I think its one of the things that makes the story so compelling.. Another came on a safety blitz. Warner made his professional debut in the NFL in 1998 with the St. Louis Rams. I remember a number of conversations, calling from training camp, going, 'Brenda, I don't think I'm making it. He was sacked 75 times in 25 games while playing in it. LOS ANGELES -- Former coach Dick Vermeil will never forget what he told quarterback Kurt Warner the day he made the final cut for the then-St. Louis Rams in 1998. In addition, Zachary Levi spent several days around the Warner family, which gave him a sense of how they interact with each other. Kurt Warner if he was ready to play. Cutler, for all his flaws, never stopped being an entertaining guy on and of the field. Both teams got there the hard way. He made some throws that only really elite players can make under duress. A head coach cannot push a two-time MVP QB with a Super Bowl ring to the curb without some media cover. I am a good mix. Warner says that he was "very involved" in the making of the movie, including giving Zachary Levi tips on how to throw a football and how to look like an NFL quarterback. You gotta do that better.'" Since 2015, Martz has served as the head coach of the National Team for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, which features some of the nation's top draft-eligible players. Cutler would play under four more offensive coordinators before he finally left Chicago in 2017. The Alliance of American Football named Martz the head coach of the San Diego Fleet in 2018, making Martz the first person to coach a professional football team in the city of San Diego since Mike McCoy coached the Chargers' last season there in 2016. Is Mike Martz in the Hall of Fame? He returned to the States and got his first spot on an NFL roster in 1998 as the Rams' third-string quarterback. It only happened because Trent Green tore his ACL in a preseason game in 1999, prompting Warner to become the starter of a Rams team coming off a 4-12 season. https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2016/11/01/los-angeles-rams-jared-goff-kurt-warner-mike-martz-jeff-fisher/, Coaching staff still prefers Mannion over Goff, big changes coming in LA, Rams' Jared Goff says that he's more comfortable than he has ever felt, A bad fit? Kurt Warner stocked shelves at a grocery store and played in the Arena League and NFL Europa. Why did Kurt Warner leave St. Louis Rams? Jay Cutler has been retired now for some time. KW: That is a tough one. And he would line dance and do it the exact opposite of everyone else." The Chicago Bears are wide open to dealing the #1 overall pick. Despite the early struggles, a late-season rally combined with a weak NFC West allowed the Rams to sneak into the playoffs as a wild-card with an 88 record. "I couldn't have predicted it, but I had a great feel," said Vermeil, the Rams' head coach when they won Super Bowl XXXIV. Warner broke his hand and missed five games that year. It worked out great for both of us.. An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Hall of Fame QB's upcoming movie Yes. Billy Riccette. They have gone through highs and lows during the season come out on top. An American Underdog fact-check confirms that during his first season as a starting QB, Kurt Warner led the St. Louis Rams to their first-ever Superbowl title on January 30, 2000 in Super Bowl XXXIV, beating the Tennessee Titans. He certainly deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. Appearing on The 33rd Team, former Rams head coach Mike Martz, who guided the team to an appearance in Super Bowl XXXVI as head coach and was offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl XXXIV champions, took to Twitter to discuss Whites performance against the Rams and it reminded Martz of his former quarterback and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Kurt Warner. To unlock all of features of Rams On Demand please take a brief moment to register. Stroud Doesnt Want To Play For Bears. Legendary NFL coach Dick Vermeil was pleased to know that some of his actual words were used in the film, "American Underdog.". Without him we don't go. But even when he was finally given the opportunity in 1999 to play after starter Trent Green went down with a knee injury, Rams coach Dick Vermeil needed convincing. "The whole dynamic between me and Mike in the movie was really, really well done, and it was, it was key in a lot of different ways to my development, and for me to get ready for that role, was Mike having to ride me a little bit. Several readers took Miklasz to task, pointing out his most glaring omissions: First, Miklasz tossed out a cherry-picked win-loss record for Warner in his last two injury-plagued seasons with the Rams, but he failed to mention that most of Warner's losses were on the road against stronger opponents than Marc