What If...

[flames_1987]

Theres been a few threads like this in the Flames forum, but I thought it be really intresting to start up a general sports one.

There are of course a few ones that stand out,

What if Buckner had fielded that grounder? The Sox win the WS, does the curse live on, or do the Sox go on to win more?

What happens if Tom Brady's throw against the Raiders in the playoffs was ruled a fumble? He wouldn't be undefeated in the playoffs, the pats would've never one the SB that year, and would they have won any after that?

What happens if Carter sinks that shot at the buzzer against Philly? Do the raps make it all the way that year at least to play the Lakers? Does Vince remain a rap for years and years to come?

[Sylvanfan]

What if Buckner had fielded that grounder? The Sox win the WS, does the curse live on, or do the Sox go on to win more?

If he does field the grounder and get the out the Sox obviously win the series, but thats the only one. I don't know if you call it the "curse" but I still think they play second fiddle to the Yankees for much of the late 90's early 00's. It's only because of baseballs expanded playoffs that they've even been in the playoffs since 1990 and mostly from like 99 on. Even with all their appearances the only year they were even close with the Yankees was the 2003 season when they lost in 7. Other than that those series have been pretty one sided. Even this year the Sox are far from a lock to get into the post season, and I think the Yankees will step up and beat them.

Next question.

What if baseball hadn't gone on strike in 1994. Would the Montreal Expos have won the World Series that year, and would it have created enough pressure to build a proper ball park and be enough to keep the team in Montreal?

[JiriHrdina]

What if baseball hadn't gone on strike in 1994. Would the Montreal Expos have won the World Series that year, and would it have created enough pressure to build a proper ball park and be enough to keep the team in Montreal?

World series - no. They would've been the Cardinals of that year - great regular season but unable to finish the deal.

Would they have stayed in Montreal - again no. The stadium is horrible and baseball was already dieing at that stage in the city.

Next question

If the Raptors had kept McGrady and dealt Carter how deep would they have gone in the playoffs by this time? Semis? Finals? First round?

[flames_1987]

If the Raptors had kept McGrady and dealt Carter how deep would they have gone in the playoffs by this time? Semis? Finals? First round?

The Raptors would've made the the Eastern Confrence Championship by now. They probablly would've been close to last year if they had McGrady over Vince. Alston McGrady Rose Bosh Marshall as your starting 5. Playoff team! However for the question itself, I say with Mcgrady they end up in the same spot they did with Vince against Philly. Except T-Mac never goes to get his diploma that day, T-Mac makes that shot. So Raptors would've made the 3rd round.

Next Question:

Had the Yankees had RJ last year, would the Red Sox have beaten them?

[the_only_turek_fan]

Had the Yankees had RJ last year, would the Red Sox have beaten them?

Yes, the Sox were destined to win.

Coming back from down 3-0 to the Yanks was simply amazing.

Then sweeping the finals.

Next question,

What if Nieuwendyk's goal in game 6 vs. LA counted.

Would the Flames have repeated?

[flames_1987]

What if Nieuwendyk's goal in game 6 vs. LA counted.

Would the Flames have repeated?

Yes, The Flames had all the key aspects along with leadership and goaltending. #2 would've been that year

next question,

If Mike Tyson had never got into any trouble outside the ring, and countinued fighting during his hay day therefore, would he have become the greatest boxer ever to step in the ring?

[Sylvanfan]

Originally posted by flames_1987@Jul 27 2005, 02:21 AM

If Mike Tyson had never got into any trouble outside the ring, and countinued fighting during his hay day therefore, would he have become the greatest boxer ever to step in the ring?

I think he would have become the most accomplished boxer ever, winning the most fights and defending the heavyweight title the longest. But I don't think he'd be considered the greatest fighter ever, due to the lack of competition in the division at the time.

Q: Had Belgian brewer Interbrew not taken over Labatts, and Labatts had maintained the controlling interest in the Toronto Blue Jays the Jays would have continued to feel higher budget teams, and wouldn't have struggled in the late 90's and early 00's.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally posted by the_only_turek_fan@Jul 26 2005, 07:50 PM
Had the Yankees had RJ last year, would the Red Sox have beaten them?

Yes, the Sox were destined to win.

Coming back from down 3-0 to the Yanks was simply amazing.

Then sweeping the finals.

Next question,

What if Nieuwendyk's goal in game 6 vs. LA counted.

Would the Flames have repeated?

Sorry I just gotta note that it was Brian Maclellan not Nieuwey that had the disallowed goal.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally posted by JiriHrdina+Jul 27 2005, 03:50 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (JiriHrdina @ Jul 27 2005, 03:50 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-the_only_turek_fan@Jul 26 2005, 07:50 PM
Had the Yankees had RJ last year, would the Red Sox have beaten them?

Yes, the Sox were destined to win.

Coming back from down 3-0 to the Yanks was simply amazing.

Then sweeping the finals.

Next question,

What if Nieuwendyk's goal in game 6 vs. LA counted.

Would the Flames have repeated?

Sorry I just gotta note that it was Brian Maclellan not Nieuwey that had the disallowed goal. [/b][/quote]
Yeah, I was going to mention that too, but let it slide.

[Pagal4321]

WHAT IF Khabibulin's pad never hit the puck that deflected off Gelly's skate.

or even better
WHAT IF Leo scored with a minute left in game 7.

[flames_1987]

WHAT IF Khabibulin's pad never hit the puck that deflected off Gelly's skate.

or even better
WHAT IF Leo scored with a minute left in game 7.

its been discussed in previous threads in the Flames forum. The Flames would've won the cup had Gellys goal gone in, and if Leo had scored the Flames tie it up and we see, btw there was still a lot more time then a minute when Leo was stopped in game 7.

Q: Had Belgian brewer Interbrew not taken over Labatts, and Labatts had maintained the controlling interest in the Toronto Blue Jays the Jays would have continued to feel higher budget teams, and wouldn't have struggled in the late 90's and early 00's.

The Jays in my mind still would've struggled but not as much, they had some corner stones on the team to build around and with money who knows. To me, what if 94 had never happened to the Jays and who knows all Canadian WS?

Q: Would the Blue Jays have been pushed to 7 games and or beaten if it wasen't for Mitch Williams and the black cloud that was around him from both Philly Fans and the media? I'm not reffering just to his game 6 blown save either

[JiriHrdina]

Originally posted by Pagal4321@Jul 26 2005, 09:57 PM
WHAT IF Khabibulin's pad never hit the puck that deflected off Gelly's skate.

or even better
WHAT IF Leo scored with a minute left in game 7.

I believe it was browna that outlined his version of waht would've happend if Leo wouldl've scored. Darn near made me cry.

[JBR]

If Buckner would have made the play, the Red Sox may not have won the series. The score was already tied when he made the error. The Mets most likely would have won the game because of the momentum they generated from TYING the game in the 9th.