I believe that was the game Holtz basically drew up the

I believe that was the game Holtz basically drew up the
by JACC1203 (2019-02-07 14:40:25)

In reply to: Sen. Cory Booker and a Stanford upset of ND posted by jrdjr84

final offensive play in the dirt.

I recall seeing Rocket Ismail give an interview in which he described how well Lou Holtz knew football. According to Ismail, Holtz gathered his offense around him close to end of the game & drew up the final play right on the field telling everyone where to be & guaranteed Derek Brown would be open for a TD catch to win the game.

He was right about the play except for the one part he couldn't control.

That loss was a stunner, after we had won 27 of our

last 28 games. It was the second half collapse at home (again) to PSU six weeks later that led me to question the invincibility of Louis Leo Holtz.

Those games underscored how vital a part

of the offense Rocket was, even with the huge piles of talent surrounding him.

I was ok with that loss.

We were pulling the wins out of our butt that season (Michigan, MSU and the immaculate deflection). If Derek came up with that catch, I don't think we beat Miami a couple of weeks later.

I think we re-upped the intensity level after that loss.

Not ok here. Especially after after blowing a 24-7 lead! *