College Football / Spotlight
INTRODUCING THE NEW 49ERS
For what it’s worth, the 49 points UCLA allowed against Nebraska, falling just four touchdowns shy of the Cornhuskers, ties the most points the Bruins have allowed in a game since Terry Donahue took over as head coach in 1977.
USC defeated UCLA, 49-14, in the 1979 season finale. UCLA finished 5-6 season and was seventh in the Pac-10.
BACKS AGAINST THE WALL, ITS GUTS AND DETERMINATION
Top Cliche, Revisted, Dept.: From the Associated Press reporter in Dallas, covering SMU’s victory over New Mexico.
“Ramon Flanigan, refusing to be denied at the goal line again. . . . “
Take ‘em one at a time, Ramon.
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