Guest Redhawk Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Tiger Woods winning 4 straight majors was No. 1. Emmitt Smith breaking Walter Payton's record wasn't on the list. And, as usual, the format of the show sucked.
Guest Redhawk Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 He was on there like 3 or 4 times: 92 goals in a season, total points, and some other stuff.
The Czech Republic Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 But how is Tiger Woods winning some scattered championships in 2000-2001 more impressive than Wayne Gretzky having so many points, that his assists alone outnumber the highest combined goals and assists? That kind of sustained dominance is unmatched in any sport in the last 25 years and to not have that be #1 is a joke. Of course Bonds and Tiger get the top spots. Hockey, Canada, ESPN. Yep.
the max Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 The thing with Tiger is that winning 4 straight majors is insane. I certainly don't agree with it, but, it's ESPN...
Hogan Made Wrestling Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 I actually think Gretzky was on there too many times. The 92 goals is great but both Gretzky and Hull have come pretty close to it themselves. I did like that they acknowledged his Dimaggio-like points streak. Oh, and Bjorn Dahlie should have been included for his ridiculous domination of the winter olympics.
Damaramu Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Did they have my Sooners with the longest winning streak in Division 1 college football on there? Probably not.....bastards!
Bored Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 That didn't happen in the last 25 years. Anyways I never watch this crap but took a glance at the list online the other day and noticed they left off Rickey Henderson's stolen base record. Call me crazy but a record that is never going to be broken should probably have been on there.
Damaramu Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 That didn't happen in the last 25 years. Anyways I never watch this crap but took a glance at the list online the other day and noticed they left off Rickey Henderson's stolen base record. Call me crazy but a record that is never going to be broken should probably have been on there. Oh yeah......that was the 50's wasn't it?
bob_barron Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Michael Jordan winning 6 MVP Awards should not have been on there. Tiger raping the US Open should've been higher then 22
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 I'm sure I'll remember others, but Orel Hershiser's record of 59 scoreless innings definately deserves mention. Hershiser compiled a 5-0 record in September, without giving up a single run.
Guest Anglesault Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 I think Mo was making a run for Ford's post season scoreless innings record. he didn't get there did he?
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 A quick check on retrosheet and baseball-reference.com indicates 33 2/3 scoreless postseason innings for Ford, and 34 1/3 for Mariano Rivera.
Guest Anglesault Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Cool. I knew Mo had the "we like to keep it in the family" (Ruth*-Ford-Rivera) quote, but I couldn't remember if that was after he broke it or just before he would have. *Yes, I know Ruth was a Sox then, but that wasn't his point.
Guest Redhawk Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 MJ winning 6 Finals MVPs was on there just because they felt like they had to put MJ on there somehow. Thing is, he doesn't really hold any other records. And for that to be No. 3 is ridiculous. Records that got shunned.... Emmitt Smith becoming the NFL's all-time rusher. Rickey Henderson's record for career stolen bases. Michael Johnson's 19.32 in the 200 meters. Eric Dickerson rushing for 2,105 yards in one season. Scott Skiles getting 30 assists in one game.
Guest acnx Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 1. Tiger Woods wins 4 straight Majors 2. Barry Bonds' 73 HRs in one season 3. Michael Jordan wins six NBA Finals MVP awards 4. Edwin Moses wins 122 consecutive hurdles races 5. Jack Nicklaus wins 18 career Majors 6. Nolan Ryan's 7 no-hitters 7. Cal Ripken plays 2,632 consecutive games 8. Wayne Gretzky's 92 goals in one season 9. Martina Navratilova's 9 Wimbledon titles 10. Lance Armstrong's 5 straight Tour de France wins (has since won 6) 11. Pete Rose's 4,256 career hits 12. Wayne Gretzky's 215 points in one season 13. Pete Sampras' 14 Grand Slam titles 14. Jerry Rice's 204 career TDs 15. Wayne Gretzky's 2,857 career points 16. Cael Sanderson goes 159-0 in college wrestling career 17. 1996 Chicago Bulls go 72-10 18. Carl Lewis wins 4 straight gold medals in long jump 19. Mike Powell long jumps 29 feet, 4 1/2 inches 20. Eric Heiden wins all 5 speed skating gold medals 21. Scotty Bowman wins 9 Stanley Cups as coach 22. Tiger Woods wins U.S. Open by 15 shots 23. Wayne Gretzky scores in 51 straight games 24. Nolan Ryan's 5,714 career strikeouts 25. Connecticut women's hoops wins 70 in a row I think Gretzky's other records should be much higher, but as was said, I don't think his 92 goal season should be on there. Hull had what, 85? But for his scoring streak of 51 games, for that to be 23 is absolute bullshit. Michael Jordan should not be on the list. And how could they possibly leave Scott Skiles off of the list?
