It is a joke how underrated he is -not a hall of famer -not in 2000s all decade team -always left out in discussion of best fb About f'n time a train got some recognition
@@wstcst4l man, you ain't kiddin! He was so versatile, it's not even funny. He could either choose to run you smack into the turf, or juke you straight out of your shoes. He was an unbelievable athlete.
@@jonathanriley7147 I looked up his bio and it said he was 6'1 244 and ran a 4.7. Yea right offensive lineman can do that. He was the fastest cat but he could out run you. He had to at least run a 4.5.
Imagine being a 205lb Safety, Lorenzo Neal SMASHES your Line backer the hole opens up and its MIKE F'N ALSTOTT coming with a full head of steam to take your soul. A true Legend.
thats only because the fb isn't really a position anymore. back in the days of power i and the west coast, the fb was a major target in the passing game.
I watched the entire Interview, and not once did this man talk about himself. All of his accomplishments were for the team. This is the era of the NFL that I miss.
He maybe last one for now as retired great he should be TB HOF and WITH 5000+ rushing full back 2200 rec he pound it out every inch he gos forward when playing Hes stats for me is just light for NFL HOF great player important with best days in TB Plus If Roger Craig not in yet I can't see Mike Kickers Fullback SP.Teams light in hof Rush 1991 carries for 8189 YDS 56TD 566 catches 4911 YDS 17TD Mostly fullback 13,100 TOTAL 72 TD POSTSEASON 1447 9TD 14,547 82 YD 3X SB champion O.P of POY Fullback first half of career
@@SuperFreedomRock1 He complimented the man, and the guys from that era are more honorable men. All that kneeled during the anthem have zero honor and are trash. It's not that difficult to understand.
@@mikenice1204 exactly why he should lol. When you are a standout player and a force like he was than yes he should be in. And there’s currently 6 other fullbacks in the HOF buddy
@@richm7471 There's actually 10 (not trying to show you up, just letting you know they are thrown into 2 separate lists, which makes no sense), unfortunately, the most recent was Larry Csonka. No FB's after 1979, which was Csonka's playing years '68-'79. Check out this list and ctrl-f for FB. www.profootballhof.com/heroes-of-the-game/positions/
@@PapaLobo94 I was not aware of that. That really Doesn't make any sense to me though. Is the logic behind it they just get handed the ball and run people over so they don't deserve recognition? Guys like him and Bettis were the most exciting to watch
“Alstott the deep back now, with Lorenzo Neal leading the way” I don’t think I’ve heard a more intimidating sentence in my life. Imagine those two semi trucks running full speed at you 😂
Legend! He went out of his way to sign my Pop Warner picture as a kid in Tampa, bc I was a Fullback with a Neck Roll inspired by him. That level of happiness he gave me as a kid changed the entire trajectory of my life. 15 years later and I still have the picture and get that same feeling whenever I think of it. I hope I get to make a kid as happy as that for whatever reason someday
Dunn was, frankly, mediocre, specially his first seven seasons. The only reason he reached 1000 yards a couple of times in TB was because Alstott paved his way. His only above average season came well late in his career and that Falcons team was underrated. Started great but injuries derailed them. Dunn had such a good year because everyone focused on Vick.
He is not your favorite player of all time. Your favorite player of all time is no other than the great Jay Cutler. Sheer determination and will from Cutler...like no other.
Im a Lions fan growing up so grew up on the recieving end of a lot of that bruising. I know there are others but growing up there was Alstott and Cory Schlesinger for my Lions. Both had that grit of punishing the other team. Mike was a whole different kind of animal though. I am also glad he got that Superbowl.
The Last STUD at FB, which we may never see again, UNLESS, someone figures out that you NEED a running game AND a passing game AND a Defense. IT'S CALLED A TEAM For a Reason. Glad he got to earn that ring. Many greats have missed that mark.
Mike was my high school football coach, he’s a great guy, I’ll never forget at one of our first team meets he pauses in the middle of his sentence and says “ wait what year it is it again?” He was completely serious but it was so funny the way he did it.
I mean he probably has brain damage, but I’m 35 and don’t and I forget what year it is and if people ask me how old I am I get it wrong in my head and have to think for a second. I see people do the same thing all the time. I have a ridiculous memory I can remember incredibly detailed things, I just think the older you get you don’t think about that stuff as much
I had posters of him in my room playing in high school. I tried to run like him, Then I joined the Marines and saw him run the ball when I was deployed in Japan on that super bowl sunday. I had a bet with one of my roommates who passed away in Iraq who was from California and was going for the raiders. We had to watch the game at like 6AM. Miss my boy and thank the A train for running so hard in that game. Crazy how things happen and re play in my mind
I was stationed in Hawaii (K-Bay) for that Superbowl. USMC 0311. My roommate was from Florida and the BUCS were out team. We watched every second. Semper Fi brother. I have the names of the men I fought alongside that died tattooed above my meat tag. My permanent memorial to my true heroes.
The emotion he had talking about his first nfl touchdown that was a long time ago but it still brought him to tears so awesome he is a tough as nails player much respect 🤙
7:19 Neck Protection - Biggest Pads _ Extra Supported Helmet - Cleats that are high tops.. All that protection is paying HUGE dividends now that he is retired.
Still a shame that injury ended his career . Not that it wasnt full and accomplished, just selfishly would have loved to see a couple more years of the A-Train .
@@bigro2153 Exactly, the helmet doesn't do anything to stop the brain from sloshing violently in your skull. Getting hit and having your brain falling victim to a hair trigger jolt as your head snaps back. But naw he had a "big helmet" on, he's cool.
