Question
Here is the question : WHICH 1982 FOOTBALL GAME BIRTHED “THE PLAY” ON A GAME-WINNING KICK-RETURN?
Option
Here is the option for the question :
- Notre Dame and USC
- Ohio State and Clemson
- Stanford and Berkeley
- Alabama and Georgia
The Answer:
And, the answer for the the question is :
Explanation:
With only four seconds remaining, Stanford took the lead with a field goal in the 85th meeting between the traditional rivals. After receiving the kick, Berkeley’s return squad completed an incredible five lateral passes en route to a game-winning score as time ran out. Cal returner Kevin Moen reportedly had to dash through enemy instrumentalists on the route to scoring the most dramatic game-winning touchdown in college football history because Stanford’s band notably began marching on the field early.
On November 20, 1982, two college football teams, Stanford and Berkeley, faced off in what would become one of the most memorable games in the sport’s history. The game, which took place at Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium, was a back-and-forth affair that saw both teams trade blows throughout the day. But it was the final play of the game, a game-winning kick-return by the Berkeley Golden Bears, that would go down in history as “The Play.”
With just four seconds left on the clock, Stanford lined up for a field goal attempt that would have sealed the victory. The Cardinal led 20-19, and all they needed was a successful kick to secure the win. But as the ball sailed towards the uprights, something incredible happened.
Cal’s Kevin Moen caught the ball in the end zone and ran it out, weaving his way through a sea of Stanford players. He lateraled the ball to his teammate, Richard Rodgers, who in turn lateraled it to Dwight Garner. Garner stumbled and fell to the ground, but not before flipping the ball to Mariet Ford, who ran into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown.
The crowd erupted in disbelief as the Berkeley players celebrated on the field. The Stanford players, meanwhile, were left stunned and dejected, unable to comprehend what had just happened. The final score was 25-20 in favor of Berkeley, and “The Play” had been born.
The play immediately became one of the most iconic moments in college football history. It was replayed over and over again on sports highlights shows, and it inspired countless imitations and parodies. It even spawned a book, “The Play: The Game That Changed College Football,” which chronicled the events leading up to and following the game.
But beyond the spectacle and the drama, “The Play” was also a testament to the power of determination and teamwork. The Berkeley players never gave up, even when it seemed like all hope was lost. They continued to fight until the very end, and their perseverance paid off in the form of one of the greatest plays in football history.
In the years since “The Play,” both Stanford and Berkeley have had their share of ups and downs on the football field. But the memory of that game and that play lives on, a testament to the magic and drama of college football, and to the idea that anything can happen on any given Saturday.