Reasons gets ejected from the game and find 50K

[@kdnp529]

@@mikekinsela7210 todays “football” isn’t football. It’s patty-cake. We used to hit harder playing two hand touch. It’s pathetic. RIP coach Madden. You will be greatly missed.🙏🏻

[@morrisheinersz2005]

No- that is Defense

[@mrredd8439]

AMEN!

[@MYacono]

I still say John Madden and Pat Summeral were the greatest announcing duo in NFL history

[@aichejaye363]

Summerall and Brookshier in my opinion.

[@michaelbelfer1069]

Myacono You're 100% right my man. Nobody knew the game better than Madden and he was as entertaining as you can get. As far as Summer's conserned, his understated style matched perfectly with big John. Brookshire? Good not great, plus he was a former.Eagle, need.I say more, Haha

[@skorzeny012]

Ray Scott and Pat Summerall I say

[@TRGApostle]

you got that right. This is a time when Football was REAL football. smashmouth, tough and grit

[@rahlohmcdonogh280]

Enberg & Olsen!!!

[@didierlabossiere4726]

I remember watching this game. Not a Giants fan, but this 89-90 defense is one of the best that ever was

[@Kube_Dog]

Well, if they gave up 89, even in a win, you can't really say the defense was all that good.

[@servicedog2325]

What a linebacking corps. Carson, Reasons, and what's that other guy's name? I think he wore 56...

[@michaelleroy9281]

1986 was even better, they won a Super Bowl with it

[@3stacksofHighSociety]

In my 5 decades of watching football this hit is the most memorable. The Giants with that monstrous linebacking crew were notorious for goal line stands back then. And to think they did it without LT, who was injured. Greatest tackle I've ever seen. The snowy field, and great sound engineering by CBS make it seem even more dramatic. CINEMATIC, even. Epic.

[@dyates6380]

Right. The anticipation on that particular tackle was unreal, and to think in today's game it'd probably have been a penalty.

[@andrewpadaetz5549]

Humphrey’s mouthpiece flying adds to the nature of the hit.

[@user-vk6ju2qf9c]

Like john said.. that is and was football

[@donaldverrill6036]

Lt was on the field. Left olb

[@donaldverrill6036]

My apologies, I confused 58 for 56.

[@lookback2674]

Gives me chills listening to Pat Summerall an John Madden calling a REAL football game! I miss those days!!!!!

[@bgilley8199]

There's also a dark side to the older more violent style of football shown in this video, and many men ended up sacrificing their quality of life to play for a few years in the league. There is a lot to be said for making the game safer for all players, and while there's nothing wrong with enjoying the older style of football, it doesn't mean we should go back to the days where leading with the helmet was SOP.

[@lmnopotay7433]

@@bgilley8199 I agree with u 100%, look at poor Earl Campbell.

[@barryhendrix9401]

Phil Rion People will always look at the past and have some form of nostalgia for it. 30 years from now people will say the same thing about today’s style of football

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

@@barryhendrix9401 the way things are goin the nfl wont be nearly as big as it is today and alot of fans are tuning out because the softness of the new nfl

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

No shit i cant stand listening to guys like chris collinsworth bitch and moan about how this and that needs to be eliminated from the game that guy was a pussy when he played and still is to this day

[@Zoomer30]

1989: “That is great football! " 2019: "That is a trip to the locker room for concussion protocol testing and an ejection for targeting"

[@wow77777]

Welcome to pussy pc

[@pac401]

How could he target the guy when Reasons jumped in the air before the running back?

[@BigShotRob69u]

Now we're pussified

[@giuseppelarocca2930]

And a 2 game suspension lol

[@themosh54]

He ded.

[@ChrisHanks_ColonelOfTruth]

Humphrey's mouthpiece goes flying. Phenomenal.

[@scooterg166]

Looked like an old school Pop Warner mouthpiece for sure.

[@Grandizer8989]

Looks like an ear pad that became unsnapped

[@outsideropinion6561]

I think earpiece. Pretty awesome

[@glenncase3659]

Was watching that and wondering if his teeth were following.

[@spaarky277]

His ass pads swelled up too, I think Humphreys shit himself mid air before the hit!!

[@buicklincoln]

"That is football!" When you hear John and Pat's voices, how can you not think of Thanksgiving games and the winter season games?

[@duane9830]

Good times for sure.

[@waynee5603]

"Why didnt he get into the endzone?" Ill give you 55 Reasons!

[@rmartin7558]

Nice.

[@rickwilliamson9248]

Well done!!

[@mattgonzalez4151]

Good One!

[@bigwillietheb]

DAMN good reasons too

[@kwamestamps35]

You sir, are a wordsmith.

