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1984 FB - LSU at Florida - Arnsparger's first game as coach
Posted on 8/18/22 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 8/18/22 at 2:00 pm
Good game but ended in a tie. LSU had some great players - Hilliard, James, E. Martin, Wickersham on O and Henry Thomas, Michael Brooks, and Jeffrey Dale on D. LSU had kicking issues (I seem to remember that being a recurring theme) but otherwise looked well-coached and formidable coming off of a bad year that got Stovall fired. Florida looked fast and good.
I was in college at the time but I must have been working that day as I've never seen this game. I only remember catching the last minute of the game on a TV in Cortana Mall where LSU had a chance to win but missed a FG. Great game and appropriate with a coaching change. Enjoy!
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I was in college at the time but I must have been working that day as I've never seen this game. I only remember catching the last minute of the game on a TV in Cortana Mall where LSU had a chance to win but missed a FG. Great game and appropriate with a coaching change. Enjoy!
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Posted on 8/18/22 at 2:38 pm to Manswers
Arnsbarger gave it to the kicker at the end of the game. I remember the kicker mouthing the snap was high and Arnsbarger saying he didn't care.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 2:47 pm to Manswers
LSU should be SEC champs Florida got stripped
Posted on 8/18/22 at 2:54 pm to NorthshoreTiger76
Arnsparger was one of the best, true coaches we ever had and we apparently didn't appreciate him enough when he was here.
Buddy of mine played defense for him. Said Arnsparger knew what the offense was running before they could break the huddle. Said he was simply a matter of fact guy.
No nonsense. Former Marine. Semper Fi. R. I. P. Bill.
Buddy of mine played defense for him. Said Arnsparger knew what the offense was running before they could break the huddle. Said he was simply a matter of fact guy.
No nonsense. Former Marine. Semper Fi. R. I. P. Bill.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 2:54 pm to Manswers
My boy Juan really shanked that game winner...wow...
I have never seen this game...I had a football scrimmage that day and missed it...
Juan...geez...
I have never seen this game...I had a football scrimmage that day and missed it...
Juan...geez...
Posted on 8/18/22 at 3:10 pm to Chicken
quote:
My boy Juan really shanked that game winner...wow...
I have never seen this game...I had a football scrimmage that day and missed it...
Juan...geez...
That's the only play I remember seeing on TV at Cortana Mall that Saturday 38 years ago. It was still a good game when you think of the context - coming off of a 3-8 season, down 14-0 at the end of the first quarter, in Gainesville. I didn't like the tie but I remember being very encouraged after the game.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 3:19 pm to ShermanTxTiger
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Arnsbarger gave it to the kicker at the end of the game
During the game as the kicker ran off the field. I was sitting next to former LSU coach Charlie McClendon and his wife and remember it well.
Coach Mac: "WOW, that's gonna make the news".
Posted on 8/18/22 at 3:29 pm to Manswers
Great coach, but he refused to interview Steve Spurrier as his replacement. Then he quickly became AD at the U of Florida and guess who he hired as Head Coach?? Yes Steve Spurrier.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 3:29 pm to ShermanTxTiger
Snap was high and the laces were in as well but it wasn’t even close.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 4:14 pm to Chicken
was there and it is the last time i'll go to Fla field
Posted on 8/18/22 at 4:18 pm to FreeState
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we apparently didn't appreciate him enough when he was here.
WRONG!!!
Do your homework Junior..
Posted on 8/18/22 at 4:21 pm to Manswers
Thanks for this bro
Posted on 8/18/22 at 4:23 pm to themunch
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Thanks for this bro
You're welcome! I love finding these old games. For some reason, I've had difficulty finding Arnsparger-era games. I was glad to see this one.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 4:28 pm to Manswers
The size of those pads.....
Posted on 8/18/22 at 4:48 pm to Manswers
I was there. A Florida student mooned me during the game. Nasty bastard had pimples on his arse
Posted on 8/18/22 at 4:54 pm to FreeState
You are so right. Arnsbarger was a really good coach. Best technical coach we ever had.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 7:36 pm to Manswers
Great d line. Henry Thomas, Tommy Clapp, Roland Barbay
Posted on 8/18/22 at 8:27 pm to Leopard7
If he could've tolerated recruiting kids, I think he would've stayed here awhile and been very successful.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 9:07 pm to Manswers
FR year of LSU for me. Watched that one on TV.
2 years later in 86 went to Gainesville. Tigers took that one 28-17. Game was a blur but it was hot as hell.
2 years later in 86 went to Gainesville. Tigers took that one 28-17. Game was a blur but it was hot as hell.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 9:14 pm to how333
He gave us Archer so he could hire Spurrier.
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