The question would be, who would have set up a FAT (fully automatic timing) system at 40 yards? Please do not quote high school forty yard dash times. 13 world championships .. Who cares that the refs have our backs and our current team sucks. The modern day NFL team features line backers that weight more than the 72 Dolphins offensive lineman, but run the 40 yard dash as fast as most running backs in 1972. Will someone please show this cokehead windbag the door? . Push-Ups 48-12; hold each repetition at the top for 5 seconds. 
WebMorris finished in the top five of the NFL in rushing touchdowns twice and total touchdowns once during his eight-year career. In this ADD/social network era, people will forget. If Bill Belichick and Patriots part ways after 2023, what happens next for Belichick. Chad, remember the Pats game a few years ago where Jim Nantz remarked on how fast the now ex-Patriot Randy Moss ran what I recall was 60 yards to catch a perfectly thrown ball- from the best QB ever, #12 Mr. TIM Brady?! For starters copper, even tho I hate the Pats, what they did was more impressive even after the helmet throw. I have first hand knowledge of a player starting in front of the starting point to run a forty, fully taking advantage of the fact that there was only one scout on hand and that he could not tell if the player was indeed starting at the correct mark. Could you imagine anyone in the nlf today taking the hits that were delivered back then? . The media would have stopped calling him decades ago if he simply wished every unbeaten team the best of luck and left it at that. - Earl Morrall, the backup QB, was grabbed off waivers for $100 in 1972. in my opinion, the 85 dolphins were better. Shaw also said Taylor once ran a 4.18 but I will stick with the 4.25 run before pro scouts. Comment on this article and make your case. I still dont see teams of people on ESPN devising ways to beat Carolina like they did in 2007. I dont think so. The panthers would shut them out and would win by huge margin.Players are bigger stronger faster now. MIA had a 371 yds avg in 14 games, CAR has a 361 yds avg in 12 If the 72 Fins are the first to go 17-0, and no one will remember who did it second, then the 2015 Panthers would be the first and only ever to be 19-0.
Both teams are very similar: A team winning 19 games in a league with 32 teams with much more parity and generally even distribution of talent is much more impressive than winning 17 games in a league where only five teams were even good at the time. Not mad that we are being compared to one of the greatest ever. Go away! The fastest recorded 40 yard split on record belongs to Olympian Maurice Greene. These cell phone keys are just too small too type on, LOL!
During his World Record 60 meter run of 6.33, a mark that still exists, Green crossed the 40 yard mark at 4.18. That alone will yield better results. WebThe 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. Notes Updated 1/24/11: Foolish me for not updating this sooner with Sam Shields 40 time since I witnessed it myself on his pro timing day last spring. Former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough accuses owner Michael Bidwill of cheating, Report: Odell Beckham, Jr. is thought to now be looking for $15 million on a one-year deal, Jim Trotter accuses NFL Media of covering up owner behavior. ______________. I sat on the south side of the Orange Bowl, right on the 35 yard line. Totally wrong. No one seems to know, How the Deshaun Watson contract derailed Lamar Jacksons situation. As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times: No. If the Broncos dont go all the way, id love the Panthers to do it just to shut them dinosaurs up . Note Updated 2/26/14: While the 2013 combine added four new members to our list, 2014 was not as generous. Ruggs turned in a time of 4.27 at the NFL Combine on 2/27/20. I dont think theres a single NFL fan, anywhere, who doesnt cringe when they see an article that starts with Mercury Morris says.. 11:19 AM. 5200 yards total offense, 60% from a strong 3 headed run game. Sometimes, they dont hit the times you expect them to hit. Go back to your nursing home. The offensive and defensive linemen of today are north of 300 pounds and athletic. However, that was 43 years ago. Any way you look at it, CJ Spiller can fly. As far as his stats are concerned, Sports Illustrated notes he made it into the top 25 of all time for 10,441 yards rushing, and he averaged 341 carries. An average of the two times is taken to get the most accurate time. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 50 (1672nd overall since 1960). Dec 10, 2015 10:07 PM Troll mission: accomplished Green has said in interviews that the fastest time he has ever been aware of running is 4.15. Someone shut this old man up. Nevertheless, impressive showing in 1972 by Shulas team. Paris rentals therefore not only offer a chance for the entire *Tom Brady deserves so much more credit/respect, but I know for a fact be doesnt care what other people think~ which is what makes him a winner on and off the fieild, and a truly happy Person. Nole Devine WVU they say 4.34 so if u take the .25 from that hes around 4.10! Cool article. Remember it well. ths board andd in finding It relly usefu & it helped m out a lot. Hes never said it this way before. Nelson earned his way onto our esteemed sub 4.3 list with a mark of 4.28 unofficially (4.29 officially). He recorded a 4.26 at the Nike combine in Philly last year. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Shaw also mentioned how Rod Woodson ran a 4.28 at the NFL combine. What good is a list gridiron speedsters without these names of Willie Gault, Herschel Walker, and Rod Woodson, just a few other speedsters who still showcase their athletic ability and skill (see Wikipedia for each)! I say decrease the track runners time by .2 seconds to account for the gun/human reaction time for take off. What Research Found Out On This Very Important Topic, Please follow me on Twitter @Gridironstuds. Like all Shula teams they were solidly built from within with very few mistakes and no nonsense. Sanders recorded a 10.21 100 meter mark while at Florida St. Of course there are scores of reported 40 yard dash times that have made the rounds on the Internet. It was run on an indoor track with spikes on giving the runner an advantage over the Whats the problem with that time? Unlike some of the other players weve discussed so far, Johnsons speed translated well to the field. He was a great running back at Miami. Being a team that hasnt been as dominant helps. Neal was not a football player but a track star that was well put together. The 2 hottest AFC teams face off tomorrow at 1pm. Hes almost right. 