[@mattlabruna9126]

80s football was the best hands down. Every kid in America loved 1985 to 1990. Incredible

[@obbor4]

Right after 70's football!

[@creativetelcoadmin8170]

Couple that with 80’s music and we were lucky

[@tedunguent156]

Yeah, I'll say early 80's to mid 90's. Before all the stupid rule changes that ruined the game.

[@jeffpatterson2989]

@@creativetelcoadmin8170 100%

[@tflo75]

Makes the 49ERS dynasty that much greater as time passes. To win 4 Super Bowls in an era with some of those Giants, Redskins & Bears teams and the Defenses they had was no joke. It's why Montana is the true GOAT.

[@HatunTashDCCIMinistries]

1989: "That is great football!" 2022: "Personal foul. Gary Reasons is ejected from the game for hitting too hard. $180,000 fine. Half the distance to the goal. First down, Broncos."

[@takecareofyourshoess]

He did lead with his helmet. Should have been a foul then, it is CORRECT for it to be a foul now. It is seriously dangerous play, period.

[@JDnFL]

@@takecareofyourshoess Shouldn't you be sitting around a fire with the other band camp kids ?

[@takecareofyourshoess]

@@JDnFL Shouldn't you be at home, drunkenly beating your wife and kids?

[@JDnFL]

@@takecareofyourshoess Afterwards I'll send the little brats back to you. Pay your child support dummy, I need more booze.

[@daved1535]

@@takecareofyourshoess That play was totally legal back then. You were allowed to hit with your helmet

[@lpdog82]

i can watch old footballs films all day long hearing pat and john, such great memories , football just isnt like this anymore , i sure miss those guys

[@jimwerther]

"After the game, stay tuned for 60 Minutes, followed by Murder.....She Wrote."

[@kevinburke6055]

Just hearing Madden say “this is football” just gives me chills down my spine. Awesome nobody touches Madden Summerall

[@TheOlmonroe1]

Totally agree

[@ronwallace6273]

I also loves frank gifford and meredith, kosell on mondays, no ones voice was cooler than frank Gifford on monday

[@jbjjones767]

That's not PC anymore

[@Meme-zc4cw]

Now we have Buck and Aikman. Yuck

[@Hutch76k]

If your childhood didn’t have Keith Jackson and Bob Greise on Saturdays and Pat Summerall and John Madden on Sundays I feel sorry for you. You got cheated.

[@GordonGartrell27]

The best years of the NFL are in the rearview mirror.

[@afridgetoofar1818]

1989: "That is football" 2021: "That is targeting. Number 55 is disqualified."

[@stevenwolford3754]

@@afridgetoofar1818 2021 "You hate to see that John, That is something we have to get out of the league"

[@darksidebluez5966]

Yeah it ended when the Bellicheats won their 1st ring.

[@latkagravas986]

BEST comment here and all of social media. Indeed!

[@TexasScout]

I haven't watched NFL Football in decades, but this is how I remember it with Pat and John. It's just not the same anymore.

[@briane173]

No and it's getting harder to watch with each passing season. 100% QB-centric with ridiculous salaries, no team loyalty under salary cap, just go wherever you can get paid; have a couple bad games the HC is fired or the QB benched, and defenses can no longer play defense -- not unless they wanna get fined for daring to lay a hand on a receiver or a QB. I've been watching since the 60s, and THAT was friggin' FOOTBALL. Anymore I don't know why they bother putting anybody else but a QB and a receiver on offense; the other 9 players mean nothing -- until an overworked, underpaid offensive lineman commits a false start or a holding call, then suddenly the whole city is calling for their head on a platter. And if your quarterback isn't rating 158.3 every single game, he stinks and get rid of him. I almost LIVE for these archived games I remember watching -- before UFA and salary cap. THAT was friggin' FOOTBALL.

[@DolFan316]

@@briane173 *HA!!! PREACH AWN, BRUTHA!!! OUT HERE TELLIN' IT LIKE IT IS!!!* Also you forgot the now obvious corruption and game-rigging because gambling.

[@JC-tr4gh]

How do you know that if you HAVEN'T WATCHED IT IN DECADES?

[@TexasScout]

@@JC-tr4gh Once in a blue moon I turn on a game and ten minutes later I'm turning it off.

[@spaarky277]

Same here, haven't watched a full game since LT retired because I knew I'd never see another. And these pansies now , who is calling games now? Who do they use on MNF, ohhh and TNF. THEY commercialized the godzilla shit out of this game, they ruined it. Halftime shows with supafreaks....GTFOH

[@crocodile1313]

Look at Reasons' reaction after his incredible stop. His teammates celebrate more than he does! That's how to act like a pro that's been there before.

