@@shanegiofu213meh I think you exaggerate his ability. He was a down hill runner that ran behind his pads and yes had good balance and vision. To say he could "Just as easily jump cut and and break ankles" is simply false. Appreciate the guy for the athlete he was. No need to go to weird place and start implying he was this elusive jump cutting scat back that was putting defenders in the blender.
My favorite Buccaneer. It was so fun watching him run. I never thought they used him correctly or enough, but I understand them switching it up with Warrick Dunn. Still he should have been on the field more often than he was.
I to this day can't believe the full-back position didn't evolve similarly to how the TE position did. I played FB in highschool for 3 years and loved the position and always thought when watching NFL football that fullbacks were grossly underutilized. If play designers and offensive coordinators got creative the full-back could be an absolute weapon in The League.
@@cowboysvstheworld3879even if offensive coordinators utilized the fullback position, there’s no “true” fullbacks anymore except for Juice and CJ Ham. The closest thing to a fullback is a blocking TE. Unfortunately it’s a dying breed. Hell, even the tight end position is evolving before our eyes. You cannot be a strictly pass catching tight end anymore. You’d have to be like gronk and act as an extra O-line
When they went with the Rhino backfield (with Alstott in at tailback and Lorenzo Neal at FB), that was real smashmouth football right there. And usually that was a first down or touchdown as well lol.
I fell in love with Mike when channel surfing, I came across him playing his senior season against Notre Dame. Over and over again, he was dragging and pushing ND defenders up and down the field. It was a site to see. Was thrilled when Tampa Bay drafted him.
I remember taking an official visit to Purdue in 94. Mike was the man on campus as a sophomore. Although I went elsewhere, he was mad cool and always had my respect.
I wanted to start a rushing stat in honor of Mike... Just grade rushes that were a success. That would be 4 or more yards on 1st and 10, or 2nd and 6 or less, or a first down or TD on 3rd or 4th down. He was the "anit Barry Sanders," I would rather have consistancy then two big runs and a lot of short runs.
Eh, who needs speed when youve got all that torque, guy used his free arm as a 3rd point of contact to keep driving forward, grit and power will get you a long way!
the thing most overlooked about Mike..... his feet.... dude could jump cut and break ankles just as easily as run you over.
Could he tho?
@@shanegiofu213meh I think you exaggerate his ability. He was a down hill runner that ran behind his pads and yes had good balance and vision. To say he could "Just as easily jump cut and and break ankles" is simply false. Appreciate the guy for the athlete he was. No need to go to weird place and start implying he was this elusive jump cutting scat back that was putting defenders in the blender.
@CowboysVS The World he had the ability to if he at the time would have done more work in that area but overall he is underrated in that department
Eric Dickinson had the nerve to say on MNF that he didn't have quick feet. Mike and The Bus were big men who could jump cut.
@@cowboysvstheworld3879 Mike moved well and did well in the NFL. He was a six time pro-bowler and has a ring!
If I could play like any football player I wanted, it would be Mike Alstott. The most popular Buccaneer, ever.
He was the ever seen he deserve to in the hall of fame lets get him there
My favorite Buccaneer. It was so fun watching him run. I never thought they used him correctly or enough, but I understand them switching it up with Warrick Dunn. Still he should have been on the field more often than he was.
I remember him tying towing rope around his waist and pulling a VW around campus.
As a Buccaneer fan I’m happy the Steelers passed him up. Last of the true fullbacks.
I to this day can't believe the full-back position didn't evolve similarly to how the TE position did. I played FB in highschool for 3 years and loved the position and always thought when watching NFL football that fullbacks were grossly underutilized. If play designers and offensive coordinators got creative the full-back could be an absolute weapon in The League.
@@cowboysvstheworld3879even if offensive coordinators utilized the fullback position, there’s no “true” fullbacks anymore except for Juice and CJ Ham. The closest thing to a fullback is a blocking TE. Unfortunately it’s a dying breed. Hell, even the tight end position is evolving before our eyes. You cannot be a strictly pass catching tight end anymore. You’d have to be like gronk and act as an extra O-line
When they went with the Rhino backfield (with Alstott in at tailback and Lorenzo Neal at FB), that was real smashmouth football right there. And usually that was a first down or touchdown as well lol.
813!!!
I am sad lol he would have ran for 2000 in a season with Pitt.
I fell in love with Mike when channel surfing, I came across him playing his senior season against Notre Dame. Over and over again, he was dragging and pushing ND defenders up and down the field. It was a site to see. Was thrilled when Tampa Bay drafted him.
Man he was fun to watch... the last of his kind.
One of the best fb/rb in college and NFL history..
Barry and Mike are 2 of the greatest ever.
I remember taking an official visit to Purdue in 94. Mike was the man on campus as a sophomore. Although I went elsewhere, he was mad cool and always had my respect.
He's just one of those guys you're like damn this is gonna hurt a bit when I tackle him
Power,balance, and strength all in one that's Alstott one of the best.
I called it when we were 15 yr. Old kids he'd be in the NFL. Sure enough he proved me right!
He was good enough to be a feature back in the NFL no doubt
He kinda was
Thanks for posting this.
This is one guy id truly love to see get hof spot he deserves
seeing a TON of "business decisions" type of tackles hahah
Share, the GOAT of NFL !
Wow what a tank!
Mike could motor!!! 🤩
Hard to believe Purdue produced one of the greatest FBs of all time but good on them Boiler Up!
Ughhhh that never ending guitar riff made me want to gouge my ears out. Double ughhhhhhhh
He runs like the hulk
Mikes a stud no doubt!
His tomb stone should read., " it took death to finally get something to stop his legs from churning".
The man enjoyed his job in the game.
my man...the A-Train!
#GoBucs
Like a video game how does HE SHED SO MANY TACKLERS
I like how he carried the ball like a loaf of bread
Great second...and third...and fourth effort
Legit looks like a guard running down field
I wanted to start a rushing stat in honor of Mike... Just grade rushes that were a success. That would be 4 or more yards on 1st and 10, or 2nd and 6 or less, or a first down or TD on 3rd or 4th down. He was the "anit Barry Sanders," I would rather have consistancy then two big runs and a lot of short runs.
HULK SMASH!!!
Right at the 1:50 to 2 min mark why the heck was his teammate riding his back like dat 🤣🤣🤣
Lol that’s what I was trying to figure out 😂😂
THE NEW JOHN RIGGINS!
Now that's how a wt man runs the Ball Stone Cold Voice 😂😂😂
water boy style
Would have made a great feature back for the steelers .
If Gronk were a RB
The pride if Joliet Catholic.
What was his 40 yd
@@rogermcguinn2452 thanks
4.5 4.6ish
Eh, who needs speed when youve got all that torque, guy used his free arm as a 3rd point of contact to keep driving forward, grit and power will get you a long way!
I'm old enough to remember when Purdue football meant something.
Never heard of him.
I’m certain Adam Sandler had Mike Alstott on his mind when creating character for The Waterboy….
Bobby bouchée
Human bulldozer
Whitest hype song for the whitest rb ever.
Real football... not whatever this shit is in the 'modern era'. Straight up garbage bag league now. Miss the real thing...
The defenders never lined him straight up, they would be killed, they always tried to catch him on the side and that almost never worked