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What are the hardest sports losses you've ever had to witness?
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Any number of FSU losses.. pretty much any of the "Wide right/lefts" and the loss to Miami this year only because I said when we punted that they would march down the field, tie it up and win in OT since our offense could do nothing.
As far as non-football goes, the one that sticks out the most is the Magic's loss in game 1 of the 95 Finals due to Nick the Brick's 4 misses in a row. That basically completely deflated our team and lead to the sweep.
As far as non-football goes, the one that sticks out the most is the Magic's loss in game 1 of the 95 Finals due to Nick the Brick's 4 misses in a row. That basically completely deflated our team and lead to the sweep.
Fresh Prince
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When any Cricket Team loses to Australia.
Mike Works
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1) Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers 1994 Game 7 Stanley Cup Final, 3-2 loss. Bishop already outlined everything.
2) Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild 2003 Game 7 Western Conference Second Round, 4-2 loss. The Canucks were up 3-1 in the series, Minnesota came back to tie it, the Canucks had the lead going into the final period, Minnesota got a lucky bounce for their tying goal, and it all went downhill from there. I was at the game.
3) Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames 2004 Game 7 Western Conference First Round, 2-1 (or 3-2, I can't quite remember) OT loss. The Canucks had just beaten Calgary in Game 6 in triple overtime to take the series to Game 7. We took a penalty within the final minute while down a goal, it looked like it was all over, and then Matt Cooke scored with 5 seconds left in the game/series to tie it. Place went nuts. Calgary winds up scoring on the powerplay (which carried over into overtime) within the first minute. I was at the game.
4) Canada vs USA World Cup 1996. The States beat the Canadians at the World Cup. It sucked. Thankfully we kicked their ass at the Olympics in both Mens and Womens, and then won the 2004 World Cup.
2) Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild 2003 Game 7 Western Conference Second Round, 4-2 loss. The Canucks were up 3-1 in the series, Minnesota came back to tie it, the Canucks had the lead going into the final period, Minnesota got a lucky bounce for their tying goal, and it all went downhill from there. I was at the game.
3) Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames 2004 Game 7 Western Conference First Round, 2-1 (or 3-2, I can't quite remember) OT loss. The Canucks had just beaten Calgary in Game 6 in triple overtime to take the series to Game 7. We took a penalty within the final minute while down a goal, it looked like it was all over, and then Matt Cooke scored with 5 seconds left in the game/series to tie it. Place went nuts. Calgary winds up scoring on the powerplay (which carried over into overtime) within the first minute. I was at the game.
4) Canada vs USA World Cup 1996. The States beat the Canadians at the World Cup. It sucked. Thankfully we kicked their ass at the Olympics in both Mens and Womens, and then won the 2004 World Cup.
Crag Dweller
aka kindbudmaster
Super Bowl XXIII
San Francisco 20, Cincinnati 16
Super Bowl XVI
San Francisco 26, Cincinnati 21
1975 World Series Game 6
Boston Red Sox 7, Cincinnati Reds 6
All my teams defeats are legendary now. (For the other team)
San Francisco 20, Cincinnati 16
Super Bowl XVI
San Francisco 26, Cincinnati 21
1975 World Series Game 6
Boston Red Sox 7, Cincinnati Reds 6
All my teams defeats are legendary now. (For the other team)
Kindbudmaster said:Super Bowl XXIII
San Francisco 20, Cincinnati 16
Super Bowl XVI
San Francisco 26, Cincinnati 21
All my teams defeats are legendary now. (For the other team)
Great years. Hehe.
Its funny how something so depressing for one person, could make another so happy. Sorta like ying/yang.
Jerry = best ever.
Spectral Glider
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Brendonia said:
I hear you man. Although, I rank the 94 Championship game loss over Super Bowl XXX. They weren't the favorites in the Super Bowl, while on the other hand the Chargers had no business winning that championship game.
The playoff series against the Islanders was really tough. I can still see the arena rocking as the Pens scored to tie the game and there was no doubt in my mind that they would win. And they didn't......crushing.
This year's Shaq trade.. I respect Kobe's skills, and they're both assholes and the breakup was inevitable, but the Lakers still would have been a playoff threat with Shaq and Phil on the team.
And seeing Tyson get beat like a tired old man by Louis in 02 tapped into my childhood, back when everybody said the guy was unstoppable. I sorta knew Tyson wasn't a match for Louis but seeing it was a different story.
