SI ranks most memorable events of the year

Submitted by MikeCohodes on

So SI's website today has their listing of the 113 most memorable (for good or bad) events in the world of sport for 2013. So, it's not just who won what title or what crazy play happened, it also includes things like the Boston Marathon bombing (which topped the list at #1) This covers all sports, pro and amateur, around the world, but Michigan still managed to pop onto the list a few times.

Here's where we appeared:

101 - Eminem's appearance in the booth during the UM vs ND UTLII game

83 - Michigan vs OSU game

50 - Trey's shot vs Kansas

15 - Clowney's hit on Vincent Smith

13 - NCAA championship game

Link to the full list

Surprisingly, the last second field goal didn't show up on the list, maybe it was an honorable mention. Some of the other items of college sports note include Te'o's catfishing at #7, Auburn's win over Bama at #2, and Auburn's win over Georgia at #29, amongst several others.

So what do you guys think of the list? Any glaring omissions?

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Creedence Tapes

December 20th, 2013 at 1:32 PM ^

The play itself might be overrated, as Clowney was unblocked, but the reason this play is so memorable is that it came immediately after a blown call by the refs, resulted in a fumble and recovery for South Carolina, and pretty much changed the outcome of the game.

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Magnus

December 20th, 2013 at 1:50 PM ^

Exactly. I wish Michigan fans could just accept the fact that Vincent Smith got crushed on one of the hardest hits any of us have ever seen. The context makes no difference. As if it was a fair fight between Alan Branch and Anthony Morelli, but no Michigan fans are downplaying that hit.

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GoWings2008

December 20th, 2013 at 2:19 PM ^

but to play the advocate roll, how much attention did Alan Branch get after that hit?  Besides by us, I mean.  I would venture a guess less than 10% of what Clowney is getting.

Edit:  Not to mention, Branch had to beat an OL to get to him on that play.  But honestly, every player on the D got to him that day, so...

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AlaskanYeti

December 20th, 2013 at 2:36 PM ^

I think the context Magnus was referring to was that Clowney  was unblocked. Doesn't matter. It was still a huge hit. So was the Branch hit. Clowney's hit is very memorable for a number of reasons, including that it was during a New Year's Day bowl game and Smith's helment flew off to name a few.

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denardogasm

December 20th, 2013 at 2:59 PM ^

It was also just a different time. ESPN was still enjoyable back then in an ice cream after little league kinda way rather than a skin popping heroin because its awful but I just can't stop kinda way. The overhype machine is unstoppable. The Clowney hit should be on the list, but 15 is about 50 spots too high.

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mGrowOld

December 20th, 2013 at 1:16 PM ^

Great post Mike but I'm sorry - Trey's three should be WAY higher than #50.  I mean common SI - Kobe's injury, RGIII being shut down & Green Bay beating Dallas last week rank higher?

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LSAClassOf2000

December 20th, 2013 at 1:34 PM ^

I actually had not seen the J.J. Worton catch (#60) until now - that was ridiculous. Great, great grab. What makes it even more remarkable is that this looked like a badly broken play, and Bortles was seconds from being sacked too. According to the scoring report for the game, there was barely over a minute left too. Couldn't ask for a better-timed catch. 

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E. Gordon Gee

December 20th, 2013 at 1:51 PM ^

By last second FG, do you mean the shot made in the Wisconsin game back in February?  If so, that should probably be in there somewhere.  

It's good to see they gave Andy Murray his due repects for winning Wimbeldon at #10 in his home country.

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Dubs

December 20th, 2013 at 1:56 PM ^

From a US soccer perspective, a little perplexing to see "Snow Clasico" ranked lower than the "You're Welcome" US-Panama game (after we had already punched our World Cup ticket).

Plus, the "Snow Fro" picture is iconic for the 2013 US soccer year.

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denardogasm

December 20th, 2013 at 3:07 PM ^

Trey's shot should be at least 20, not because it was a game tying shot with under ten seconds left in the sweet sixteen against a perennial powerhouse to complete a 14 point comeback in the final 3 minutes, but because... Well no that's why.

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SFBlue

December 20th, 2013 at 3:30 PM ^

I make no attempt to say these are objective, but here are my most memorable moments:

1.  Spike Albrecht's first half of the NCAA title game

2.  Going for two at the end of the Ohio game

3.  The Gardner/Gallon show against Notre Dame

4.  The no-call to end the Niners/Ravens Superbowl

5.  The goal line stand at the end of the Akron-Michigan game

6.  Trey Burke's steal to ice the win against Michigan State

7.  Papi's grandslam in the ALCS

8.  Wisconsin half-court shot to force OT at Wisconsin, and OT loss

9.  Trey Burke's deep 3 against Kansas in the Sweet 16

10.  Missed field goals in OT against Penn State

Looking back there are more highs in an otherwise shittastic year than it felt like going through, but many of the football losses were just numbing and/or expected.  

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bklein09

December 20th, 2013 at 5:07 PM ^

Wonder where would Michigan - OSU be if Michigan had pulled it off?
Biggest rivalry game, huge upset, ending OSUs win streak and national title hopes with 2pt conversion. Would it have had a shot at Top 5?
Damn that would have been sweet. I'm gonna go cry now.

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