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In This Story. Dallas Cowboys View More Information. For the Cowboys, beating the 49ers starts with stopping their bully Deebo Samuel. Dallas-area all-district football teams: See MVPs, offensive and defensive first teams and more. They told us to go back out, and I'm like, 'Are you serious? It was the most deflating feeling I've ever experienced on a football field. Jason Garrett then-Cowboys backup quarterback and current head coach : "It was an interesting play, no question about it.

You can see why he might have done that. It was an effort play. It wasn't a lazy play. Unfortunately, sometimes when you do that and you're not fully versed on what the rule is, sometimes you make a mistake.

The images remain as vivid today as they were on television screens around the country 20 years ago, from Jerry Jones raising his arms in victory on the sidelines to Lett sliding across the snow to the announcers stunning reaction, on both NBC and on the radio. The media coverage focused almost entirely on Lett, who had already earned national fame, or infamy, less than 10 months earlier in Super Bowl XXVII, when Buffalo's Don Beebe knocked the ball loose as he was crossing the goal line with a fumble recovery, which would have given the Cowboys the single-game scoring record in Super Bowl history.

However, the goof was considered funny, as Dallas easily won the game, This time around, though, there was no humor in the gaffe, as innocent as it may have been. Woodson: "The Super Bowl was funny. We were laughing and killing him at the same time, in a fun way, though. No one was upset, not even Jimmy. We were on Jimmie Jones just as much if not more than Leon because he could've easily blocked Beebe if he was paying attention.

That wasn't a big deal. It was confusing why it became this media story. We were winning by, what, 35 points? The Thanksgiving game was an entirely different story. Jimmy standing there and saying, 'No one make the mistake of thinking one play cost us that game. There were a number of plays that cost us that game. Don't look at this as being one play. Don't think that for a second.

Absolutely perfectly. This shy kid, one of the most likable people I've ever met in this world … it was heartbreaking. I told him he was ours, we all had his back and this game wasn't a big deal anymore.

It was behind us. Now we needed him for the next game. Lett: "I was the first one in the locker room. I just wanted off that field. I ran right in and went to the trainers room. I remember hearing helmets flying, hitting the wall, guys yelling in frustration. I lost the game. I was a mess.

I remember Nate [Newton] coming in, Michael [Irvin]. Then Jimmy walked in. I didn't know what to do or say. I thought he was going to curse me out or cut me. He comes over to me, puts his hands on my shoulders and says in a soft voice, 'don't worry, Leon. You're my boy and I'm sticking with you no matter what. As long as I have a job here, you have a job. Johnson: "I've never seen a game like that.

It's just crazy. That was the most disappointing loss I've ever been around. He had the misfortune of a couple of crucial errors, but he really was an outstanding player and a good person. Shula: "I've been around a lot of football games but I never saw a game end like that before. There have been a lot of [wins], but that one is special. It's unfortunate that two of the most visible plays could in any way influence opinions of Leon Lett.

If I could do it this morning, I'd add three more years to the three-year contract he already has with this team. That's the kind of confidence I have in him. Jerry Jones present day : "I vividly remember the moments after that game. Leon was so emotional, and I wanted to reach out to him. No one felt worse than Leon. That team was so special. I think everyone understood that, and supported him. I made sure he knew how Jimmy and I felt about him.

Also, we both stressed to him that there's never one play that totally makes a difference in a football game. Dalrymple: "All I remember about after the game was Leon in the training room, and he was despondent. Jimmy went in there and put his arm around him and talked. I didn't even ask him about talking to the press. I just told everyone that, 'look, he's painfully shy, and he's not talking.

Lett: "Rich did a great job just taking that off my mind. He said, 'Leon, don't worry about it, I'll take care of the media. Hochuli: "It's one of the most memorable games of my career, without question. Looking back, I'm exceptionally appreciative to have called that game. It was the most interesting, and at the same time, one of the most enjoyable games I've done.

You know what, though? I felt bad for Leon. The kid was just trying to make a play. He was hustling. I felt horribly for all the bad press he received for that. Green Bay is equipped to remove that kind of snow and ice. Dallas isn't. I remember this little trash tractor cruising around the field barely removing any snow. It was a pretty bizarre scene. Greene: "It took us an extra hour to get from the stadium to the airport.

Of course, the airport is maybe a minute ride? It's right there. Few scary moments on the ride, but we were pretty upbeat and pretty emotional. We were and thinking we were headed for the Super Bowl. Lost our last five and didn't make the playoffs. And, of course, the Cowboys didn't lose another game and repeated as Super Bowl champs.

The biggest play of that game was a yard fumble return by safety James Washington, which tied the score at early in the third quarter. That fumble was caused by Lett. The following season, Lett was named to the first of his two Pro Bowls. For the past three years, Lett has served as the assistant defensive line coach for the Cowboys.

Lett: "It took me a while. Probably 12 years ago I was visiting with my family on Thanksgiving, and I was sitting there getting ready to watch the game, and they started showing the play. I got so aggravated that I jumped in the car for a nice long drive. Didn't see any of the game.

To talk about it when people come up to talk about it and not get all defensive. You meet people, and they hear my name and they're like 'You're that guy. I'll use it to meet people and strike up a conversation. It felt like I was going to cost the team back-to-back championships. I was 12 years old. So I get it. Woodson: "I've seen the play a number of times since.

It doesn't make me upset. I'm numb to it really. It was one game in a season we won the Super Bowl. We were so tight. We did everything together. And after that loss, we were immediately back on the same page. That wasn't going to weigh us down. He came back so vengeful after that Thanksgiving game. He played so angry. He was as dominant a force on the defensive line that I ever saw play. By signing up you agree to our privacy policy.

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