[@Ctothebg]

Was a helluva hit with his head down. He’s prolly seeing stars ✨ 😵‍💫

[@ModernDayRenaissanceMan]

He was probably dizzy for a minute. No time to react

[@xxSgt_Aryes]

Or he has a concussion lol

[@charliesargent6225]

@@ammocan2796 Das racissssssssssssssssss

[@TheBurningChicken1]

Something about looking like you been there before is so much more badass.

[@7wnb]

I’m so thankful I grew up being able to watch football when it was still football…

[@petersurdo4984]

"This is football." "That was football."

[@beetlejuice4357]

Everything was better back in the good old days.

[@doncorleone4681]

Fully grown men actually choke back a tear watching this. The memories of the great days of football are so thick, they have to brush them away from their faces. (Thank you, Terrance Mann.) "That is GREAT FOOTBALL!". Yes it was, Mr. Madden. RIP

[@briane173]

Why back then he and Pat were my two favorite announcers. Listening to Madden explaining play at the line of scrimmage, "Now THIS is football! The stuff going on in the trenches! Blood and mud and boogers, teeth knocked out and stuff, that is what _real_ football is all about! That's where games are won or lost!"

[@thomasriccardi9040]

I remember this like it was yesterday, my brother Gary and our friend Dave watched every Giant game and this moment will never be forgotten...one of the greatest hits I've ever seen...Gary Reasons was underrated, he was a phenomenal LB

[@user-jp1rf2xd3b]

The giants sucked. The old Denver broncos were the best

[@jimwerther]

​@@user-jp1rf2xd3b Couldn't beat the Giants though

[@user-jp1rf2xd3b]

@@jimwerther yeah they could

[@user-jp1rf2xd3b]

@@jimwerther John elway had Phil Simms shoeshining his cleats

[@jimwerther]

@@user-jp1rf2xd3b Either you never heard of Super Bowl XXI, or else you are just a troll.

[@haroldharwell7078]

Gary Reasons lived around the corner from us as kids. He was several grades behind me, I'm glad he made it big time. Crowley, Texas.

[@yuckyool]

I lived just down the road in Burleson 1981-1984.

[@mattp722]

He is/was my all-time favorite NY Giant. I felt like he was the underdog (and underrated) LB in a group that included LT, Banks, Carson, etc.

[@ericknapp4352]

This 2 minute video represents everything we used to love about football. Great plays, great announcing, great coaching. Today, the game is a shell of what it once was.

[@NYfan023]

This would be a 15yd personal foul now "leading with the crown of the helmet" "spearing" or some other bs. They ought to put flags on today's players.

[@conway573]

Like looking thru the old Sears Christmas Catalog as a child...brings back great memories when foot ball, football announcers where about the game...and the game only...the only time a player took a knee was to run-out-the-clock...

[@maynardferguson9599]

Joe Buck.....living on the old man's coat tails

[@bawbremy]

And outdoors. Snow mud football.

[@Armis71]

@@NYfan023 Was gonna say the same thing.

[@toddwoods582]

1989 - "That is football." 2022 -" That is a penalty and ejection." I miss 1989

[@Jeffrey-hg8lw]

In the mid to late 80s I remember watching them practice this in training camp, usually with Taylor coming over the top. They did it in full pads! Today they won't even take off their dresses in training camp.

[@Supreme-sx6tu]

And a fine

[@benjamin29471]

@@Supreme-sx6tu And a suspension...

[@briane173]

Hell, they're handing out fines for literally _everything_ now. If you don't fluff the QB's pillow and lay out his blankie and turn down the light before you sack him you're getting 15 yards and a hefty fine. Their charity fund must be running low.

[@DaveM86]

@@briane173”Failure to leave a chocolate on the quarterback’s pillow… 15 yard penalty, automatic 1st down.”

[@eddisonfoncette9103]

This was our game of the week here in the UK. I remembered all the first names of all the players immediately who were called by Madden and Summerall . To me it seems like this game was played only yesterday can't believe it's was over 30 years ago . Go Hawks

[@thehighend4545]

Who's the hawks?

[@skeezix8156]

"That is Football", John Madden. Damn straight.

[@crazyman8472]

I think I saw a piece of a helmet go flying. :)

[@jamesgray7064]

mouthpiece... Reasons blew that play up.

