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Alstott's Most Memorable Run

   He has run through linemen 50 pounds heavier, while displaying surprising speed and elusiveness for a man his size. Mike Alstott's career will be remembered for his bruising style and penchant for finding the end zone.

   Here are some of our favorites Alstott runs. Which was his most memorable? Cast your vote.

Vikings Sept. 14, 1997 John McKay once called it the greatest run he had ever seen – even if it was only a 1-yard TD run. On third-and-goal from the 1, Alstott took the handoff from quarterback Trent Dilfer and tried to leap into the end zone. He was knocked back to the 3 from where he hopped to his left, eventually turned 180 degrees and powered into the end zone - backward - while escaping and dragging three defenders.	Redskins Nov. 13, 2005 It was the victory that sparked the Bucs to the 2005 playoffs, but if not for Alstott's two-point conversion run with less than a minute remaining, Tampa Bay would not have defeated Washington 36-35. There was some debate about whether Alstott actually crossed the goal line, but the play was reviewed and upheld. From there, the Bucs won five of their last seven games to win the NFC South.	Lions Dec. 28, 1997 Alstott ripped off a 31-yard touchdown run against the Lions in a 20-10 NFC Wild-Card playoff victory. It remains the longest run in team postseason history.	Redskins Jan. 15, 2000 It was another short run, this time a 2-yarder. Alstott started right, was stopped cold, reversed field, bounced off several more defenders and finally reached the end zone on the opposite of the field from where the play was designed to go. The Bucs won to advance to the NFC championship game.	Browns Oct. 13, 2002 On a 20-yard run, Alstott broke five tackles before finally being run down. Of his 126 rushing yards, 121 came in the second half.

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