And seeing Tyson get beat like a tired old man by Louis in 02 tapped into my childhood, back when everybody said the guy was unstoppable. I sorta knew Tyson wasn't a match for Louis but seeing it was a different story.
ConfusingJazz
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2002 World Series Game 6
2004 NLCS Game 6
Baseball+me+Game 6+Teams I love = depression
I fucking HATE Game 6.
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Red River Shootout: I hate Greg Davis, he does not use the talent UT has effectivly. What a horrible offensive coordinator.
2004 NLCS Game 6
Baseball+me+Game 6+Teams I love = depression
I fucking HATE Game 6.
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Red River Shootout: I hate Greg Davis, he does not use the talent UT has effectivly. What a horrible offensive coordinator.
Kindbudmaster said:1975 World Series Game 6
Boston Red Sox 7, Cincinnati Reds 6
All my teams defeats are legendary now. (For the other team)
but the Red Sox lost in the end.. it can't be that painful can it? I guess when you witnessed it... then for me I'd have to add Miller pushing MJ off and hitting that 3 in game 6 of the 98 Eastern finals.
shoplifter
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methodman said:
As a (former) huge Browns fan, those two days were absolutely fricking magical for me.
DCharlie
And even i am moderately surprised
1. Whitehaven vs Leigh - Rugby League - 2 weekends ago.
Whitehaven's big chance to get into the Super league, and it didn't happen. Listened on the radio and it sounded like we didn't get any good ref'ing decissions and played the better rugby for the regular 80 minutes. A drop goal in the last few seconds made it 16-16 to Leigh, and in extra time, their superior fitness showed.
We'll be back next year, but there is nothing GAYER than play off systems. What's the point of a League if you then decide who the best team overall is via a knock out system?! Totally retarded.
2. Any of Ipswich Towns play off games (except the one where we went up)
Playoffs suck. Finishing 3rd for 4 seasons or so , then losing to the team who haven't bothered most of the year who sneak into 6th on the last day is highly disappointing/frustrating/etc....
3. Portugal vs England - Euro 2004.
Not saying England deserved to win (we didn't), didn't make it easy to swallow with my portuguese GF , surrounded by portuguese fans, and sitting on the front row right next to the portuguese dug out ....
4. Turkey vs Japan - World Cup 2002
Devestated atmosphere on the bus home from the game. They could have and should have done better.
5. Any game in which the out come involves Chelsea or Man U winning.
Particularly painful is the 9-0 thrashing we got at the hands of Man U.
Losing to Chelsea on penalties in the league cup quarter final was also annoying after we dominated the game
Whitehaven's big chance to get into the Super league, and it didn't happen. Listened on the radio and it sounded like we didn't get any good ref'ing decissions and played the better rugby for the regular 80 minutes. A drop goal in the last few seconds made it 16-16 to Leigh, and in extra time, their superior fitness showed.
We'll be back next year, but there is nothing GAYER than play off systems. What's the point of a League if you then decide who the best team overall is via a knock out system?! Totally retarded.2. Any of Ipswich Towns play off games (except the one where we went up)
Playoffs suck. Finishing 3rd for 4 seasons or so , then losing to the team who haven't bothered most of the year who sneak into 6th on the last day is highly disappointing/frustrating/etc....
3. Portugal vs England - Euro 2004.
Not saying England deserved to win (we didn't), didn't make it easy to swallow with my portuguese GF , surrounded by portuguese fans, and sitting on the front row right next to the portuguese dug out ....
4. Turkey vs Japan - World Cup 2002
Devestated atmosphere on the bus home from the game. They could have and should have done better.
5. Any game in which the out come involves Chelsea or Man U winning.
Particularly painful is the 9-0 thrashing we got at the hands of Man U.
Losing to Chelsea on penalties in the league cup quarter final was also annoying after we dominated the game
Crag Dweller
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J2 Cool said:
True we won the series a couple of days later, but watching that game as an 11 year old Red's fanatic I was crushed. You gotta remember, all we had were sports and comic books in the 70's. That stuff was our life!
darkiguana
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1998
Texas A&M 24
Texas 26
Ricky Williams breaks the NCAA record for rushing yards, but the Aggies hang in there and take the lead late in the game. But fucking RC Slocum decides to use the prevent defense in the last minute WHEN ALL TU NEEDED WAS A FG TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!! A&M had a outside shot at the NC if they win, but NOOOOOO!!!!! At least we beat K State the following week to win the Big 12.
