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1968 Sugar Bowl - LSU vs. Wyoming
Posted on 2/26/13 at 10:41 pm
Posted on 2/26/13 at 10:41 pm
Not sure if this has been posted before? but here it is for the old-timers
Notables for this game were Wyoming’s shifty running back Jim Kiick who later would play for the ‘72 Miami Dolphins. LSU’s great defensive end John Garlington was later drafted by Cleveland in the 2nd round. Both players were a major factor in this game.
Wyoming also featured talented quarterback Paul Toscano, who lead the nation in total offense after having played defensive back the two previous seasons. Toscano also finished in the balloting for the Heisman trophy. Wyoming’s kicker Jerry Depoyster played a major role in the game kicking a record 49-yard field goal and whose prolific punting kept LSU’s return specialist Sammy Grezaffi in check. Wyoming also boasted the top ranked rush defense in the country. Toscano, Kiick, Depoyster and its defense together put Wyoming ahead 13-0 at half.
But it was an unknown third-string running-back named Glenn Smith who would spark the LSU comeback. In the third quarter Nelson Stokley under pressure most of the day would hit Smith for a 39-yard pass. Then Smith high-stepped his way reviving the running game eventually scoring on the same drive for LSU’s first points. Smith's elusive running loosened up the nation’s top rush defense allowing Stokley to throw for two touchdowns to Tommy Morrel. Smith was named the game’s MVP.
LSU seemingly had the game wrapped up with seconds to go leading 20-13 but Toscano's pass was tipped leading to a 54-yard gain to the LSU 18-yard line. Toscano then completed a pass to the LSU 5-yard line ending the game.
Wyoming a 6-point underdog proved to be a worthy opponent as the Toscano-lead Cowboys outgained the Tigers 406 - 242.
The tape abruptly ends on the last play but overall it’s an excellent recap of the game.
LINK
Notables for this game were Wyoming’s shifty running back Jim Kiick who later would play for the ‘72 Miami Dolphins. LSU’s great defensive end John Garlington was later drafted by Cleveland in the 2nd round. Both players were a major factor in this game.
Wyoming also featured talented quarterback Paul Toscano, who lead the nation in total offense after having played defensive back the two previous seasons. Toscano also finished in the balloting for the Heisman trophy. Wyoming’s kicker Jerry Depoyster played a major role in the game kicking a record 49-yard field goal and whose prolific punting kept LSU’s return specialist Sammy Grezaffi in check. Wyoming also boasted the top ranked rush defense in the country. Toscano, Kiick, Depoyster and its defense together put Wyoming ahead 13-0 at half.
But it was an unknown third-string running-back named Glenn Smith who would spark the LSU comeback. In the third quarter Nelson Stokley under pressure most of the day would hit Smith for a 39-yard pass. Then Smith high-stepped his way reviving the running game eventually scoring on the same drive for LSU’s first points. Smith's elusive running loosened up the nation’s top rush defense allowing Stokley to throw for two touchdowns to Tommy Morrel. Smith was named the game’s MVP.
LSU seemingly had the game wrapped up with seconds to go leading 20-13 but Toscano's pass was tipped leading to a 54-yard gain to the LSU 18-yard line. Toscano then completed a pass to the LSU 5-yard line ending the game.
Wyoming a 6-point underdog proved to be a worthy opponent as the Toscano-lead Cowboys outgained the Tigers 406 - 242.
The tape abruptly ends on the last play but overall it’s an excellent recap of the game.