1:57 you can hear the emotion and what the game meant to him through his career, just an awesome representative of the kind of personality a man needs to reach that level and maintain throughout the years. Thanks for the memories Mike
What makes a great player GREAT is the fact hes so humble. That beast of man is choked up the entire interview. He did it like the great ones did gave it all he had and left it on the field every game and always had time for the fans . He showed everyone how it done . Thank you brotha we miss ya
Dude is one of my all-time favorite players. I remember watching him run through defenses and just being so incredibly blown away by his abilities. And to see his simplistic wisdom and how humble he is, is icing on the cake. HOF
Mike Alstott ran leaning forward and had moves that defied a typical FB. Legs never stopped pumping and that lean forward was like hitting an armadillo. Simply the best FB in league history. Glad I was able to watch him play.
I've honestly never seen this footage. I was like 8 years old. Dude was tough, powerful, but he also had INCREDIBLE balance. Those direction changes and just staying upright, freaking incredible!
This dude became a legend and still gets choked up talking about his first touchdown. Definitely seems like a guy who didn’t it for granted. I hope people never forget this man!
"There's no "I can't." You have everybody's hopes and dreams in your arms." Mike Alstott shows his whole heart in this interview and that quote acknowledges the pressure on athletes to deliver for the fans of their teams. We would all want a Mike Alstott playing for our team.
I lived in Tampa then and got to see all the stuff you don't hear about and he was a different cat..he was totally sincere and real dude..not like so many high ego stars...he also did tons of charity stuff to help anyone he could
Mike Alstott and Jerome "The Bus" Bettis were my favorite backs to watch even if they didn't play on my team. Hearing Chris Berman on ESPN replays calling the action was awesome.
Sam M as I’ve already stated, he was a horrific blocker, which is the #1 job for a FB. Pro bowl is a popularity contest. Mike was always a great guy and was popular with everyone.
Sam M he was a short yardage specialist, that’s it. His career average of 3.7 ypc is below average. He never rushed for 1,000 yards in a season. His career rushing total is below contemporaries such as Adrian Murell. And if you don’t remember who Adrian murrell was, you’ve just proven my point. Even if I were to give in on this point, that’s one skill out of three needed to be a standout FB. And at his best skill, he was underwhelming.
S K clearly you have knowledge of bucs or allstott, when gruden became hc he got no playing time and it’s one of the big reasons the bucs never returned to the sb after 02, nice try tho
Didn't Lorenzo Neal block for five or six different 1,000+ yard rushers or something like that? I know played with Eddie George and Ladainian Tomlinson.
cook LeRon McClain was the better ravens fullback, see the vid they posted a couple days ago or his 81 yard run vs Dallas. Leach was good but he wasn’t really a running threat
Best big Back in full back ever....why? 1. He could play RB & FB all game long 2. He could catch the ball 3. He was very shifty for a big back and 4. Best of all.....he was very humble.......working man class....EVERYBODY LOVED HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn just the excitement he brought to his teammates Derrick Brooks, John Lynch, Warren Sapp, his coaches Tony and Gruden. This is one of the best put together football videos i have seen in awhile. Brought a tear to my eye
My absolute favorite person to ever play in the NFL. Alstott could catch, block, run, juke, and flat out run over his opponents. He has the heart of a warrior. Love that guy. When he was sad upon retirement, I was right there with him. Cried like a baby. Will never forget the A Train.
@@charlesmunoz1528 like I said he was a bum he didn't carry a team on his back Dunn was talent definitely not Alstott . Average 14 yards please ....I can run for 1000 yards if I carry ball 1000 time . White guys always trying find a white guy who can run with ball .
Put this man in the HOF!!!! Mike was a beast and a team player, I followed him his whole career from Purdue on and I haven't seen a FB like him since. Nice guy, phenomenal athlete and an absolute BULL. It's a crime he's not recognized more!!!!!
Mike Alstott definitely one of the all time greats in Buccaneers history....he gave everything he had for our franchise...we definitely were lucky to have him 💪🏋️♀️🏋️🏆
Hell ya he did. Great comparison to Earl Campbell. Earl took it right at the defense and Bum Phillips ran the hell out Campbell. Both dudes took defenses on helmet to helmet. Damn the game has changed.
Hell ya he did. Great comparison to Earl Campbell. Earl took it right at the defense and Bum Phillips ran the hell out Campbell. Both dudes took defenses on helmet to helmet. Damn the game has changed.
@liravz01 ok bro if that's the way you see it, that's way you see it, at the end of the day both are badass it just all comes down to individual preference.
You know when your a kid and you watch your favorite team every week right, but then your like who's this guy and then you start watching that guy every Sunday as well because he's awesome. Allston was that guy for me!
same. as a packer fan in the hangover years I hated playing the bucs--warrick Dunn, mike alstott. but loved his style of running, old school big shoulders, light feet, horizintal hips.
When you have someone running their ass off like alstott, they make everyone wanna block better. Look at best modes runs, everyone wants to block for him
Keyshawn used to stock-block dudes like he was working the jam-machine at the gym. Straight up getting his hands under the shoulder pads and blasting dudes. And then on the crack-back blocks... fuh-get-about-it.... he would ear-hole linebackers no problem!
Key was always underrated and didn't take it well. As a receiver he didn't get huge numbers but he made catches that needed to be made. One season it seemed like he was getting wracked every time he went up for a catch, but he kept pulling them down and hanging on no matter how hard he got hit.
Growing up in Chicago playing football this man was like a god...I must have watched this highlight vid 10 times in a row. Great reminder of how mind blowing it was to watch a 250 6'1" tank knock a linebacker out then juke a DB. Just the best to watch. You sir are a national treasure!