I may say thats outside of Bo Jacksons time, Mays may be the most impressive when you take in the size factor. Note Updated: 3/8/17: University of Minnesota DB Jaylen Myrick has been added to the list with an official NFL combine time of 4.28. Hed be the first one to shake their hand if they went 19-0. I am sure there have been some sub 4.3s run out there but they have been done in a way that can not be verified. Trindon Holliday has also been added for his unofficial 4.27 run at the combine on 3/01/10. 
The guy is having fun, kudos to him for his undefeated season but its apples and oranges. Honestly, I would LOVE to see the 1972 Dolphins play the 2015 Panthers. 1947. Im hoping t offer smething bacxk nd aid others such By his logic, people will have no choice but to care if the Panthers go 19-0. I was too young for the 72 Dolphins. Thats about as legit as it gets. Its just his opinion and it doesnt change how I feel about the Panthers or any other team besides NE to go undefeated in todays NFL. In past, he has just said that xyz team wouldnt do it. You missed Kirk Gibson, the Michigan State WR that went into a career in baseball and ran a 4.20 for NFL scouts. Well that and 3 pro-bowl appearances, 1 All Pro honor, and of course, 2 Super Bowl rings. He posted the worst 40-yard dash time that year at Or James Lofton who ran a 20.07 200 meters in college? Walks around in circlesall day saying nothing of importance. It had not only one of the greatest defenses of all time but one of the greatest offenses of all time including special teams. If youre right handed, your power leg will usually be your left leg. Just enjoy both and appreciate both for what they are -the best of their given time. 
the 85 dolphins beat the bears. But, one impressive thing about 72 is that they won a bunch of those games with their starter QB out. spac3mansp1ff says: Mercury Morris is a very insecure individual indeed. All have been great performances. Forget what I said earlier. And the team that would get blown out by SEC college teams, not to mention the NFL? January 5,1947 Many sources report a 4.12 forty yard dash time for Bo Jackson and if you watched him turn the corner and run down the sidelines in 1987 versus the Seattle Seahawks, you would not doubt any time reported by this freak of nature. OTHER PROBLEMS: First, the conversion is .24 seconds but subtracting that conversion would have no bearing here. I think its great that those 72 Dolphins take so much pride in their perfect season. Life long Phins fan. Lowest I heard was 4.16. Archer listed at 57 3/4 completed his dash in 18 steps which equals 65 Calvin Johnsons mark for the fewest amount of steps for the 40 yard dash at the combine. If not for Sconka, Mercury, Kick, and Warfield leaving Miami in their prime to play in the World Football League in 74 that Dolohins team would have won 3 or 4 in a row and continued winning Super Bowls into the 80s making it the greatest Dynasty of all time in the NFL!!! A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that the hand-timed method produces average 40 times 0.31 seconds faster, and as much as 0.42 seconds faster. Coaches see great value in having their players run on a slight decline to record eye popping times. RealFeel Shade 38. After talk leading up to the combine of Miamis Phillip Dorsett possibly breaking Chris Johnsons record, only University of Birmingham Alabamas JJ Nelson who was able to go under 4.3 seconds. THEY WERE A MACHINE PEOPLE!!!!! First off, 19-0 is naturally tougher than 17-0. Sutton was drafted in the 4th round in 1991 by the Atlanta Falcons. seconds must be subtracted from that time due to Accu-track timing and you come up with a 40 yard dash time of 3.93 seconds. The next fastest mark at the 2015 combine came from Michigan St. cornerback Trae Waynes at 4.31. Both team s fans talk the most hate. Theres a lot of really nasty people who showed up here to take some cheap shots at an old man from the anonymity of cyberspace. If you can direct me to some documentation online of that time, I will change his time on the list. Hes said the same thing about every team that has looked like they might go undefeated since 1972. You can rationalize schedules etc, but the fact remains, nobody has had a perfect season since Miami did it 43 years ago. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. I know he was fast, but I dont know how fast. 4.18 was timed with a fully-automatic system set at 40 yards, then it IS a legit 4.18. Comment on this article with name and the time. WebCurrent Weather. sa_borderwidth = "1"; Jalen Carter pushes back against the pre-draft process; more top prospects should. I will say one thing, can you web surfers stop reporting that Deion Sanders ran a 4.57 forty yard dash backwards. SO, GO PATS (Americas Team!). Thats not nearly as impressive. sa_client = "f4edea39dfc650523fd6f9473a42fc64"; VenerableAxiom says: I think it could be my bunk team. United States. Both Schwartz and Stokes were high school sprint stars running 10.05 and 10.39 respectively. So Tony Dorsett is not blazing speed? Deion Sanders has the closest thing of the three as a verifiable 40 yard dash time. What about Clayton Holmes? Turner trained at XPE in Ft. Lauderdale who, by the way, was responsible for all three of last years entries onto the list. I guess the NFL combine or his personal workout will answer this question for us. 