[@ccth22]

Crazy to think that Gary Reasons was considered to be the fourth best of the Giants linebacker quartet and still makes what has to be one of the greatest tackles in NFL history. That's why that unit gets my vote over some of the other linebacker crews(Sorry Chicago Bears)

[@michaelbelfer1069]

ccth22 Gary & Pepper played inside, LT & Banks outside. Some 3-4 group Huh? Here's the real question in my mind. If the Giants played the 4-3, who's the mlb, Reasons or Pepper? Yes you rotate them some but who start's? I go with Gary only because he called the signals ( replacing Carson) . Either way they were fucking awesome at lb.

[@terrantheblack6587]

ccth22 that, and the dome control was legendary

[@BretDouglas]

Then: "That is football." Now: "That is a penalty."

[@CraftySouthpaw]

...and probably a fine. Sad but true.

[@depaola63]

No shit !! Reasons timed that play PERFECT !! He knock'd out the guy's mouthpiece too on that play !!

[@pd9971]

Not exactly.....more like Then: That is football......Now: My feelings are hurt so I'll take a knee.

[@Z64sports]

Actually it's only a penalty if a guys catching a ball.

[@ATLKing404]

guess you guys don't understand that half of these guys have brain damage now. That is the reason for the rule changes. Is seeing more hits like this really worth more players getting CTE. This style of play is the reason why the players you grew up loving are dying slow and painful deaths.

[@jeffsonsmith7288]

This clip NEVER gets old. "That's football." Enough said.

[@Hogballs]

I remember watching this play as a kid and thinking “oh this is how highlights are made!” It felt surreal to witness the making of what I knew immediately would be marveled at decades later, and, here we are

[@thehighend4545]

Really? Knew it was gonna transcend ages? What other events did you foreshadow their long term success?

[@edwardmcmanus7496]

BEST linebacker crew I ever saw in 50 + years of watching the NFL. Lawrence Taylor, Harry Carson , Gary Reasons, Carl Banks.

[@makula5543]

I would agree. Close second - 1976 Steelers. Andy Russell, Jack Lambert. Jack Ham

[@edwardmcmanus7496]

@@makula5543 .... that's a helluva trio. Two Hall of Famers, Jack Lambert & Jack Ham, if I'm not mistaken. And the Steel Curtain D-fence is the best group in my lifetime giving a slight edge to them over the Bears group of the mid 80s.

[@rocknroll7316]

Although it gets overlooked because of the era the broncos had a great linebacker Corp with the orange crush. Geadishar Jackson Rizzo and Swenson

[@johnklein6040]

You got the '85 Bears or Dick Butkus all by himself.

[@CCWeazle]

@@johnklein6040 I'll take Dick Butkus all by himself.

[@professorseventy-five1148]

at least humphrey's mouth guard crossed the goal line

[@joseywales7930]

Lmao I thought the same thing.

[@michiganmafiamx5543]

Professor Seventy-Five Along with a couple molars and wisdom teeth.

[@kevinburke6055]

It was his ear pad

[@RETRO_BELL]

It should have counted for at least 2pts

[@timheck3004]

Broken jawHumper

[@bibbit]

Those were the days of true 100% real football. From the rules to the broadcasters. It’s never been better.

[@willard2729]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@briane173]

Then came unrestricted free agency and salary cap -- and that destroyed it forever.

[@davidmitchell6873]

Back in my day you could get a cherry fizz and a Hershey for a nickel. Now get the hell off my lawn.

[@user-fy3kd9qf2m]

Those days of football are gone for good or worse actually! Hearing Madden and Summeral just gives me goose bumps . Those were the real days of broadcasting g by real commentators.

[@jmreynaud]

I loved football back in this era. The characters, the physicality, the broadcasting, the rivalries....nothing comes close today

[@latkagravas986]

Yep, Lunquist, Criqui, Enberg, Nantz, Trumpy, Gowdy....not like boring pro-Packer Aikman and left loon Costas.

[@crocodile1313]

@@latkagravas986 Don't forget Joe "Not My Daddy" Buck! Football, baseball, whatever, that guy is the most boring and nauseating sports announcer I've ever heard.

[@mr.brenman2132]

@@latkagravas986 Pro Packer Aikman? Are you high lmfao? You mean former anti Packer Cowboy quarterback. You are probably from shitcago so who are you calling a lefty loon?

[@latkagravas986]

@@crocodile1313 👍, gonna look for tape on him to recall him. His son sucks big time as Play by Play ---'he's big time follower' mainstream football instead of staying on the mantra of 'any given Sunday' (balance reporting)

[@sidebite2533]

What about Joe Buck? Such a disgusting act that you didn't mention him. 😂

[@jwim3969]

“That is football” no truer words were ever spoken.

[@jwim3969]

@brad morgan sadly true.

[@jwim3969]

@j jay tell us the truth you still wet the bed.

