OJ Anderson joins D.A. to discuss his incredible journey from the end of the depth chart to Super Bowl MVP. OJ talks about his days at Miami before the Hurricanes dynasty, the fallout with the Cardinals, and how even after he came to the Giants his job was far from guaranteed. From being left off the security list to being ignored at Super Bowl media day, it was never easy for OJ. Plus, he wonders why he’s been ignored for the Hall of Fame. It’s one of the great Cinderella stories in New York sports history.
0:00 Intro
1:40 Recruitment/time in Miami.
5:15 going pro, being able to face off big guys.
7:25 Draft/story about almost going to the Giants.
9:40 Time in St. Louis
15:55 Getting traded to the Giants.
19:05 Giants running back situation in ’86/Super Bowl
22:20 ’88 training camp story
25:40 ’88 season
27:35 ’89 season
34:30 role in ’90.
38:00 Thoughts on ’90 season after Phil Simms injury
41:40 NFC Championship win over 49ers
44:45 thoughts on playing Buffalo in the super bowl.
47:00 Super Bowl 25
53:35 Norwood’s miss
57:00 Thoughts on winning SB MVP
59:50 HOF talk
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4 Comments
One of my favorite running backs of all time! Loved him with the Giants. His 1990 season was one for the ages. He carried the offense on his back especially after the Simms injury. Hope to see him in Canton one day soon!
It's really unusual that a guy with OJ's career and TWO SB wins in New York is not in the HOF. Maybe the voters are confusing him with the other OJ. As I remember OJ gained the most yards against the Giants in the 80's. Not Riggo, Not Dorsett, Not Roger Craig. And a SB MVP to boot.
Good stuff! Love OJ!
OJA is a great Giant