@@pavel0mg did you not hear him explain his gear? His helmet was padded so much it weighed almost 20 pounds. His body armor had extra foam padding and largeshoulderpads with foam. His shoes where hightops to protect from rolling his ankles when he jukes. He was protected
@speedyjosh6 All the padding in the world doesn't stop your brain from bouncing off the inside of your skull. Unfortunately, concussions are near impossible to stop in football. Players are simply moving to fast and the impact stops the movement too suddenly.
With Purple & Gold running thru my veins, I CLEARLY remember the fear Alstott brought when seeing TB on the schedule!! I just wanted them to pass the ball & put hands over my face every time Alstott got the ball🙈...'98 still hurts😭 What a savage stallion Mike Alstott is...living Legend!💪😎👍
Some of his runs.....it reminded me of watching/coaching/playing Pop Warner when you give the big kid the ball and kids are just hanging on for dear life, hoping to not get crushed. Except Mike had grown men hanging on for dear life, not wanting to get owned on national tv lol
To any of you old head Full Backs, before my time, and im now 30. Grew uo watching that style if play and i live it, a 2-3player hitting as hard a linebacker yet their hands on the ball just mowing people over..shits nuts man. Hope this style of game, one day, makes a come back.
Loved watching Alstott back in the day. Watch this back again to see how good Keyshawn Johnson's downfield blocking was. There's a couple on here where he's taking on multiple blocks during a play.
Injuries is was what screwed hillis. I watched him in college and he was a beast then. But after he got hurt he was never the same. It sucks because he could have been great
@@krlm2280 Absolutely, but ask McFadden and Jones, what was the main reason they were such Dominant backfield in college, they both say because of Hillis.
@@derrickennemer5050 oh I believe you it just sucks when anyone does the Madden cover something bad happens I think maybe twice a player lived up to the cover without anything serious happening
I forgot how fast, how well he could cut and amazing his balance was. I used to love watching him Warrick Dunn ball out. But damn, Alstott was unreal! The Man!
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In todays NFL Mike Alstott would be called for roughing the defense 😂
haha
Now that's funny! So funny, in fact, that I just had to give you a "thumb's up" for saying what you did and for it making me chuckle too!
😂🤣😂 foreals tho there be 3 injured each play, he was a frickin dump truck with a 6 speed, you could hook a trailer on this fool neck roll...
I agree, he'd get 15 yard penalties for roughing the defense. Awesome fullback.
lowering your head now as a runner is against the rules so yeah lol
It is a joke how underrated he is
-not a hall of famer
-not in 2000s all decade team
-always left out in discussion of best fb
About f'n time a train got some recognition
I second everything you say sir! What a player he was =)
He deserves to be in the hall of fame. He was my favorite player of a kid and he is so underrated that it’s ridiculous.
Ozamataz Buckshank I couldn’t agree more with you.
Not his Fault Dungy didn't know how offenses were run. You only have two weapons and you mostly alternate them. Sillyness.
You're crazy he wasn't that good
The best description of him:
When Alstott gets the ball in the open field "he's not looking for daylight; he's looking for JERSEYS!"
What's crazy is even though he would run you over he could be very illusive and could make you miss.
@@wstcst4l man, you ain't kiddin! He was so versatile, it's not even funny. He could either choose to run you smack into the turf, or juke you straight out of your shoes. He was an unbelievable athlete.
@@jonathanriley7147 I looked up his bio and it said he was 6'1 244 and ran a 4.7. Yea right offensive lineman can do that. He was the fastest cat but he could out run you. He had to at least run a 4.5.
@@wstcst4l game speed is alot different than 40 speed. Jerry rice ran a 4.7, but you never saw anyone catching him
@@axle1717 Damn but 4.7 in the 40 is still slow AF!
How is he not in the hall of fame it's absolutely insane. His numbers speak for themself.
And he’s a great human being that does a lot for the city of Tampa.
I say the same thing about Fred Taylor
More white privilege for ya
@@jimbolyard4889 what? Please explain.
And Torry Holt
Imagine being a 205lb Safety, Lorenzo Neal SMASHES your Line backer the hole opens up and its MIKE F'N ALSTOTT coming with a full head of steam to take your soul. A true Legend.
I just shit my trousers
Id think my life choices there and then
Stay light on your feet and try wrapping your hands around his waste...good god that's a dilemma
Thats hilarious. Let him run by and jump on his back lol
With Neal blocking ahead if Alstott.....just isn't fair
Humbling how he chokes up reflecting on his first touchdown. That’s a life fulfilled
That's proof of a man that truly LOVED the game of football. No doubt! Inspirational.
You will never see a fullback lead his team in recieving again. Alstott did it his rookie year. A legend when football was brutal
Partially because a team seldom has no receivers with 600+ yards
@@jessewheinrichs Don't even try to lessen the greatness of Mike Alstott. I'm a Saints fan and they are a rival and I still respect what he did
thats only because the fb isn't really a position anymore. back in the days of power i and the west coast, the fb was a major target in the passing game.
Absolutely that will never be broken
@@jcedars4784 what about ironhead?
I watched the entire Interview, and not once did this man talk about himself. All of his accomplishments were for the team. This is the era of the NFL that I miss.
He maybe last one for now as retired great he should be TB HOF and WITH 5000+ rushing full back 2200 rec he pound it out every inch he gos forward when playing
Hes stats for me is just light for NFL HOF great player important with best days in TB
Plus
If Roger Craig not in yet I can't see Mike
Kickers
Fullback
SP.Teams
light in hof
Rush 1991 carries for 8189 YDS 56TD
566 catches 4911 YDS 17TD
Mostly fullback
13,100 TOTAL 72 TD
POSTSEASON
1447 9TD
14,547 82 YD
3X SB champion
O.P of POY
Fullback first half of career
Plenty of good players like him today who are just as professional and unselfish, not sure what you're saying here exactly.
