Epic Chokes

[The Gipper]

I suspect some of the Brits could give us what are considered epic chokes in International soccer history. I am not up on the lore/history of all that.

Another couple: Tony Romo botches a snap of a FG in the playoffs that would have given the Cowboys a win

Olympics: a couple:

Dan Jansen falls on his ass when in the lead for a speedskating gold medal.

Mary Decker gets decked.

Lindsey Jacobellis...snowboard cross is about to win a gold, has a big lead, but about 100 feet from the finish line starts to hot dog it, and falls on her face and loses the gold.

[ColumbusKing]

J.R. Hildebrand was one turn away from winning the Indianapolis 500 in 2011. He hit the outside wall on Turn 4 and Dan Wheldon passed him to win the race.

Giants led 31-10 at home with just over eight minutes remaining in the game. The Eagles scored three straight touchdowns to tie the score. After the Eagles forced a punt DeSean Jackson returned Matt Dodge's punt for a touchdown as time expired to give the Eagles an improbable 38-31 win. The Eagles go to the playoffs while the Giants sit at home.

[ColumbusKing]

@the-gipper said:

Billy Cundiff misses chip shot FG

Billy Cundiff missing a chip shot? Unheard of?! Lol

[Canton Dawg]

August 5, 2001

Seattle vs Cleveland

The Mariners choke on a 12 run lead. . .

The Cleveland Indians tied a major league record and became the first team in 76 years to overcome a 12-run deficit to win, defeating the Seattle Mariners 15-14 in 11 innings.

[gumby73]

I Guarantee You Ernest Byner still see's nothing but Hole and Endzone in Denver.. Sorry Boys That One STILL Hurts

[Browns149]

The NY Knicks letting Reggie Miller score 8 points in 9 seconds to beat the Knicks in the Playoffs.

And John Starks missing 2 free throws in the same game

[Westside Steve]

David Caruso quits TV series for a career in motion pictures.

WSS

[Browns149]

Dave Chappelle quits TV show and goes to Africa

[The Gipper]

@westside-steve said:

David Caruso quits TV series for a career in motion pictures.

WSS

OK, if we are going there: Linda Lovelace swallows.

Or this:

[The Gipper]

Boob shot extra.

[gftChris]

[Browns149]

@gftchris said:

I find your lack of faith disturbing

[The Gipper]

@browns149 said:

I find your lack of faith disturbing

I like it. That could be your new avatar.

[sisky fringo]

@gumby73 said:

I Guarantee You Ernest Byner still see's nothing but Hole and Endzone in Denver.. Sorry Boys That One STILL Hurts

he didn't choke

[sisky fringo]

@browns149 said:

Dave Chappelle quits TV show and goes to Africa

was not a choke either. according to Chappelle it was prompted by execs demanding he dress in drag and do gay skits as well as pressure from oprah and a call from Barack just before his first election...black elitists felt he was bad negro roll model at the time--my words, not verbatim but same meaning.

[tiamat63]

The 2007 ALCS hurt my soul. Johnathon Papalbon was the reason we lost that series.

I'd also think our falling to Cincy last game of the regular season 2007 when all Crennel had to do was NOT let Anderson toss the ball 35+ times a game would also

rank up there for me.

[Tony_Shalub]

Remember the time in 1998 when Bobby Boucher showed up at halftime and the Mud Dogs won the Bourbon Bowl?

They were down 27-0 at the half to the Cougars and won 30-27

[jrb12711]

The biggest choke I've ever seen in the playoffs live was Tony Romo botching the snap in the '06 wild card game. The Cowboys had a 19 yard FG to win the game and Romo just straight up mishandled a perfect snap.

[The Gipper]

@jrb12711 said:

The biggest choke I've ever seen in the playoffs live was Tony Romo botching the snap in the '06 wild card game. The Cowboys had a 19 yard FG to win the game and Romo just straight up mishandled a perfect snap.

Yea, that is a big choke,....almost as big as this:

[LondonBrown]

Scott Hoch's missed putt for victory in the Masters came to mind instantly...