Olympics vs. Rams
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Sydney 2000 Summer Games Why it is on the list: Cathy Freeman, an Aboriginal representative, lighting the Olympic flame amidst a waterfall. Marion Jones, falling short of five gold medals but earning three gold and two bronze medals in an admirable first Olympic appearance. A lackluster and unenthusiastic "Dream Team." U.S. swimmers finding gold in the water. All of these sights could be "seen", hours later on tape-delay, from the comfort of home, but many failed to tune in as the United States took home, in the end, 98 medals -- 41 of them gold.
Why they are on the list: In 1999, the Rams finished 4-12 and despite the success they had leading up to the postseason in 2000, critics were still saying that the team hadn't faced any tough opponents. Then in the final minutes of Super Bowl XXXIV, it came down to quarterback Kurt Warner's arm against the Titan defense. With the score tied at 16-16 and 2:05 remaining, Warner heaved the ball down the right sideline where Rams receiver Isaac Bruce slowed and outjumped cornerback Denard Walker to grab the ball. Then Bruce dodged safety Anthony Dorsett and ran in for the 73-yard game-winning touchdown. |
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