He is still my favorite Wolverine of all time and I think if he had played later at Michigan his records would be untouchable when he played we were predominately a running team
I may be remembering wrong, but I think the reason AC went to the USFL was because he didn't want to play for the Vikings. After the USFL folded, he had no choice, the Vikings held his rights.
@@emptyhand777 the Miami Dolphins held his rights and traded him to the Vikings for a linebacker. He was projected to go in the first round of the NFL draft but opted to a lucrative contract with the Michigan Panthers and the Dolphins held his rights in the 12rd. I honestly think he would be in the NFL HOF if 1 he had 1 decent quarterback and 2 his USFL stats should be added to his professional career stats he was a beast. AC#1
The Vikings receiver core didn't really compare to the Redskins. Washington had basically three #1 receivers in Monk, Clark and Sanders. The Vikings had a #1 receiver in Carter and two #3 receivers in Leo Lewis and Hasan Jones. During the Jerry Burns era the Viking always had tiny receivers and running back by committe. Herschel Walker actually had the exact same YPC with Minnesota that he had in Dallas. But Burns always wanted to sub in and out all his backs and split the carries 6 ways. ...just some random thoughts I guess
That punt return was the first time I really thought we'd win this game. It gave me hope for the next week as well. What a great player. What a good team this was.
he had the highest hip back then. longest legs. he was my moss back then. you give ac 10 yards free. he gunna leave ya.he was the best at the slant pass,,
If bonehead Wilson would have threw it to Carter who was having the game of his life our Vikings would have went to the Super Bowl, where they would have probably choked again....sigh.......
@@tommyrobinetti7180 - hahaha - i been a hapless vikes fan since i was 8 in 1969, nothing but pain, when i get my hopes up everytime i end up like Brando at the end of Apocolypse Now, laying on the floor, curled up in fetal position, whispering the horror, the horror.....
One of the greatest post seasons of any player in NFL history
He is still my favorite Wolverine of all time and I think if he had played later at Michigan his records would be untouchable when he played we were predominately a running team
the referees weren't even brainwashed on how to throw the flag yet!?!
AC needs to be in the ring of honor
I may be remembering wrong, but I think the reason AC went to the USFL was because he didn't want to play for the Vikings.
After the USFL folded, he had no choice, the Vikings held his rights.
@@emptyhand777 the Miami Dolphins held his rights and traded him to the Vikings for a linebacker. He was projected to go in the first round of the NFL draft but opted to a lucrative contract with the Michigan Panthers and the Dolphins held his rights in the 12rd. I honestly think he would be in the NFL HOF if 1 he had 1 decent quarterback and 2 his USFL stats should be added to his professional career stats he was a beast. AC#1
And the following week, he was even more spectacular vs the 49ers at Candlestick. The Vikings almost went all the way that year.
The Vikings receiver core didn't really compare to the Redskins. Washington had basically three #1 receivers in Monk, Clark and Sanders. The Vikings had a #1 receiver in Carter and two #3 receivers in Leo Lewis and Hasan Jones. During the Jerry Burns era the Viking always had tiny receivers and running back by committe. Herschel Walker actually had the exact same YPC with Minnesota that he had in Dallas. But Burns always wanted to sub in and out all his backs and split the carries 6 ways. ...just some random thoughts I guess
needs to be in ring of honor
It’s a cryin shame he is not in the roh.
Yes sir
I remember that play and game, it was great day🙂
He's why I wore 81 in high-school and all my custom Viking jerseys are #81.
That punt return was the first time I really thought we'd win this game. It gave me hope for the next week as well. What a great player. What a good team this was.
Why isn't AC in the Hall of Fame? I think the NFL has a bias against guys that played in the USFL. AC needs to be in there......
As much as love ac, he isn't a hall of fame player. He had great 1987 playoff games, but that is it really
Gosh I miss Madden! Skinny little legs 🦵- hilarious…
He made himself skinny going through the hole 😂
Imagine him with Randy Moss and Chris Carter.
Chicken legs! Loved his play….
If I'm not mistaken this is still the longest post season punt return.
he had the highest hip back then. longest legs. he was my moss back then. you give ac 10 yards free. he gunna leave ya.he was the best at the slant pass,,
Damn..had Darren Nelson not dropped a touchdown pass on the 1 yard line, the Vikings would have gone to the super bowl instead of Washington..
If bonehead Wilson would have threw it to Carter who was having the game of his life our Vikings would have went to the Super Bowl, where they would have probably choked again....sigh.......
TELL me about it!..it's like a death in the family..
@@tommyrobinetti7180 - hahaha - i been a hapless vikes fan since i was 8 in 1969, nothing but pain, when i get my hopes up everytime i end up like Brando at the end of Apocolypse Now, laying on the floor, curled up in fetal position, whispering the horror, the horror.....
@@hammer44head Haha! I FEEL you so much..
And, we could have had Marcus Allen…..