Lakers v Spurs 2004 game 5;
After Duncan hits one of the toughest shots I have ever seen to take the lead with .4 left.... well you guys know the rest of it.
The Yankees winning the World Series at Shea was pretty tough too.
Texas A&M 24
Texas 26
Ricky Williams breaks the NCAA record for rushing yards, but the Aggies hang in there and take the lead late in the game. But fucking RC Slocum decides to use the prevent defense in the last minute WHEN ALL TU NEEDED WAS A FG TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!! A&M had a outside shot at the NC if they win, but NOOOOOO!!!!! At least we beat K State the following week to win the Big 12.
Lakers v Spurs 2004 game 5;
After Duncan hits one of the toughest shots I have ever seen to take the lead with .4 left.... well you guys know the rest of it.
The Yankees winning the World Series at Shea was pretty tough too.
I hate sports fans that are fans of teams out of the blue, I guess I shouldn't, but I do. Like Lonestar, how did you become an FSU fan? I'm just curious, I know you like teams all over the spectrum, it's just one of my pet peeves.
I saw this year's FSU/Miami game, and FSU did deserve to win, and they would have, dispite Rix, if their playcalling had been up to snuff. It wasn't and they lost. I found it interesting that none of the FSU fans mentioned their meltdowns in title games, rather the crushing losses to their florida rivals Miami. Hell, that game against Nebraska I thought for sure they would win, but Tommy Frazier led them down for the game winning FG in a HUGE upset (1995?). They got shut DOWN against Oklahoma too in 2001? 13-2 was the final score, a very winnable game for a team of FSU's offensive calibur.
Anyway, for MY hardest losses:
The number one bar none was Duke Uconn in 1999. Duke had lost one game all year, a fluke to Cincinatti on my birthday. They lost in the finals to UConn which was considered a huge upset in college basketball at the time. The fact that history has borne out that the best player on the court played for UConn has not lessened the sting for me. Duke had four of the top 13 picks in the NBA the following year (Elton Brand, Corey Maggette, William Avery, and Trajan Langdon), and another two first round picks (at least) in following NBA drafts (Shane Battier, Chris Carawell). There may have been more, the loss hurts too much to think about. We lost two games all year, swept through the ACC and the ACC Tourney undefeated, and lost the only game that mattered. I consider it payback for what we did to UNLV in 1991. Winning in 2001 takes away the sting somewhat, but we should have had that 99 game.
The second Bowser covered. It was last year's Super Bowl. I didn't expect us to win, but true sports fans know that doesn't matter, especially when your team stages the best comeback in SB history only to lose. I'll never forget Mushin Muhammed scoring the longest TD in SB history, DeShaun Foster busting a huge 33 yd TD run, Rickey Proehl scoring the tying TD with a minute left. Perhaps one day I can actually watch the Super Bowl DVD that I bought. Maybe.
The third game was Duke-Cal in 1993. It was a matchup of Bobby Hurley, the all-time NCAA assist leader, and super-frosh Jason Kidd. I would love a tape of this game. Duke was getting run until the end when Hurley stopped trying to get Grant Hill to do something and started gunning threes. Hurley was not a great shooter, but he ended up bringing Duke from 16 back to tie it, and ended up with a career high in his last game. It ended our two year streak of winning the championship.
The fourth hardest I have personally seen was Duke-UK in 1998. I watched Duke climb back from VERY lean years in the mid-90's and come within one game of the Final Four. Duke blew TWO 22 point leads in that game. I still can't really talk about it. I threw my best friend (a UNC fan) out of my house after that game. If this game had more national implications, it would have been number 1 or 2 for sure. I've never been more pissed after a loss, only because we had won the game twice already before losing. UK sucks a monkey ball, quit harping on 1992, you got it back in 1998.
I saw this year's FSU/Miami game, and FSU did deserve to win, and they would have, dispite Rix, if their playcalling had been up to snuff. It wasn't and they lost. I found it interesting that none of the FSU fans mentioned their meltdowns in title games, rather the crushing losses to their florida rivals Miami. Hell, that game against Nebraska I thought for sure they would win, but Tommy Frazier led them down for the game winning FG in a HUGE upset (1995?). They got shut DOWN against Oklahoma too in 2001? 13-2 was the final score, a very winnable game for a team of FSU's offensive calibur.
