I was at that game. Michigan fans were in stunned silence. The lady behind me was sobbing.

I remember seeing this live, and the biggest shock for me was how far Kordell threw the ball. What a cannon

@redwingsfan3621

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! 74 yards.. amazing!

@NJ187

2 жыл бұрын

That throw was something else.

@FlyingStylus

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I saw him wind up and I thought, "How the hell is he gonna make it to the endzone?" What an absolute nuke of a throw.

@tarheelhurricanegirl9991

Жыл бұрын

Dude just put it into another gear when he threw the ball.....still is amazing watching it now.....

@jamessollazzo4860

Жыл бұрын

about 75 yards

"There are no flags on the field, only despair for the Maize & Blue." One of the greatest lines ever!

@chn71

3 жыл бұрын

"Joy and exultation, for the Buffaloes of Colorado"

@literallyshaking8019

3 жыл бұрын

Keith Jackson is a legend.

@tywheeler7131

2 жыл бұрын

Innnnncredible! The weight of this game cannot be understated. Perhaps the greatest come from behind in a clutch game in College Football history.

@locutus1126

2 жыл бұрын

@@tywheeler7131 True but I think the Doug Flutie toss was even bigger. Either way, both were fantastic

@williambolden6437

Жыл бұрын

I love Keith Jackson but that line is for real a classic! But it was also funny as hell when he said “no flags on the field” for a split second I thought the Michigan fans were hoping for a flag which is why Keith said no flags on the field. 😂😂😂😂

I never get tired of watching this.

Imagine if Kordell Stewart came out of college in today’s era of the mobile QB?! He’d be the #1 Pick!

I miss Keith Jackson.....grew up listening to him, and there's no one quite like him today.

@1977raider

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like his strong Alabama accent he was the best

@Professional_Victim_H8er

2 жыл бұрын

#Whoanellie

@FodorPupil

2 жыл бұрын

We all miss him

@SJM6791

2 жыл бұрын

Simply the best to have ever done it!

@NateTheGr8ness

Жыл бұрын

"The Granddaddy of Em All!" One of the greatest voices in college football.

Kordell threw that shit from his own 27 yard line. Good Lord!!!

@jayminmcdonald9997

6 жыл бұрын

n88nick I know right! Amazing result but Jesus God what a throw!

@randomguy6745

5 жыл бұрын

Patrick Mahomes.

@discocorco

4 жыл бұрын

Completed four yards into the endzone. 77 yard completion, 0 yards after catch. That has to be a record.

@deamon506

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Corcoran nah, the yards only count from the line of scrimmage and end at front line of the end zone

@TurnbullRenaldo

3 жыл бұрын

I mean Kordell had a good arm and all. But he channeled God on that throw! I don’t think we will ever see one again. Jeezus!

Every time I have a bad beat on a wager I come back to this to remind myself it sometimes goes my way.

still the strongest throw I've ever seen, gunned that 75 yards with a fat mid 90s college football

@TheDUTYFIRST

2 жыл бұрын

Flat footed!!

@stevemtc1

2 жыл бұрын

Late 90s

@danielrn133

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevemtc1 94 was the year of this game. That is literally the definition of mid 90s.

@stevemtc1

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielrn133 that’s right because that Michigan QB was an arrogant SOB he defeated Notre Dame and was so I grateful to them during the interview and lost to Ohio state later on

This is why Keith Jackson is the best college football announcer ever. He was obviously excited when Westbrook caught it but then he quickly regained his composure quickly and described the aftermath of the play, about the joy of the Colorado players and the agony of Michigan players, capturing the moment perfectly. I was happy for him that his last game he called was an all-time classic (2006 Rose Bowl between USC and Texas).

@osurocks24

7 жыл бұрын

I thought that was the perfect way for him to go out (USC vs Texas). Left on a high note for an amazing career.

My favorite Keith Jackson call of all time and that’s saying something. RIP Keith. You will be missed. :(

@JABoyle3875

6 жыл бұрын

Derek Ruff I had to post this to my FB wall for the same reason, a tribute to one of the best. That and to good naturedly needle my cousin and his wonderful wife, he is a U of M alum and they both live in Ann Arbor, and go to a lot of the games.

