There's no more exciting play in college football than a "Hail Mary" that gets answered. Just ask Appalachian State fans. All successful Hail Marys are amazing, regardless of whether the ...

Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2676-2677 Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God ...

Staubach's post-game comments about the play are thought to have popularized "Hail Mary" as a football term.

He was on defense, trying to stop the Hail Mary from becoming a game-winning touchdown. As the ball landed inside a throng of players, bounced into the air and fell into the arms of a wide-open ...