No wait, thats not Mercury Morris. Kevin Curtis came out of Utah State, not Utah. These 40-yard dash times for the linebackersare now official, led by Auburn's Owen Pappoe's updated mark of 4.39. I almost want the Panthers to go undefeated just to shut-up some of these fossils. # Small detail you left out there. He and the rest of that team have become bitter old men who seem to cling to this record for any sense of self-worth. I guess its a matter of what an individual considers blazing. Not to mention nfl teams this year with losing records. I do count hand times for this list so all three make it. Wind ENE 10 mph. No wonder why they were undefeated back in 72. Alas, not so. Repetition does not make it a fact but if enough sources have reported this time to make me believe it. Thank you very much for all your years of excellent research and your very well written article. Bo did not run there. Just ask John Ross, who famously logged a 4.19-second 40-yard dash and went on to be the No. In addition, the combine is a rigorous process that does not lend itself to tip top athletic results by all. 19-0 is MUCH more impressive that 17-0. Are these sub 4.3 times AFTER the subtraction of .25? Id rather read stories about Trump than hear Mercury Morris being pulled out of the woodwork yet again. The only two in the history of the NFL with coaches on their teams named Shula. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Even if the big cats manage to win it all undefeated he will still open the bottle of champagne claiming to be the best. If I remember some-what correctly, they calculated Moss ran close to a sub 4.0/40! Though the video shows 4.27, his official time ended up being 1 hundreth of a second faster at 4.26. I am taking the 4.28 because there are many times on this list that are unofficial hand times. McCalebb and Austin both ended up with 4.34 official 40 times. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. You haters (and I know you are many) how old are you and what are YOUR favorite memories? Myric joins a small list of NFL combine participants who have run under 4.30. FYI Im an old coot, I enjoy being an old coot and I remember that perfect season because the fins beat my Pats 52-0 for one of their victories. I never watched him run an actual 40 yard dash but after having to cover him in training camp, I am inclined to believe every second of Joey Galloways reported 4.18 forty yard dash. I hope all is well. sa_superbordercolor = "BDD631"; If it was a hand time 4.18, then you would round that time to the slowest 10th (to 4.2) and THEN ADD .24 seconds to arrive at a 4.44 conversion from hand to FAT. Drink your champagne ease the sting of the Dolphin legacy after 1972. I get all my sports news from those who have been given 20 year prison sentences. When the Patriots did it, the hate was palpable. I hope the Panthers go 18-0 and face the Pats. Notes Updated: 3/04/10: USCs Taylor Mays has been added to the list with his unofficial 4.24 at the NFL Combine. There are a 100 stories about some boy name D-Rock who ran a 4.17 with some high tops on at lunch time on the grass field. I will wait until then. Not even close. In 1960, Gil Brandt, the director scouting for the Cowboys along with his department came up with the 40/20/10 measurement. With Archer, the list now grows to 45 in total. Brady will EARN at least two more! Note Updated: 3/5/23: It wouldve been hard to top what we saw at he combine in 2022 as three guys entered the list (an all time high) This years combine didnt disappoint though as players continue to get faster and faster. The Pats against the world, game on baby! sa_maxads = "4"; Demps ran this as a high schooler and owns the national prep record for the event. The Seahawks arent blowing games anymore and GB has gotten hot since the luckback and refs cheating the Lions a few weeks ago. This year, Georgia RB Keith Marshall cranked out a 4.29 according to Casserlys watch during his 40 yard dash and Auburn DB Jonathan Joseph was the fastest hand time at the 2016 combine with a 4.28. Nobody seems concerned. I have received so many comments and emails about 40 yard dash times. Im surprised it took this long for Merc to say this in the media. I need to tell you that up front. Did I miss someone? WebAlienum phaedrum torquatos nec eu, vis detraxit periculis ex, nihil expetendis in mei. https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1233212454970253312?s=20. WebLatest on RB Mercury Morris including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com So I did my homework, I felt pretty dumb when I read Jeff Pearlmans From a Benz to a Bike, a seemingly cliche story-bottom, top, bottom, trial to redemption-but no less sad or amazing (btw great article, props to Jeff). Obviously, Morris is wrong: A lot of people will care if the Panthers go 19-0. Could 49ers get involved in Aaron Rodgers trade talks? @KaayBarnes_, : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/sRFwkZzA4a. There have been a few genii here (plural of genius) who have postulated that certain teams would crush the 1972 Dolphins. You heard it here first. mercury morris 40 yard dash time. I, for one, would like to see that happen. Much has been said and speculated about the pro day results. WR John Ross breaks 40-yard In response to: The fastest recorded 40 yard split on record belongs to Olympian Maurice Greene. Let another team listen to these old turds for a change. Plays reviewed from all angels in slo mo. Some are ridiculous like the 3.9s attached to a couple of players and some 4 flats that were attached to some others. Wasnt much of a football player, but what about Renaldo Nehamiah? This is the premier vendor management software platform for the nations Notes Updated 3/01/10: Clemsons Jacoby Ford and CJ Spiller were added to the list today. PERFECTVILLE Pop. Van Dyke is the 4th Miami Hurricane to make the list. So to see a team that I can respect that hasnt been accused of cheating with a chance to go undefeated I find exciting! The fastest unofficial 40-yard dash in combine history for a former UCLA Bruin was said to be set by running back Gaston Green, who ran a hand-timed 4.29 at the 1988 Chad, Long time no contact. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Cam makes more in one season than the entire 72 Dolphins roster. live tilapia for sale uk; steph curry practice shots; california fema camps Just shows you how inevitable it is that this Panthers team accomplishes the feat. Listings in bold are new ones added since last update. WebMercury Morris. In cases where I know that to be true, those players are excluded from this list. Sutton unfortunately was not able to start his NFL career because he was prosecuted on a drug dealing charge. Webmercury morris 40 yard dash time. It was the most perfectly rounded and complete team in the history of sports. Tom Brady I ment!