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There are tons of 30 for 30s, and all of them are really well done. But which sports moments would you want to see in depth shrunk down to an hour feature?

For me, Game 162 would be a good candidate. The epic collapse of two teams in a month, with one ending minutes apart in two different cities. I watch the highlights probably once a month because it was one of the greatest nights ever.

How bout you guys?

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I'd like to see a 30 for 30 on the 2008 Fresno State Bulldogs and their run to the National Title.

That team was the biggest underdog to ever win a sports championship, and it seemed relatively ignored IMO.

Others I'd like to see:

Mike Vick's downfall and conviction for dog fighting.

Josh Hamilton's early struggles with substance abuse and his rise back to prominence.

The 1994 Major League Baseball strike. I'd like to see them specifically focus on the replacement players that were used and who were unable to be part of the union afterwards.

Maurice Clarett's downfall.

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I'd like to see a 30 for 30 on the 2008 Fresno State Bulldogs and their run to the National Title.

That team was the biggest underdog to ever win a sports championship, and it seemed relatively ignored IMO.

On that same subject, a documentary about South Carolina's back-to-back CWS championships wouldn't be too shabby either, considering the significance of the first one.

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Some things pop into my mind:

-An analysis of sports "curses," including all the historical and mythical "powers" associated with it.

-A first hand account of the ending of the 1993 Cup playoffs (Frasier, Gretzky's high stick "penalty," Game 7 in Toronto, the Habs run of OT wins, McSorely and the illegal stick, Roy), including those associated with the Kings, Leafs and Canadiens.

-The entire "Sonicsgate" saga, brought into "30 for 30" form.

-Analysis on the idea of taxpayer-funded stadiums, including how LA has been the NFL's pawn (and Seattle apparently being the NBA's).

-The devastating affliction done by NBA referees, and the credibility loss taken by it.

-The fall of baseball, and rise of football, soccer and lacrosse, as the most popular sports played in America.

-The ramifications done by the rise of secondary ticket markets (such as StubHub and Craigslist).

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Some things pop into my mind:

-An analysis of sports "curses," including all the historical and mythical "powers" associated with it.

-A first hand account of the ending of the 1993 Cup playoffs (Frasier, Gretzky's high stick "penalty," Game 7 in Toronto, the Habs run of OT wins, McSorely and the illegal stick, Roy), including those associated with the Kings, Leafs and Canadiens.

-The entire "Sonicsgate" saga, brought into "30 for 30" form.

-Analysis on the idea of taxpayer-funded stadiums, including how LA has been the NFL's pawn (and Seattle apparently being the NBA's).

-The devastating affliction done by NBA referees, and the credibility loss taken by it.

-The fall of baseball, and rise of football, soccer and lacrosse, as the most popular sports played in America.

-The ramifications done by the rise of secondary ticket markets (such as StubHub and Craigslist).

Yes to all of these.

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions)

King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL)

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Some things pop into my mind:

-An analysis of sports "curses," including all the historical and mythical "powers" associated with it.

-A first hand account of the ending of the 1993 Cup playoffs (Frasier, Gretzky's high stick "penalty," Game 7 in Toronto, the Habs run of OT wins, McSorely and the illegal stick, Roy), including those associated with the Kings, Leafs and Canadiens.

-The entire "Sonicsgate" saga, brought into "30 for 30" form.

-Analysis on the idea of taxpayer-funded stadiums, including how LA has been the NFL's pawn (and Seattle apparently being the NBA's).

-The devastating affliction done by NBA referees, and the credibility loss taken by it.

-The fall of baseball, and rise of football, soccer and lacrosse, as the most popular sports played in America.

-The ramifications done by the rise of secondary ticket markets (such as StubHub and Craigslist).

If you're interested in taxpayer-funded stadiums, this chapter from the book Sports Matters may be of some interest to you.

http://books.google.com/books?id=kC4qYeafQzMC&pg=PA225&lpg=PA225&dq=sports+matters+st+louis+rams&source=bl&ots=bPB_yDTzcN&sig=wOpRX8lMlBk9aoCM8RUO5v8hhKc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=PCqvUd_AAueBygH9qYDQBA&ved=0CCwQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=sports%20matters%20st%20louis%20rams&f=false

It's a very interesting read.

