3 MEMORABLE
THANKSGIVING DAY FOOTBALL PLAYS
Thanksgiving is all about good food, family, and football. Each year, football fans look forward to sitting down and watching the game with their family, regardless of whether or not their team is playing. While many games have been played over the years, some stand out more than others because of some major players and their quick actions. Here are three individuals who made their Thanksgiving Day games ones to remember. LAWRENCE TAYLOR New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor was said to have “single-handedly” beat the Detroit Lions in this memorable 1982 Thanksgiving Day matchup. The game was only the fourth of the season for Taylor, who had just recovered from a sprained knee injury suffered in a previous game. With the score tied at 6-6 in the fourth quarter, Taylor intercepted the ball from the Lions quarterback, Gary Danielson, and ran it 97 yards for a touchdown. LEON LETT The Miami Dolphins were up against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day in 1993. This game was marked by its strange
weather: Snow covered the field in Dallas, and temperatures reached only 26 degrees F. But that wasn’t what made the game memorable. In the last 15 seconds of the game, the Cowboys blocked the Dolphins’ last 40-yard field goal attempt. As the ball was rolling on the ground, Cowboys defensive tackle Leon Lett dove for it but slipped and missed. The Dolphins recovered the ball and were given the chance to kick another field goal at the 1-yard line. The attempt was successful, and they won the game. PHIL LUCKETT One of the most memorable moments during a Thanksgiving game took place in 1998, when the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions entered overtime in a 16-16 tie. Referee Phil Luckett oversaw the coin toss, and that’s when things became tense. Steelers running back Jerome Bettis appeared to call tails, but Luckett said, “Heads is the call.” Upon review later, officials discovered that Bettis changed his mind mid-toss and had indeed called heads first. The Lions got first possession and scored a field goal to win the game.
NAVIGATING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Every Drink Matters!
The holiday season comes
casually drink while eating dinner, watching football, or just unwinding after a stressful holiday season.
with many traditions, including celebrating with
Another thing to consider is that many people who drink during Thanksgiving or the December holidays don’t drink very often. As “holiday drinkers,” they are more likely to underestimate their level of impairment and end up driving when they shouldn’t. Of course, anyone who drinks should never drive. You should always allow enough time after drinking to make sure you’re completely sober before getting behind the wheel. One rule of thumb is to wait 45 minutes to an hour per drink.
family and friends. These celebrations
come in all shapes and sizes, but many of these gatherings have one thing in common: alcohol.
In the few short weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day,
Here are a few more tips to help you safely enjoy the holiday season.
more people consume alcohol than at any other time of the year. As a result, the last few weeks of the year can be the most dangerous on the road, because alcohol-related accidents and fatalities reach their peak.
• If you don’t want a drink, just say no. Don’t feel like you have to give in to peer pressure. • Have nonalcoholic drinks available for guests and keep a glass of water or another nonalcoholic drink within arm’s reach. • Always designate a driver. • Keep a taxi or ride-share service such as Uber or Lyft on standby. • Drink responsibly and decide how many drinks you’ll have in advance. • Don’t let drinking become the main focus. Remember that the holidays and social events are about having fun with family and friends.
The increase in social drinking is one of the biggest reasons more people get into alcohol- related accidents during this time. More people
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