2000 NFL memories

I was just eight years old when the 2000 decade began. Honestly, I don't remember much from the early part of the decade. My first real sports memory is Kevin Dyson helplessly stretching for the goal line in the Titan's near Super Bowl win against the Rams. I'll never forget that.

I will never forget where I was when Adam Vinitary kicked the game-winning field goal in the AFC Championship game versus Oakland.

Speaking of the Raiders, I think my most memorable thought when it comes to sports would have to be Brett Favre's four touchdowns versus Oakland on Monday Night Football the day after Favre's father died.

I was too young to really understand what was going on, but I can't forget the feeling of the first week of football after 9/11. And the Sports Illustrated cover that declared "The Week Sports Stood Still"

David Tyree's Immaculate Reception Part II in the Giant's monumental Super Bowl victory over the previously undefeated Patriots will always be in the back of my mind.

And while I am straying from the NFL, it's hard to put together a list of memorable anything without thinking about what I still say is the greatest sporting event ever played: Boise State over Oklahoma... need I say more?

And of course, as I promised so along ago, I WILL NOT forget the late greats:

Pat Tillman

Darrent Williams

Sean Taylor

Chris Henry

May the 2010 decade bring just as much as excitement as the 200s