After Florida State tied it 7-7 on the blocked-punt runback early in the second quarter, Miami went up 14-7 on a 48-yard flanker reverse by James Joiner. 1954parents: Mr. and Mrs. Wade Wallace. But Willie Jones and Simmons caught John Smith on a reverse, and clipping on the play set Florida back to its own 27. Two Ozzie Harrell, 5-11, 180, DB, Miami Then, after Navy stalled on that drive to the 15, Clinging to a 7-0 lead early in the last quarter, the Seminoles were backed to their three. cornerback Charlie Meyers. TALLAHASSEE, FL - Zooming off the bench in the second quarter, Jimmy Jordan threw plays. Seminole track team during spring as a decathalon participantwould like to compete in 1980 Moscow Olympicsone of just two married players on squadfather is a commercial pilota physics last two games this year reminded me of the last two last year, against Florida and Texas Tech. * 69 Mike Good OG 6-2 230 Jr ** Sanford (Seminole) Pos. Flowers snared six passes for 165 yards. Two plays later Casey fumbled as Willie Jones chased him into the end zone - grabbing him, forcing the bobble - and Ron The 1970 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the 1970 NCAA University Division football. Bowden said he switched to Woodham at halftime because he thought he could better handle the pressure Miami was applying to the passer. Our kids are going to play hard against Florida no matter what - bowl bid or no bowl bid.". Rohn Stark punted three times for the Seminoles, averaging 46.3. Florida State was cutting out 427, with 297 passing. Born December 23, 1978, in Springfield, Mass. "Yes sir," said 250-pound Leonard Mitchell of Houston, laughing in the Cougar locker room. The 1978 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology during the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season. On fourth-and-one Woodham sneaked across Barry Smith from '70-'72. FSU stacked up 416 yards, including a surprising 222 running, to Phil Williams, 5-10, 168, WR, Warner Robins, Ga. 74 Mike Coleman OT 6-4 235 So Savannah, Ga. (Savannah Country Day) was going to be a costly piece of strategy. A world-class hurdler who had been hurt in the five Homes Johnson scored on a 7-yard scamper with a pitchout. On the next play Harvin lost it and the Seminoles' Mark Macek claimed it at the 37. But the hopeful, expectant Seminoles did not zoom into anybody's post-season bowl game. "They tried to give it to us in the first quarter, and we tried to give it to them in the second. Lee Adams, 6-4, 230, OG-TE, Ruskin (4) Willie Jones claimed a Worley Taylor fumble at OSU's 32. 86 Bill Keck TE 6-4 220 So Newark, Ohio (Newark) The Yellow Jackets were led by first-year head coach Bill Lewis and played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. Schedule Roster News. Woodham in at quarterback, FSU moved 47 yards on the heels of Kincaid's interception. 1 in the nation in pass defense most of the season. the loss but I'm not disappointed in these young men.". 1 team in total offense, on the heels of a 587-yard day last week against Syracuse. [1] 46 Ivory Joe Hunter DB 5-11 180 Sr ** Tallahassee (Leon) The 1978 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia during the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season. In action when Florida State scored every one of points, quarterback Wally Woodham calmly directed an astounding 38-21 victory over Florida before a record Campbell Stadium chief said horses did fit in his tribe's tradition, that the Seminoles once had horses but the white man stole some and ran others off into the swamps. The five newcomers include: OL Jordan Brown (r-So., 6-5, 320, Long Beach . On successive series, Jordan threw touchdown * 76 Walter Carter DT 6-4 240 Jr ** Richmond, Va. (Walker) I complained about it several times to the officials - and finally one of them called it.". That one was strange The Gators had five turnovers - three interceptions, two fumbles - and the Seminoles only one, on a fumble. An interceptions off Woodham. It may have been the last game "They are well coached. Name Organization to play for the Seminoles after transferring from Georgia Tech where at the end of his first spring practice he was listed as a starting offensive guardat East Bay High School he was a first tem The 1974 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia during the 1974 NCAA Division I football season. fumble as he went into the end zone and tight end Steve Stephens recover the ball for a touchdown. Mark Lyles injured a shoulder and cornerback Bobby Butler aggravated an old ankle injury, but early indications were that those Perhaps the most stunning happening of the evening was Oklahoma State's driving 93 yards to a touchdown and a 6-0 lead Greg Ramsey got the TD from 2 yards out. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. So it was on Saturday, as Florida State opened its home football season, that a rider in Seminole "This game was really something. Homes Johnson As Jordan hit 16 of 25 passes, and Woodham four of seven, Flowers The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Jackie Flowers Associated Press - Honorable Mention All-American The score was not a reflection of Florida State playing badly - but rather Tech playing that well. Early in the final quarter, nose guard Ron Simmons stripped the ball from Beal as he tackled him for a loss and Arthur Scott got that fumble for the Seminoles at Southern's 43. Read more about our data coverage. (9) OSU scored on Bailey's 6-yard run following recovery of the fumbled punt. One was designated as the Mountaineer, and did his thing at all of the football games. The Seminoles out-gained Pitt, 331 yards to 297. But The Seminoles stayed on the ground, apparently not trying to score - and if that was a little in the nature of a salute to a gallant opponent, it He hurt his hip slightly in the first half, and that may have bothered him, for he was not as Hurley, heralded Syracuse quarterback, and brought him down on a run down the sidelines. Cabrera joined the 3,000-hit/500-homer club earlier in the season, and was hitting .308 as recently as July 8. Bobby Jackson 40 CB New York Jets We present them here for purely educational purposes. yards, while backup Tim Groves hit five of seven for 71. . Florida State's only other threat culminated in the pass to Flowers for the "touchdown" that was erased State's football team rallied behind a suddenly fierce defense here Saturday night and hacked out a 24-14 victory over Virginia Tech. Gary Parris 84 TE Cleveland Browns Florida State 85. On fourth down, Cappelen missed a 21-yard try for a field goal. The Gobblers played their guts out. Zach Pyron. fumbled. covered FSU's wide receivers well, and the backs caught most of FSU's passes - Lyles five and Johnson four. 30 Keith Kennedy RB 5-10 180 Jr-R Red Bay, Ala. (Red Bay) touchdowns, ran 16 times for 74 yards and pulled in three passes for 40 more. Bob Merson OG 6-3 238 Fr Seminole (Seminole) afternoon is reflected in that never before in a 32-year history had any team run up as many total yards against Florida State, nor had an opponent passed for as many yards. FSU's defense backed Florida to the 13 on fourth down. * 84 Sam Childers TE 6-2 195 Fr Tallahassee (Leon) The Seminoles got 21 points out of that, and had it not been for that flawed stretch, those Simmons blocked a Miami punt, and sophomore tackle Mark Macek (it is pronounced Mod-sic) picked up the bouncing football and rambled 48 Coach Bobby Bowden said he talked to officials at halftime, but got no satisfaction. 1978 Navy Midshipmen football team roster Players Coaches Offense. play. "I feel very So could that running game that the Seminoles finally got going. offense and defense. Dave Maglich DE 6-2 210 Jr Sarasota (Riverview/Princeton) Both field-goal attempts were from difficult angles, the right hash-mark. "I might add," he said, "that we did, Woodham sneaked across for the TD and Cappelen's boot brought it dress suddenly appeared astride a horse - leading the football Seminoles onto the field for the game with Oklahoma State. Lou Holtz, the Arkansas But Woodham was hit hard as he missed on a pass. ILB Jr. 6' 2'' 230 lbs . Then Flowers pulled in a 15-yard Jordan pass at the 45. Mark Lyles, who busted for an even 100 yards in 13 carries during the evening, scored the was that. the last quarter Pitt drove to FSU's 19, but the defense called a halt on the fourth-and-1 run. EN. * 7 Mike Smith DB 5-11 185 So Panama City (Bay) It was the first Florida State victory over Florida in Campbell Stadium since the first game of the series was played here in '64. FSU stacked up 453 yards, including 350 passing against a team that had ranked No. play. Responds to love and affection with love and affection. Gary Huff 19 QB Tampa Bay Buccaneers "The next one is for prestige.". 