Why we no longer see the full story

The image is seared onto the brains of the 17 million viewers who watched it live.

November 18, 1985. Joe Theismann, Washington Redskins quarterback, took a snap but hesitated, couldn’t find a receiver. Two New York Giants defenders closed in, then giant linebacker Lawrence Taylor crashed into Theismann from behind.

The QB didn’t get up, but it was Taylor’s panicked reaction that raised America’s alarm. He jumped up waving his hands frantically, screaming to the touchline for help.