Patriots OG Dan Connolly Sets NFL Record With 71-Yard Return (Video)

[SmokeShowin]

The Connolly Return

When I saw him cradling that ball and lumbering down the field, all I could think of was an old Bugs Bunny toon:

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[IcyPatriot]

Dan Connolly rumbled 71 yards with what is believed to be the longest kickoff return by an offensive lineman in NFL history

YouTube - Dan Connolly 71 Yard Kickoff Return vs Packers 12/19/2010

Cris Collinsworth called it the "loaf of bread carry"

with benny hill music:
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It's like trying to stop a semi-truck... the guy can MOVE!

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the Benny Hill stuff is perfect ... if someone could find a way to get a maid with a short skirt in front of him it would be a complete Benny Hill classic.

 

[mrscruff]

Now we know why they get linemen to run 40's at the combine.... just in case they have to take over Kick Return duties. LOL

 

[The Brandon Five]

Dan Connolly rumbled 71 yards with what is believed to be the longest kickoff return by an offensive lineman in NFL history

YouTube - Dan Connolly 71 Yard Kickoff Return vs Packers 12/19/2010

Cris Collinsworth called it the "loaf of bread carry"

with benny hill music:
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It's like trying to stop a semi-truck... the guy can MOVE!

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I think Morris got away with a block in the back at the end there. Imagine if that return got called back? Hochulli might not be alive now.

 

[OnTheHeights]

I went for a bathroom run during the commercial before that return and came running back when I heard my gf yelling something to me, she doesn't know football all that well so I'll never forget her reaction when she told me why Connolly was celebrating with the ball at the 6 yard line... "I think something happened... that's not supposed to happen."

 

[DefenseRules]

We should sticky this thread for the rest of the week. I can't help but chuckle and smile every time I watch it. LOL.

 

[weswelker#83]

I think Morris got away with a block in the back at the end there. Imagine if that return got called back? Hochulli might not be alive now.

Agreed, about that block.

 

[italian pat patriot]

that was an impressive, awesome, incredible, beautiful play !

i saw it allready so many times !

GREAT !

 

[BradyFTW!]

Man, Packers' #26 really made an ass of himself on that play.

 

[ricogatenby99]

Sergio Brown unleashed all his swagger on Connolly at the end

 

[weswelker#83]

Top 10 plays of Week 15

Check out the top 10 plays from Week 15 in the National Football League.
NFL Videos: Top 10 plays of Week 15

Dan Connolly 71 Yard Kickoff return is number 3 on that list.
I think Arrington pick, returning it for TD and breaking 3 or 4 tackles should have been on the Top 10 too, oh well !



Packers QB Matt Flynn's pass is picked off by Patriots DB Kyle Arrington who returns it 36 yards for a touchdown
NFL Videos: Arrington pick six

 

[PatsFan2]

I think Morris got away with a block in the back at the end there. Imagine if that return got called back? Hochulli might not be alive now.

What Ed is still breathing? I want my money back.

 

[Uncle Rico]

Awesome play. I still laugh every time I see how he's holding the ball.

I think it was Breer who tweeted about Connolly now leading the league in KR average with 71. Not true -- that was actually his third kick return this season! He's tied for sixth, at 30.0.

NFL Stats: by Player Category

 

[BadMoFo]

Funniest thing, he got named special teams player of the week.

It Is What It Is Dan Connolly wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors

 

[BadMoFo]

Dan Connolly named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

It Is What It Is Dan Connolly wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Re: Dan Connolly named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

It Is What It Is Dan Connolly wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors

I called it.

 

[Boston Boxer]

Re: Dan Connolly named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

i think it should have been Devin Hester...but the Connolly run was entertaining

 

[ScottishPat]

Re: Dan Connolly named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

i think it should have been Devin Hester...but the Connolly run was entertaining

Chicago's in the NFC

 

[cincipatsfan]

Re: Dan Connolly named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

I called it.

Me too!

Oh wait...... :bricks:

 

[Nikolai]

Re: Dan Connolly named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Heh, nice to see him get it over Brad Smith.