-Oops. Football is not played on a synthetic rubber surface with track spikes on. Plus, its just harder to go unbeaten in todays game. For this reason, anyone who compares a 40 yard split time in a 100 meter event and compares it to reported hand timed 40 yard dash marks is making a big mistake. (via @simoncrosse) pic.twitter.com/eo8D7NVK2o, Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 2, 2019. John Ross: 4.22 seconds. @Chad Wilson when in high school know it cant be confirmed but i hav no reason to lie i consistently ran a 4 flat 40 an my friend ran a 3.9 40 consistenly he was 5 foot 5 125 pounds im 6 foot 160 but was ran in sneckers on the track. Ron Brown was fast and theres little doubt in my mind that he could run a sub 4.3 forty, accept I have no documentation of it. Being a smaller market team helps. Congrats to the 72 dolphins. Can you imagine the NFL athletes of today playing against those teams of yonder years? Dolphins should have lost to the Vikings that year. We will continue to add on to this list over time. If the Panther dont pull it off(think they drop 1 if not 2 before the playoffs) the next time the NFL has a team that has a chance to go 19-0 Ill root for them. 4.23 is mentioned in the article along with reference to Carl Lewis-esque athleticism. Please Chad help me get Clayton on here if possible. Sutton attended SW Minnesota St. and the best way to get drafted that high out of a school that size is to have speed and Walter did, clocking a 4.28 forty for the Falcons in a pre draft workout. Mind you, I doubt he went through a full warm-up and the set up was such that he could not run through the line at full speed. Or maybe your elderly parents are moving in, so youre looking for ways to EVERYONES FAVORITE: The one, and the only- Mr. A lot. Guess who would record the fastest time. Fords time at the Indianapolis NFL combine was a 4.27 unofficially and 4.28 officially. Be jealous. All rights reserved. I see all the hate from other fans. They each have different strengths. Leaderboards, Awards, & Honors. Many had speculated that he would break the combine record of 4.22 recorded by John Ross in 2017, Ruggs came up short. Dec 11, 2015 12:21 AM, Oh let him have this..its all hes got. Like Green and Jackson, anyone who watched Sanders play would have little trouble believing that Sanders pulled off this feat. This years Clemson team would crush the 1972 Dolphins. I dont think Woodson was a sub 4.3 guy. Green ran down from significant distances two of the fastest running backs to play in the NFL (Tony Dorsett and Eric Dickerson). I cant put those times on there. Roxanne Howard. Be well, and lets pray we have a full 2011 NFL season! Note Updated 2/03/19: Weve all wondered what Usain Bolt would do in a 40. I found this article very interesting.i was wondering if Mercury Morris of the Dallas Cowboys had any stats.the more I read the article I figured out I was probably thinking of bob Hayes because I am watching the 2016 olympics and he was an Olympian.and since I grew up watching the Cowboys in the 60s and 70s and Mercury Morris was fast I started wondering and here we are. but i think Panthers likely go 17-1. For me Darrel Green is the top speedster, especially, after watching him run down opponents on the gridiron. the fastest man to put on an NFL uniform. No one is stripping him of his ring from that year or taking away his Undefeated Season T-Shirt. When teams do individual private workouts for teams, often times the scout has not brought the necessary tool to mark off the distance. sa_font = "0"; He was an Aggie, not a Ute. Bank on it. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Last season, his first with the Vikings, Wallace only had When a story is posted that has nothing to do with his team, he comments on it, trying to to bring his obsession with the Packers into every single article on this site, thinking that fans of every other team really care about what he thinks. Regardless, I now knew why the heavyhearted man answered in such a fashion, hes probably thinking if only things went differently this boy would be asking, so Holmes, whos faster you or Neon?. In the early 70s we were playing offensive linemen that were 50-70 pounds lighter and slower. 9 pick for the Cincinnati Bengals. At the NFL Experience during Super Bowl LIII, Bolt, ran the 40 yard dash in sweatpants and sneakers. An electronic beam also detects the player at the end point and stops the clock. This has ended up being one of the most popular sports articles on the Internet since I wrote. That would eliminate the FAT system and thus the .24 conversion instituted. So three new additions. Hate on him if you like, but he has a point. But Morris isnt really interested in objectively analyzing the merits of the 1972 Dolphins vis-a-vis the 2015 Panthers. There are plenty of practice fields across the country that have a slope. Looser owner looser team. If youre left handed, your power leg is usually your right leg. Also did it in 98 to the 12-0 Broncos that ended up winning the SB. So, Olympic runner Justin Gatlins 4.42 forty yard dash split recorded during his Gold Medal winning 9.85 100 meter run, would convert to a 4.17 forty yard dash by football standards. Webmercury morris 40 yard dash time. I loved the nfl back then! However, as it relates to the 40 yard dash, I could find no time recorded for this Olympic Gold medalist. Hey Mercury, so you remember anything from the Steeler game that tints your win? Do you have a sports website? While I still had my mouth open from his 113 broad jump where he seemingly got stuck in the air, I watch Shields go out and chew up the first 40 yards like a 6 year old chews up a pack of bubbilicious. The 20 yard split time of the 40 was of great significance for linemen since the thought was that they rarely run 40 yards in a game. I hate to admit it, but if we won just a single SB, we would gladly live in the past every day for the rest of our lives when it comes to our team. Round up the 72 Dolphins and have them play the 15 Panthers. Top 40-yard dash times by wide receivers (measured in seconds) 1) Anthony Schwartz, Auburn: 4.26. sa_protocol = ("https:"==document.location.protocol)? I had asked him if Deion was as crazy fast as he seemed, he answered yes almost apologetically, he had an endearing kindness about him. Thats just flat stupid. Morris ran for 1,000 yards on the undefeated 1972 Dolphins, and any time a new team starts to look like it could run the table, Morris pipes up about how his Dolphins, who went 14-0 in the regular season and then won the Super Bowl, were the best ever. During the highest scoring Monday Night Football game, the commentors mentioned that Phillip Epps was the 5th fastest person in the history of mankind. pioneer dmh 220ex wiring diagram; mercury morris 40 yard dash time. I just came across some info you might find interesting. THEY WERE A MACHINE PEOPLE!!!!! The 81 Raiders, 84 49ers, 85 Bears, 78 Steelers, 88 Redskins, 90 Giants, 93 Cowboys, 02 Ravens, 04 Patriots are ALL better than that Dolphins team. Generations have been born and grown up never seeing the Dolphins win the division, let alone a Super Bowl. 