Guest Anglesault Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 1. Tiger Woods wins 4 straight Majors 2. Barry Bonds' 73 HRs in one season 3. Michael Jordan wins six NBA Finals MVP awards Shocking
starvenger Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Lance Armstrong seems kinda low. Unless they're just looking at the record, and not the fact that the guy beat cancer and won 6 in a row. Bonds is way too high. Sorenstam probably got screwed for something or other, because it's women's golf. Gretzky's 50 goals in 39 games should probably be on there instead of the 92, but 16% of the top 25 ain't too bad.
Guest Anglesault Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Bonds is way too high. Sorenstam probably got screwed for something or other, because it's women's golf. If they had to INVENT records Woods, Jordan and Bonds would have found their way into the top three.
bob_barron Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Tiger deserves to be on there though. The two records he set were very impressive. Winning the US Open by 15 strokes is insane
treble Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 I'm not so sure Bowman, Ryan, and Rose should be on there, since a good chunk of what they did came before the 25 year cut-off point. Probably Jack Nicklaus, too.
Guest Redhawk Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 I noticed how they always manage to get women's college b-ball on the list: UConn's streak, Pat Summit on the 25 best coaches list, one of the Tennessee teams on the 25 best teams, etc. I'm not sure if that's good or bad yet.
bob_barron Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 UCon winning 70 in a row IS impressive- so I have no problem with that being on the list. But stuff like Lance Armstrong's 6 Tour De Frances and Wayne scoring 92 shouldn't be so high. And TC is right about the questionable records
Guest Anglesault Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 I'm not so sure Bowman, Ryan, and Rose should be on there, since a good chunk of what they did came before the 25 year cut-off point. Probably Jack Nicklaus, too. Well, of the record breaking number itself comes after the cut-off, I can understand it.
Art Sandusky Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Records that got shunned.... Emmitt Smith becoming the NFL's all-time rusher. Eric Dickerson rushing for 2,105 yards in one season. First, as for myself and I think most sports fans, we don't think of Emmitt as the king of running backs yet, nor do I think we ever will regardless of what records he broke. Considering he also did it somewhat at the expense of his own team doesn't help. Dickerson's record is almost broken every few years or so. I believe the idea for this list was to show stuff that will be really hard to break ever again. I don't like Bonds being that high as McGwire breaking it was a MUCH bigger deal, but his own record was broken so I guess he didn't qualify. Jordan's spot is perfectly acceptable. When will we see someone win NBA Finals MVP six times ever again, much less in two groups of three?
starvenger Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Tiger deserves to be on there though. The two records he set were very impressive. Winning the US Open by 15 strokes is insane If Tiger's there, then Steffi Graf should be there as well. In 1988 she won the Australian, French, Wimbleton, the US Open AND the Olympic gold medal. And then won the Australian in 1989. And she also won a calendar Grand Slam in 1993. 22 Grand Slam titles in all. Hell, it's more impressive than Navratilova or Sampras, I'd think.
bob_barron Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 MJ winning 6 MVPs is impressive but he was the go to guy on all those teams. I could see that record being broken again one day. Stuff like Pete Sampras' grand slam record and Gretzky's stuff I don't think will be broken
starvenger Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 First, as for myself and I think most sports fans, we don't think of Emmitt as the king of running backs yet, nor do I think we ever will regardless of what records he broke. Considering he also did it somewhat at the expense of his own team doesn't help. There is some truth to that. Sanders would've easily broken it if he hadn't retired.
bob_barron Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Tiger deserves to be on there though. The two records he set were very impressive. Winning the US Open by 15 strokes is insane If Tiger's there, then Steffi Graf should be there as well. In 1988 she won the Australian, French, Wimbleton, the US Open AND the Olympic gold medal. And then won the Australian in 1989. And she also won a calendar Grand Slam in 1993. 22 Grand Slam titles in all. Hell, it's more impressive than Navratilova or Sampras, I'd think. But Steffi didn't break or set a record like Tiger did. That's why she's not on there. And 1993 is controversial cause of Seles. And Steffi's 22 Grand Slam titles are two behind Margaret Smith Court
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