Why is it called Any Given Sunday?
It is partly based on the 1984 novel On Any Given Sunday by NFL defensive end Pat Toomay; the title is derived from a line in the book (also used in the film) that a team can win or lose on “any given Sunday”, said by the fictitious coach Tony D’Amato.
Who coined Any Given Sunday?
Bell became Commissioner of the NFL in 1946. He’s credited with coming up with the phrase “On Any Given Sunday, any team can beat any other team.” This had not been true of Bell’s Eagles. They almost always lost, in part because Bell had named himself coach of the team and he wasn’t very good at it.
Did any given Sunday win any Oscars?
ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – Drama
Any Given Sunday/Awards
What happens at the end of any given Sunday?
In the final scene, after the old coach and the new star quarterback have reconciled, the quarterback throws a ball and looks back and says that his arm is hurting, but the coach is gone. Nobody wants to hear about the pain. Stone loves the big metaphors of American life.
What is Any Given Sunday about?
Four years ago, DAmato’s (Al Pacino) Miami Sharks were at the top. Now, his team is struggling with three consecutive losses, sliding attendance, and aging heroes, particularly 39-year-old quarterback Jack “Cap” Rooney (Dennis Quaid). Off the field, DAmato is struggling with a failed marriage and estranged children, and is on a collision course with Christina Pagniacci (Cameron Diaz), the young president/co-owner of the Sharks organization.Any Given Sunday / Film synopsis
What year did the movie Any Given Sunday come out?
December 16, 1999Any Given Sunday / Initial release
What team did Willie Beamen play for?
Willie Beamon
| No. 21 | |
|---|---|
| Undrafted: | 1993 |
| Career history | |
| New York Giants (1993–1996) | |
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Who was the naked guy in Any Given Sunday?
‘I shook your hand last’: Cameron Diaz remembers embarrassing movie scene with a NAKED Jamie Foxx on Ellen DeGeneres. They are both starring together in the remake of the family classic Annie.
What happens in Any Given Sunday?
An aging football coach finds himself struggling with his personal and professional life while trying to hold his team together. A star quarterback has been knocked out of the game and a naive football player replaces him only to become exposed to the world of sports and become a danger to himself and to his players.
What is the origin of the phrase’on any given Sunday’?
It comes from American professional football, which is played (mainly) on Sunday. The full adage goes “on any given Sunday, any team can beat any other team”, meaning that a weaker team still has a chance against a stronger opponent.
Is there an Australian version of any given Sunday?
For the Australian sports television show, see Any Given Sunday (TV series). Any Given Sunday is a 1999 American sports drama film directed by Oliver Stone depicting a fictional professional American football team.
What does on any given Sunday mean in football?
Any given sunday. The full adage goes “on any given Sunday, any team can beat any other team”, meaning that a weaker team still has a chance against a stronger opponent. A related sports phrase is “you have to play the games (to determine the outcome)”.
Is any given Sunday based on a true story?
Any Given Sunday is a 1999 American sports drama film directed by Oliver Stone depicting a fictional professional American football team.
