1989 USC

1989 USC
by NovaRudy (2020-03-17 19:32:36)

In reply to: Social Distancing ND Game Watchlist posted by dinger9927

This game is sometimes overlooked in the annals of all-time great ND-USC meetings. Fight in the tunnel. Irish were a little flat in first half. Two first half Rocket fumbles. Todd Marinovich. Great second half rally that ended with Irish defense keeping Trojans from go ahead score. Scott Kowalkowski. Tony Rice and Anthony Johnson were both clutch in valiant second half comeback. Most importantly, this victory extended long win streak which would ultimately come to an end in Miami at 23 games.

The second half defense of that games was phenomenal

Offense gets all the glamor, it seems, but there is nothing as exhilarating for me as a 4 down goal line stand. The 2009 Washington game, the first CU ND Orange Bowl, 2012 Stanford and 2012 USC.

THat was also a cold freaking game...

2009 Washington is underrated

Likely because of the way the season played out but it was just a fun college football game. 3 goal line stands (roughing the snapper), Golden Tate having a field day. Washington had several opportunities to put the game away; ND hung in, took the lead in the last minute only to give it up on a last second field goal. An incredible 4th down pass break up to seal the game in OT.

Unfortunately, cold water hit everyone in the face next week against USC.

Agreed. Crazy game, emotional roller coaster. *