Saturday, December 27, 2003
GREATEST CATCH EVER?
Yes, the 49ers lost to the seasquawks today in pathetic fashion, but it was worth watching the game to see the tremendous catch by Brandon Lloyd. The 49ers rookie wide receiver, who will likely be a starter next season with the imminent departure of Terrell Owens, made a play which will certainly be on Sportscenter, and may make highlight reels for years to come. The pass was thrown to the sidelines, over the wrong shoulder. Lloyd did a 180 degree contortion of his body, fully extended one arm, and tipped the pass up in the air with his hand. As he began falling out of bounds, he snagged the ball and gained control with his one hand and still had the presence of mind to make sure to drag both feet in bounds.
It has to be the greatest catch I can ever recall seeing either live or on highlight shows. It was the kind of play that T.O. (who drops three passes before warmups) wouldn't have gotten a glove on. Of course, there are very few receivers who could have made a catch like that.
That was the next to last pass of the 49ers season. I'll try hard to forget that the very last pass thrown was a fourth down, five yard, one bounce pass.
ALSO:
Tomorrow marks the moment of truth! One of the Bros needs a sweep to claim the championship outright.
Junior Bro 7:33:00 PM
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