The conflict still resonates four decades later, with former Raiders coach John Madden refusing to be interviewed for the documentary.
In past comments on the topic, Madden has suggested that the outcome was determined via the unauthorized use of replay review. “That’s a helluva damn game that has to go down to someone up in the press box,” Madden is shown telling reporters immediately after the game.
Read Full Article »
Recommended Articles
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune - December 10, 2012
As he walked from Heinz Field in the darkness of a frigid and rainy Sunday, his team having finally put together the kind of game they thought they’d play much more often, Turner paused and smiled.
The veteran of so many... more »
Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle - December 11, 2012
Every drive to Santa Clara brings all those cranes into towering, majestic view. Every visit makes it more and more real - the 49ers are actually building a shiny, brand-new, 21st century stadium.
And, every time, the... more »
Woody Paige, Denver Post - December 7, 2012
The Raiders brought out the bronze busts at halftime.
The Raiders brought out their tin men the rest of the game.
The boon Broncos beat the busted Raiders on Thursday night.
The Raiders honored their 19 Hall of Famers. Too bad... more »
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports - December 6, 2012
The intensity immediately caught my eye. Pro Bowls aren't known for rushing the passer or trying to get the quarterback down -- especially not the 2012 version -- but there was no denying that the AFC players ... more »
Dan Daly, Washington Times - December 6, 2012
The stories are separate, but they’re not separate. Not really. In Kansas City, we have an NFL player killing his girlfriend and then himself — and the shadow of football and its insidious head injuries hangs over... more »