You could clone multiples of Brian Robison and plug them in anywhere a defensive need arose? Well, maybe not cornerback, but the guy could have probably played every other defensive position on the field and given a good account of himself.
The play mattered more, and it felt really good to do that to Bomar. I was 6 when Johnny Walker made that hit, so I didn’t know the OU players well enough to hate them, nor did I hate Lindy Homes more than the average sooner leading up to this past weekend.
The coolest thing about the Robison hit, and Brian in general is that he was that big, and freakishly athletic. That hit came on Bomar’s front side, not his blind side, and he didn’t even have time to brace himself for the hit.
This is the other half of 40AS here, and I must respectfully disagree with the premise there. That game was over—so over, in fact, that I didn’t get to see the hit because ABC nationally switched over to the Michigan game with 8 minutes to go in Dallas. Yes, it produced points; but meaningless points.
Cosby’s hit, on the other hand, allowed Shipley to get IN the endzone (actual call by the refs be damned). More importantly, it was a big emotional slobberknocker in a very tight game.
Johnny Walker. Not necessarily b/c the hit was the best, but b/c the next year (1989) he caught the winning touchdown diving into the endzone to break what I recall was a 4 year losing streak.
I was a freshman at UT and had terrible seats in that endzone. He dove right at us and caught the game winner. We ended up on the field recreating the catch during the celebration.
Yeah, I was also there for the Stonie Clark hit and it was definitely the greatest ou hit. We had seats on about the 4 yard line with a great view of that play. I was told later I was shown on the tv coverage going nuts amongst the student section after the hit, but I never saw it. The youtube clip linked above didn’t have the close up shots of the crowd going crazy, but this one is longer and shows all four downs of that possession and some of the crowd shots:
When we're talking BOOM MOTH*RFUCK*R, we're talking Stony Clark's hit.
That’s great that you saw those in person. The crowd had this vicious roaring tone to it, a purely visceral reaction to brute force and then victory. Decleating okies is a state mandate.
I remember the Walker catch because I spent consideration time celebrating the wonder of it all.
What about the all-time a$$ crunch that Westbrook and Brackens put on VA Tech…? That was two great sticks on one play…no way we can talk big hits and not give those guys their due…!
The Walker hit looked like he started getting a full head of steam at the goal line, creating the equation MV = Pain. There’s something inhumane about it, and therefore wonderful.
The Robinson hit is a quality sack, but there’s not a lot of elasticity to it. It coined a phrase, and I will always love it for that.
However, Quan’s hit literally knocked Holmes 3 or 4 feet in the air, perpendicular to his original line of movement. That’s not only vicious, but artistic. Consequently, of the three, Quan gets my vote.
All that said, Stonie Clark’s hit has the best memories attached for me.
Is that after he smashes Bomar, he merely gets up without pause or even so much a glance at him before taking off after Wright. It was almost like he treated Bomar like roadkill that didn’t even warrant his attention.
Because of the meaningfulness behind it. I was torn between the destructive artistry the Johnnie Walker and the Quan explosions. Robison’s hit was beautiful, but lacked the sheer violence of the other two.
Don't you wish
You could clone multiples of Brian Robison and plug them in anywhere a defensive need arose? Well, maybe not cornerback, but the guy could have probably played every other defensive position on the field and given a good account of himself.
beast in bama - October 15, 2008
I vote for all 3
Boom, Boom, Boom!
Longhorn in Canada - October 15, 2008
I picked Robison too
The play mattered more, and it felt really good to do that to Bomar. I was 6 when Johnny Walker made that hit, so I didn’t know the OU players well enough to hate them, nor did I hate Lindy Homes more than the average sooner leading up to this past weekend.
The coolest thing about the Robison hit, and Brian in general is that he was that big, and freakishly athletic. That hit came on Bomar’s front side, not his blind side, and he didn’t even have time to brace himself for the hit.
thestos - October 15, 2008
Mattered more?
This is the other half of 40AS here, and I must respectfully disagree with the premise there. That game was over—so over, in fact, that I didn’t get to see the hit because ABC nationally switched over to the Michigan game with 8 minutes to go in Dallas. Yes, it produced points; but meaningless points.
Cosby’s hit, on the other hand, allowed Shipley to get IN the endzone (actual call by the refs be damned). More importantly, it was a big emotional slobberknocker in a very tight game.
40AS - October 16, 2008
How about...
Game winning TD? That’ll do it.
Horn Brain - October 16, 2008
Voting for second place
All great hits, but I have to believe these are for second place. This remains the greatest hit on OU ever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf7JaWiJG7s
scdavis50 - October 15, 2008
Could not agree more
That’s why it wasn’t included :-)
40AS - October 15, 2008
Good
I was wondering why that was not an option.
billb - October 16, 2008
Brian Robison
That hit was the outpouring of 5 years of frustration.
