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The Distant Replay podcast goes back and relives some of the greatest sporting events of all-time. Join us as we watch these games over again years later and discuss our takeaways, run through scenarios, and answer some important questions. Each episode will feature one game and we'll have a good time doing it.
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Richard Meissner had the swing, the talent, and even a spot in the U.S. Open — but behind the sunglasses and sweet tempo was a man robbing banks to keep his golf dream alive. In this episode, we explore the unbelievable story of the aspring golf pro Richard Meissner, who disguised himself with wigs and mustaches, knocked off 19 savings and loans, and funded his PGA aspirations with stolen cash. From his childhood in Maryland and stint in Vietnam to his dramatic downfall and prison reflections, Meissner’s tale is as gripping as it is bizarre — a jaw-dropping journey into the underworld of one golfer’s ambition gone criminal.
As Ohio State and Notre Dame get ready to meet in the first college football national championship game of the 12-team College Football Playoff, you might think these two storied programs have a lot of history. Surprisingly, the Buckeyes and the Fighting Irish have only met eight times ever. Ohio State holds a 6-2 lead all-time in the series, and you have to go back to 1936 to find the last Notre Dame win between these two teams. That's exactly what we're going in this episode of Distant Replay. Join us as we tell you about that game 88 years ago that finished 7-2 a year after Ohio State and Notre Dame met for the first time in what people called 'The Game of the Century' in 1935.
If you think back to the NFL in the 80s and 90s and think about the best quarterbacks in the league, Randall Cunningham is probably near the top of your list. The former NFL MVP and mutli-year All-Pro was the face of the Philadelphia Eagles and eventually led one of the greatest offensive seasons with the Vikings in 1998. But most people wouldn't remember that he was much more than a quarterback. In fact, he might be more decorated as a punter. Join us as we look back on this wild college football fact, tell a few stories, and share some pretty remarkable stats from this UNLV great.
Cecil 'The Diesel' Collins burst onto the college football scene at LSU in the mid-90s and looked like he would become the next great SEC running back alongside Kevin Fault in Baton Rouge. Despite off-field problems, Collins still got a chance in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins thanks to his incredible size and speed. Collins' career never materialized due to his issues away from football and he would eventually serve 13 years in jail. We'll tell you his story today on this True Crime Sports edition of Distant Replay. Subscribe to us on YouTube for more old games and true crime sports: https://bit.ly/466gU5S
Today we go back to January 18, 1986 for the first game played inside the newly-constructed Dean Smith Student Activity Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina. Opening a new arena 18 games into the season seems odd but having an undefeated matchup between Duke and UNC made this a game every fan wanted to be in attendance for. This might not be a game everyone talks about in this series but it had a lot going for it, including Dean Smith vs Coach K, Johnny Dawkins and Kenny Smith, and another tight rivalry game. Here's some of what we will get into: Early ESPN College Basketball coverage with Alan Massengale anchoring in studio. College starts Tito Horford and Scott Skiles in the news. Manual scoreboards Johnny Dawkins living up to the hype he still gets to this day from Duke fans. Jay Bilas as a 6th man for the Blue Devils. The legend of Steve Hale and an unexpected journey post basketball. Go back and watch the game for yourself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnM9R3DhAWA
On paper, the 8-6 win by #1 LSU at home against unranked Alabama seemed like another Friday night college baseball game in the SEC. But in the following days, sportsbooks around the country stopped taking bets on Alabama baseball and head coach Brad Bohannon would be fired before the team's next series. This is the story of the betting scandal that shocked the sport last year. Now that the NCAA has released its finding in the Negotiated Resolution document, we know more about how a man named Bert Neff tried placing a $100,000 bet in Cincinnati with incredible recklessness. Get all the details on how this day in April brought down a promising head coach and the darker side of legalized sports betting. If you want to read the NCAA's Negotiated Resolution with the details, check it out here: https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/infractions/decisions/Feb2024D1INF_AlabamaPublicNR.pdf
Today we have another true crime episode of Distant Replay and we're going to tell you about Javaris Crittenton. A talented one and done basketball player out of Georgia Tech who plead guilty to manslaughter in 2015 and was sentenced for 23 years. It's a story of promise, gangs, locker room drama, and an unexpected early release. Here's a good detailed account of Crittenton from FOX Sports: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/other/streets-in-my-veins-how-crittenton-went-from-nba-to-facing-murder-gang-charges