@RuffRyder_43

6 жыл бұрын

JABoyle3875 He truly was the best! Glad you and your cousin have great memories of him like I do!

@lonecrapshooter67

4 жыл бұрын

Games were better with Keith

@literallyshaking8019

3 жыл бұрын

Whoooooooh Nellie

As a CU grad and having lived in Boulder for 20 years, I absolutely remember where I was when this play happened. We were up at a friend's house on Sugarloaf, just west of Boulder, and I, of course, figured this game was over. I began to think they had a chance when Kordell had so much time back there to really step up and heave it, and when Westbrook came down with it, I realized that it was a moment that every fan, in any sport, lives for and rarely gets to experience. I thank you Colorado Buffs, and my sorrow and sympathy goes out to Rashaan Salaam, his family, and all the heartbroken people who knew or had seen him play. Rashaan, may you rest in peace.

@cgh7337

4 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@caiusKeys

2 жыл бұрын

Was in CU student family housing and the place erupted! Greatest Hail Mary of all time IMHO.

@josephhale9198

Жыл бұрын

Loved those Colorado teams.

So a little trivia for you guys: I played football for a Division 3 school called Wabash College, located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. In 2001, we had a play in our playbook called "Colorado". It was designed for last-second throws from around midfield. The play was a designed tipped ball; our 6'6" TE/WR would jump up at the 5 and tip the ball into the end zone, where another receiver would make the catch. Tied at 21 with our arch-rivals DePauw, we called "Trips Lex Gun Colorado Red". The play had only worked one time in practice. If you want to see what happened, find a video of "Monon Bell The Catch".

@joew.6836

9 ай бұрын

@TheSBleeder Just watched it. Heck of a play! Thanks for the recommendation.

Greatest play ever in college football 🏈!

@btyler423

11 ай бұрын

75 yards flat footed, greatest throw in college football history

“If I were the defense, I’d have a few more guys over there”. One of the rare times that Bob Greise actually called one right.

I watched this game in a pub in SF that was usually taken over by CU alumni during games. A Michigan fan stood next to me talking trash the entire game. The shocked look on his face after this play was priceless.

@carterweil4621

7 жыл бұрын

Dooley's?

@michaelkovacs80

7 жыл бұрын

I was AT this game :) During the 3rd quarter the crowd was chanting "Overrated". I turned to my buddy who was a student at UofM and said "It's way too early for this" LOL

@mchsjtams

7 жыл бұрын

So sweet.

@kebandrews7076

7 жыл бұрын

ft55555 65 yards? More like 74 yards. He threw it from his own 26 to the opponents goal line. 50 plus 24 is 74, NOT 64 or 65 you dumb ass...

@freddyt55555

7 жыл бұрын

Carter Weil Yup.

He threw that over seventy yards!

I'm a Michigan fan but when you witness something as incredible as this, you learn to appreciate it down the road

@xwhalerfanb776

11 ай бұрын

kinda like app state?......or the muffed punt against Michigan st???

@wisecough

10 ай бұрын

@@xwhalerfanb776 or beating Ohio in the snow 2021 or Penn State in 2005 😝

@rbrinks5

9 ай бұрын

I was a 10 year old Michigan fan in tears after this game. Now, almost 30 years later, this is one of my favorite college football plays. Unreal throw by Kordell

@BartStanly-qh7tx

8 ай бұрын

What did you think of that muffed snap by the Michigan punter who then rather than falling on it attempted to punt the ball over his head? I will never appreciate that one.

@BartStanly-qh7tx

8 ай бұрын

Nothing like App St or the muffed punt.

We need a 30 for 30 for this game. It's the greatest hail mary in terms of distance, the ball is tipped, and then caught in football history. The game was a top 10 matchup, #7 Colorado vs #4 Michigan. One of the greatest football calls ever. So much can be done in a 30 for 30 on this moment.

@afridgetoofar1818

10 ай бұрын

Why spend 30 minutes pontificating about a pass that lasted for 5 seconds? It’s not that deep.