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She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.)
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-The entire "Sonicsgate" saga, brought into "30 for 30" form.

Or you could just watch the Sonicsgate documentary.

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On subject, I'd love to see a 30 for 30 on:

  • The Lake County Fielders
  • Bottlegate
  • The 1998 Home Run race
  • Michael Vick's downfall
  • Canucks Stanley Cup loss riots

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I'd like to see a 30 for 30 on the 2008 Fresno State Bulldogs and their run to the National Title.

This was definitely my first reaction.

I think they could do a really good one on the implementation in class basketball in Indiana high school sports—more from the standpoint of how controversial it was and still is in a state where 10,000 people routinely show(ed) up to watch high school basketball.

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They're headed by Bill Simmons so there's an overload of basketball pieces.

There's only been one hockey 30 for 30 and it was the first one. The Gretzky trade. I've heard Kevin Connolly directed a documentary for them about the New York Islanders and it'll be out this fall, but there's a load of stories I'd love to see get the 30 For 30 treatment.

- Avs-Red Wings rivalry just because it was the nastiest, real-life hate rivalry I've ever seen in professional sports.

- Ray Bourque and the 2001 finals

- the 1994 Rangers

- Mike Danton

- Eric Lindros (sidebar - concussions)

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The Late 80's Mets, rise and fall of Doc and Darryl and how a potebtially great team that should have been a dynasty only won one World Series

Perfection the 1972 Dolphins

Bronx Zoo Late 70 Yankees beyond 1977 and up to the death of Munson

Billy Martin His alcholism five managerial stints with the Yankees and tragic Drunk driving death on Christmas Day

L.T. Greatness and addiction

The WHA

The ABA

The Fall of the Montreal Expos

The 90s Blue Jays

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Selfishly, I'd love to see them document the 1990s Husker Dynasty - maybe more from the angle of the legacy and character of Tom Osborne.

As a coach, Osborne modeled consistency. His teams won 9 or more games every single year for his entire tenure (25 years). He went 60-3 in his final five seasons and played for four national titles, winning 3. Only Joe Paterno got to 200 wins faster and Osborne holds a career record of (0.863). His 94-54 squads are one of only two teams to win perfect, undefeated back-to-back titles (props to our Sooner buddies for the other pair in 55-56).

Football accomplishments aside, Osborne also put a heavy focus on academic excellence for his athletes. In his 25 year career, he graduated more Academic All-Americans at Nebraska than any other school has in their entire history.

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I'd like to see a 30 for 30 on the 2008 Fresno State Bulldogs and their run to the National Title.

That team was the biggest underdog to ever win a sports championship, and it seemed relatively ignored IMO.

Others I'd like to see:

Mike Vick's downfall and conviction for dog fighting.

Josh Hamilton's early struggles with substance abuse and his rise back to prominence.

The 1994 Major League Baseball strike. I'd like to see them specifically focus on the replacement players that were used and who were unable to be part of the union afterwards.

Maurice Clarett's downfall.

A film on Clarett was announced at their upfronts and is currently in post-production.

Films concerning the Roberto Duran/Sugar Ray Leonard rivalry, the Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan saga (2014 will mark the 20th anniversary of the assault), Jimmy Connors, late surfing legend Eddie Aikau, and Sonny Vaccaro will also air.

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I'd love to see one on the rise and fall of the NASL (1968-1984) kind of like the one they did on the USFL

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I'll probably come back with more, but 1969 Arkansas-Texas. Plenty to go with-Nixon proclaiming the winner the National Champion and (while it gets much less play obviously) neither team was integrated-giving you the race angle.

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The Pittsburgh drug trails of 1985. What led up to it and what was the fall out from it. That could be a two hour show.

As for other ideas.

-Doug Flute finding success in the CFL.

-Steve Howe

-William Andrews

-Moonlight Graham type players in all sports

-Pepper Rodgers

-Bobby Humphrey

-Tony Horton (Although that may be a little too old for the sereis. They seem to only want to focus on stories form '79 on.)

-The history of sports video games.

-A best of times/worst of times story with the San Francisco 49ers during the 80's and the AIDS epidemic going on in the community.

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