Barret Robbins was the center for the Oakland Raiders in 2002 when Bill Callahan led the team to Super Bowl XXXVII against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the days leading up to the game, he disappeared to Tijuana before returning to the team right before the game. He never played in that Super Bowl as a result and his life eventually spiraled due to mental health issues. He's faced multiple arrests in his post-NFL career, including an attempted murder charge. This is the story of Barret Robbins. Subscribe to us on YouTube for more old games and true crime sports: https://bit.ly/466gU5S
On the eve of the 2023 Ryder Cup, we go back to the final day of the last Ryder Cup played in Europe. The 2018 competition was 10-6 in favor of the Euros heading into Sunday and play began with as good of a singles match as you'll get at the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy, ranked 6th in the world, faced Justin Thomas, ranked 4th in the world, in a match both teams hoped would set the tone for the rest of the day. We went back to watch that 2018 singles match and look back on Thomas' 1-up win. Here's some of what we discuss after seeing it again: Who was on those two teams compared to this year, including world-beater at the time Francisco Molinari. The setup and home course advantage Europeans are so great at. Was that first hole one of Justin Thomas' best-ever? Rory being Rory on the greens at big moments. Rahm vs Tiger in singles was the nail in the coffin for the US. You can watch the 2018 Ryder Cup match for yourself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcQ87ePjs0U Subscribe to us on YouTube for more old games and true crime sports: https://bit.ly/466gU5S
A day after Len Koenecke was released from the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1935, the outfielder was killed in mid-air by the pilot during a flight to Buffalo. It's a story that would rock social media today, but back then it only created more questions about what went wrong. How did this 31-year-old, who was once called a bright start in the National League, die on his way home from a road trip? We'll tell you the true crime sports story of Len Koenecke, a promising baseball player who played for Casey Stengel and the Dodgers. A combination of anger and alcohol led to a fight with deadly consequences. Read more about the incident: https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3bEcAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MVQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3806,4267318 If you're new, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/38GvSUY Follow us: https://twitter.com/distantpodcast
The NFL record for the most points scored in a game is one of the longest-standing records in the game. The crazy thing about this game is it wasn't the explosive offensive showdown you would expect from a game that's held the record for more than 50 years. But this game had everything else - turnovers, long touchdowns, a controversial ending, and some stats that seem incredible today. Join us for the story of this Washington Redskins vs New York Giants game from 1966 and how one of the 14 balls lost that day is now up for auction. Plus, we'll take you back to one of the most important NFL seasons in the league's history and tell you the wild story about how the Atlanta Falcons ended up in the NFL instead of the AFL. RESOURCES: Check out the auction here --> https://huntauctions.com/phone/imageviewer.cfm?auction_num=204&lot_num=34 The box score from the 1966 game --> https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196611270was.htm
There aren't many sports fans that won't know what you're talking about if you mention the 'Hand of God.' It's arguably the most famous single moment in soccer history because of who was involved and the stage where it took place. Diego Maradona's 51st minute goal for Argentina against England in the quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup gave Agentina a lead that they wouldn't relinquish. Argentina would roll through the rest of the tournament and claim its second World Cup title. But what's really crazy about this story is the English player who made the mistake that allowed Maradona to have the opportunity to score that goal would later earn more than $9 million because of that infamous moment. In this epsiode, we'll tell you that story and more. What else is in this episode? Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal might not even have been the most notable he scored in that game. A few facts about that 1986 World Cup hosted by Mexico. A short recap of that infamous game. Resources: Record Setting Auction: https://apnews.com/article/soccer-sports-world-cup-europe-international-21e1476c84eb8785a0f6bfc640ba2627 Watch the 'Hand of God' play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ccNkksrfls
Today we have our first True Crime Sports update! With former Ohio State and Colts QB Art Schlichter recently being released from prison, we wanted to provide an update for everyone on one of the most popular subjects on the show. We discuss why Art was released from prison, the prosecutors reaction to him being released, and some of the conditions of his release that will surprise you. Be sure to check out our full True Crime Sports episode on Art Schlichter to get the full picture on the scope of his crimes. For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com