JohnsonUT - October 15, 2008
agreed
And when you add in the complete hate for bomar, it’s just that much better.
bigfatdrunk - October 15, 2008
seriously
all these people voting for quan’s block i can respect.
but that robison block was sick.
pleaseplaykindle - October 16, 2008
I have to go with
Johnny Walker. Not necessarily b/c the hit was the best, but b/c the next year (1989) he caught the winning touchdown diving into the endzone to break what I recall was a 4 year losing streak.
I was a freshman at UT and had terrible seats in that endzone. He dove right at us and caught the game winner. We ended up on the field recreating the catch during the celebration.
Yeah, I was also there for the Stonie Clark hit and it was definitely the greatest ou hit. We had seats on about the 4 yard line with a great view of that play. I was told later I was shown on the tv coverage going nuts amongst the student section after the hit, but I never saw it. The youtube clip linked above didn’t have the close up shots of the crowd going crazy, but this one is longer and shows all four downs of that possession and some of the crowd shots:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y4xqSfWTfw
I can’t see it on my laptop, but when I get home from traveling next week I’ll hook it to my bigscreen and see if I can pick myself out of the crowd.
tdwalsh - October 15, 2008
When we're talking BOOM MOTH*RFUCK*R, we're talking Stony Clark's hit.
That’s great that you saw those in person. The crowd had this vicious roaring tone to it, a purely visceral reaction to brute force and then victory. Decleating okies is a state mandate.
I remember the Walker catch because I spent consideration time celebrating the wonder of it all.
whills - October 16, 2008
great stuff
and why Texas OU is always a classic.
I still love the 2005 Ohio State game in which Cedric Griffin separated the Ohio State player from a TD just before the half.
Bobster - October 16, 2008
This --
pleaseplaykindle - October 16, 2008
gah, can't embed videos..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifqTRKZVO_w
pleaseplaykindle - October 16, 2008
i'm sorry...
johnny walker absolutely destroyed that poor young man. that’s the most vicious of the three without a doubt.
zamm - October 16, 2008
Roger dat
Indeed, dude didn’t know where he was after that – probably still doesn’t !!!
HalfmileHorn - October 16, 2008
Adrian Peterson cannot stiff arm a longhorn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErSg2Ne-U_I&feature=related
“Peterson trying to stiff arm….whoa that didn’t work, did it?”
Betcher ass it didn’t work.
pleaseplaykindle - October 16, 2008
Oh contrare...!
What about the all-time a$$ crunch that Westbrook and Brackens put on VA Tech…? That was two great sticks on one play…no way we can talk big hits and not give those guys their due…!
Horns757 - October 16, 2008
OU..big hits..read closely..nt whills
vy til i die - October 16, 2008
My bad...nt whills
Horns757 - October 17, 2008
Style points to Quan
The Walker hit looked like he started getting a full head of steam at the goal line, creating the equation MV = Pain. There’s something inhumane about it, and therefore wonderful.
The Robinson hit is a quality sack, but there’s not a lot of elasticity to it. It coined a phrase, and I will always love it for that.
However, Quan’s hit literally knocked Holmes 3 or 4 feet in the air, perpendicular to his original line of movement. That’s not only vicious, but artistic. Consequently, of the three, Quan gets my vote.
All that said, Stonie Clark’s hit has the best memories attached for me.
Kahuna - October 16, 2008
Gotta agree with ya big guy
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sick,sick,sick….Boom MF’er….
In my day, Earl used to put some sick hits on the ou D. I’m not talented enough to find any youtube video, I hope there is some though.
having to pick one of the three……….Quan ……………Boom Motherf’kr…Boom
ouALWAYSsux - October 16, 2008
I picked Robison!!
That was a crushing hit on Bomar!!! Plus he was five-star Texas kid that turned his back on his state!! So he deserved everything he got!!!
TexasStateHorn - October 16, 2008
One thing I love about the Robison hit
Is that after he smashes Bomar, he merely gets up without pause or even so much a glance at him before taking off after Wright. It was almost like he treated Bomar like roadkill that didn’t even warrant his attention.
TheElusiveShadow - October 16, 2008
I picked Quan's hit...
Because of the meaningfulness behind it. I was torn between the destructive artistry the Johnnie Walker and the Quan explosions. Robison’s hit was beautiful, but lacked the sheer violence of the other two.
All were fun to rewatch.
HornsFan87 - October 16, 2008
Bomar might feel differently
billb - October 16, 2008
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