@allengreene9954

9 ай бұрын

@@afridgetoofar1818. They have a 30 for 30 on the Tuck Rule Bro🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿

@afridgetoofar1818

9 ай бұрын

@@allengreene9954 Yes, but the long term implications of that terrible call literally spawned a dynasty, so I can sorta see that one. This Hail Mary didn’t have any lasting impact beyond being a really cool isolated moment in time.

"There are no flags on the field....only despair for the Maize and Blue. Joy and exaltation for the Buffaloes of Colorado." I miss you Kieth Jackson.

Greatest college play ever! The whole 4rth quarter was such an incredible comeback which led up to this moment. I was 15 in a nice Italian restaurant and I just started screaming in excitement! Everyone thought I was crazy because it was only my father and I watching it by the bar! I will never forget it!

I remember watching that game. The year before Stewart went to the pros. Every Ohio state fan has to love that game.

@troydixson8097

2 жыл бұрын

👍

I was moving that day and my son was an infant. My brothers and father were helping me move my young family into our new home, and the first thing unpacked was the TV, set up on the floor for this game. My son, in his mother’s arms, was sleeping when this play happened and we all screamed in disbelief, waking my poor son and frightening him to the point his mother nearly kicked us all to the curb. Incredible game and throw.

"IN-CREDIBLE......." Man, I miss Keith..

@jamesmcconnell8969

9 жыл бұрын

Derek Kudjer Keith Jackson was the best college football announcer ever!

@acito9037

9 жыл бұрын

Whoooooaaaaa nellie!

@gjones9831

8 жыл бұрын

+Derek Kudjer I know. Me too. No replacement for the GOAT in college football

@michaelhodges8312

8 жыл бұрын

I do too!

@jbmasongator

8 жыл бұрын

+1

0:47-0:54: The MOST Emotion and Excitement Ever from the Great Keith Jackson👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

I watched this in my den and absolutely lost my mind when it happened, still can't believe it happened. Go Buffs!

Look at that protection! Hell of a job by the offensive line. Amazing throw too of course!

We were up in the mountains in Colorado driving to a favorite fishing spot when this play happen as we listened on the radio. I remember calling the Hail Mary pass as Stewart unloaded it. My friend Gary was driving and we came pretty close to going off the mountain as everyone in the vehicle went nuts. Didn't get to see the actual play until latter that night. It was sweet justice for me. I grew up in Michigan, was educated there and attended both EMU and Michigan. The real kicker was that years earlier I was a policeman in the Ann Arbor area and worked the games as such below the student section.

Back when Colorado was a top 10 program. They've fallen so far in stature over the past 25 years.

As a college football fan I felt the obligation to come by and watch this video today. Although it's with a little bit of sadness. I'm not a Colorado or Michigan fan, but this was my favorite Keith Jackson call. Especially his poetic comments after the dust had settled. College football has lost one of its great titans. Parents, have your kids watch this video for a good history lesson in CFB.

Every time I hear Keith’s “IN-CREDIBLE”! In this clip, I get chills!

They always talk about the Flutie play but this was a longer pass and is hardly ever mentioned by the national media as one of the great plays of all time...

there was a stretch maybe 10 years when no one put as many guys in the NFL as Colorado did and I think Bill Cowher drafted half of them

@scottweisel3640

7 ай бұрын

The Steelers under Cowher & Lebeau ran a unique defensive system, so they were always looking for “system” guys they could plug in. This enabled them to pluck up talent other teams overlooked or didn’t fit in more conventional defenses. A lot of Pittsburgh’s success was because it was difficult to prepare for them, and their 3-4 defense. Aaron Smith was a notable CU product who played a key role in that defense.

I was in high school when this game went down. My old man was on me to mow the yard and do some clean up as fall was approaching. This game was over but kept watching to delay doing my work. I remember thinking to myself, they're too far out for a hail mary as there's no's chance Stewart can chuck it that far. OOOOPS. Maybe not. Great game.

This was my childhood. I replayed and replayed that play over and over in my yard with my friends. And I’m not even a fan of either team. Good times.

Keith......oh how you're missed. Remember this play like it was yesterday.

The greatest Hail Mary I ever witnessed!!! Go Buffs!!!!

@jeffouellette9946

3 жыл бұрын

I wish they were still in the big 12. The pack 10 isn't the same.