Bulger faced. Start a rebuild? [9], Martz allegedly had several conflicts with the Rams' front office over the years, which reportedly came to a climax in 2005, as well. In 1992 Martz was hired as quarterback coach for the Los Angeles Rams and held that post through 1994. Has there been coach that had success developing as many late round QBs as Martz? Yet Martz, through Miklasz, saw to it that Warner was portrayed as washed up and possessing a "crippled claw" throwing hand. Meoni was Brenda's last name from her previous marriage. Cutler at least acknowledges that much. 2008 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year And he neglected to mention the absurdity and shamefulness in throwing a two-time league MVP, Super Bowl MVP and pillar of the community to the curb because he was injured. Most stories credit Vermeil for going with Warner. Perhaps the credit should go to Martz as well. Legendary NFL quarterback, Kurt Warner, has a total of seven children. The Rams scored on their first 11 possessions six TDs, five field goals. The rest is history. In 2002, the Rams had a see-saw season in which Kurt Warner played injured and committed an unusually high number of turnovers. In the interview, he also praised rookies Carson Wentz and Dak Prescott. He was not able to play there, so he went to the Arena Football League, and then later the NFL Europa. On January 16, 2012, Martz announced his retirement from coaching. Typical cliche. Martz . Dont give up. After going to high school at Regis (Cedar Rapids, IA), Warner attended the University of Northern Iowa. Feb 04, 2017. Vermeil had no idea Warner would someday find himself on the Hall of Fame's doorstep. By Sourya Sur Roy. In 1995, when the team moved to St. Louis, he was served as wide receivers coach in 1995-96. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! And he likes Jared Goff. Mike Martz is a former NFL head coach and offensive coordinator, most notably for the St. Louis Rams. The boy, Zack, had been accidentally dropped in the bathtub by her ex-husband when the child was three-and-a-half months old, which left him nearly blind and with brain damage. Kurt adopted Brenda's two children, Zachary and Jesse Jo, before he married her. Martz coached the Rams to another Super Bowl in 2001 and was beaten by Bill Belichick and the Patriots. 0:03. Though the offense obviously had its woes, Martz wasn't blamed for very much of the team's issues, as the defense was also bad and there were various injury and personnel issues. Late that night offensive coordinator Mike Martz convinced Head Coach Dick Vermeil that they could win with Warner at quarterback, and the rest is history. Martz is Dolly Parton. Kurt Warner speaks about the rough times he's been through that got him inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and hopes to use the platform to inspire others. "This feels to me, a little bit, like the @kurt13warner story." However, they both knew a change needed to happen in their relationship, for better or worse. Kurt Warner came out of nowhere to lead the Rams to their first Super Bowl win. Warner wasn't anything before Martz got his hands on him. He has played for the St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants over the course of his 9 year career. Passed for 32,344 yards and 208 TDs He got the tryout but was unable to attend due to an injury to his throwing elbow that was the result of a bug bite he received during his honeymoon in Jamaica. It began at Northern Iowa, where Warner was third on the depth chart until his senior year. Theres a great correlation in how both teams succeeded. 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His wife, Brenda Meoni, had two children from a previous relationship prior to meeting Kurt. "[5] Vermeil further added, "Kurt Warner came off the street, and he made him NFL player of the yearI have great respect for him, and I think he has great respect for me. Thats why it was so interesting when he decided to appear on the Pardon My Take podcast with Barstool Big Cat. He had no conscience. Kurt Warner's true story is so . And the results were indeed damaging. Everybody knows that by this point. [8] Martz told the Rams that after being examined and evaluated by his treating physician (Dr. Victoria Fraser), his illness would prevent him from performing his duties. Warner passed for 4,353 yards and a league-leading 41 TDs to post a 109.2 rating, the first of two career passing crowns. Its a great symbol for all of us to carry within our profile if we can. November 27, 2022 8:19 pm ET. Child actor Hayden Zaller, who portrays Brenda Warner's son Zack in the movie, is blind in real life. Northern Iowa 93.7 career passer rating is ninth-best all time, "How good he was going to be, nobody could've predicted that," said Mike Martz, the offensive coordinator in 1999 who became the Rams' head