Hail Mary’s

[chris_in_sunnyvale]

Steamer batted it up in the air before Fryar caught it.

Remember defense' strategy is to KNOCK IT DOWN!

Get two or more guys in the area, keep it in the air, you increase your chances.


Gronk had a shot at both SB Hail Mary's, but somebody had to bat the ball and simultaneously take out a couple of defenders first.

AH played the Steamer role in SB46. Gronk probably catches the tip if his ankle was healthy.

AH came _this close_ to being a SB hero. That would have been awkward.

Regards,
Chris

 

[Fencer]

On #2, I think it was Staubach.

Regards,
Chris

Per Wikipedia, I was way off:

1. You're correct about the quote/anecdote.
2. The term dates back at least to the 1930s.

Hail Mary pass - Wikipedia