Mi favorite childhood QB!!!! Love Kordell Stewart

My favorite Keith Jackson call. I saw it in my sophomore year in college. How I adore that man. Whoa, Nelly! RIP Keith

That was amazing !!!! I remember this one I had front row seat!! Kordell had a strong arm 73 yds

The Height nd Velocity of that Throw ... Geezus 70ish Yard Throw!! Amazin' ... Great Focus nd Grab from Westbrook

@np946

4 жыл бұрын

Wonder why Bob Gresie said he threw it 65 yards? Looks like he threw it from the 27!

I was there. The whole stadium went silent!!! Best ever, since I grew up in Denver. I was a 20 year junior in college with my little brother at the game. After the game we went to the CU bus (no security...go figure), I sent my little brother (5th grade) into the bus to get autographs...he came back with Kordell and Westbroock autographs on our ticket stubs. This game is still a top 5 moment in my life!!!!!

@johnnieboy66

8 жыл бұрын

Wow that had to have been an awesome experience

@ricktaber8377

5 жыл бұрын

I was there too with my roommate from CU. We were in the front row of the CU section. Fauria came over to the CU section and did a little dance at the end of the game.

28th anniversary today! I remember watching this play out as a kid live (grew up in Upstate NY but was a Michigan State fan) and went nuts. Now that I'm older, I cannot believe that he threw the ball 70 yards (probably a little more as it drifted towards the sideline a bit) in the air. The longest pass in the air for a successful Hail Mary I've ever seen.

Greatest HM of all time!!!!!

@richiebear1969

3 жыл бұрын

Doug Flutie's Hail Mary only because he threw it on a muddy field in the Orange Bowl.

At least 73 yards. Threw it from the 27. It likely would have made the goal line.

@jamessollazzo2966

5 жыл бұрын

more than what griese said.

@astubbornmick9656

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, at least 70 yards. No "about 65 yards" about it.

probably the best throw I've ever seen.

The most impressive thing about this play is the throw. To this day, I’ve never seen anyone throw a ball farther in a game.

A bunch of my friends (all CU grads) and I flew to Michigan from Colorado for this game. Hard to believe it's been 19 years. Don't think I've ever been as drunk before or since than I was after this game.

@QED_

3 жыл бұрын

Now . . . 25 years.

i met kordell in atlanta at the gas station ,when we evacuated after hurricane katrina ,this dude is so cool he talked to me like i been knowing him all his life ,even though we both from new orleans,i got much respect from this dude

I remember watching this game live when I was 13. was about to head out the door and told my dad to wait till the last play.

I still can't believe that play happened unreal I'm a Michigan fan never forget watching that game

My first Michigan game ever! I was 17. When 110,000+ people moan all at the same time its like bass! A great memory!

Colorado in the late 80s until the late 90s was a pipeline of NFL Talent and now if the Program gets 6 Wins its a successful season🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿 Its a shame. Bring back the Big 8 Conference 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

At the end Keith said that Colorado’s next game was at Texas. This season was a few years before the Big 12 so that means the Buffaloes non conference schedule was at Michigan & at Texas? Not to mention they’re playing in the old Big 8 so they still had conference games with Nebraska & Oklahoma too. What a tough schedule.

As an Ohio State Buckeyes fan, I love to relive this, the 2015 Michigan/Michigan State finale and the 2007 Appalachian State vs. Michigan game. Happy, happy times.

I come back to this during every disappointing CU season these days

One of the most exciting games during my college years at CU - heading to the U of M game next month. Kordell and Michael are going to be there too :)

"There are no flags on the field........only despair for the maize and blue". Keith was a savage.

Was that Kordell Stewart, or did they wheel a howitzer out to the 27-yard-line?! Couldn't tell!

This brings back a lot of memories. I had just graduated college and moved about 1500 miles away from home. I watched the first part of this game and then listened to the end on the radio in a mall parking lot. I can remember that day like it was yesterday. How in the world was that 23 years ago?

As a Penn State fan I've always wondered if this play didn't cost them the 94 title. Nebraska got a big bump beating the undefeated Buffaloes and PSU then beat a one win Michigan team, whereas Michigan whoulda been like 2 when PSU played and beat them in the Big House.