coach for the following six years. And to no surprise, this one is yet another comparison to former Rams QB Kurt Warner. Martz played tight end at San Diego Mesa College, University of California, Santa Barbara, and Fresno State University and graduated summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis in 1972. At least from a wins and losses perspective. While Vermeil discusses his memories and relationship with Warner, Downes explains some of the dynamics of making a real-life story into a film. Credits: Lionsgate. Former St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner is known for his stutter-step . Dick Vermeil got his first NFL coaching job in 1969, hired by Marv Levy to be a special teams coach with the Los Angeles Rams. In February 1998, he played for the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe. DV: I think it will be a good football game. The genius behind the "Greatest Show on Turf" couldn't join offense with the "get off the bus running" Chicago Bears. 93.7 career passer rating is ninth-best all time, Quarterback Vermeil retired on February 2, 2000 (although he soon returned to coach the Kansas City Chiefs), and Martz was promoted to the head coaching position that same day. "Maybe he wasn't even aware of the talent that he had. After five games into the season, I thought we could win it all. Four-time Pro Bowler Mike White threw three touchdown passes in a 31-10 victory over the Chicago Bears to move to 7-4 on the season and move into the final playoff position in the AFC. Jeff Fisher, a conservative coach in a progressive city, One free agent each NFL team should re-sign in 2023, 9 combine standouts from Day 1 that the Rams could target, Ian Rapoport shares update on potential Jalen Ramsey trade price and timeline, 7 tight ends for Rams to watch at NFL combine, 7 quarterbacks for Rams to watch at NFL combine, 6 wide receivers for Rams to watch at NFL combine, Rams 2023 Draft Prospect Profile: Jake Haener (QB, Fresno State), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. You gotta do this better. According to Ourlads Dan Shonka, it almost was another of many obstacles Warner faced. It was just chess piecesHe always thought the next play was the one. No one ever did what he's done, and no one will ever do it again. ORIGINAL LAYOUT. There has been a critical error on this website. DV: I think the great admiration and respect I had for him was how long it took him to gain his opportunity and then how well prepared he was to take advantage of it. Martz pulls these highlights up when he wants to show people how well Warner anticipated throws and how accurate he was with the football. Deseret News: Did you ever think the Los Angeles Rams would reach the Super Bowl during the same season as the release of American Underdog? Sounds Like Chicago Bears Have A Quiet Contender For #1 Pick, These DBs Passed The Matt Eberflus Test At Scouting Combine, Latest Aaron Rodgers News Is Exactly What Bears Want To Hear, Adam Schefter Provided Another Notable Update On Bears #1 Pick, C.J. By Gary Klein , Sam Farmer. nobody could've predicted that," said Mike Martz, the offensive coordinator in 1999 who became the . RamsOnDemand is a Virtual Club for Rams Fans! In that game, Warner threw for 377 yards with a 112.3 passer rating. So it was more a shift in [Kurt]. The loss of defensive coordinator Lovie Smith, who left to become head coach of the Chicago Bearsand took two of his assistant coaches with himimpacted the team's performance on the field. (so maybe I'll kick it a little). I think it will be very, very tough for Cincinnati to beat the Rams at home in their own stadium. It may not display this or other websites correctly. With Arizona Cardinal quarterback Kurt Warner preparing for next Sunday's Super Bowl and with the entire nation taking measure of his phenomenal back-to-back seasons in the desert, football fans must wonder, "How could the Rams have parted ways with a quarterback who possesses such special talents?". What can the Los Angeles Rams expect from new OC Mike LaFleur? This isnt the first time Vermeil has been portrayed in a movie. Under the guidance of head coach Dick Vermeil and offensive coordinator Martz, Warner led the Rams to their first Super Bowl title in franchise history. An American Underdog fact-check confirms that after being let go by the Green Bay Packers during training camp in 1994, Warner spent three seasons playing in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Iowa Barnstormers. St. Louis Rams coach Dick Vermeil passes the Vince Lombardi trophy to Rams quarterback Kurt Warner after the Rams won the Super Bowl in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Jan. 30, 2000. "Hidden talent," said Vermeil, when asked what resonates most about Warner. He made it clear though he didnt hate Martz the person. A 2002 injury prompted the Rams to