[@tcb1012]

That was Football... ;-) In to days Momy's Game That linebacker would be penalties for unnecessary roughness ;-)

[@tcb1012]

@@jwim3969 That's A Good-One 😃😂🤣😂🤣😋

[@tcb1012]

@J Jay The lady doth protest too much, methinks... 😃😂🤣😂🤣😋 don't forget to wash Your linen 🥴🤢

[@brianb7423]

Damn, Madden absolutely lost his mind with that hit lol. Gotta love it. That was an incredible commentary team

[@3257bm]

The hit you DREAM of making as a linebacker!

[@CWA61]

When the Giants were giants and so were two of the greatest game callers of All Time! This film is marked as a treasure

[@williammassey911]

When the road to the SUPER BOWL went thru the NFC EAST!!!!

[@danielosterman9676]

Best duo ever: Summerall and Madden.

[@tzazella751]

best ever. yes.

[@tcb1012]

That was Football... ;-) In to days Momy's Game That linebacker would be penalties for unnecessary roughness ;-)

[@Vindictus67]

I remember watching that game. I saw Gary Reasons hit, and even being a kid, remembering what a great, vicious hit, to stop the runner dead in his tracks... That sold me on football - nothing else even approaches the intensity of that stand, especially with Summerall and Madden calling the action...

[@servicedog2325]

Who knew at the time that this was the best the NFL would get. We were so privileged to live during the greatest era of football.

[@justiceforall3973]

“This is FOOTBALL!!!”... you said it, John! Madden, Summerall, grass, snow! Hard hitting in cold ass weather! Nostalgia is real strong right now!!!!

[@seththomas9105]

Yep. I feel about 20, drinking beers in somebodies kitchen watching the game on the TV in the living room. LOL.

[@YorHighness]

John Madden and Pat Summeral were the greatest announcing duo in NFL history

[@jonhohensee3258]

You liked them so much you couldn't even spell Pat's last name right.

[@Gallagherfreak100]

Also felt that Cosell, Gifford, and Meredith were great

[@charleshutton284]

@@Gallagherfreak100 Yeah, we Philly fans loved to hate Cosell. He would literally change his allegiance to whichever team was winning during course of the game.

[@Poohdaddymagic]

Damn right...

[@vincecozzi2545]

By Far the Best duo !!

[@beardgangman]

Legend has it that Humphrey's mouth piece is still floating in the air

[@dennischavez7503]

This brought back memories of watching football with my dad.. I wonder if Humphrey's mouthpiece has re-entered the atmosphere yet.

[@handtruck]

Credit also should be given to the CBS crew. Beautiful framing and timing on the replays. No fancy graphics, just solid work.

[@pauljohnson3340]

Agreed. They would do a much better job than NBC or even ABC with the MNF telecasts. Their sound engineers were absolutely amazing. You could hear everything when they were broadcasting.

[@unique11124]

Same could be said for Madden/ Summerall. Damn I miss them.

[@minimalist_monk]

all elway has to do is jump over the line 3 times

[@Knightmessenger]

I defintely like the more conventional replay angles than today with all the extreme close ups and super slow motion. Unless it's necessary to review a play, it just seems more fitting for an expanded highlights film than a live broadcast in real time.

[@bikeny]

Of course, nowadays (well, nowayears), the screen is plastered with advertising and channel logos, it's amazing one can actually what's being shown. Back then you watched and you paid attention. I miss 'em.

[@stevefowler2112]

I forgot how good Pat Summerall and John Madden were in their prime...the best ever in my estimation.

[@derschtiken]

Loved the Giants’ defense back then best lb corps of all time in my book.

[@herecomesforego1787]

facts -- overall the giants have the best all-time roster of linebackers in nfl history

[@virgiljones4808]

I used to love watching the Giants for 4 "Reasons" - Lawrence Taylor, Carl Banks, Pepper Johnson and Gary Reasons...... with Steve Deaussie as Dartanion - best group of backers on one team in NFL history! Coached by Belicheck!

[@philbow6374]

I am a Cowboy fan, and those Giants were great! I miss that, what a defense, love that parcell! Such a colorful coach! Man I wish I could watch all those games again.

[@onlyonesonny7913]

Ok so your going to leave that beast of a middle line backer Harry Carson out, #53??? You must be 30 lmfao!!! Git real. FOH #TheGlue🤫🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@heartwinners410]

They where winners under Parcells not Belicheck

[@LuisFernando-ot9yv]

Redskins had a very strong linebacker and defensive line corps back then in 88 and 89, Neal Olkewicz, Monte Coleman, Mel Kaufman, Wilber Marshall, Dave Butz, Darryl Grant, Dexter Manley, Charles Mann.