Anyway, for MY hardest losses:
The number one bar none was Duke Uconn in 1999. Duke had lost one game all year, a fluke to Cincinatti on my birthday. They lost in the finals to UConn which was considered a huge upset in college basketball at the time. The fact that history has borne out that the best player on the court played for UConn has not lessened the sting for me. Duke had four of the top 13 picks in the NBA the following year (Elton Brand, Corey Maggette, William Avery, and Trajan Langdon), and another two first round picks (at least) in following NBA drafts (Shane Battier, Chris Carawell). There may have been more, the loss hurts too much to think about. We lost two games all year, swept through the ACC and the ACC Tourney undefeated, and lost the only game that mattered. I consider it payback for what we did to UNLV in 1991. Winning in 2001 takes away the sting somewhat, but we should have had that 99 game.
The second Bowser covered. It was last year's Super Bowl. I didn't expect us to win, but true sports fans know that doesn't matter, especially when your team stages the best comeback in SB history only to lose. I'll never forget Mushin Muhammed scoring the longest TD in SB history, DeShaun Foster busting a huge 33 yd TD run, Rickey Proehl scoring the tying TD with a minute left. Perhaps one day I can actually watch the Super Bowl DVD that I bought. Maybe.
The third game was Duke-Cal in 1993. It was a matchup of Bobby Hurley, the all-time NCAA assist leader, and super-frosh Jason Kidd. I would love a tape of this game. Duke was getting run until the end when Hurley stopped trying to get Grant Hill to do something and started gunning threes. Hurley was not a great shooter, but he ended up bringing Duke from 16 back to tie it, and ended up with a career high in his last game. It ended our two year streak of winning the championship.
The fourth hardest I have personally seen was Duke-UK in 1998. I watched Duke climb back from VERY lean years in the mid-90's and come within one game of the Final Four. Duke blew TWO 22 point leads in that game. I still can't really talk about it. I threw my best friend (a UNC fan) out of my house after that game. If this game had more national implications, it would have been number 1 or 2 for sure. I've never been more pissed after a loss, only because we had won the game twice already before losing. UK sucks a monkey ball, quit harping on 1992, you got it back in 1998.
Mr. Blonde
Member
1)Miami-Ohio State title game
What a bunch of horseshit in the end with that call.
2)Bills-Titans playoffs game
The Bills are my favorite team and the Titans were my least favorite at the time and they beat my Bills with that stupid kickoff return. ug.
3)Games 4 and 6 of the Sac-LA Lakers series
Back then i hated the Lakers and seeing them pull out those wins almost made me want to kill somebody
3)pats-Raiders playoff game
it WAS a fumble
What a bunch of horseshit in the end with that call.
2)Bills-Titans playoffs game
The Bills are my favorite team and the Titans were my least favorite at the time and they beat my Bills with that stupid kickoff return. ug.
3)Games 4 and 6 of the Sac-LA Lakers series
Back then i hated the Lakers and seeing them pull out those wins almost made me want to kill somebody
3)pats-Raiders playoff game
it WAS a fumble
It just has to be the 2002 Winter Olympics. The hockey tournament, quarterfinals. Still don't know what I'm talking about? Sweden had been playing great, one of the best teams in the tournament, I actually had hopes they would win the whole thing, and then there was Belarus in the quarterfinals. Piece of cake. Right?
No. Just no.
Although Tommy Salo has been blamed too much for this loss, since the whole team played like a bunch of pansies. Tommy Salo started playing for the Swedish team Modo this season BTW, and he's constantly reminded about that very mistake by crowds all over Sweden (they're just trying to mess with him hoping for a similar mistake, but still). Even today, 2 years later, people still remember him as the loser. Must be tough.
No. Just no.
Although Tommy Salo has been blamed too much for this loss, since the whole team played like a bunch of pansies. Tommy Salo started playing for the Swedish team Modo this season BTW, and he's constantly reminded about that very mistake by crowds all over Sweden (they're just trying to mess with him hoping for a similar mistake, but still). Even today, 2 years later, people still remember him as the loser. Must be tough.
Mike Works
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I felt the same way, but I'm of course biased (since it was the only one the Canucks were in).Truelize said:
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darkiguana said:
Quoted, bolded, and underlined for truth.
