On this day six year ago... A very memorable moment in Bengals History

On this day in 2005, The Bengals hosted a struggling Green Bay Packers team. The Bengals jumped out to a 14-7 lead in the second quarter. Brett Favre had one of his worst games of his career, throwing 6 Interceptions. With the Bengals ahead 21-14 late in the 4th Quarter, stage was set for a memorable Paul Brown Stadium Moment.


The Packers had the ball in Bengals territory, and a fan came running onto the field, took the ball from Favre and got tackled near the Packers 15 yard line. Favre got sacked on the next play then tried to spike the ball, instead fake spiked it and time ran out as the Bengals prevailed 21-14.

On this date in Cincinnati Professional Sports History

On this day in Bengals History…

                  The Bengals traveled to San Francisco on October 20, 1996. They were facing a 49er team led by HOFer Steve Young, Jerry Rice and a outstanding team. The Bengals led 21-0 in the 2nd quarter but the 49ers rallied behind the Gutsy performance by Steve Young, who was playing with a injured groin. The 49ers came back to defeat the Bengals 28-21 and two days after the game, Bengals head coach Dave Shula was fired. It was also the same game that Terrell Owens scored his first NFL Touchdown.

                  Shula was replaced by Offensive Coordinator Bruce Coslet, who brought a spark to the Queen City and the Bengals finished the season at 8-8.

This also marks the 21 year anniversary of the Reds last World Series Championship in 1990 as they swept the Oakland A’s in 4 straight behind MVP Jose Rijo's performance.

I did not know this...

I did not know that when Sam Wyche resigned or got fired by the Bengals that the Bengals had a choice between Bill Cowher and Dave Shula as a replacement. I think we all know how not so great that turned out.

Also, that the New Orleans Saints wanted to trade all their picks in the 1998 Draft for the Bengals #3 pick for Akili Smith, yeah, thats how pathetic the 90's were for beloved Bengal Fans

Six years ago today

The Cincinnat Bengals defeated the Tenneesee Titans, 31-23 at LP Field in Nashville. The Bengals trailed 23-17 late in the 4th Quarter when Carson Palmer connected with Chad Johnson on a 18 yard touchdown. Then Tory James sealed the win with a interception two plays later.

It's hard for me to believe...

It's hard for me to believe that its been five years since the likes of: London Warren, Ty Lawson, Sherron Collins, David Lighty, Greg Oden, Wayne Ellington, Kalin Lucas, Kurt Huelsman, Vaughn Duggins, Todd Brown, Jon Scheyer, Greg Zoubek, Edgar Sosa, Derrick Brown, Scottie Reynolds, Kevin Durant, all began their College Careers at Midnight Madness at their respective schools.

On this day six years ago... Three thrillers in College Football

On this day in 2005, Ohio State hosted Michigan State, Notre Dame hosted Southern California and Michigan hosted Penn State. All three games were thrillers.

Ohio State rallied from a 1st quarter deficit to defeat the Spartans in a thriller in Columbus

Notre Dame and USC played a thriller in South Bend in a game that went down to the final play. Matt Leinart connected on a 4th and 9 with 2:00 minutes left to set up the most memorable 1 yard QB sneak in College Football history. Leinart scored with 3 seconds left thanks from a push from Reggie Bush.

Michigan hosted Penn State. The Nitny Lions led with 5 seconds left, Chad Henne connected with Mario Manningham as time expired as the Wolverines upset the Big Ten Leading Lions.

Six years ago tonight...

Six Years ago tonight, The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Cincinnati Bengals on ESPN Sunday Night Football. The Bengals came in undefeated at 4-0, even though they should have lost their previous game against the Houston Texans. The Jaguars were lead by Quarterback Byron Leftwich, Running Back Fred Taylor and wide receiver Jimmy Smith. The Bengals were led by a stout defense, Carson Palmer, Chad Johnson, Rudi Johnson and Chris Henry. The Bengals first touchdown was scored by Chad Johnson, who ended up doing CPR on the football in the endzone. The Bengals had the ball late and Palmer was sacked by a Jacksonville Defender and fumbled the ball. The Jaguars defeated the Bengals 23-20.

Today, the Bengals defeated the Jaguars 30-20, their first Victory in Jacksonville since 1995; the Jaguars first year of existence.

On this day 12 years ago... A Last for Cinergy Field

On this day in 1999, The Cincinnati Reds hosted the New York Mets in the one game tiebreaker for the National League Wildcard. The Reds were lead by Barry Larkin, Pokey Reese, Sean Casey, Eddie Taubensee, Greg Vaughn, Dmitri Young. The Mets were led by Mike Piazza, Rickey Henderson, Robin Ventura, Edgar Alfonzo, Rey Ordonez. The Reds sent right hander Steve Parris to the mound, while the Mets went with lefthander Al Leiter. Cinergy Field was packed, the game sold out in 20 minutes, a record. Bobby Valentine, the Mets manager that year said that was the loudest ballpark he ever managed a game in. The Mets were coming into the game fresh off a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, while the Reds came in thanks to a blowout victory over the Milwaukee Brewers the previous night.

                          Five pitches into the game, the Mets had a 2-0 lead, thanks to a Edgar Alfonzo Home Run. A 2-0 lead that year was nothing for the Reds in 1999, unfortunately, that was not the case that night. Mets pitcher Al Leiter pitched a masterpiece that night, giving up 2 hits and shutting out the Reds 5-0 as he went the distance. Al Leiter, to me is one of the Top 10 pitchers in October over the last 15 years. The Mets Cinderella Ride ended in the NLCS.

                          The Reds would not play a meaningful October game until October of 2010. They were swept by the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS, as they were shut out twice in three games, Roy Halladay threw a no-hitter in Game One and Cole Hamels pitched a 5 hit complete game Shut Out in Game 3.