It's difficult to find a lot of early season classics but the the USC-Cal game from 2003 make the list. This game turned out to be a roller coaster ride featuring beginning of a USC roster that would dominate the sport for the next three years and a JUCO transfer named Aaron Rodgers making his 2nd career start at Cal. USC and Pete Carrol came in ranked 3rd nationally and the Bears were looking for their first win over a top 5 team in more than 50 years. We went into this game thinking one thing, but were surprised on how it played out. Join us as we take a look back.... USC has Leinart, Bush, and Lendale but the story was their defense Reflections on the old Fox Sports Net broadcast (it wasn't bad!) Aaron Rodgers benched?1?!? Forget Rodgers, Cal had Geoff MacArthur What was Kyocera? We'll talk all this and more. If you want to watch the game for yourself, check out the full broadcast on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-91-2003-cfb-3-usc-at-cal/
We continue our review of the Netflix documentary series Untold with the episode on Caitlyn Jenner. It is a very unique look at the athletic career of Bruce Jenner told by Caitlyn in present day. If you don't know much about the rise to stardom of a young Bruce Jenner, this is a documentary you will want to watch. We discuss: - Bruce Jenner's early life as a football player - Where is Graceland College? - Bruce goes from football to Track & Field - The motivation from the 1972 Olympics leading up to the 1976 games in Montreal - The record breaking performance in the 1976 decathlon - The struggles Caitlyn had throughout her life as Bruce. - much more... For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com
The true crime story of Willie Mays Aikens is different than a lot of the True Crime Sports episodes you have heard in the past because it is a story of addiction and redemption. Aikens is best known on the field for being the cleanup hitter behind George Brett on the 1980 Kansas City Royals American League champion squad while off the field his life was being turned upside down by drugs and alcohol. Join us as we go into the highs and lows in the life of Willie Mays Aikens. For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com
What if we told you there was a game played in 1984 that featured Bo Jackson, a preseason #1 ranked team, a defending national champion, and Jimmy Johnson making his coaching debut for the Miami Hurricanes? Well that's what we have for this episode of Distant Replay. The second edition of the Kickoff Classic, a long-time opening weekend college football game played at the Meadowlands, featured #1 Auburn and #10 Miami to start the 1984 season. It is one of those unique under-the-radar college football moments that is a perfect fit for the podcast. In this episode we discuss: The crazy 1984 season for Auburn and Miami Our memories of the Kickoff Classic Katz Sports broadcasted this game? Pat Dye doing his best to stymie Bo Jackson Preseason #1 Auburn? Our love affair w/ Bernie Kosar Jimmy johnson is a big "take me off the field on your shoulders" guy much more... If you want to watch this game for yourself, check it out on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-90-1984-kickoff-classic-10-miami-vs-1-auburn/
The 2nd installment of the Netflix documentary series Untold did not disappoint. This episode covers the life of former women's boxing champion Christy Martin and her tumultuous relationship with her former trainer/husband Jim Martin. This film had us captivated all the way through and it was of the more interesting we have done for the podcast. If you are a fan of our doc reviews and our True Crime Sports stories, then this is a must listen. It's a wild story and you'll come away from it with a ton of respect for who Christy Martin is and how much courage and strength she possesses. For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com
The 1989 Little League World Series championship is one that's still talked about in Williamsport more than 30 years later. It featured the prohibitive favorite from Chinese Taipei vs. the U.S champions from Trumbull, Connecticut, who were led by future NHL star and current president/GM of the New York Rangers, Chris Drury. In this episode we discuss: Chinese Taipei being an institution at the time Chris Drury being a big name in sports and how this game is still brought up today The ABC Wide World of Sports broadcast and how big of a deal it was at the time An epic Fred Savage/Wonder Years open that will resonate w/ people of a certain age Mike Adamle’s in game interviews The controversy surrounding Chinese Taipei The differences in the LLWS then and now… Mike's LLWS pin collection We'll talk all these things and more, and we have the game broadcast from ABC on our website if you want to watch it for yourself. Check it out here: http://distantreplaypodcast.com
One of the latest Netflix documentaries that people are talking about right now is Untold: Malice at the Palace. This one hour doc provides a behind-the-scenes look at the events that took place on November 19, 2004 during a game between the Pistons and Pacers. This doc will give you a new perspective on how things unfolded directly from those involved, and the best part is you get to hear from Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O'Neal, and Reggie Miller. In this review we discuss: The state of the Pistons/Pacers rivalry heading into the game The Pacers roster and how it was built over the years with the additions of Jermaine O’Neal, Ron Artest, and Stephen Jackson Reggie Miller trying to get through to Artest and O’Neal Frame by frame look at some of the highlights of the melee The fans involved and how to this day they still don’t get it Tom Donaghy refereed this game? Fallout for all involved, who lost the most? We'll hit that and more on this episode. Visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com
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