UtadaBarkley
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Miami Vs Louisville last week... Louisville was destroying Miami for 3 quarters, and Miami STILL came back to win it 48-44 I believe... That was sickening. It was such a strong display by us, that even with that LOSS, we moved up in the polls the following weak. Still hurts to come so close tho.
CajoleJuice
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1. 2001 World Series - Yankees vs. Diamondbacks Game 7 - For some reason that one just hurt so much more. Rivera's invulerablility was destroyed, and it was such a close game.
2. 2004 ALCS - Yankees vs. Red Sox Game 7 - Coming into this game, I didn't want to believe it, but the Red Sox had all the momentum, the Yankees had no pitching left. It was just painful to watch because Jesus was resurrected just for this game apparently and completely owned the Yanks.
2. 2004 ALCS - Yankees vs. Red Sox Game 7 - Coming into this game, I didn't want to believe it, but the Red Sox had all the momentum, the Yankees had no pitching left. It was just painful to watch because Jesus was resurrected just for this game apparently and completely owned the Yanks.
1974 -- Holland coming 0-1 ahead by a penalty in the very first minute of the match. Cruijff at it's best! And losing the game 2-1 to give Germany (of all countries, WHY FUCKING GERMANY!!!!) the World Cup
1978 -- Holland losing to Argentina, again in the final in the added time. We hit the motherfucking post and it still didn't go in :/ -- I believe the first country to reach the World Cup final twice in a row and not win it.
1998 -- Playing the best football of the tournament, both in looks and effectiveness. Getting some payback at Argentina in the quater finals, and then losing to Brasil in the semis on penalties. Same way we lost on penalties in '92 and '96.
2000 -- Our country is the playing ground for the tourney now. Once again, playing the best football along with the French (with a brilliant Zidane). Missing 2 penalties in regulation time, and still lose to the Italians. Again, losing in the penalty shootout.
There are loads more, like failing miserably in the '90s with the dream team, losing to Brasil 3-2 after coming back from 2-0 in '94, not even being able to qualify for the WC'02 (goddamn ref giving a Penalty to Portugal for a schwalbe in the very last minute of the game) and playing absolutely horrible in '04. But the ones above are the couple that hurt the most... because we deserved to win those cups those years
Holland, the best footie country to never win a World Cup
1978 -- Holland losing to Argentina, again in the final in the added time. We hit the motherfucking post and it still didn't go in :/ -- I believe the first country to reach the World Cup final twice in a row and not win it.
1998 -- Playing the best football of the tournament, both in looks and effectiveness. Getting some payback at Argentina in the quater finals, and then losing to Brasil in the semis on penalties. Same way we lost on penalties in '92 and '96.
2000 -- Our country is the playing ground for the tourney now. Once again, playing the best football along with the French (with a brilliant Zidane). Missing 2 penalties in regulation time, and still lose to the Italians. Again, losing in the penalty shootout.
There are loads more, like failing miserably in the '90s with the dream team, losing to Brasil 3-2 after coming back from 2-0 in '94, not even being able to qualify for the WC'02 (goddamn ref giving a Penalty to Portugal for a schwalbe in the very last minute of the game) and playing absolutely horrible in '04. But the ones above are the couple that hurt the most... because we deserved to win those cups those years
Holland, the best footie country to never win a World Cup
Pochacco said:
That was brutal...Greg Moore had talent to burn, and might've been the most liked driver in the CART circuit (this is back when they had the lion's share of open wheel talent in North America). I always wondered if he had enough to make a go of it in F1, which as an auto racing fan makes his death more tragic. Alex Zinardi losing his legs in a CART race in Germany (barely a week after 9/11 no less) was pretty tough to watch as well.
Cloudy said:
:lol Funny, I was gonna say the same thing about the 2001 Lakers/Spurs western conference finals, which is easily my toughest loss ever. Good God what a debacle that was. No way that series should've gone less then six games, even with a half-injured Derek Anderson. Last year's game 5 loss by the Spurs to the Lakers was tough with that 0.4 shot by Fisher, but the truth is the Spurs never deserved to win that game anyway, so I didn't take it that badly.
The revionist history with the Pistons is hysterical though...ain't nobody thought any team in the east would do shit in the finals (and most poeple picked the Pacers to come out of the east anyway), while the Lakers/Spurs series was seen the NBA finals. Only after the Pistons murdered the Lakers in every way possible did people look at them as being the better squad...heh, what a joke.
MetatronM said:
:lol You asking to get banned? :lol
Some other tough losses that I can recall...
