51 years ago last night

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September 21, 1973: On this day 51 years ago, the Miami Hurricanes upset #5 Texas 20-15 at the Orange Bowl to open the 1973 season. Pictured below: University of Miami running back Woody Thompson bulls his way into the end zone for one of his three touchdowns to lead the Canes. The Longhorns rallied behind the efforts of All American running back Roosevelt Leaks, who rushed for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns. Late in the game, Texas running back Joey Aboussie appeared to break loose on a big run, but inexplicably fumbled the ball with nobody near him, which was recovered by the Hurricanes to preserve the victory. Texas was selected by Sports Illustrated as the preseason #1 team in the nation. It marked the first time Miami had beaten a top ranked team in any poll.

 

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Woody Thompson celebrates after a td

 

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roosevelt leaks scores a td

 

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Texas running back Joey Aboussie appeared to break loose on a long run, but inexplicably fumbled the ball with nobody near him. The fumble was recovered by Miami's Rick Liddell to preserve the victory.

 

[coffeecane]

September 21, 1973: On this day 51 years ago, the Miami Hurricanes upset #5 Texas 20-15 at the Orange Bowl to open the 1973 season. Pictured below: University of Miami running back Woody Thompson bulls his way into the end zone for one of his three touchdowns to lead the Canes. The Longhorns rallied behind the efforts of All American running back Roosevelt Leaks, who rushed for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns. Late in the game, Texas running back Joey Aboussie appeared to break loose on a big run, but inexplicably fumbled the ball with nobody near him, which was recovered by the Hurricanes to preserve the victory. Texas was selected by Sports Illustrated as the preseason #1 team in the nation. It marked the first time Miami had beaten a top ranked team in any poll.

JG says hold my beer.

 

[hotshot]

Woody Thompson was a big back for that day. Just passed away in the last couple years I think.

A great HS player out of Erie, Pa (home of the Biletnikoff brothers, one of whom (the one NOT in the various HoFs) QB'ed UM in the mid-60s)).

 

[section9]

I have a feeling we’re going to have to face Texas again on a much bigger stage.

 

[WestGA'Cane]

Great stuff! My dad took me to a handful of those Friday night games back in the day.

 

[caneingville]

I love seeing the old history. Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[Canegetright]

Just sent to a Texass fan, thanks OP.