Humility is the hardest fought gain
Yes he did. He started off stating he idolized Walter Payton.
@@SuperFreedomRock1 He complimented the man, and the guys from that era are more honorable men. All that kneeled during the anthem have zero honor and are trash. It's not that difficult to understand.
As a Fullback, Mike DESERVES to be in the Hall of Fame.
Yes he does he's the John Riggins of the 90's
Can’t believe he’s not yet
He never had the rushing numbers.
@@boscopappas234 Yea you’re right but it just seemed like his yards were hard earned and we’re worth more per run.
@@boscopappas234 some don't. But you can't tell the story of the NFL without the ATrain
Alstott DEFINITELY belongs in the Hall of Fame. He was a straight beast!!
Unfortunately he will never get in. He was a nice player but fullbacks dont go to the HOF.
@@mikenice1204 exactly why he should lol. When you are a standout player and a force like he was than yes he should be in. And there’s currently 6 other fullbacks in the HOF buddy
It's a joke that he isn't.
@@richm7471 There's actually 10 (not trying to show you up, just letting you know they are thrown into 2 separate lists, which makes no sense), unfortunately, the most recent was Larry Csonka. No FB's after 1979, which was Csonka's playing years '68-'79. Check out this list and ctrl-f for FB. www.profootballhof.com/heroes-of-the-game/positions/
I thought for sure he was in the hof, he really should be
An absolute monster. And a humble, genuinely nice guy. Doesn’t get much better.
Alstott up the gut! This dude was one of the best fullbacks of all time it's criminal he's not in the HOF.
I don't know which is the bigger Bucs HOF snub, Alstott, Simeon Rice, Hardy Nickerson, Ronde Barber or Jimmie Giles?
@@zaphodbeeblebrox3986 Alstott and Barber are definitely the 2 that deserves it
@@Zyptic I don't disagree, but I'd put Rices and Giles numbers up against anybody already in the Hall. Especially Giles.
He wasn’t a true fullback. He ran out of the halfback position most of the time.
I played against him in college and he was hands down the most difficult person to tackle EVER!! Alstott was THE TRUTH!!
Do you believe he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame with Sapp and Brooks?
@Yung Husk and rhonde barber
@@PapaLobo94 is there a discussion that he doesn't deserve it or something??
@@trevorhubbard6416 Because of the position he plays, he’s often overlooked by voters and fans alike to be worth of the Hall of Fame
@@PapaLobo94 I was not aware of that. That really Doesn't make any sense to me though. Is the logic behind it they just get handed the ball and run people over so they don't deserve recognition? Guys like him and Bettis were the most exciting to watch
He was one of the greatest power backs ever.
zj13 Goat my brother first showed me these highlights nearly 10 years ago and they still get me jacked up beyond belief. An absolute inspiration
Christian okoye
Christian Myers Relax yourself. He said one of the greatest not the greatest
Lorenzo Neal was better imo. He blocked/made greats who they are
“Alstott the deep back now, with Lorenzo Neal leading the way” I don’t think I’ve heard a more intimidating sentence in my life. Imagine those two semi trucks running full speed at you 😂
Warren Sapp as the leading blocker is pretty terrifying as well 😂
plus a three TE formation..
They called that the “Rhino Package”
That is some different stuff right there!
Mike Alstott deserve to be in the hall of fame.
Troy D. Deserves it but unfortunately probably will never make it
@@kevinmoy2175
He will get in. If that idiot Warren Sapp is in, then Alstott can one day enter.
turboplazz You May not like Sapp personally but he’s a legend at his job
He'll get in eventually he has to he was such a dominant force and he helped bring tampa bay their first Superbowl
same with lo neal
Being a kid and watching this man run the ball still give me goosebumps after 22 years later. He was a legend and he needs to be in the hall of fame
You were in good hands with Alstott
Back when fullbacks were around him tony richardson and lorenzo neal were my favorites
@@erocs9747 Same!
One of my hero’s as a kis
@@mariodevitt3734 I miss this 🏈
This man deserves to be a Hall of Famer. He has amazing stats especially for his position and was a beast.
Legend!
He went out of his way to sign my Pop Warner picture as a kid in Tampa, bc I was a Fullback with a Neck Roll inspired by him. That level of happiness he gave me as a kid changed the entire trajectory of my life. 15 years later and I still have the picture and get that same feeling whenever I think of it. I hope I get to make a kid as happy as that for whatever reason someday
It took me 30 minutes to get through 12 minutes of video because I kept rewinding all his runs.
So damn inspiring
Yep, I did the same thing. Guy was a beast, and had moves too!
I've watched that run against the Browns over and over and it still never gets old.
It took 2 mins to watch that first hit
Man had some footwork on him too
Not a single stiff arm, just sizing up and throw a shoulder at em. I love it.
True that. Unlike Lynch and other power backs.
I didn't realize that until you said it! He didn't use the stiff arm. Probably helped him not fumble I guess.
Very astute. Even more beastly!
matesimo At 3:44 he use stiff arm just saying
tankshot 325 Lynch is a one cut back not a power back
Can’t imagine how frustrating it was for a defense to have to deal with Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott in the same backfield
And Lorenzo Neal as well
Tough.
Guile Weaver The original thunder and lightning💯
Dunn was, frankly, mediocre, specially his first seven seasons. The only reason he reached 1000 yards a couple of times in TB was because Alstott paved his way. His only above average season came well late in his career and that Falcons team was underrated. Started great but injuries derailed them. Dunn had such a good year because everyone focused on Vick.
Betley Island36 for one year in 98
Mike Alstott got me into playing Football over here in Germany. He's a legend for me.
für mich auch
Germans look up to other white american celebs. Eminem inspired a generation of white German rappers.