@afridgetoofar1818

10 ай бұрын

Any other season, and Penn State would’ve been champs. The writers and coaches loved Tom Osborne and wanted him to finally win a title.

I can remember to this day how I missed that play!! I was moving out of home into my own place. I had just gotten the cable hooked up around noon and in between trips from home to my new place I was flipping through a few college games. I had just gotten all of my stuff moved and was watching the last few minutes. It had just gotten to this point, and there was a timeout, so I flipped to another game and didnt get changed back in time. I flipped back to see the after math!!! There was no TIVO or DVR back then, so I missed it!!!!!

He threw it 71 yards in the air. I've never seen a pass go that far in the air for a completion.

@tomatty99

9 жыл бұрын

71 yards? Try 75 yards. He let loose from the 26 yard line, and that ball would have at least landed in the end zone if not 1 yard deep. Incredible.

@cityofchamps66

5 жыл бұрын

unlike 71 yards, not in the air, watch it again and see where he throws it from, between his own 26 and 27 yard line

I was lucky enough to get a full-ride scholarship to CU in 1987. I left in 88 to play for another team. One of the biggest mistakes of my life. I came back to Boulder and finished my degree and worked as a bouncer at a bar called Potter's. I'll never forget the night I had to deny Michael Westbrook entry to the bar because we were full. There was a line about 50 yards long of people waiting and Mr Westbrook walked right up to the front and looked at as if to say I'm a superstar let me in now. I told him to go back to the end of the line and he looked at me like I was crazy. I had two later escort him out of the area. Let's just leave it at that.

Remember this! Was a Penn State fan, and thought Colorado did us a favor by beating Michigan, then laid an egg against Nebraska.

I literally cried when I saw this live. Literally... GO BUFFS!

I can't believe this was 25 years ago today! I remember so well watching this as a kid. And as a Michigan fan, this was a devastating loss.

It broke Michigan's heart even more knowing that it was Westbrook a Michigan kid who caught it.

I remember watching this go down when I was a kid.

20 YEARS today. I can still remember it, calling my friend and going all crazy.

My best friend went to that game just couple years after graduating from CU. I excitedly called him about that play only to find out he was on the drive back to his hotel room after leaving the game early when it looked all over. To this day I still won't let him live it down LOL.

I wish Colorado and Nebraska were still in the Big 12. Plays like this make me wish that.

On of the great moments in CFB history

Stewart threw that ball from the 27 to the 1 yard line. Over 70 yards. And he did it wearing those big shoulder pads! Incredible!!

@mattgoldberg4335

7 жыл бұрын

Obviously, a great throw by Kordell (call it about 72 yards in the air - and on-target) and great overall play. For comparison - and it's hard to find - in a September, 2016 game versus the Lions, Aaron Rodgers drew the longest pass interference call in history. The most amazing part of it was that he was flushed to his left, barely had time to plant, and heaved it from his own 28 to 3 years deep in the end zone (75 yards) and right on stride. And it was a rope - not a Hail Mary - just a regular play. If he stepped into a throw, I'm thinking Rodgers can go 85 or so yards.

This was a back breaking loss when it happened. This was also a time when you celebrated if you could beat Michigan.

Stewart heaved the ball more than 70 yards in the air. wow

Wow!! A 75 yard pass IN AIR! Kordell was 1 of the best athletes in FB History! Wish He could be remembered more. Glad he got rid of that bimbo dumb ex. Hope he lives a great old life! U were AWESOME, Kordell

I called it. I remember seeing Stewart throw a pass in warmups when he was still a backup and knew he had the arm. My friends carried me on their shoulders after my Buffs won! #ShoulderToShoulder

@bash8257

Жыл бұрын

no shitdick

Anyone watching this for hope for the game on Sat?

I know nothing about the game but that throw by Kordell should be in a museum. Incredible.

I’ve never witnessed a football aired out that far.

Thanks a lot for posting this. This one and Flutie's were both really great moments in college football history.

Nebraska fan here; always hated the Buffs, but can't deny this was an amazing play. 20 years ago today. Miss the grand old Big Eight and the rivalries that the conference had; hard to believe that the eight Legacy Big Eight schools are now spread out across four of the five power conferences.

