Greatness: A sports collaborative timeline

[WB18]

January 6, 1993: The NFL season wraps up

Playoff Standings
AFC
1. Oilers 12-4
2. Dolphins 11-5
3. Broncos 10-6
4. Patriots 11-5
5. Bills 10-6
6. Chiefs 9-7

NFC
1. Lions 13-3
2. Cowboys 12-4
3. 49ers 11-5
4. Saints 11-5
5. Eagles 10-6
6. Falcons 9-6-1

On the flip side, the Seattle Seahawks become the first NFL team to go an awful 0-16 and the first winless NFL team since the 1976 Buccaneers.

January 7, 1993: The NBA announces that one of the expansion teams will be in the Eastern Conference and the other will be in the Western Conference. Commissioner Stern also said that the whole Jacksonville audio thing was fake and it was “not me”

 

[Logamer1012]

January 11th, 1993: The NBA commissioner Stern announces that the league has determined the expansion cities sooner than expected. The league will announce the sites on January 27th. ESPN will be streaming the event.

January 15th, 1993: The first round of the NFL playoffs, known as the Wild Card round, have concluded

AFC playoffs

Broncos vs Chiefs: The Broncos shutout the Chiefs as John Elway throws for 3 touchdowns in a 30-0 win.

Bills vs Patriots: The Bills blow a 21 point lead as they lose to the Patriots 31-28. Jim Kelly wasn't at his best as he threw two interceptions.

NFC playoffs

Falcons vs 49ers: The Falcons pull off a huge upset as they force two fumbles, one which led to the game winning field goal as the Falcons win 34-31.

Saints vs Eagles: The Saints and Eagles fought a defensive battle until the end as the only score of the game came during overtime as the Saints scored a field goal to win 3-0.

Second Round of the Playoffs

AFC

Oilers vs Patriots
Dolphins vs Broncos

NFC

Lions vs Falcons
Cowboys vs Saints

 

[Logamer1012]

January 22th, 1993: The second round of the NFL playoffs has concluded

AFC

Oilers vs Patriots: Steve Young and Warren Moon fight an offensive battle as the Patriots beat the Oilers 45-41

Dolphins vs Broncos: The Dolphins defeat the Broncos 21-14, but at a cost as Dan Marino gets injured during the fourth quarter. He is expected to miss the remainder of the playoffs.

NFC

Lions vs Falcons: The Lions dominate the Falcons as Brett Favre throws for 4 touchdowns in a 35-7 victory

Cowboys vs Saints: The Saints just barely beat the Cowboys as they win 30-27.

AFC Conference Championship

Patriots vs Dolphins

NFC Conference Championship

Lions vs Saints

January 27th, 1993: NBA fans around America hold their breath as NBA commissioner Stern steps up onto the podium to announce the league's next 2 cities. He begins to speak. "I know what everyone around America is waiting for. So why don't we get this done as soon as possible so the celebrations can begin. I would like to first announce the Western Conference city. I am proud to announce that for the first time since the 1940s, the NBA will no longer be confined to the USA as Toronto will be the first Candenian city to host a NBA team in the NBA modern era!" The crowd goes wild and starts jumping up and down in excitement. Stern begins to speak again. "Now it's time to announce the Eastern Conference city. This city has been through a lot of hard times, including getting a potential NFL team ripped away from them. I would like to announce that Jacksonville, Florida will be the site of a future NBA team!" The crowd begins to shout loudly than they had previously. An ESPN reporter begins to talk to audience at home. "If you are just tuning in at home, Stern has just announced Toronto, Canada and Jacksonville, Florida as the next sites of NBA teams."

 

[Looper]

January 31, 1993: Shaquille O'Neal scores 58 points and grabs 21 rebounds in a 108-89 Hornets win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following the game, Cavaliers coach Lenny Wilkins says of the young O'Neal: "He has loads of talent. This kid, if he keeps working, is going to be the next Bill Russell. He is electrifying."

February 3, 1993: The Patriots dominate the Dan-Marino led Dolphins 38-10, as Steve Young runs for 3 touchdowns and throws two more. Marino throws 4 interceptions and is benched in favor of Scott Mitchell, who throws a touchdown in his only drive. Meanwhile, the Lions toss the monkey off their backs, as Barry Sanders runs for 257 yards, and Brett Favre throws for 243 yards in a 35-20 over the Saints. After the game, a picture is taken of Sanders on Tackle Lomas Brown's shoulders, and the image would be on the cover of SI the next day.

 

[Logamer1012]

February 10th, 1993: The Washington Redskins will have a new identity next season as they unveiled a brand new logo, or a somewhat new logo as the new logo appears to be based entirely on an updated version of their tribal spear logo which they used from 1965-1969. The most major change was that the spear is now going through a stylized R shape, (ESPN confirmed that this same stylized R shape would be an alternate logo on its own) Other changes included a change in yellow on the spear, the removal of the feather on the spear, and the spearhead cleverly hides the outline of the Washington Monument. The owner of the team says this logo was created because, as he put it, it felt far less offensive than the old logo. Fans are already excited about the change as most fans voted that the logo was much better than the old logo.

 

[Looper]

February 10th, 1993: The Washington Redskins will have a new identity next season as they unveiled a brand new logo, or a somewhat new logo as the new logo appears to be based entirely on an updated version of their tribal spear logo which they used from 1965-1969. The most major change was that the spear is now going through a stylized R shape, (ESPN confirmed that this same stylized R shape would be an alternate logo on its own) Other changes included a change in yellow on the spear, the removal of the feather on the spear, and the spearhead cleverly hides the outline of the Washington Monument. The owner of the team says this logo was created because, as he put it, it felt far less offensive than the old logo. Fans are already excited about the change as most fans voted that the logo was much better than the old logo.