release him. "Some people think that a guy like Kurt came out of nowhere," said Bruce, who caught the winning 73-yard touchdown. He Explained Why, Weve Learned The Chicago Bears Asking Price For The #1 Pick, These D-Linemen Shined In Front Of Bears At Scouting Combine, Chicago Bears Trade Talks Reportedly May Include Veteran Player. We could not have planned that any better. ", Copyright 2023 HistoryvsHollywood.com, CTF Media, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, Kurt and Brenda Warners' Treasure House Independent Living Community for Adults with Cognitive Disabilities. Best known for his coaching tenure with the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL), he served as the offensive coordinator for the Rams' Greatest Show on Turf offense in 1999 that led the franchise to its first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXIV.Martz subsequently served as the head coach of the Rams from 2000 to . ", Warner proud of his journey to Hall of Fame (2:21), QB Kurt Warner came out of nowhere to make Hall of Fame, Trade Nick Chubb? Its the kind of movie that you can take your kids and grandkids to see. I give it a B and probably a 7.5 out of 10. Kurt Warner and Boomer Esiason have been there, done that. After initially rejecting an offer due to financial considerations, on February 8, 2006, Martz accepted an offer from the Detroit Lions to be their offensive coordinator and their quarterbacks coach. Trent Green cost another pick & Mad Mike ruined that as well. With Bulger under center, the Rams went 12-4 and won the NFC West. But he expressed confusion as to why Goff hasnt yet received a shot to play. St. Louis Rams Legend Kurt Warner and Wife Brenda Talk Life, Marriage and New Movie, 'American Underdog' . He did not start his first NFL game until he was 28 years old. Warner's ending with Rams was abrupt He came out of nowhere in 1999 season to lead team to a Super Bowl title Several things appeared to strain his relationship with coach Mike Martz The decision proved costly for the Rams as they lost in double overtime. DV: I think his underlying persistence and belief in himself, and never giving up. After the Cardinals won the NFC Championship on January 18, 2009, Kurt commented, "None of this feels as good unless you can share it with someone. Kurt and Brenda were still not married at the time. The real Brenda, who is four years older than Kurt, recalled their first encounter much like it unfolds in the movie. White went 22/28 for 315 yards and three touchdowns with a quarterback rating of almost 150. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Hayden was 11 years old at the time of filming. All the choices were great, really driving to that third act, the climax of the film, his first game and the Super Bowl. Vermeil was unsure of Warner and hadn't seen him perform with the first-string offense. You have to get me in, Downes said. Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner (born June 22, 1971, in Burlington, Iowa) is a retired American football player. Detroit lost its first five games with Martz and finished 313 in his first season as coordinator. And it ended with a close win over Tennessee, during which Warner threw for a Super Bowl-record 414 yards and was named the game's MVP. In 2006, his first season, the passing game improved considerably, ranking 7th overall behind quarterback Jon Kitna, who had his first 4,000-yard season at age 34. It was released in theaters across . The following morning, Kurt showed up on her doorstep with a rose and asked to meet her children. Little did Vermeil know then that Warner would construct one of the best seasons ever played by an NFL quarterback, completing 41 touchdown passes and throwing for 4,353 yards. Lionsgate/Mike Kubeisy Rejected from the Green Day Packers. Sure the team had a lot of success, going 17-8 during that run but it took a physical toll on the quarterback. While comparing the American Underdog fact vs. fiction, we discovered that Brenda Warner is a former United States Marine Corps corporal. 1 pick in the NFL draft: Could Chicago do it this year? Each time I saw it, I liked it better because I better understood it and the purpose of the movie. While Martz no longer has any affiliation with the Rams, he also admitted that he is unable to watch the games because he automatically wants to start coaching. I really did. Shaun McDonald was their leading receiver with 943 yards. Not only was it bad business, it turned out to be a petty and vindictive attempt to end Warner's career. [26], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Mike Martz paired with San Diego club of Alliance of American Football", "Mike Martz named head coach of San Diego Alliance of American Football league team", "How the 1999 Rams' Greatest Show on Turf came to be", "Mike Martz at head of line for Chicago Bears", "Vermeil: Martz would be great fit for Bears", "Martz out rest of year because of heart issue", "Martz's tenure with Rams ends in dismissal", Lions fire Mike Martz; OL coach Jim Colletto and WR coach Kippy Brown to run offense, "What's eating Jon Kitna? Five years after his release from the Rams, this topic is still as controversial and white-hot as everAnd until the story is addressed honestly, it won't be going away anytime soon. I figured if the Rams took a hell of a chance on me, why cant I take a hell of chance on a young quarterback that is trying to be something he was never given the opportunity to be? In 2003, Marc Bulger's first full year as a starter, the Rams fielded a much-improved defense under defensive coordinator Lovie Smith and led the NFL in forced turnovers, and they posted a 124 regular season record and made the playoffs. However, the Rams lost at home in the NFC divisional playoffs to the Carolina Panthers in a game that would have put them in the NFC title game. Please check your email for a confirmation. There's no way. Kurt was a fifth-year quarterback at the university and was pursuing a degree in communications. Welcome Guest! The team cruised through the playoffs and capped the magical season with a 23-16 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV. The things he was teaching was so far ahead of what others were teaching.. And in his three playoff games, he led his team to three upset victories, throwing eight touchdowns and only two interceptions. However, this is the question that Miklasz would not dare to ask, because he shares as much culpability as they do. In the process, as Kurt amply demonstrated, he never lost his abilityOnly his reputation. What do I want? Two-time NFL MVP, 1999 and 2001 He also had 22 interceptions on the season. A perfect passer rating is 158.3. He was then named the head coach, and his squad went 10-6. Tag Lamar Jackson? Northern Iowa [12], On January 8, 2008, Martz signed a two-year deal to become the offensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers, who hoped that a fourth offensive coordinator in four years could re-energize the offense (and, most notably, quarterback Alex Smith's career).[13]. Martz helped lead St. Louis to a victory in the 1999 Super Bowl behind a high-powered offense that led the league in scoring. What is special or unique about your relationship with Kurt Warner? Answer (1 of 4): Biggest failure in football is Mike Martz, by far. He was by far the smartest football mind Ive ever been around. This season, Warner was named to his fourth Pro Bowl, and led his team into the postseason. "And then about two weeks later is when I got the call from the Rams, and flew in and did the workout and they ended up signing me.". He came in with a big reputation from his days with the Greatest Show on Turf Rams a decade prior. He led the Cardinals to their first postseason home win in 61 years and then to their first Super Bowl, a close loss to Pittsburgh. The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star. That was probably why he lashed out at the coach during . Two-time first-team All-Pro Like in the Kurt Warner movie, the American Underdog true story corroborates that after being cut from the Green Bay Packers' 1994 training camp, Warner took a job as a nighttime stock clerk at a local Hy-Vee grocery store and earned $5.50 per hour. His friend Bernie was more than happy to deliver. Martz immediately announced that he would miss the rest of the season. Kurt Warner's broken finger marred his 2002 season . Yes, 'American Underdog' based on true story. . With Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Hayden Zaller, Ser'Darius Blain. 1:50. The film, which opened in theaters on Christmas Day, will be available for digital streaming on Feb. 4 and DVD on Feb. 22. He was brilliant too. Rams ON DEMAND was founded in 2010 to provide a different online experience; an engaging community where respect for each other is a condition of membership. Four-time Pro Bowler Best known for his coaching tenure with the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League , he served as the offensive coordinator for the Rams' Greatest Show on Turf offense in 1999 that led the franchise to its first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXIV. Injuries plagued Warner after that historic three-year run with the Rams, and over time he was continually passed over by younger quarterbacks, from Marc Bulger to Eli Manning to Matt Leinart. DN: Did you ever have any doubts about Kurt Warner as the 1999 season went on? The Rams might want a movie every year for that. Everybody who followed the Bears from 2010 to 2011 knows of the former offensive coordinator. Warner heaved the ball deep, five yards before Bruce's break on a post route and still hit his receiver in stride, just before absorbing a vicious hit. But Warner kept