[@stevegiu4232]

​@@LuisFernando-ot9yvzzzzzzzzzz

[@Neb23rdPb]

That hit was tough actin like Tinactin!

[@tomd1434]

Boom!

[@germanelectrik8290]

Reasons is like... "I'm a Fungi..i like to party!!"

[@JayDogTitan-he6wo]

I got this one coach!

[@rokyericksonroks]

Is it safe to say someone missed a block? The Giants were good, by let’s try blocking next time.

[@abrahamjackson6019]

Lmao!! Remember that commercial like it was yesterday

[@MinutemanMogul52]

Their reactions seem so genuine.. this looks like a real football game. Wish I would’ve grown up in this era

[@cubswin3838]

Gary Reasons was really underrated. The Giants had so many great linebackers, he is forgotten.

[@jond1965]

I remember watching this game. Huge GIANTS FAN

[@Itsactuallysmallaf]

Hearing John madden get so excited was the smile I didn’t know I needed today. Thank you coach 🙏

[@robertc7232]

Definitely the best broadcasting team of any sport in history!

[@theurbancamper5410]

Great hit by Reasons and great coaching by that defensive coordinator. I think this guy Belichick is headed places!

[@normanacree6307]

Headed for deflategate (cheater)

[@twostop6895]

headed for retirement, coach Bill is nothing without Brady nothing

[@mikerieck306]

@@normanacree6307 Lots of "cheaters" including Shula.

[@brochurst8318]

Y’all seem really hurt 😂 I’m a huge Brady fan but saying Bellicheck is “nothing without Brady. Nothing” is completely ridiculous.

[@gregrowe1168]

Brady is the reason Belichick made it. Without him, he would have never made it as a head coach. He would have been demoted to defensive coordinator once again.

[@genestippell1833]

That deserves 10 likes! Never gets old seeing that.

[@daveincsa]

Anyone else who grew up watching Football from this era feel like the game is not the same. My opinion, it was better in this era than today. Don't know why.

[@Dashoost]

Charles Vokrachko honestly my interest in the NFL has waned since 2010. To the point where I may only watch a handful of games the entire season... Couldn't care less about the highlights and maybe catch about a half of the super bowl unless it's a good game at the half

[@kafkal8284]

Probably the the greater risk of being paralyzed. The fact it was so slow and stupid you could understand better. Like the Neanderthal you are?

[@JSTX9216]

Fantasy Football brought a new element to it that changed it. I don’t like the NFL now, but this was when it was so awesome. I would always make time to watch any game.

[@willieb.haardigan8984]

+Landon Kafka it was always fast buddy. They're just even faster now.

[@kathygarry9717]

Yes i agree

[@AtomicDawg713]

Broncos Dr: "Bobby, what year is it? Humphrey: "Tuesday."

[@redwingsfan3621]

LMAO!!! 😂😂😂

[@kemosabi5286]

Can of corn

[@rokyericksonroks]

Doctor : “Where are we?” Humphrey : “Auburn?”

[@tomascornell2038]

Remember the snickers commercial. I'm Batman

[@johnfenwick7641]

Gary Reasons was one of the most underrated linebackers of his time but on the Giants with all the great talent they had at that position he was a great player I had the honor to meet him once at training camp in Madison NJ He was awesome

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

"Humphrey...NO! REASONS!" That's all Pat Summerall needed to say. Wow.

[@Navdan87]

I'm a Steelers fan, and I have to say, that's the greatest tackle I've ever seen!!! Gary Reasons you are the man!!

[@leogetz3570]

Throwback uniforms, snow on the ground, Pat and John in the booth, it doesn't get any better than this!! 2:14 mouth piece flying after that hit

[@tomdipasquale9633]

I never noticed his mouth piece fly out of there after that hit!!

[@astein7035]

Never gets old watching this! “Like a shot”! Great announcing and description! They were the best announcers hands down! Great chemistry!

[@terrencejlee5153]

"Now That is great football!" Loved those bad weather games at the end of the season, when they count the most.

[@germanelectrik8290]

This my friends was Football at its Finest. Sadly ...its now passed away. REST IN PEACE

[@averagejoe4932]

Football is more popular now than ever before

[@zroy9263]

@@averagejoe4932 Not in my world!

[@bruconicinfernon4noplatoon317]

@David Fuller , Yes, old football was great but inherently deadly. The brain trauma is real. Why haven't they released the cause of death on Kevin Greene..?

