PASSING THE TORCH. 1
30-01-2000, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia.
"Welcome to Super Bowl 34, this has been year full of surprises. 2 teams led by 2 unexpected Quarterbacks meet here today"
"I'm Al Michael, and I'm joined here by 2 Quarterbacks, who have each led both these teams to 4 Super Bowls with totally different results" Camera zooms out to show Joe Montana and Jim Kelly.
"Now Joe, Kurt Warner has been on a fairy tale run ever since your old back Steve went down against, what do you of his season?"
"Well Al, as you've said this has been a season straight out of child's fairy tale, the entire 9er fan base felt that with Steve out for the season with the concussions and coach Steve Mariucci deciding to go with Warner over Garcia that a chance for a run at the big one was over for the season. But credit where it is due to Kurt, 37 touchdowns in 13 games breaking the franchise record Steve set ironically last season to lead the team to the Super Bowl."
Al nods before turning to Jim Kelly "And your Bills have not let themselves be outdone, what do you make of Doug Flutie's seasons?"
"Doug has been terrific Al, since he came back from the CFL he has played like he had something to prove and this season he has done just that. 21 touchdowns, while not what Warner produce is still very respectable effort and his performance in the playoffs have warranted him to have a excellent season."
"Now Jim I know you're supporting the Bills, but how would your long like team mates be feeling now?"
"You know Al they'll be feeling nervous but they'll come out fired up and inspiring their teammates. Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed and the others that were with me in our 4 consecutive Super Bowl appearances will know this is their last chance at a title coming at the twilight of their playing careers"
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4th Quarter
"Now isn't this ironic, the 49ers are down by a point with the game at 20-19, and the special teams unit is coming on, needing Wade Richey to kick a 47 yard field goal with 3 second remaining."
"The Snap is good, Richey kicks it and its......No good, the Bills are celebrating the kick went wide right.....wait the referees are calling of the play"
"Oh no, coach Phillips tried to ice the kicker with his last time out" Camera focuses on Wade Phillips shaking his head.
"The kick is to be retaken, a life line for the 49ers. The Snap is good, the balls in the air.............. AND ITS GOOD!!"
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"And there you are folks, a good game with a great finale. The 49ers are back at the top of the mountain after a failed attempt to ice kicker.