pushing. Then, with a still-tarnished reputation, courtesy of the Martz/Miklasz fabrications, Warner could only find work at the least successful franchise in the history of the NFLthe Arizona Cardinals. Kurt was a fifth-year quarterback at the university and was pursuing a degree in communications. Alongside running back Marshall Faulk (inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011) and wide receivers Isaac Bruce (among the 15 finalists who didn't make the final cut on Saturday) and Torry Holt (yet to crack the final 15), Warner suddenly put together one of the greatest seasons ever, throwing for 4,353 yards and 41 touchdowns with a 65.1 percent completion rate. He led the Rams to their first division title since 1985 and their first clinched playoff spot since 1989 (when the team was still in LA). 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Sources: All-Pro LB Wagner, Rams to part ways, Answering key offseason questions for every NFL team: Intel on Tua, Lamar and the No. At this time and under these circumstances, one would expect an objective St. Louis sportswriter to be asking a few tough questions right about now of former Rams head coach Mike Martz and Rams president John Shaw: "How could you have let that one get away?". Yes. Rather than go for the win in regulation, Martz made the controversial decision to run out the clock and settle for a game-tying field goal and overtime. did mike martz like kurt warner. We do get a bit of the preseason, when Offensive Coordinator Mike Martz (Chance Kelly . [3], In 1999, Martz returned to the Rams as Dick Vermeil's offensive coordinator. but Mike Martz's "Greatest Show on Turf" offense began to slip soon after. Offensive coordinator Mike Martz (Chance Kelly) has invented a new type of offense meant to be run by quarterback Trent Green. Or that he would become a four-time Pro Bowler, a first-team All-Pro on two occasions, a two-time regular-season MVP and one of three quarterbacks in NFL history to lead two separate franchises to football's grandest stage. Ever. It was the same church where Brenda's parents' memorial service was held the previous year after losing their lives in a tornado. Cutler doesnt hold anything back, addressing all sorts of subjects from his life after football to his friendship with Aaron Rodgers and advice he has for Mitch Trubisky. Kurt Warner isn't surprised Mike Martz didn't succeed in Chicago. You can mention Chan Gailey, John Robison, Dick Jauron, Hue Jackson, Steve Wilks all you want, but Mike Martz tops them all. Martz was the quarterbackcoach at Arizona State from 1983 until 1987 and also served that position for Los Angeles (1992-1994) as well as Washington (1997-1998) in the NFL. And now for the past year and a half, Warner has averaged almost 300 passing yards and over two touchdowns per game. While they're not a couple when the tornado strikes in the American Underdog Kurt Warner movie, it seems that they were still dating when the real-life tornado claimed the lives of Brenda's parents. To me, thats the difference that can make a great player, what they do under duress. I saw it three times. DN: What challenges do you face when making a true-life story into a film? Its understandable, though. "He's pretty special," Martz said. Sign up for the Cards Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Revisiting The Greatest Show On Turf. The following year his coaching career began at Bullard High School in Fresno, California. I remember the conversation we had once I became the starter, and he basically just said, 'We had to do everything we could to put as much pressure on you as possible, just to see if you could handle that and for us to feel comfortable putting you in that role.' But getting to know a person with tremendous drive, character and compassion, passion for a game and compassion for people. Kurt's here.' When Kurt came in, caught fire and just ignited the whole team.. Each of those Martz offenses routinely finished closer to last than anything even middling. On February 1, 2010, Martz was hired by the Chicago Bears as their offensive coordinator. However, in 2007 the 49ers only turned the ball over one fewer time than in 2008 under Martz. Getty Images Warner was methodical and quickly picked up on Martz' fast-paced offense thanks to his time spent in . And despite leading a terrible 2004 Giant team to a 5-4 record and despite becoming the Giant QB with the highest completion percentage in franchise history (that record still holds today), Warner was still benched. Vermeil and Downes both spoke with the Deseret News recently about American Underdog, which has earned nearly $25 million worldwide since its Dec. 25 release, according to Boxofficemojo.com. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sports Mockery, Inc. 2022 | All rights reserved.
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