@ajb868686

7 жыл бұрын

I miss playing you guys every year after thanksgiving. I hope they find a way to set it up for every other year or 2 years

@VancouverChokers

7 жыл бұрын

Just remember that the biggest reason the Big Eight is no more and we're all spread out is because of Texass greed and arrogance. When, not if, the Big 12 disintegrates they'll have destroyed two conferences.

@JABoyle3875

6 жыл бұрын

Supposed to be a home and home coming up between CU and NU. I'm CU born and bred, despise yet respected NU...miss those games. Especially 2001. The hostility I had for NU breaking CU's hearts over and over in the 90s, so close so many years, made that 62-36 game so sweet. And of course NU getting into the BCS title game that year over CU forevermore cemented hatred and hostility, but still respect...

I remember that game like it was yesterday. One of the greatest plays in college football history.

Rest in peace Keith Jackson college football will never be the same you and Frank worlds are together again and I'm sure there's some great college football games being called up in heaven God rest your soul sir

He threw the ball 75 yards

@ulphil08

5 жыл бұрын

William Young Not quite. He was on the 27 when he let it go so it was 73 yards

@davidselawsky6620

5 жыл бұрын

Have to project where it would have landed, safe to say was at least 75 yards on fly. Impressive!!

@TheLuscious

4 жыл бұрын

78

Who's here after his interview on the herd?

What a job by Blake Anderson to get in the middle and get his hand in there for the tip that is always so important on these.

Holy shit, I've been looking for this for over a year. Thanks, one of the best college moments and call ever. Incredible.

Damn he threw that from the 27 yard line and the ball came in around the 1 or 2 yard line. That's like a 71 or 72 yard throw. Listen to Keith Jackson saying "If I were Michigan I would put some more defenders out on that line." Gosh I hated this moment cause I'm a die hard Michigan fan.

The slow motion replay game me chills.

It's 2020 and I'm still smiling about this play!

Holy shit what an arm! Kordell bombed that one!

So crazy. I was 13 when this happened and still remember. I'd watched almost the entire game over at a friend's house, but my dad came to pick me up before it was over. We listened to the end on the radio in the car. I couldn't believe I watched the whole thing and then didn't get to see this play.

One of the few high points in Colorado Football--- fun to relive it !

I remember thinking there was no way in the world he would be able to reach the end zone. When Stewart releases the ball his front foot is planted at his own 27. What an insane throw. I think I jumped and yelled for 10 or 15 minutes after the ball was caught and I'm not even a Colorado fan.

Just yesterday, I read an interesting theory which stated that this game might have cost Penn State a chance for the 1994 national title. The theory goes that, if Michigan had held on to win, Colorado wouldn't have been as highly ranked when Nebraska beat them; thus, the Huskers wouldn't have vaulted to #1 (as they were) when they beat Colorado, especially not in the same week as when Penn State blew out Ohio State 63-14. In addition, a little earlier in the season, Penn State beat Michigan at the Big House; presumably, if Michigan had beaten Colorado, Michigan would have been ranked higher and Penn State's win over them would have carried greater weight (at the same time that Nebraska's win over Colorado would have been less important). (NOTE: What got me thinking of this was when I was reading articles about this year's Penn State team, who beat then-#2 Ohio State, and their snub from the playoff in favor of the Buckeyes. That got me thinking of the '94 team, and many of the comments on some of the articles I read mentioned this game as the one which eventually gave Nebraska the 1994 title at Penn State's expense.) All in all, a very interesting consideration about the 1994 season.

@seanoneill4752

2 жыл бұрын

As a Pitt guy who was only 12 years old that season I greatly appreciate this post.

@davidbrehm7641

2 жыл бұрын

Sanduski

RIP Keith Jackson. Truly a giant among commentators.

74 yard is more like it...see where Stewart is standing when he threw it. I know, I know...only counts from LOS. That is absolutely the most impressive Hail Mary pass I've ever seen. Beats out the Flutie pass vs Miami, even though that was a great one too. From that far away, I knew the game was over, comeback impossible, etc. Why I didn't turn off the TV at that point I don't know, but I'm glad I didn't. Kordell made the impossible possible. Absolutely incredible.

Never gets old.