LINK
This post was edited on 2/27/13 at 10:18 am
Posted on 2/26/13 at 11:25 pm to BRUNNIN4
I sat in the North endzone of Tulane stadium for this game. Might have been the coldest game I have ever been to. You couldn't drink enough to stay warm.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 11:25 pm to bdnc
Yep I remember the game. Watched it on TV. I remember it being a sloppy field, and Wyoming's uniforms were the ugliest thing I'd ever seen. I was thinking it was Tommy West who was the running back, but I'm sure what you read is correct, and that it was Glenn Smith. Was to long ago to remember for me.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 11:25 pm to BRUNNIN4
Ah, the good old days when I was in college and the Sugar Bowl was played at Tulane and basketball was played in the Cow Palace.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 11:31 pm to CaLSUTigerFan
The field was wet and LSU's Game Plan was to block Wyoming low. The field being wet they could not block low which made a poor First Half. At Half Time they witched back to regular blocking on the Offensive Line and LSU begin to move the ball.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 11:56 pm to Malaysian Tiger
I was there and sat almost at the top of Tulane Stadium...and yes it was COLD...
side note..my Drilling Superintendent is a hugh Wyoming fan/alum. He knew more about the game than I remembered and he was a kid back then.
side note..my Drilling Superintendent is a hugh Wyoming fan/alum. He knew more about the game than I remembered and he was a kid back then.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 2:30 am to noassatall01
quote:So did I.
I sat in the North endzone of Tulane stadium for this game.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 3:58 am to BRAVEHEART
Southwest corner for me.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 4:53 am to lkchucktiger
watched the game and actually saved the TV guide covering the game till my mom dumped it.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 5:06 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
What always struck me about the game was that Wyoming had 15,000 fans there. A not very impressive number until you learn that that was 10% of the entire state!
The city of Cheyenne had a population of 115,000.
The city of Cheyenne had a population of 115,000.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 6:31 am to Pietra
quote:incredible...seriously, that's loyal...
What always struck me about the game was that Wyoming had 15,000 fans there. A not very impressive number until you learn that that was 10% of the entire state!
The city of Cheyenne had a population of 115,000.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 7:30 am to CaLSUTigerFan
quote:
Ah, the good old days when I was in college and the Sugar Bowl was played at Tulane and basketball was played in the Cow Palace.
And major bowls were played on New Year's Day.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 7:37 am to bdnc
Wow. It's good to hear that there are others, "North of Sixty", on this Site. Nostalgia can be an Elixir.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 7:59 am to Malaysian Tiger
Maybe I'm wrong, but the big thing I recall from this game is that Cholly Mac was so upset with his starting o-line, that he benched the starters at halftime, and went with the 2nd string to start the 3rd quarter. The 2nd half was a different game.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 7:59 am to Joe Btfsplk
Wow, great stuff, THIS is what this board is all about IMO....Thanks OP!!!
This post was edited on 2/27/13 at 8:06 am
Posted on 2/27/13 at 8:08 am to bdnc
Man that brings back memories. Watched that game on TV with my dad. I do remember Nelson running for his life a lot in the second half and how sloppy the field got. This game really hooked me on Tiger football at the ripe old age of 8!!
Posted on 2/27/13 at 8:08 am to secman12
That 1967 LSU team was one of the most hard luck squads LSU has ever produced.Also, when you think of the controversy with LSU and the Sugar Bowl in 1986, its hard to imagine that the Bowl selected the Tigers in '67 with a 5-3-1 mark on selection Saturday of that year.Even though the Pac 8 at the time, and the Big 10 limited bowl participation to their champion or designation participant to the Rose only, there were eligible teams with better records than LSU.
Its almost comical to think of a way to have juxtaposed today's Rant with the 1967 season.With better kicking, LSU would have been 9-0-1 or 9-1 at the worst.Missed field goals against Miami and Tennessee cost LSU a win and a tie, and a missed extra point cost LSU a win in Jackson vs Ole Miss which resulted in a 13-13 tie. A missed extra point doomed LSU in a 7-6 home loss to Alabama with additional missed field goals.
Its almost comical to think of a way to have juxtaposed today's Rant with the 1967 season.With better kicking, LSU would have been 9-0-1 or 9-1 at the worst.Missed field goals against Miami and Tennessee cost LSU a win and a tie, and a missed extra point cost LSU a win in Jackson vs Ole Miss which resulted in a 13-13 tie. A missed extra point doomed LSU in a 7-6 home loss to Alabama with additional missed field goals.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 8:24 am to bdnc
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1968 Sugar Bowl - LSU vs. Wyoming
That was LSU's final New Year's Day Bowl victory in the 20th century.
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