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WebMorris finished in the top five of the NFL in rushing touchdowns twice and total touchdowns once during his eight-year career. In this ADD/social network era, people will forget. If Bill Belichick and Patriots part ways after 2023, what happens next for Belichick. Chad, remember the Pats game a few years ago where Jim Nantz remarked on how fast the now ex-Patriot Randy Moss ran what I recall was 60 yards to catch a perfectly thrown ball- from the best QB ever, #12 Mr. TIM Brady?! For starters copper, even tho I hate the Pats, what they did was more impressive even after the helmet throw. I have first hand knowledge of a player starting in front of the starting point to run a forty, fully taking advantage of the fact that there was only one scout on hand and that he could not tell if the player was indeed starting at the correct mark. Could you imagine anyone in the nlf today taking the hits that were delivered back then? . The media would have stopped calling him decades ago if he simply wished every unbeaten team the best of luck and left it at that. - Earl Morrall, the backup QB, was grabbed off waivers for $100 in 1972. in my opinion, the 85 dolphins were better. Shaw also said Taylor once ran a 4.18 but I will stick with the 4.25 run before pro scouts. Comment on this article and make your case. I still dont see teams of people on ESPN devising ways to beat Carolina like they did in 2007. I dont think so. The panthers would shut them out and would win by huge margin.Players are bigger stronger faster now. MIA had a 371 yds avg in 14 games, CAR has a 361 yds avg in 12 If the 72 Fins are the first to go 17-0, and no one will remember who did it second, then the 2015 Panthers would be the first and only ever to be 19-0. Both teams are very similar: A team winning 19 games in a league with 32 teams with much more parity and generally even distribution of talent is much more impressive than winning 17 games in a league where only five teams were even good at the time. Not mad that we are being compared to one of the greatest ever. Go away! The fastest recorded 40 yard split on record belongs to Olympian Maurice Greene. These cell phone keys are just too small too type on, LOL!
During his World Record 60 meter run of 6.33, a mark that still exists, Green crossed the 40 yard mark at 4.18. That alone will yield better results. WebThe 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. Notes Updated 1/24/11: Foolish me for not updating this sooner with Sam Shields 40 time since I witnessed it myself on his pro timing day last spring. Former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough accuses owner Michael Bidwill of cheating, Report: Odell Beckham, Jr. is thought to now be looking for $15 million on a one-year deal, Jim Trotter accuses NFL Media of covering up owner behavior. ______________. I sat on the south side of the Orange Bowl, right on the 35 yard line. Totally wrong. No one seems to know, How the Deshaun Watson contract derailed Lamar Jacksons situation. As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times: No. If the Broncos dont go all the way, id love the Panthers to do it just to shut them dinosaurs up . Note Updated 2/26/14: While the 2013 combine added four new members to our list, 2014 was not as generous. Ruggs turned in a time of 4.27 at the NFL Combine on 2/27/20. I dont think theres a single NFL fan, anywhere, who doesnt cringe when they see an article that starts with Mercury Morris says.. 11:19 AM. 5200 yards total offense, 60% from a strong 3 headed run game. Sometimes, they dont hit the times you expect them to hit. Go back to your nursing home. The offensive and defensive linemen of today are north of 300 pounds and athletic. However, that was 43 years ago. Any way you look at it, CJ Spiller can fly. As far as his stats are concerned, Sports Illustrated notes he made it into the top 25 of all time for 10,441 yards rushing, and he averaged 341 carries. An average of the two times is taken to get the most accurate time. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 50 (1672nd overall since 1960). Dec 10, 2015 10:07 PM Troll mission: accomplished Green has said in interviews that the fastest time he has ever been aware of running is 4.15. Someone shut this old man up. Nevertheless, impressive showing in 1972 by Shulas team. Paris rentals therefore not only offer a chance for the entire *Tom Brady deserves so much more credit/respect, but I know for a fact be doesnt care what other people think~ which is what makes him a winner on and off the fieild, and a truly happy Person. Nole Devine WVU they say 4.34 so if u take the .25 from that hes around 4.10! Cool article. Remember it well. ths board andd in finding It relly usefu & it helped m out a lot. Hes never said it this way before. Nelson earned his way onto our esteemed sub 4.3 list with a mark of 4.28 unofficially (4.29 officially). He recorded a 4.26 at the Nike combine in Philly last year. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Shaw also mentioned how Rod Woodson ran a 4.28 at the NFL combine. What good is a list gridiron speedsters without these names of Willie Gault, Herschel Walker, and Rod Woodson, just a few other speedsters who still showcase their athletic ability and skill (see Wikipedia for each)! I say decrease the track runners time by .2 seconds to account for the gun/human reaction time for take off. What Research Found Out On This Very Important Topic, Please follow me on Twitter @Gridironstuds. Like all Shula teams they were solidly built from within with very few mistakes and no nonsense. Sanders recorded a 10.21 100 meter mark while at Florida St. Of course there are scores of reported 40 yard dash times that have made the rounds on the Internet. It was run on an indoor track with spikes on giving the runner an advantage over the Whats the problem with that time? Unlike some of the other players weve discussed so far, Johnsons speed translated well to the field. He was a great running back at Miami. Being a team that hasnt been as dominant helps. Neal was not a football player but a track star that was well put together. The 2 hottest AFC teams face off tomorrow at 1pm. Hes almost right. I may say thats outside of Bo Jacksons time, Mays may be the most impressive when you take in the size factor. Note Updated: 3/8/17: University of Minnesota DB Jaylen Myrick has been added to the list with an official NFL combine time of 4.28. Hed be the first one to shake their hand if they went 19-0. I am sure there have been some sub 4.3s run out there but they have been done in a way that can not be verified. Trindon Holliday has also been added for his unofficial 4.27 run at the combine on 3/01/10. The guy is having fun, kudos to him for his undefeated season but its apples and oranges. Honestly, I would LOVE to see the 1972 Dolphins play the 2015 Panthers. 1947. Im hoping t offer smething bacxk nd aid others such By his logic, people will have no choice but to care if the Panthers go 19-0. I was too young for the 72 Dolphins. Thats about as legit as it gets. Its just his opinion and it doesnt change how I feel about the Panthers or any other team besides NE to go undefeated in todays NFL. In past, he has just said that xyz team wouldnt do it. You missed Kirk Gibson, the Michigan State WR that went into a career in baseball and ran a 4.20 for NFL scouts. Well that and 3 pro-bowl appearances, 1 All Pro honor, and of course, 2 Super Bowl rings. He posted the worst 40-yard dash time that year at Or James Lofton who ran a 20.07 200 meters in college? Walks around in circlesall day saying nothing of importance. It had not only one of the greatest defenses of all time but one of the greatest offenses of all time including special teams. If youre right handed, your power leg will usually be your left leg. Just enjoy both and appreciate both for what they are -the best of their given time. the 85 dolphins beat the bears. But, one impressive thing about 72 is that they won a bunch of those games with their starter QB out. spac3mansp1ff says: Mercury Morris is a very insecure individual indeed. All have been great performances. Forget what I said earlier. And the team that would get blown out by SEC college teams, not to mention the NFL? January 5,1947 Many sources report a 4.12 forty yard dash time for Bo Jackson and if you watched him turn the corner and run down the sidelines in 1987 versus the Seattle Seahawks, you would not doubt any time reported by this freak of nature. OTHER PROBLEMS: First, the conversion is .24 seconds but subtracting that conversion would have no bearing here. I think its great that those 72 Dolphins take so much pride in their perfect season. Life long Phins fan. Lowest I heard was 4.16. Archer listed at 57 3/4 completed his dash in 18 steps which equals 65 Calvin Johnsons mark for the fewest amount of steps for the 40 yard dash at the combine. If not for Sconka, Mercury, Kick, and Warfield leaving Miami in their prime to play in the World Football League in 74 that Dolohins team would have won 3 or 4 in a row and continued winning Super Bowls into the 80s making it the greatest Dynasty of all time in the NFL!!! A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that the hand-timed method produces average 40 times 0.31 seconds faster, and as much as 0.42 seconds faster. Coaches see great value in having their players run on a slight decline to record eye popping times. RealFeel Shade 38. After talk leading up to the combine of Miamis Phillip Dorsett possibly breaking Chris Johnsons record, only University of Birmingham Alabamas JJ Nelson who was able to go under 4.3 seconds. THEY WERE A MACHINE PEOPLE!!!!! First off, 19-0 is naturally tougher than 17-0. Sutton was drafted in the 4th round in 1991 by the Atlanta Falcons. seconds must be subtracted from that time due to Accu-track timing and you come up with a 40 yard dash time of 3.93 seconds. The next fastest mark at the 2015 combine came from Michigan St. cornerback Trae Waynes at 4.31. Both team s fans talk the most hate. Theres a lot of really nasty people who showed up here to take some cheap shots at an old man from the anonymity of cyberspace. If you can direct me to some documentation online of that time, I will change his time on the list. Hes said the same thing about every team that has looked like they might go undefeated since 1972. You can rationalize schedules etc, but the fact remains, nobody has had a perfect season since Miami did it 43 years ago. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. I know he was fast, but I dont know how fast. 4.18 was timed with a fully-automatic system set at 40 yards, then it IS a legit 4.18. Comment on this article with name and the time. WebCurrent Weather. sa_borderwidth = "1"; Jalen Carter pushes back against the pre-draft process; more top prospects should. I will say one thing, can you web surfers stop reporting that Deion Sanders ran a 4.57 forty yard dash backwards. SO, GO PATS (Americas Team!). Thats not nearly as impressive. sa_client = "f4edea39dfc650523fd6f9473a42fc64"; VenerableAxiom says: I think it could be my bunk team. United States. Both Schwartz and Stokes were high school sprint stars running 10.05 and 10.39 respectively. So Tony Dorsett is not blazing speed? Deion Sanders has the closest thing of the three as a verifiable 40 yard dash time. What about Clayton Holmes? Turner trained at XPE in Ft. Lauderdale who, by the way, was responsible for all three of last years entries onto the list. I guess the NFL combine or his personal workout will answer this question for us. No wait, thats not Mercury Morris. Kevin Curtis came out of Utah State, not Utah. These 40-yard dash times for the linebackersare now official, led by Auburn's Owen Pappoe's updated mark of 4.39. I almost want the Panthers to go undefeated just to shut-up some of these fossils. # Small detail you left out there. He and the rest of that team have become bitter old men who seem to cling to this record for any sense of self-worth. I guess its a matter of what an individual considers blazing. Not to mention nfl teams this year with losing records. I do count hand times for this list so all three make it. Wind ENE 10 mph. No wonder why they were undefeated back in 72. Alas, not so. Repetition does not make it a fact but if enough sources have reported this time to make me believe it. Thank you very much for all your years of excellent research and your very well written article. Bo did not run there. Just ask John Ross, who famously logged a 4.19-second 40-yard dash and went on to be the No. In addition, the combine is a rigorous process that does not lend itself to tip top athletic results by all. 19-0 is MUCH more impressive that 17-0. Are these sub 4.3 times AFTER the subtraction of .25? Id rather read stories about Trump than hear Mercury Morris being pulled out of the woodwork yet again. The only two in the history of the NFL with coaches on their teams named Shula. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Even if the big cats manage to win it all undefeated he will still open the bottle of champagne claiming to be the best. If I remember some-what correctly, they calculated Moss ran close to a sub 4.0/40! Though the video shows 4.27, his official time ended up being 1 hundreth of a second faster at 4.26. I am taking the 4.28 because there are many times on this list that are unofficial hand times. McCalebb and Austin both ended up with 4.34 official 40 times. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. You haters (and I know you are many) how old are you and what are YOUR favorite memories? Myric joins a small list of NFL combine participants who have run under 4.30. FYI Im an old coot, I enjoy being an old coot and I remember that perfect season because the fins beat my Pats 52-0 for one of their victories. I never watched him run an actual 40 yard dash but after having to cover him in training camp, I am inclined to believe every second of Joey Galloways reported 4.18 forty yard dash. I hope all is well. sa_superbordercolor = "BDD631"; If it was a hand time 4.18, then you would round that time to the slowest 10th (to 4.2) and THEN ADD .24 seconds to arrive at a 4.44 conversion from hand to FAT. Drink your champagne ease the sting of the Dolphin legacy after 1972. I get all my sports news from those who have been given 20 year prison sentences. When the Patriots did it, the hate was palpable. I hope the Panthers go 18-0 and face the Pats. Notes Updated: 3/04/10: USCs Taylor Mays has been added to the list with his unofficial 4.24 at the NFL Combine. There are a 100 stories about some boy name D-Rock who ran a 4.17 with some high tops on at lunch time on the grass field. I will wait until then. Not even close. In 1960, Gil Brandt, the director scouting for the Cowboys along with his department came up with the 40/20/10 measurement. With Archer, the list now grows to 45 in total. Brady will EARN at least two more! Note Updated: 3/5/23: It wouldve been hard to top what we saw at he combine in 2022 as three guys entered the list (an all time high) This years combine didnt disappoint though as players continue to get faster and faster. The Pats against the world, game on baby! sa_maxads = "4"; Demps ran this as a high schooler and owns the national prep record for the event. The Seahawks arent blowing games anymore and GB has gotten hot since the luckback and refs cheating the Lions a few weeks ago. This year, Georgia RB Keith Marshall cranked out a 4.29 according to Casserlys watch during his 40 yard dash and Auburn DB Jonathan Joseph was the fastest hand time at the 2016 combine with a 4.28. Nobody seems concerned. I have received so many comments and emails about 40 yard dash times. Im surprised it took this long for Merc to say this in the media. I need to tell you that up front. Did I miss someone? WebAlienum phaedrum torquatos nec eu, vis detraxit periculis ex, nihil expetendis in mei. https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1233212454970253312?s=20. WebLatest on RB Mercury Morris including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com So I did my homework, I felt pretty dumb when I read Jeff Pearlmans From a Benz to a Bike, a seemingly cliche story-bottom, top, bottom, trial to redemption-but no less sad or amazing (btw great article, props to Jeff). Obviously, Morris is wrong: A lot of people will care if the Panthers go 19-0. Could 49ers get involved in Aaron Rodgers trade talks? @KaayBarnes_, : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/sRFwkZzA4a. There have been a few genii here (plural of genius) who have postulated that certain teams would crush the 1972 Dolphins. You heard it here first. mercury morris 40 yard dash time. I, for one, would like to see that happen. Much has been said and speculated about the pro day results. WR John Ross breaks 40-yard In response to: The fastest recorded 40 yard split on record belongs to Olympian Maurice Greene. Let another team listen to these old turds for a change. Plays reviewed from all angels in slo mo. Some are ridiculous like the 3.9s attached to a couple of players and some 4 flats that were attached to some others. Wasnt much of a football player, but what about Renaldo Nehamiah? This is the premier vendor management software platform for the nations Notes Updated 3/01/10: Clemsons Jacoby Ford and CJ Spiller were added to the list today. PERFECTVILLE Pop. Van Dyke is the 4th Miami Hurricane to make the list. So to see a team that I can respect that hasnt been accused of cheating with a chance to go undefeated I find exciting! The fastest unofficial 40-yard dash in combine history for a former UCLA Bruin was said to be set by running back Gaston Green, who ran a hand-timed 4.29 at the 1988 Chad, Long time no contact. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Cam makes more in one season than the entire 72 Dolphins roster. live tilapia for sale uk; steph curry practice shots; california fema camps Just shows you how inevitable it is that this Panthers team accomplishes the feat. Listings in bold are new ones added since last update. WebMercury Morris. In cases where I know that to be true, those players are excluded from this list. Sutton unfortunately was not able to start his NFL career because he was prosecuted on a drug dealing charge. Webmercury morris 40 yard dash time. It was the most perfectly rounded and complete team in the history of sports. Tom Brady I ment!