The emotion he displayed in his interview he showcased every game he played. My favorite player of all time.
Ong the humility in his voice, man is just like all of us. A kid with a dream to play the game.
He's a legend, but acts like he still cannot believe the career he had. One of a kind
He is not your favorite player of all time. Your favorite player of all time is no other than the great Jay Cutler. Sheer determination and will from Cutler...like no other.
@@nerfret Lmao. Cutler had all the tools except one, desire.
Absolutely my favorite football player
Lorenzo Neal and Alstott in the same backfield just isn’t fair.
Fred beasly
@@niojackson938 he was a football coach at my high school. Here in Alabama
@@trenton.tchannel1810 I'm from bama...his nephew Johnathan Beasley played with me in hs
Nio Jackson he was good too but he played on shitty teams, I always remember him w the 49ers when he was blocking for scrubs like Kevan Barlow
Michael Avril if the hit stick wasn’t such a problem, definitely
Not a Bucs fan but I liked Mike Alstott. Glad that he won a Superbowl 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈
ATrain was the only reason to watch a Bucs game for many many years.
Im a Lions fan growing up so grew up on the recieving end of a lot of that bruising. I know there are others but growing up there was Alstott and Cory Schlesinger for my Lions. Both had that grit of punishing the other team. Mike was a whole different kind of animal though. I am also glad he got that Superbowl.
The Last STUD at FB, which we may never see again, UNLESS, someone figures out that you NEED a running game AND a passing game AND a Defense. IT'S CALLED A TEAM For a Reason. Glad he got to earn that ring. Many greats have missed that mark.
He Played Hard and he Deserves it
@@waxl121 warrick Dunn, keyshawn Johnson, Warren sapp
I shook my head at least 20 times watching this video.
Incredible player.
I have never liked TB, but I still rocked a Alstott jersey. Dude was an amazing football player
Im a Bears fan but Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott together were awesome WD-40!
I love that nickname. I never heard it before. Pretty good.
Yeah, Alstott was from Joliet. Played for the Hilltoppers.
@A A also a play on Dunns initials and Alstotts number it was really the perfect nickname
They were like Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris.
Came here to comment on the same thing.... the lightning and thunder.
Keyshawn Johnson was an underrated blocker. I saw about 5 TD's that wouldn't have happened without his blocks. He was excellent in that department.
Facts n he was clutch 3 down over 100 catches a year
All around football player Keyshawn was
He wasn’t “underrated”. If you watched and saw them happen, that’s the rating. Great blocker
I don’t think he was underrated. He was one of the best all around. That’s what made him 1st overall pick. Alethic and awareness around field
Thanks for pointing that out. All those Divas need to see how it's done.
Mike was my high school football coach, he’s a great guy, I’ll never forget at one of our first team meets he pauses in the middle of his sentence and says “ wait what year it is it again?” He was completely serious but it was so funny the way he did it.
Brain damage. 10/10
@Jerome Bagels that’s right northside is a Great school, or at least it was 7 years ago, I’m not sure how it is now.
Not that funny. He's obviously suffering from CTE.
I mean he probably has brain damage, but I’m 35 and don’t and I forget what year it is and if people ask me how old I am I get it wrong in my head and have to think for a second. I see people do the same thing all the time. I have a ridiculous memory I can remember incredibly detailed things, I just think the older you get you don’t think about that stuff as much
I had posters of him in my room playing in high school. I tried to run like him, Then I joined the Marines and saw him run the ball when I was deployed in Japan on that super bowl sunday. I had a bet with one of my roommates who passed away in Iraq who was from California and was going for the raiders. We had to watch the game at like 6AM. Miss my boy and thank the A train for running so hard in that game. Crazy how things happen and re play in my mind
Sorry to hear about your roommate man, thanks to you both for your service.
Eugene Thank you both for your service
Thank you for your service, sacrifice and courage 🇺🇸
Thanks for ur service bro! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I was stationed in Hawaii (K-Bay) for that Superbowl. USMC 0311. My roommate was from Florida and the BUCS were out team. We watched every second. Semper Fi brother. I have the names of the men I fought alongside that died tattooed above my meat tag. My permanent memorial to my true heroes.
The greatest fullback in the history of the game. God, I miss the days of the plow horse fullback!
Franco Harris
Larry csnoka & Marion motley better
Jim Brown; Jim Taylor
@@doah2343 Franco was awesome! However, he was more of a tailback. Rocky Bleier was the fullback running in front of him.
@@Crunkboy415 Both were great, but more tailback than smash mouth fullback.
FB at almost 1000 scrimmage yards in a single season, *in the NFL* . We're never going to see that again...
Good point except he never had more than 557 rec yards in a season and had less than 250 rec yards in every other season besides that
@@CS-ox1hv ah yards from scrimmage, I'll change that.
Won't see a FB like Larry Centers catching 827 receptions-more than Largent.
Look at him talk. That's the price.
@@chiggsytube I noticed that. Definitely a bit of slurring of his words. Although still seems to be put together mentally.
The emotion he had talking about his first nfl touchdown that was a long time ago but it still brought him to tears so awesome he is a tough as nails player much respect 🤙
He's one of the most unique players I've ever seen. He was more than a fullback.
7:19 Neck Protection - Biggest Pads _ Extra Supported Helmet - Cleats that are high tops.. All that protection is paying HUGE dividends now that he is retired.
Still a shame that injury ended his career . Not that it wasnt full and accomplished, just selfishly would have loved to see a couple more years of the A-Train .
Wore a neck roll under his jersey. Wore one when I played. Saved my noodle some concussions for sure.
