The Band is on the Field | College GameDay

The Band is on the Field | College GameDay
40 years ago, in one of the oldest rivalries in college football, one of the most iconic, improbable, and unforgettable plays in sports history took place. What started as a squib kick between Cal and Stanford to run out the clock and end the game became something so much more. What ensued on that field was mass hysteria, and a story of determination and hope, the likes of which would impact all those who lived it for the rest of their lives. Watch the full story on ESPN+.

[geraldorivera]

That band dude getting dunk on at the end was the best part of the whole play!

[markswanson]

Great work documenting & interviewing not only all the players, but also all the various band members involved in the #1 NCAA football play ever. “Never give up!”

[ricardobjj]

Still funny whenever I hear "the band is out on the field!"

[johnnyvain]

there are alot of highlight reels of amazing plays but NONE will ever beat this . everything was perfect about this moment.

[semipenguin]

The 80s were a fun time to grow up. Now, it’s nice to be about to pull this up on your phone and watch it anytime.

[sammcbride]

You never know when history is going to put you in a great big bear hug.

[DanielBurapavong]

One of the greatest moments in ACC history.

[redandbluebulldog]

Growing up in deep SEC country in the early 80’s (way before the internet!) and with three, maybe four channels on the box, we didn’t know much about Cal-Stanford football then (or that they were even schools tbh!😂) but I definitely remember the replay of this at that time. It was incredible then. It’s Incredible now.

[EvanLyman]

I guess I never realized that the guy who received the initial kick was also the same guy that returned it for the TD and ran over the trombone player. What a legend

[jonathanyoung]

I always wanted to hear from the trombone player!! Yay!

[MarkMeadows]

"The band is onto the field! He's looking to win at the end zone!"
"The Bears, the Bears, have won! The Bears have won! Oh my god! The most amazing, sensational, traumatic, exciting, thrilling finish in the history of college football! California has won!"

[Jennifer-bppe]

Watched this game in the MU at UC Davis. I remember this well. Everyone was whooping and yelling, the band is on the field!

[EmperrHrde]

There is nothing like this in pro-football. That is why college football is the best form of the game.

[AaronAirstrike]

He actually says, "The band is OUT on the field".

[theshawshankinception]

I mean that sentence is just so stupidly insane. Like, this actually happened 🤣🤣🤣

[richardwarren]

I was there. The trombone player getting involved in the play was exciting.

[thenorthstars]

Never give up.
No matter how hopeless the situation may appear to be.

[tigerwareagle]

Now that Auburn (known for kick six) is playing Cal (known for “the play”) in 2023, who has the most miraculous play?

[MrNice-cngj]

Don’t let anything distract you from the fact that 55 years ago today, Al Bundy scored 4 touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High Panthers in the city championship game.

[russs]

"Do you believe in miracles?" Al Michaels
"Down goes Frazier!!" Howard Cosell
"I don't believe what I just saw!!" Jack Buck
"Secretariat is moving like a tremendous machine!" Chic Anderson
"The band is on the field" Joe Starkey

Gotta include it in the list of great sports calls.