-Oops. Football is not played on a synthetic rubber surface with track spikes on. Plus, its just harder to go unbeaten in todays game. For this reason, anyone who compares a 40 yard split time in a 100 meter event and compares it to reported hand timed 40 yard dash marks is making a big mistake. (via @simoncrosse) pic.twitter.com/eo8D7NVK2o, Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 2, 2019. John Ross: 4.22 seconds. @Chad Wilson when in high school know it cant be confirmed but i hav no reason to lie i consistently ran a 4 flat 40 an my friend ran a 3.9 40 consistenly he was 5 foot 5 125 pounds im 6 foot 160 but was ran in sneckers on the track. Ron Brown was fast and theres little doubt in my mind that he could run a sub 4.3 forty, accept I have no documentation of it. Being a smaller market team helps. Congrats to the 72 dolphins. Can you imagine the NFL athletes of today playing against those teams of yonder years? Dolphins should have lost to the Vikings that year. We will continue to add on to this list over time. If the Panther dont pull it off(think they drop 1 if not 2 before the playoffs) the next time the NFL has a team that has a chance to go 19-0 Ill root for them. 4.23 is mentioned in the article along with reference to Carl Lewis-esque athleticism. Please Chad help me get Clayton on here if possible. Sutton attended SW Minnesota St. and the best way to get drafted that high out of a school that size is to have speed and Walter did, clocking a 4.28 forty for the Falcons in a pre draft workout. Mind you, I doubt he went through a full warm-up and the set up was such that he could not run through the line at full speed. Or maybe your elderly parents are moving in, so youre looking for ways to EVERYONES FAVORITE: The one, and the only- Mr. A lot. Guess who would record the fastest time. Fords time at the Indianapolis NFL combine was a 4.27 unofficially and 4.28 officially. Be jealous. All rights reserved. I see all the hate from other fans. They each have different strengths. Leaderboards, Awards, & Honors. Many had speculated that he would break the combine record of 4.22 recorded by John Ross in 2017, Ruggs came up short. Dec 11, 2015 12:21 AM, Oh let him have this..its all hes got. Like Green and Jackson, anyone who watched Sanders play would have little trouble believing that Sanders pulled off this feat. This years Clemson team would crush the 1972 Dolphins. I dont think Woodson was a sub 4.3 guy. Green ran down from significant distances two of the fastest running backs to play in the NFL (Tony Dorsett and Eric Dickerson). I cant put those times on there. Roxanne Howard. Be well, and lets pray we have a full 2011 NFL season! Note Updated 2/03/19: Weve all wondered what Usain Bolt would do in a 40. I found this article very interesting.i was wondering if Mercury Morris of the Dallas Cowboys had any stats.the more I read the article I figured out I was probably thinking of bob Hayes because I am watching the 2016 olympics and he was an Olympian.and since I grew up watching the Cowboys in the 60s and 70s and Mercury Morris was fast I started wondering and here we are. but i think Panthers likely go 17-1. For me Darrel Green is the top speedster, especially, after watching him run down opponents on the gridiron. the fastest man to put on an NFL uniform. No one is stripping him of his ring from that year or taking away his Undefeated Season T-Shirt. When teams do individual private workouts for teams, often times the scout has not brought the necessary tool to mark off the distance. sa_font = "0"; He was an Aggie, not a Ute. Bank on it. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Last season, his first with the Vikings, Wallace only had When a story is posted that has nothing to do with his team, he comments on it, trying to to bring his obsession with the Packers into every single article on this site, thinking that fans of every other team really care about what he thinks. Regardless, I now knew why the heavyhearted man answered in such a fashion, hes probably thinking if only things went differently this boy would be asking, so Holmes, whos faster you or Neon?. In the early 70s we were playing offensive linemen that were 50-70 pounds lighter and slower. 9 pick for the Cincinnati Bengals. At the NFL Experience during Super Bowl LIII, Bolt, ran the 40 yard dash in sweatpants and sneakers. An electronic beam also detects the player at the end point and stops the clock. This has ended up being one of the most popular sports articles on the Internet since I wrote. That would eliminate the FAT system and thus the .24 conversion instituted. So three new additions. Hate on him if you like, but he has a point. But Morris isnt really interested in objectively analyzing the merits of the 1972 Dolphins vis-a-vis the 2015 Panthers. There are plenty of practice fields across the country that have a slope. Looser owner looser team. If youre left handed, your power leg is usually your right leg. Also did it in 98 to the 12-0 Broncos that ended up winning the SB. So, Olympic runner Justin Gatlins 4.42 forty yard dash split recorded during his Gold Medal winning 9.85 100 meter run, would convert to a 4.17 forty yard dash by football standards. Webmercury morris 40 yard dash time. I loved the nfl back then! However, as it relates to the 40 yard dash, I could find no time recorded for this Olympic Gold medalist. Hey Mercury, so you remember anything from the Steeler game that tints your win? Do you have a sports website? While I still had my mouth open from his 113 broad jump where he seemingly got stuck in the air, I watch Shields go out and chew up the first 40 yards like a 6 year old chews up a pack of bubbilicious. The 20 yard split time of the 40 was of great significance for linemen since the thought was that they rarely run 40 yards in a game. I hate to admit it, but if we won just a single SB, we would gladly live in the past every day for the rest of our lives when it comes to our team. Round up the 72 Dolphins and have them play the 15 Panthers. Top 40-yard dash times by wide receivers (measured in seconds) 1) Anthony Schwartz, Auburn: 4.26. sa_protocol = ("https:"==document.location.protocol)? I had asked him if Deion was as crazy fast as he seemed, he answered yes almost apologetically, he had an endearing kindness about him. Thats just flat stupid. Morris ran for 1,000 yards on the undefeated 1972 Dolphins, and any time a new team starts to look like it could run the table, Morris pipes up about how his Dolphins, who went 14-0 in the regular season and then won the Super Bowl, were the best ever. During the highest scoring Monday Night Football game, the commentors mentioned that Phillip Epps was the 5th fastest person in the history of mankind. pioneer dmh 220ex wiring diagram; mercury morris 40 yard dash time. I just came across some info you might find interesting. THEY WERE A MACHINE PEOPLE!!!!! The 81 Raiders, 84 49ers, 85 Bears, 78 Steelers, 88 Redskins, 90 Giants, 93 Cowboys, 02 Ravens, 04 Patriots are ALL better than that Dolphins team. Generations have been born and grown up never seeing the Dolphins win the division, let alone a Super Bowl. 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