Yeah right!!! Mike's head is probably severely damaged from all those collisions
Dont kno how accurate that statement is. He has done interviews talking about the concussions and memory loss.
@@bigro2153 Exactly, the helmet doesn't do anything to stop the brain from sloshing violently in your skull. Getting hit and having your brain falling victim to a hair trigger jolt as your head snaps back. But naw he had a "big helmet" on, he's cool.
1:57 you can hear the emotion and what the game meant to him through his career, just an awesome representative
of the kind of personality a man needs to reach that level and maintain throughout the years.
Thanks for the memories Mike
For sure. Mike gives me the impression that he would have gladly played for free.
Ya know?
Dude was the epitome of bruiser! He was like Dick Butkus on offense 💪
Not the epitome of a bruiser. The epitome of a bruiser wouldn't be that fast, have that vision, or be that shifty.
The GOAT...The reason why I wore #40 with a neck roll
That’s awesome
Yo, thats a fire track on your page "Karma". I see you big dog!
The famous neck roll!
Is this Peyton Hillis?
Mane had everybody rocking neckrolls and cowboy collars 💯‼️‼️
What makes a great player GREAT is the fact hes so humble. That beast of man is choked up the entire interview. He did it like the great ones did gave it all he had and left it on the field every game and always had time for the fans . He showed everyone how it done . Thank you brotha we miss ya
What always amazed me about Alstott was that I never really saw him stiff arm anyone he just ran 4 it every time.
Good 👍
No need for a stiff arm when you're a truck...
I’d rather get stiff armed by King Henry than get trucked by Mike Alstott.
Ball presence. He didn't need it. Damn.
You see he like to keep both hands on the ball when he enters contact, sure his fumbling stats will be very low.
Dude is one of my all-time favorite players. I remember watching him run through defenses and just being so incredibly blown away by his abilities. And to see his simplistic wisdom and how humble he is, is icing on the cake. HOF
Mike Alstott ran leaning forward and had moves that defied a typical FB. Legs never stopped pumping and that lean forward was like hitting an armadillo. Simply the best FB in league history. Glad I was able to watch him play.
I've honestly never seen this footage. I was like 8 years old. Dude was tough, powerful, but he also had INCREDIBLE balance. Those direction changes and just staying upright, freaking incredible!
Neal was his full back! 🤯🤯🤯! No wonder those lanes are so wide open! Neal is a HOF FB himself !
Marky Mark yup since they only had Neal for that one year. Although allstott sometimes would be the tailback in the I after that but less often
They had the Rhino Backfield with Alstott/Neal in '98. I wish we could have kept Neal, best blocking FB of all time.
um no. Neal was there for 1 year. And what wide open lanes are you talking about? Alstott made his own lanes.
This dude became a legend and still gets choked up talking about his first touchdown. Definitely seems like a guy who didn’t it for granted. I hope people never forget this man!
"There's no "I can't." You have everybody's hopes and dreams in your arms." Mike Alstott shows his whole heart in this interview and that quote acknowledges the pressure on athletes to deliver for the fans of their teams. We would all want a Mike Alstott playing for our team.
💯👍🏽
I lived in Tampa then and got to see all the stuff you don't hear about and he was a different cat..he was totally sincere and real dude..not like so many high ego stars...he also did tons of charity stuff to help anyone he could
@@AJ........ That is cool to hear and I am not surprised Alstott is legit a good man with concern for his community. Thanks, brother!
The Alstott/Dunn backfield was a hell of a duo love the Bucs of the early 2000s
Lol mike is my highschool coach
WD40 is what they called both of those guys
@@tshep2az I thought they were Thunder & Lightning, but that could apply to many backfield duos
@@flexydude Tha was Rhonde Barbers brother Tiki Barber and Ron Dain for the Giants.
@@tshep2az Good enough to get Trent Dilfer to the pro bowl in 97. Last combo the nfl will ever see like that .
Mike Alstott and Jerome "The Bus" Bettis were my favorite backs to watch even if they didn't play on my team. Hearing Chris Berman on ESPN replays calling the action was awesome.
HE, COULD, GO, ALL, THE, WAAAY!!!! :P Yeah, I miss hearing that!!
Same here also, Jamal Lewis
He is the reason that I loved being a Fullback in High School. I even model my look exactly like his, with the neck roll and everything. Legend
PUT ALSTOTT IN THE HALL OF FAME NOW!!! ONE OF THE BEST FULLBACKS THAT EVER PLAYED!
C. CLAY DIGITAL lol. A FB who couldn’t block or catch and was never a primary ball carrier.
Sam M he averaged 14 yards a game for his career. So no to everything else you were going to say on the subject.
Sam M as I’ve already stated, he was a horrific blocker, which is the #1 job for a FB.
Pro bowl is a popularity contest. Mike was always a great guy and was popular with everyone.
Sam M he was a short yardage specialist, that’s it.
His career average of 3.7 ypc is below average. He never rushed for 1,000 yards in a season. His career rushing total is below contemporaries such as Adrian Murell. And if you don’t remember who Adrian murrell was, you’ve just proven my point.
Even if I were to give in on this point, that’s one skill out of three needed to be a standout FB. And at his best skill, he was underwhelming.
S K clearly you have knowledge of bucs or allstott, when gruden became hc he got no playing time and it’s one of the big reasons the bucs never returned to the sb after 02, nice try tho
I watched this dude push his jeep up an incline for training over in west Lafayette... Alstott was a beast.
Vonta Leach from the Ravens was pretty good, and Lorenzo Neal was a beast.
Didn't Lorenzo Neal block for five or six different 1,000+ yard rushers or something like that? I know played with Eddie George and Ladainian Tomlinson.
