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Auggie

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5. They didn't call him Joe Cool for nothing

Reply to Brother Buzz (Reply #2)

Wed Nov 29, 2023, 05:10 PM

Nov 2023

The comeback he staged in the 1979 Cotton Bowl is legendary. And it helped that Bill Walsh had confidence in Joe and his offense that allowed Joe to be Joe. I don't think Kyle Shanahan has been that generous with Purdy ... yet.

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0-36: Why Kyle Shanahan's offense can't come from behind [View all] Auggie Nov 2023 OP

The record for all teams when trailing by 8 points is bad ... just look at the % chance to win of football games in the JT45242 Nov 2023 #1

You're missing the point of the story ... Auggie Nov 2023 #4

Shanahan needs to consult with Joe "the Comeback Kid" Montana Brother Buzz Nov 2023 #2

Tim Tebow could have led the 49ers to the promised land! True Dough Nov 2023 #3

They didn't call him Joe Cool for nothing Auggie Nov 2023 #5

Montana did not have a big arm like many of his peers Best_man23 Dec 2023 #6