[@jamesvenable6370]

Yeah....I guarantee if players then were somehow shown what we know now about head trauma related to this style of football most would hopefully change. Some wouldn’t but I think if they actually knew what they would go through in their years after the NFL they would definitely change things. football is still hard hitting and the people that think that this was football’s best years have never played a single down in the league. It’s not their head, the NFL evolved

[@davidhavens3947]

@@jamesvenable6370 most football players who played have all said they would still have played despite the consequences. It is definitely not the same game and it has been wussified. It's millennial ball now

[@govols_darsky7492]

Pat Summerall's voice as well as John Madden's will always make me think of many Thanksgivings at my aunt's house.... always a great dinner then retreat downstairs to watch the afternoon football game. Those are moments I took for granted and I wish I could go back to 😪

[@jeffreylc]

It’s Thanksgiving Day evening as I write this. I was 19 when this game was played. Diehard NFL fanatic until a few years ago. I didn’t even turn on a game today. The game is a pathetic shell of what is was. And now I have to suffer thru the likes of Joe Buck and his ilk as broadcasters.

[@marz2one]

was watching this live as a kid about 5 years before i moved from NY to Denver. Reasons #55 was such an underrated cog in that giants machine in the late 80's

[@eblissreseller]

“That is football” - John Madden. Wow. Miss those days.

[@adammaliski]

We'll never hear that again 😢

[@user-pz1bc9bc6o]

Madden The best Color commentator Ever...

[@chrisweidner4768]

"That is football," mouthpiece goes flying. Thanks for the correction. Earpiece.

[@SteadyBark96720]

Ear piece

[@jeffreyhagenbush9033]

I love it but it was the ear peace from his helmet. They use the photo in the next years program

[@chrisweidner4768]

@@jeffreyhagenbush9033 Wow. All the best to you and yours this holiday season.

[@chrishenicke2052]

Ear pad but close...

[@chrisweidner4768]

Got it. I didn't look closely enough. What a hit!!!

[@oswaldboelcke5470]

The Giants also made a great goal-line stand against the Bears around 1991 in a playoff game that was the turning point for them. I like that one as much. And, in the 1958 Championship Game, in the third quarter, trailing 14-3 and in trouble, the Giants made a goal-line stand against the Colts. After that, they rallied for two touchdowns and nearly won the game, losing in overtime.

[@frsantariga]

Best goal line stand ever.

[@tflo75]

Don't get carried away...The greatest Goal Line stand happened in Super Bowl 16.

[@MetalOxy]

My father used to tell me to play with "reckless abandon". This embodies that. Legendary.

[@nysguy07]

Best football announcing duo of all time.

[@omarramonlopez]

Thank you this!!!! Took me back

[@jamesgray7064]

Thank you John Smith! When I watched this live the yell I let out was ear-shattering. Gary Reasons was SO underrated.

[@luv2eatpuss79]

Reasons was an underrated player in those great Parcells defenses. He took on the FB's and TE's that allowed LT, Carson and Banks to make all those impact plays. Solid football player who doesn't get enough recognition

[@celebwrestling]

You mean Belicheck defenses

[@dominickmilano4858]

@@celebwrestling Parcells was defensive and linebackers coach before he became head coach so yeah those linebackers are Bill's boys 😜

[@virgiljones4808]

They played a 3-4 so dont forget #52 Ohio States Pepper Johnson getting everyone lined up and making plays while hiding behind Jim Burt on the weak side!

[@bigdrew565]

Yet he's probably best known for a special teams play. A fake punt against the 49ers during the 1990 playoffs.

[@zg1000dru1]

For those of use who were die-hard Giants fans in those years, who had suffered through the 60s, 70s and early 80s, we loved those linebackers...all of them. Sure the core of Banks, LT, Pepper and Carson got most of the press, but the Giants 2nd tier linebackers in those years would have been starters on any other team. A guy like Reasons, who could play all situations and all special teams, would have been a perennial all-star. Other guys like him from those years. Andy Headen, Byron Hunt, Stever Deossie, Robbie Jones, Johnnie Cooks. Glorious times

[@Richard-by5gm]

Agreed.This might be the most popular Football clip on KZbin.

[@williamadolphe7921]

Incredible hit. Thank you for posting. Indeed, 'THAT IS FOOTBALL'.

[@jameskolan9195]

Even in 1989 you can see that Belichick's teams were incredibly well-prepared and anticipated the plays well. Amazing.

[@mitchcolburn1216]

This was PARCELLS' team but okay...

[@whoisbrucewayne17]

@@mitchcolburn1216 Bill was the defensive coordinator. That was Bills defense. So yes, he's right in what he said. These hairs don't need splitting.

[@CS-np2oo]

Not only that he builds his defenses the same way. Big thick linebackers. Big lineman. Just big interior backers and linemen. Guys who have length too.