Exactly
cook LeRon McClain was the better ravens fullback, see the vid they posted a couple days ago or his 81 yard run vs Dallas. Leach was good but he wasn’t really a running threat
Lorenzo Neal also played for the Bucs in 98 with Alstott.
Fun fact Lorenzo played for Tampa will Alstott. They called it the Rhino backfield.
Still to this day watching Mike play .....goosebumps !!
That neck-roll shoulder pad combo is downright intimidating, lol. Basically Alstott's version of war paint
Imagine getting tricked by him....I just shit my pants
Trucked
Best big Back in full back ever....why?
1. He could play RB & FB all game long
2. He could catch the ball
3. He was very shifty for a big back
and
4. Best of all.....he was very humble.......working man class....EVERYBODY LOVED HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree
Best FB of all time
That first part especially. Technically they had Warrick Dunn as their RB early on, but Alstott would get the ball in close situations.
I stopped watching one Throwback video to watch this one.
This is when you know.
Hell yes brother
oh dude i was jerking it when this came on thats when you also know
Damn just the excitement he brought to his teammates Derrick Brooks, John Lynch, Warren Sapp, his coaches Tony and Gruden. This is one of the best put together football videos i have seen in awhile. Brought a tear to my eye
@@mistermasterful3556 Brooks, Lynch and Sapp used to stand on the sidelnes and watch to see what Alstott would do next. That's the ultimate respect.
@@Eugenepanels LMFAO!!
This man alone was a legend and you can’t help but love how he talks all about team effort and not failing his team. Was an absolute gem to watch play
I would love to see Alstott in his prime run through Jalen Ramsey in open field
Ramsey would ask for a trade to be out of the division.
He don’t want to deal with King Henry twice a year
It would literally be murder 😂
Ramsey flip his ass 😂😂😂😂😂
@@jovanieortiz5235 hard to flip someone who is lower than you or when the tackler is on his back
@@hugostiglitz1663 true I was being stupid
This dude was a beast, loved watching him play. Back when you really could play football.
Watched this guy for Perdue against Wisconsin. He ended the game with like 240yards as a full back. haha
Wow.
He was a RB for Purdue but nonetheless an impressive performance.
As a Cowboys fan, I always admired and rooted for the A Train. I loved that dude... EVERYBODY wanted him on their team.
Same like moose!!!
My absolute favorite person to ever play in the NFL. Alstott could catch, block, run, juke, and flat out run over his opponents. He has the heart of a warrior. Love that guy. When he was sad upon retirement, I was right there with him. Cried like a baby. Will never forget the A Train.
lol
You crazy he was garbage
He averaged 14yds a game. Lol he wasn't that good.
@@charlesmunoz1528 like I said he was a bum he didn't carry a team on his back Dunn was talent definitely not Alstott . Average 14 yards please ....I can run for 1000 yards if I carry ball 1000 time . White guys always trying find a white guy who can run with ball .
@@charlesmunoz1528 he never had 1000 yard season never
Love this. Alstott was ALWAYS on my roster back in the days of NFL Gameday and Madden 2001. Absolute monster.
ChromeHelmit used to crush it with him in Madden
Facts I'd change him into my tailback
Watching Mike was awesome. I miss those days , we went to every game.
Wooooo
We used to call him mike awesome actually. And we were saints fans lol. Yhat says alot
Not only was he one of the greatest full backs to ever live. He’s a great person and great to the community.
A lot of people love Barry Sanders type of running but man, you gotta love when this guy just trucks people
The beauty was they were both in the same division given us memories at the same time
Just like the commentator said in one of the highlights, he didn’t look for openings he looked for jerseys haha
There are few things as satisfying as hearing Gene Deckerhoff call an Alstott touchdown.
Man imagine if Gus Johnson was calling Alstott
"ALSTOTT UP THE GUT!!!"
I swear
Good Ole JR from WWF/E would have called it just as exciting
Always loved Berman’s “Good hands with Alstot” highlights.
Put this man in the HOF!!!! Mike was a beast and a team player, I followed him his whole career from Purdue on and I haven't seen a FB like him since. Nice guy, phenomenal athlete and an absolute BULL. It's a crime he's not recognized more!!!!!
RAM should brand an 'Alstott' edition pickup.
Great idea!
It would rival the Toyota Hilux for indestructible vehicle!
Don't just make it an edition, I'd drive a Dodge Alstott.
I’d have to buy one of those!
EPIC!!!
Has the tailor begun taking measurements for Alstott's golden jacket? Much deserved!
Its a shame fullbacks arent used like he was nowadays.
Samuel Gilbreth it’s crazy nobody likes short stocky guys anymore they believe bigger is better🤷🏾♂️
The Pats still use the fullback I think they use the full back more than any team out there right now
James develin blocking one of the most slept on reasons pats had playoff success
Kevin Moy I’m a steelers fan but Devlin is a monster and he tears people to shreds
What tf is a fullback?
Mike Alstott definitely one of the all time greats in Buccaneers history....he gave everything he had for our franchise...we definitely were lucky to have him 💪🏋️♀️🏋️🏆
He probably idolized Sweetness, but he played like Campbell. Damn he was good.
For sure! When I was watching this all I could thing about was Earl
Hell ya he did. Great comparison to Earl Campbell. Earl took it right at the defense and Bum Phillips ran the hell out Campbell. Both dudes took defenses on helmet to helmet. Damn the game has changed.
Hell ya he did. Great comparison to Earl Campbell. Earl took it right at the defense and Bum Phillips ran the hell out Campbell. Both dudes took defenses on helmet to helmet. Damn the game has changed.
I thought the exact same thing, he played more like Earl Campbell, just plowed thru like Earl did,I loved Sweetness but Earl Campbell is my favorite.