Toronto Blue Jays vs Minnesota Twins, ALCS '91: The Jays I think had won 7 of 10 against the Twins that season, and with the tremendous first year play of Joe Carter and especially Robbie Alomar, things were looking up. Plus the Jays didn't have to play those bitch ass A's. So of course Jack Morris, Kirby Puckett and Chuck Knoblauch (among others) decide to power up, the Minny crowd goes absolutely insane, and they mop the floor with us in five. Left me feeling numb for a few days.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings, Campbell Conference Final '93: Simply the best hockey series I've ever seen. Both teams were long shots heading into the playoffs, but were carried to this point by the sheer will and tenacity of their star players. Doug Gilmour was in his absolute prime, probably the second best player in the league that year behind Mario. And while Gretzky wasn't quite scoring 7 points a night like he did in Edmonton, he was still a force. There's so many great memories from that series, my favourite being the incredible fight between Wendel Clark (my all time favourite player) and Marty McSorley in game one (Marty won the bout, but suffered a huge black eye). That was arguably the last meaningful playoff fight between two quality players before Iginla's bout with Hatcher last year. And of course there was Wendel Clark's third period hatrick in game 6 to send the game to overtime. Of course there was the ridiclous no-call by Frasier on Gretzky's high stick on Gilmour (to this day Leaf fans are still bitter about it), only for Wayne to pop in the game winner like two minutes later. And game 7 at good ole' Maple Leafs Gardens was just insane. Gretzky calls it the best game he's ever played, and I don't blame him...he damn near beat the Leafs by himself that night, scoring two late goals include a fluke goal off a defender. The Leafs scored a goal themselves with just over a minute to go to make it a one goal game, then threw everything they had at the net to try and tie it up, but to no avail. But they went down fighting, which is all I could ask. Hey, they lost to arguably the greatest hockey player of all time...what can you do? So while I was extremely disappointed that we never got a Leafs/Canadiens Stanley Cup final which would've been one for the ages, I was still pretty happy with what the Leafs had done to get to that point. To this day that's my favourite Leafs squad ever, and an era where the game of hockey was actually played with skill, instead of trap crap.
San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets, Western Conference Finals '95: This has been chronicled in the NBA threads a lot for the simple reason that the season's MVP and my favourite player at the time David Robinson got completely and utterly schooled by Hakeem Olajuwon. I'm thankful that I don't remember much of this...in my minds eye the Spurs just underperformed and lost to an inferior team. But from all accounts, D-Rob was never the same after that series. Funny thing is I liked the Rockets as well, so while it was disapointing it didn't bug me that much.
Carlos Sainz bad luck, 1998 British Rally: I've never seen a driver get fraughted with more bad luck. From what I recall he was leading this race by a good minute over Tommi Makinen in his first year Toyota Corolla, when the damn thing decided to cack out. Well hey, that happens...except this occurred 500 metres away from the finish line. He could literally see it while trying to get the car restarted, but to no avail. Tommi passed him in his Lancer Evo, winning (I believe) his second of an unprecedented four straight driver titles. The crushed look of disappointment shown by Sainz was simply heartbreaking.
Colin McRae's crash, 2002 British Rally: He and Richard Burns were neck and neck for the title, and whoever won the race would win the WRC's driver's title. I'm one of the few people who like both drivers, but McRae is one of my favourite athletes in any sport for his dry cander and ridiculous, go for broke driving style. Which of course cost him in this race...he cut a little too deep and flipped his car while airbourne onto it's roof, destroying it and his chances for victory. I was happy to see Burns get his first title, but I wish it could've gone down to the last stage.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes, Eastern Conference finals 2002: I had a feeling the Leafs would lose this series. The setup was just too good...some nameless, faceless, who gives a shit Hurricanes team, who'd manage to "luck" themselves to this point by beating previous Cup champs New Jersey and the Canadiens (fucked out of a Leafs/Habs series AGAIN...sigh). Meanwhile the Leafs won one of the nastiest playoff rounds in recent memory against the Islanders in 7 games, then beat the Sens (haha) in 7. And they did this with 4 to 8 regulars missing for all of those games. So when the regulars started coming back against Carolina, it stood to reason that they'd give the tired Leafs the boost they needed to finally make it to the finals. Except of course they didn't. The Leafs scored just six goals in as many games, a humourous fact considering some people actually blame Cujo for not getting them further. For the record, I thought game 6 was the best game he ever played for the Leafs (his last with the team), and was the only reason they weren't completely blown out. Instead he kept them within a goal, and Sundin tied the game with like 5 seconds left in the third to go to overtime. It was one of the most incredible feelings ever. Of course the Canes won in overtime, which was one hell of a letdown. But that team really did play with balls...they had every reason to quit in the previous two rounds, but kept getting back up. My second favourite Leafs team ever.