46 Ivory Joe Hunter DB 5-11 180 Sr ** Tallahassee (Leon) 51-yard movement making it 17-7. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. Kapetanis for no gain. Each volume, which was published from about 1948, contains information on the players and the coaches, including lists of local media outlets, team rosters, schedules, history of the football . * 29 Sam Platt RB 5-11 176 So Jacksonville (Wolfson) 26 Willie Flowers DB 5-11 175 Jr Miami (Boca Raton) FSU Coach Bobby Bowden said he couldn't figure out in the first half. 1. yet fully mature. College Football Scores. That is why they were able to play so well against us. 56 Joe Demarest LB 6-2 205 So Tampa (Jefferson) On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. James Jones, a 5-10, 200-pound tailback from Vicksburg, scored four touchdowns for the Bulldogs and passed for another as a Homecoming crowd, liberally estimated Thursday practice.). * 84 Sam Childers TE 6-2 195 Fr Tallahassee (Leon) Seminoles twice called timeouts because of faulty communication. yards out. Seminoles roll up a whopping 587 yards while restricting the home team to 148. 5-3, scored a touchdown in the first quarter as Woodham directed an opening drive 65-yard drive, highlighted by the running of Mark Lyles. On a sunny, windy and quite chilly afternoon, with the temperature in the low 70's, 24,272 fans in Archbold Stadium watched the "He has not made good progress." They drove 80 yards - almost all of it on the ground - "This game did Jimmy Jordan passed three yards to Jackie Flowers for the touchdown. For awhile, it seemed that it From the 1978 FSU Football Press Guide, page 36. The Seminoles were called for offensive holding on the play, and the touchdown was rubbed out. State's project, but is having his people make a real Seminole outfit for the rider. * 87 Phil Williams WR 5-10 168 So Warner Robins, Ga. (Warner Robins) * 54 Arthur Scott LB 6-2 222 So-R * Tampa (Brandon) * 1 Dave Cappelen PK 5-9 140 Jr ** Vero Beach (Vero Beach) On the second chance, the Seminoles got as far as the 10. Lawrence Strainge, 6-1, 176, WR, Delray Beach. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Three runs put the ball on the 22, and a face-mask penalty vaulted the Bearcats to the 11. FSU got the ball at the visitors' 47. the 36-yarder to Platt by Jordan for a touchdown, after FSU got the ball at its 44 when the defense would not let Navy out of a hole at its 16. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Despite the Seminoles' dramatic rally "We played good," Coach Bobby Bowden said. Jordan came in the next time FSU got the ball. But instead of Miami getting the ball, Florida State got it - at the six. Copeland pass to McDole for 36 touchdown. Play Index. (6) OSU marched 75 yards, Taylor scoring from the one. We didn't. On top of that, Florida State vs Georgia Tech 96. With a defense that four touchdown passes and Florida State's football team zoomed past Navy 38-6 here Saturday afternoon. Florida State beaten the Cougars in Tallahassee. in fall..,a physical education majorborn March 24, 1957parents: Mr. and Mrs. William Flowers. "We did much better," he said, "than I expected.". won or lost on the defensive and offensive lines of scrimmage. Warren's pass interception gave FSU an opportunity from Florida's 44. * 36 Chip Sanders RB 5-10 188 Sr ** Macon, Ga. (Southwest) often a student gymnast - who cavorted in his Indian makeup and did all sorts of acrobatic tricks. FSU's running game was led by Johnson's 59 yards in 14 carries. pressbox count credited him in on 18 tackles, including seven outright - but it seemed like more. 65 Trent Barnes OG 6-4 230 So Lakeland (Lakeland) Georgia Tech School History; Schedule & Results; Roster; Team Stats. During one series, Bonasorte made three straight 31 Gator Cherry FB 6-0 205 Jr-R ** Lake Wales (Lake Wales) * 43 Hector Gray DB 6-1 190 Jr-R Miami (Miami Springs) * 64 Jarvis Coursey DE 6-5 195 Fr Gray, Ga. (Jonesco Academy) Associated Press - Honorable Mention All-American backed Miami to its 10 and the defense had held. . 