@liravz01 ok bro if that's the way you see it, that's way you see it, at the end of the day both are badass it just all comes down to individual preference.
Even this die hard Saints fan can appreciate Mike Alstott. Loved watching him play
You know when your a kid and you watch your favorite team every week right, but then your like who's this guy and then you start watching that guy every Sunday as well because he's awesome.
Allston was that guy for me!
Juan Torres same dude. A train made me want to be a fullback
Rafer Alston?
John Lynch was that guy for me, But I did love me some Alstott. Definitely miss the glory days of the Bucs
same. as a packer fan in the hangover years I hated playing the bucs--warrick Dunn, mike alstott. but loved his style of running, old school big shoulders, light feet, horizintal hips.
Christian OKoye was that guy for me! Years later Allstot was the fullback I enjoyed watching!
So happy you’re a Buccaneer Mike! Thank you for the tremendous memories. 🏴☠️
Never realize how much blocking keyshawn Johnson used to do. Good teammate!
When you have someone running their ass off like alstott, they make everyone wanna block better. Look at best modes runs, everyone wants to block for him
Keyshawn used to stock-block dudes like he was working the jam-machine at the gym. Straight up getting his hands under the shoulder pads and blasting dudes. And then on the crack-back blocks... fuh-get-about-it.... he would ear-hole linebackers no problem!
Johnson was a true possession receiver.. block and make difficult catches.
Key was always underrated and didn't take it well. As a receiver he didn't get huge numbers but he made catches that needed to be made. One season it seemed like he was getting wracked every time he went up for a catch, but he kept pulling them down and hanging on no matter how hard he got hit.
I noticed the same thing while watching this. I even said out loud to myself "keyshawn's throwing a hell of a block."
He also seems like just such an awesome person. Such a chill, humble and grateful man. Just awesome.
“ALSTOTT UP THE GUT!!””
The real ones know!
~_~
The balance. The power. The grit! Absolutely a blast to watch!
Much respect to Alstott for giving Dungey that credit. Classy move.
Without question Mike “You’re in good hands” with Alstott, is my #1 fullback in my book.
Growing up in Chicago playing football this man was like a god...I must have watched this highlight vid 10 times in a row. Great reminder of how mind blowing it was to watch a 250 6'1" tank knock a linebacker out then juke a DB. Just the best to watch. You sir are a national treasure!
I’ll never forget playing as the Bucs in ESPN 2003, because I liked Mike Alscott and Michael Pittman so much. Tremendous players, great memories.
One of my favorite players of all time
6:16 "got his jockstrap laying on the 5 yard line" LOL
2:02 you can hear him getting emotional. It makes me want to pursue my dreams that much more.
Could also be due to TBI. I'm sure this guy has a ton of scar tissue in his brain.
@@pavel0mg did you not hear him explain his gear? His helmet was padded so much it weighed almost 20 pounds. His body armor had extra foam padding and largeshoulderpads with foam. His shoes where hightops to protect from rolling his ankles when he jukes. He was protected
@speedyjosh6 All the padding in the world doesn't stop your brain from bouncing off the inside of your skull. Unfortunately, concussions are near impossible to stop in football. Players are simply moving to fast and the impact stops the movement too suddenly.
6:10- when was the last time you saw a FULLBACK break a db's ankles on the way to scoring a td.
Sergio Avila Leonard Weaver did it, also marcell Reese
Got his jock strap laying on the 5 yardline LMBO!!!🤣🤣🤣
Nasty
Against one of my favorite corners too, Mike McKenzie.
I remember watching that when it happened and just sat there with my mouth gaping for a full minute. Beast.
~_~
With Purple & Gold running thru my veins, I CLEARLY remember the fear Alstott brought when seeing TB on the schedule!! I just wanted them to pass the ball & put hands over my face every time Alstott got the ball🙈...'98 still hurts😭
What a savage stallion Mike Alstott is...living Legend!💪😎👍
I got a little emotional when he choked up talking about his 1st td
Some of his runs.....it reminded me of watching/coaching/playing Pop Warner when you give the big kid the ball and kids are just hanging on for dear life, hoping to not get crushed. Except Mike had grown men hanging on for dear life, not wanting to get owned on national tv lol
Alstott was a TANK with moves! 😂 And he could block! One of the Greatest BACKS I’ve ever seen play
To any of you old head Full Backs, before my time, and im now 30. Grew uo watching that style if play and i live it, a 2-3player hitting as hard a linebacker yet their hands on the ball just mowing people over..shits nuts man. Hope this style of game, one day, makes a come back.
Loved watching Alstott back in the day. Watch this back again to see how good Keyshawn Johnson's downfield blocking was. There's a couple on here where he's taking on multiple blocks during a play.
Peyton Hillis reminded me of this Goat...for one year
Injuries is was what screwed hillis. I watched him in college and he was a beast then. But after he got hurt he was never the same. It sucks because he could have been great
Woo pig sooie!
@@steveshelton3081 the Madden Curse
@@krlm2280 Absolutely, but ask McFadden and Jones, what was the main reason they were such Dominant backfield in college, they both say because of Hillis.
@@derrickennemer5050 oh I believe you it just sucks when anyone does the Madden cover something bad happens I think maybe twice a player lived up to the cover without anything serious happening
Legend says he's still running db;s over till this day
@Jason Heilinger lmao what? The NFL used to be an all white league. I’m glad it changed. It gave more opportunities to other people
I LOVEd watching this guy play. One of the biggest bruising backs of all time, and he could move, too!
I forgot how fast, how well he could cut and amazing his balance was. I used to love watching him Warrick Dunn ball out. But damn, Alstott was unreal! The Man!
D Joc really along strides when he hit open field. Fast.