Tom Brady's first Super Bowl deserves a deep rewind

It’s February 3rd, 2002. The Louisiana Superdome plays host to Super Bowl 36 where the St. Louis Rams and New England Patriots are tied at 17. With seven seconds left, Adam Vinatieri is lining up from 48-yards out to wrap this up and not give the Rams a chance in overtime.

While it all comes down to one kick, this season has been anything but straight forward. Which naturally means the underdog Patriots have the power to knock off the Rams who entered tonight as a two-touchdown favorite. But it’s not that simple - it wouldn’t be fun if it was. So to remember how we got to this point, let’s rewind.

Written and produced by Will Buikema
Directed and edited by Alex Hawley

[Dredahooper]

now the rams need to finish what they started

edit: the rams did NOT finish what they started

[Jordapopolous]

0:32
"But its not simple. It wouldn't be fun if it was. So to remember how we got to this point, let's rewind. The Soviet invasion of Finland in 1939 was marred with problems from the start..."

[grewdordon]

“The underdog Patriots”

Wow, I guess we’re finally going to see that happen again after 18 years

[mikejennette]

I'm happy you guys used Gil Santos' call instead of Pat Sumerall. Gil is a legend and called games for the Pats since the 70s. You can hear the passion and relief from all the years of frustration in his voice. Rest In Peace Gil, forever a Patriot

[SoftBank]

Thank you for including the WBCN call of Vinatieri's kick.

RIP Gil Santos (1959-2013).

[gm]

It’s so incredibly sad as a Jets fan, but at this point almost tragically poetic, that the Jets were responsible for Belicheck going to New England and injuring Bledsoe to open the door for Brady.

[camerontuttle]

Small but massive note that is important to us up here in NE: that Divisional game against the Raiders was the last one at the old Foxboro Stadium, the same stadium that Kraft saved and allowed the Patriots to stay in New England.

[laytonN]

"Had never missed a fieldgoal indoors in a 6 year career" Adam Vinatieri is a freaking goat

[whtbobwntsbobget]

I remember watching this live. I was in 8th grade. Despite being a Jets fan, I thought it was a miracle that a team named "The Patriots" won the superbowl right after 9/11. My Dad's a 49er fan, and would always talk about Cool Joe Montana. Brady reminded me of him. And I've liked Tom Brady ever since then. Plus we've had some great battles with the Pats over the years!

[JC-jgpv]

If Brady wins tomorrow night then he will snap his fingers and half of the players in the nfl will dissolve

[clemsontige]

Inject this into my veins. Love some Rewinder

[blovett]

Man Tom Brady and the Bucs really did just win it in Tampa. I don't like Brady personally but he's the GOAT no matter what. 7 rings man, unbelievable

[tylersoto]

I know it’s the super bowl and this probably won’t get noticed but I’m still gonna beat this drum. Alec Martinez’s Cup winning goal in double OT for the Kings in ‘14 needs a deep rewind. Considering that the Kings had to come back from down 3-0 to San Jose in the first round and had to win 3 straight road game 7’s to even be in that Stanley Cup final. It deserves a rewind

[mrjaming]

2011 World Series Game 6, probably the best game in WS history, needs a rewind

[sfashionlover]

I'm glad you included Gil Santos's radio call of the kick! Summerall's has zero energy

[jrodsep]

Come on SB, we need a rewind of Falcons choking against the Patriots

[Skippz]

Rams Allowed This Dynasty To Begin Now They Must End It!

[charlesdunn]

Every Kurt Warner super bowl appearance now has a rewinder episode dedicated to it. He is truly Mr. Rewinder.

[pirate]

“Underdog patriots”, now that’s a term I’ve scarcely heard.

[seankorpela]

Can we get a Gordon Hayward Vs. Duke rewinder thx