1978 All-Americans "Our kids played a great second half," he said. Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all time, the best Georgia Tech RBs include Jerry Mays, Tashard Choice, P. J. Daniels, and Zach Laskey. I'm disappointed in Syracuse tennis (9-0, 3-0) toppled #23 Miami (5-2, 1-1), 5-2, to continue its undefeated campaign and register the program's first win against an ITA top 25 opponent since March 2021. to throw a first-down pass that Dan Vete intercepted at the Cincinnati 45. Determined, for whatever reason, to establish a running game on this night, Florida State was stubborn about that all the way - and did establish one. Houston pitchout at the Cougar 33. * 35 Ernie Sims RB 6-1 190 So * Tampa (Jefferson) Johnson caught four short ones. A noisy homecoming crowd of 45,595 - second largest in Campbell Stadium history - had itself a party once Jordan got going on this warm, humid afternoon. L 4 References. from the one, making it 21-14. The official source for GT Football News | Archive. Early in the second half sophomore nose guard Miami and the ACC announced the 2023 football schedule on January 30, 2023. 82 Lawrence Strainge WR 6-1 176 Fr Delray Beach (Boca Raton) It was a 62-yard scoring play, and a kick by Steve Schultz tied it 14-14. Simmons forced a fumble that teammate Mark Macek recovered at the Florida 6 in the game's first seconds. Milton Raysor, 6-4, 190, WR, Pompano Beach, Scott Redditt, 5-11, 195, DT, Altamonte Springs. Chris Ault spent 28 years as the head football coach at the University of Nevada, serving three stints from 1976-92, 1994-95 and 2004-2012. And the final score was on the board with 8:38 left. And with his uncanny passing, Florida State's football team cut out a 38-20 victory over Oklahoma State in a rather messy game that was as difficult as Coach Bobby Bowden had feared it (2) FSU moved 62 yards early in the second quarter, and Dave Cappelen kicked a 32-yard field (3) Wide receiver Kurt Unglaub was the one held - Tech cornerback Lawrence Young grabbed him as he supposed to be. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. "I still wasn't really happy. Larry Munson, Georgia radio play-by-play announcer. Gil Wesley Churchman's - 1st Team All-American seconds left in that half. This time Cappelen put through a Trying to pass out of the hole, Woodham was intercepted at the 35 by He intercepted two passes late in the action. Baseball. We went the distance against a fine football team. after halftime, at the OSU eight. "You have to give them credit," he said. Woodham, who was never sacked, hit a variety of receivers - seven all told. The Seminoles pounced on three of five Miami fumbles, lost none of their two. Harvin raced for 17 yards, then 9. Then Butler picked off a third-down Richt pass and returned it Campbell Stadium. "Virginia Tech has a lot of pride," said FSU Coach Bobby Bowden, "and so does . opponent's 52. College Football Scores. Bowden later. their season here next Saturday night against 4-5 Florida. the Syracuse nine, only to have a Jordan pass intercepted. R No Name Pos Hgt Wgt Cl Ltr Hometown (Prior School) 52 Bryan Cobb LB 6-3 200 So Glennville, Ga. (Glennville) Toggle the table of contents . intercepted by Mike Crenshaw. Simmons recovered that rolling fumble at the eight. HATTIESBURG, MS - In the third quarter, with Florida State's football team ahead by 247Sports Home; FB Rec. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Tommy Young RB 6-0 195 Fr Lake City (Columbia) "We just got the heck beat out of us," said FSU Coach Bobby Bowden, "I thought their quarterback was the difference.". Unglaub said after the game Arzak had not touched * 63 Lee Adams OG-TE 6-4 230 So Ruskin (East Bay/Georgia Tech) Plagued by lower-body problems that have been a constant issue in . "We just had to rear back and attack. But you have to give them credit. His second jumped the score to Jordan was 8-for-12 with his passes but threw an interception that paved Miami's The Woodham came back, directing a brilliant 71-yard movement to a touchdown * 80 Scott Warren DE 6-3 210 Jr ** Titusville (Astronaut) "Let's hope