Are they sticking with the Redskins name? Also, I like the idea of that logo. Also Also...



February 10, 1993: The Detroit Lions shock everyone, winning Super Bowl XXVII by a score of 38-28. Barry Sanders runs for 213 yards and three touchdowns, and Brett Favre throws for 323 and three touchdowns. Barry Sanders is named Super Bowl MVP, and is seen in tears at his postgame interview.

 

[Unknown]

February 12th, 1993: Jack Yates High School football tight end George Floyd signs with the University of Houston. (Note: He won't be the best player, but he will be a solid player at the tight end position...)

 

[Looper]

February 12th, 1993: Jack Yates High School football tight end George Floyd signs with the University of Houston. (Note: He won't be the best player, but he will be a solid player at the tight end position...)

In photos I've seen, he did look like a TE or FB.

 

[Colonel Zoidberg]

Are they sticking with the Redskins name? Also, I like the idea of that logo. Also Also...

Probably. Jack Kent Cooke didn’t care to change the name, so downplaying it (a la the Cleveland No-Longer-Indians ditching Chief Wahoo) is probably the best one could hope for. That and selling the team to someone who isn’t a complete asshat.

 

[Logamer1012]

February 16th, 1992: The Charlotte Panthers unveiled their primary and secondary logos today. Their primary logo shows a side facing panther's head in the team's colors, Teal Blue and Light Black. Their first secondary logo shows a front facing panther crawling through the word Panthers. Their second secondary logo shows a full body front facing panther jumping.

P.S The primary logo would be similar to the Jacksonville Jaguars' first logo IRL. The second secondary logo would be similar to the Florida Panthers' old logo

 

[Looper]

February 16th, 1992: The Charlotte Panthers unveiled their primary and secondary logos today. Their primary logo shows a side facing panther's head in the team's colors, Teal Blue and Light Black. Their first secondary logo shows a front facing panther crawling through the word Panthers. Their second secondary logo shows a full body front facing panther jumping.

P.S The primary logo would be similar to the Jacksonville Jaguars' first logo IRL. The second secondary logo would be similar to the Florida Panthers' old logo

You're good at these logo ideas.

 

[Looper]

February 17, 1993: The Baltimore Ravens also announce their logos. The primary is a Raven with an interlocking BR in its talons, while the secondary is a Raven head (Like the primary OTL Logo).

 

[Colonel Zoidberg]

February 17, 1993: The Baltimore Ravens also announce their logos. The primary is a Raven with an interlocking BR in its talons, while the secondary is a Raven head (Like the primary OTL Logo).

Definitely a hell of a lot better than that weird-ass Flintstone lodge logo they had when they first moved to Baltimore.

 

[Looper]

Definitely a hell of a lot better than that weird-ass Flintstone lodge logo they had when they first moved to Baltimore.

What I don't remember that

 

[Duel]

February 19. 1992: ESPN makes its first documentary, entitled Sweetness. Narrated by comedian George Carlin, it follows the story of NFL legend Walter Payton, complete with interviews from Payton with Stuart Scott. The documentary is very well received, and Washington Post calls it "incredibly entertaining, inspiring, and sometimes tear jerking."

 

[Colonel Zoidberg]

What I don't remember that

The bottom image.

 

[Looper]

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Oh, I see. It does kinda suck

 

[Looper]

February 20, 1993: The NHL announces they will reform the ECHL. They will change all branding and logos of all teams, and some will move. The reshuffling is due to rapid expansion. The team locations are revealed, with the NHL team affiliated in parentheses

Eastern Conference

Northeast Division
Bethlehem, PA (Flyers)
Erie, PA (Penguins)
Albany, NY (Islanders)
Concord, NH (Sabres)
Montpelier, VT (Nordiques)
Portland, ME (Bruins)

Southern Division
Baltimore, MD (Capitals)
Newport News, VA (Rangers)
Raleigh, NC (Maple Leafs)
Myrtle Beach, SC (Dallas)
Athens, GA (Senators)
Memphis, TN (Lightning)
Morgantown, WV (Seattle)

Western Conference

Midwest Division
Joliet, IL (North Stars)
Jefferson City, MO (Blackhawks)
Fort Wayne, IN (Flames)
Lexington, KY (Whalers)
Little Rock, AK (Blues)
Marquette, MI (Admirals)
Kalamazoo, MI (Red Wings)

Western Division
Sacramento, CA (Sharks)
Olympia, WA (Canucks)
Portland, OR (Oilers)
Tucson, AR (Kings)
Boise, ID (Jets)
Aspen, CO (Canadiens)

 

[Don Corleone]

Hopefully the ECHL eventually adds the IceGators, Kingfish, Brass, and Seawolves.

 

[Looper]

February 22, 1993: The UEFA Champions league features two stunning round of 16 upsets. First, Rangers come back from being 2-0 down after the first leg, and not scoring in the first half to score FOUR goals in the second half against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The travelling Rangers fans chant "We don't need you" referencing the talks between Celtic, Rangers, and the FA to potentially join the English Football Pyramid. In the second upset, Barcelona is stunned on penalties following a 2-2 aggregate tie against AEK Athens. The other teams advancing will be Liverpool, AC Milan, Marseille, Werder Bremen, Real Madrid and Club Brugge.

February 23, 1993: The Aspen, Erie, and Memphis ECHL teams announce names. They will be the Extreme, the Monsters, and Rockers, respectively.