I'm a Cleveland fan so take your pick. The drive, the drive II, the shot, or the loss in the World Series to the Marlins that's too painful to name. The worst was The Move though. That should count as a loss. After going through the experience of losing your team, no loss ever, ever, hurts as much.
brooklyngooner
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Bauer Action Hour said:
I was just going to type this out, then I projectile-vomited and had to clean off my monitor. Now I can just agree with you. I got in a fight outside Shea at that Series.
Cerebral Palsy
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'98 NBA Finals. Jordan and the refs can drop dead.
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Miguel said:
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1. Gamecocks at LSU, 2002
First of all, the game was a heartbreaker; we were up at halftime, and it looked like we had LSU back on their heels. The Tigers adjusted during halftime, we didn't, and this loss started our football program on a downward slide. This was all made worse by the fact that three other guys and I drove straight from Columbia, SC to Baton Rouge, tailgated, watched the game, and drove straight back. One guy slept the entire way back, so the rest of us were especially miserable.
First of all, the game was a heartbreaker; we were up at halftime, and it looked like we had LSU back on their heels. The Tigers adjusted during halftime, we didn't, and this loss started our football program on a downward slide. This was all made worse by the fact that three other guys and I drove straight from Columbia, SC to Baton Rouge, tailgated, watched the game, and drove straight back. One guy slept the entire way back, so the rest of us were especially miserable.
Word.Bowser said:
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Have you ever seen the miraculous Bryce Drew shot for Valparaiso against Ole Miss that happened in the NCAA tournament? Valpo inbounded under their own goal, threw it to a guy at the opposite foul line who tipped it to Drew standing at the 3 pt. line. He scores, and they win by 1 point.
We drove all night to get to the game. Everybody in the building went nuts. We were a 4 seed, they were a 12. That was the kind of game that makes you question why you would voluntarily put yourself through being a fan. Absolutely excruciating.
We drove all night to get to the game. Everybody in the building went nuts. We were a 4 seed, they were a 12. That was the kind of game that makes you question why you would voluntarily put yourself through being a fan. Absolutely excruciating.
Bills losing to the Giants on that missed Norwood FG. I was a huge Bills fan through all 4 SB losses, and up until about 97. Really sad stuff there. I almost cried that night.
Gators losing to the Canes last year was rough. We had the game in the bag. I had already popped the champagne and was celebrating with victory laps around my house. Then the comeback and I was totally gutted. You'd think I'd be used to disappointment by now with the Gators, but I'm not. I'll always have great expectations for the team.
Michael Schumacher losing in Suzuka 1998. This was a huge heartbreak for me, b/c Michael had pretty much driven one of the best seasons ever to keep the championship close. Going down to the wire, he comes through in the clutch and snatches pole. On the formation lap, the car stalls (officially a clutch malfunction, although antis claim he choked). He goes to the back of the grid and almost literally drives the wheels off the car to move as far as third when the tire goes down, and his title hopes are totally dashed. I mean, to put in an incredible drive like that and have it collapse due to mechanical failure is always heartbreaking.
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Gators losing to the Canes last year was rough. We had the game in the bag. I had already popped the champagne and was celebrating with victory laps around my house. Then the comeback and I was totally gutted. You'd think I'd be used to disappointment by now with the Gators, but I'm not. I'll always have great expectations for the team.
Michael Schumacher losing in Suzuka 1998. This was a huge heartbreak for me, b/c Michael had pretty much driven one of the best seasons ever to keep the championship close. Going down to the wire, he comes through in the clutch and snatches pole. On the formation lap, the car stalls (officially a clutch malfunction, although antis claim he choked). He goes to the back of the grid and almost literally drives the wheels off the car to move as far as third when the tire goes down, and his title hopes are totally dashed. I mean, to put in an incredible drive like that and have it collapse due to mechanical failure is always heartbreaking.
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game 5 of 1995 ALDS. that still hurts the worst cause that was mattingly's last year and he never got a ring.
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