[@cbod14]

WhoIsBruceWayne As Carl Banks said Parcells put a check on everything we did. It’s Parcells defense as much as anything

[@cbod14]

Lord Helmet Yes dumb ass Carl Banks who said as much doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Hey moron if the head coach tells him he doesn’t like it, guess what? They don’t fucking run that defense. Have a seat goober.

[@michaelmazzarella72]

I know it’s been proven to be bad for the brain but man do I miss these kind of hits -not only in football but also in hockey

[@_DB.COOPER]

Nobody on today’s giants plays with that passion!

[@garyyoung2387]

Great memories during the Pat and John era. Watching football just isn't the same without them.

[@28hotrods]

miss those days, Legendary commentary by John Madden and Pat summerall

[@bobsilver3983]

me too, I used to watch football back then, not anymore

[@glenndavis5269]

I know what you mean.

[@kylemc8851]

Agreed!!

[@MARKCOLLMAR]

Like to see Tom Brady play against these Giants!

[@brutuscassius1647]

"That is football." ~ John Madden

[@BlazeChronicGreen420]

Matt Smith 2 year old comment. Do you feel better now? Pathetic.

[@BlazeChronicGreen420]

Matt Smith also listen close moron 2:18

[@slipnorris5882]

Madden was perfect for a football audience

[@georgebusybee1497]

Yes sir....

[@robertshockey6750]

I've watched this video many times, and just now saw that mouthpiece flying 😳

[@KMarcucci7]

The ear pad flying out in slow motion, Chefs kiss.

[@c.h.a.d1522]

I love how this is being recommended 6 years later

[@davidallmond5598]

I sure miss those days when the Giants were great and had the best linebacking crew of all time and the greatest team calling the gane. RIP Pat and John. You 2 were absolutely THE BEST.

[@briane173]

One of Pat and John's running gags between them was when Summerall, toward the end of the game, would announce the promo for _Murder, She Wrote,_ which typically followed the game on the East Coast, and Madden would dare him to hold "she wrote" longer each time he announced it. Toward the end it was getting comical. "So tune in tonight after the game for Angela Lansbury in _Murder......................................................................................................................................................She Wrote."_

[@bigorange000]

"That is football." John Madden knew a thing or 2 about football. One of the best lines from one of the best characters from the booth.

[@jeffwaters2470]

So great to hear pat and madden. Instantly i go back when football was football and what an incredible play. That might get flag today. Gives me goosebumps, and im an Eagles fan

[@RecoveringGenius]

Totally different game back then. Real. Better.

[@zroy9263]

The NFL just plain sucks today. I think that females will be playing in the league soon. They will be protected.

[@bgilley8199]

@@zroy9263 need a tissue?

[@housinauthority5258]

@@zroy9263 Agreed. I can see that happening in football here in England too. When they do the results coming in as all the matches are finishing around 4.50pm UK time on Saturdays they now mix in the women's results too.

[@Tubalcain422]

That is why all of the new QBs are breaking old records. Defense has been neutered so that offense can excite casual fans.

[@philipmclaughlin9636]

A flag would have been thrown now

[@MegaFELIPE48]

I remember watching this game from a sportsbar and that is the way football was meant to be played

[@ectomy1235]

MegaFELIPE48 unfortunately you don't see it like this anymore with all the nfl banning hits it's not the same anymore

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

Get used to it with all of the lawsuits coming; still a rough, tough, and violent sport.

[@kafkal8284]

Yeah... putting the top of your head down into an opponent is real awesome... I hope that's what you teach your kids so they can't procreate.

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

@Nintariz wont happen. The NFLPA would never go for it

[@responseability2624]

Back when football was football and sports bars were sports bars

[@r.p.scelzo7781]

Absolutely, it gives me the chills listening to them.

[@shawnglover2829]

I remember sitting in my living room watching this and I went crazy when Reasons made that hit

[@duncan4034]

Me too.. same as when Bavaro trucked Lott and half the niners lol.. we just went crazy

[@swimbait1]

The funny looking guy in motion before the snap looks like he’s sneaking into the kitchen for some cookies after everyone has fallen asleep.

[@michaeltimothy70]

This is my therapy at 58 years old. Listening to the greats of madden and summerall is peaceful. No woke crap no women refs or broadcasters no one kneeling to our anthem in protest. Just good old hard nosed football. Awesome players were on the field that day!!!

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

Agreed.

[@rd9793]

Well said

[@briane173]

Hey, gotta keep them Swifties tunin' in. Tackles? We don't need no stinkin' _tackles!_ We need PFs for breathing on QBs, ejections for talkin' smack, useless banter from Aikman and Buck. Charging to watch a game being streamed on a service no one watches.