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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 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 2/27/13 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 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 8:23 am to bdnc
Missed it.Viet Nam.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 8:24 am to bdnc
quote:
1968 Sugar Bowl - LSU vs. Wyoming
That was LSU's final New Year's Day Bowl victory in the 20th century.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 9:38 am to bdnc
Thanks for this. I just sent the link to my dad who recalled that he watched this game very soon after getting back from Vietnam! Im sure he wouldn't have cared if they won or lost.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 12:46 pm to bdnc
1st LSU I ever saw
Posted on 2/27/13 at 1:37 pm to bdnc
I was there as well, if I remember correctly it snowed the day before, and the snow was piled up in the end zones.
Cold as Cold can be.
Cold as Cold can be.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 1:38 pm to bdnc
The RIGHT REVEREND!!!
Posted on 2/27/13 at 2:06 pm to bdnc
Wyoming had an AA guard/lb named Jerry Romig that got a lot of pregame ink as the leader of the D. Don't know how I remembered that.
Correct on Glenn Smith
Correct on Glenn Smith
This post was edited on 2/27/13 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 2/27/13 at 2:40 pm to bdnc
Thanks for this. I remember seeing a bunch of Wyoming fans roaming around New Orleans before the game and my dad saying "Too bad they came all this way to lose." I turned to my dad at halftime and said "Wyoming is going to beat us." My dad shook his head and said, "Don't worry, we'll get them in the second half." I was in awe of him after that, and never doubted him again regarding LSU football.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 5:15 pm to bdnc
I was in the Tiiger Band and it was a great game.
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