the last stop: all hail the a-train
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I normally reserve this space to mock the opposing team / city / Michael Vick but it’s Mike Alstott’s last game, maybe. And if it is Alstott’s last game (and I’m starting to think it’s not) then my hat is off to the throwback fullback. The man was drafted in Dungy’s first year, and along with Sapp, Lynch and Brooks, he has come to symbolize the new Bucs.
My Alstott moment was the 1999 Monday Night Football game against the Vikings, which I was fortunate enough to attend. Few games have as much energy as a Monday Night Football game, and the home town crowd was primed to explode. Alstott did not disapoint en route to rushing for 95 yards and a 24-17 win. The Bucs went on that season to get within a Proehl of the Super Bowl.
Seahawk to Watch: Matt Hasselbeck
Even if his brother has the hotter wife, Matt is in the better position. He’s surrounded by talent at the skill positions and the defense keeps getting better. Matt even has a Super Bowl (loss) on his resume.
Buc to Watch: Mike Alstott
With Cadillac likely out it look’s like Dwayne Scranton will get his wish. Alstott should receive the majority of the carries, and who knows, with the home crowd behind him we could be witness to vintage A-Train.
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December 31st, 2006 at 12:11 pm
My Alstott moment is the 1997 game against Minnesota at Minnesota. The famed “Fourth effort” touchdown by Mike… That’s the one that sealed his reputation
December 31st, 2006 at 4:16 pm
he fumbled today
January 2nd, 2007 at 11:53 am
I think Mike Alstott is great.