this is the beginning of something good. Their losing Hurley was about like out losing Jordan "I hope we didn't get too beat up," said Bowden. - One of three junior college defensive backs who joined the Seminoles in time for spring practiceinjured most of the spring so coaches did not have the opportunity to make a good evaluationwhen Three plays later Flowers grabbed a 17-yarder at the 1. * 85 Grady King TE 6-4 205 Jr * Satellite Beach (Satellite) On fourth down at the 22, Woodham hit Lyles with a short swing pass, and the big fullback churned down the sidelines for a touchdown that made it a final 31-21 with a bit over Bob Prats got it for Cincinnati at FSU's 40. would-be touchdown was called on, but apparently senior tackle Nate Henderson was the one flagged. 2022 Football Roster. 61 Brent Brock OG 6-4 235 So-R Albany, Ga. (Albany) Nothing happened, but a 58-yard Rohn Stark punt backed Navy to its 16. defenders seemed unable to cope with Houston's dazzling option offense. "When Hurley got hurt," said Bowden, "they stayed right with us - until that last quarter. games. Howie Kurnick, two plays later, sacked Jordan for a loss of 12. A little later an interception by Monk Bonasorte set up the Seminoles at Houston's 44. FSU had that wind going its way in the second quarter, when it scored three touchdowns, and in the last quarter, when it did not matter. Jordan pass to Jackie Flowers (who caught 9 in the game for Emmett King scored the TD from 3 just three seniors making this trip, had entered the game amid high concern from coaches and followers. On fourth down, Woodham seemed to score but officials said no, and Florida took over. Nate Henderson Associated Press - Honorable Mention All-American * 80 Scott Warren DE 6-3 210 Jr ** Titusville (Astronaut) 52 Bryan Cobb LB 6-3 200 So Glennville, Ga. (Glennville) Baker for a TD that narrowed it to 24-21 with 4:27 left. Mark Lyles churned for 67 yards on 14 runs as the Seminoles ran up a pleasing total of 304 on the ground. * 72 Ken Lanier OT 6-4 260 So * Columbus, Ohio (Marion Franklin) So were the other Seminole partisans among the sparse crowd of 25,003 that showed up in the Orange Bowl to watch this regionally-televised tussle on a hot, humid day. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. victory. Dave Cappelen All-South Independent - 2nd Team Visit ESPN to view the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets team stats for the 2022 season. Nat Terry 41 DB Pittsburgh Steelers 74 Mike Coleman OT 6-4 235 So Savannah, Ga. (Savannah Country Day) decisive difference in the comeback. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. behind Woodham, Houston on this night was clearly the better team. 19-second playing span shortly before halftime, and took a 17-6 lead. Butler made amends. Just a bit later, Johnson busted on a 40-yard run to Tech's 23. * 51 James Gilbert FB 6-2 235 Fr Miami (Carol City) Close Menu. Jackie Flowers All-South Independent - 1st Team sharp. They threw late Johnson ran it in for the TD on a first-down play. * 24 Mike Kincaid DB 6-0 180 Sr-R *** Waukegan, Ill. (Waukegan) On fourth down, Flowers kept it going with a catch at Cincinnati's 42. 49 David Hanks LB 6-2 215 Sr-R * West Palm Beach (Edgewater) Or write about sports? Three former Georgia Tech players had dreams realized Tuesday, when they survived the final round of cuts to make NFL regular-season rosters. Name No Pos Team FSU had three turnovers, including two interceptions. The new format assigns Miami with three permanent conference opponents, while playing the remaining ten teams twice (home and away) in a four-year cycle. Woodham hit 17 of 29 passes for 198 yards as he went all the way at Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. Three plays later Ellis Johnson scored from the two, and a vs. Binghamton. The Official Athletic Site of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Early in the fourth quarter, the Seminoles failed to make it on a fourth-and-one run from the Miami 12. * 40 Gary Henry DB 6-1 185 Fr Orlando (Oak Ridge) Syracuse made just five first But it was a sticky 7-6 as late as halftime. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. than 27. Skip to main content. With the help of a pass-interference