Testaverde Fiesta Bow Nightmare Ends in PSU Victory
Penn State delivered a defensive masterpiece limiting Vinny Testaverde and Miami to five interceptions and five fumbles, with Shane Conlan and Pete Giftopoulos each grabbing two picks. Conlan hurt his knee yet played through pain, while Jerry Sandusky’s schemes forced bad throws and sacks.
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Roundtree Earns No 1 Fame After Penn State Victory
Raymond Roundtree reflects on Penn State’s 14 10 win over Miami Fla that propelled the Nittany Lions to the top ranking. He recalls the loss of his grandfather Freddie M Roundtree on December 22 1986 and the sense of loss mixed with team love and camaraderie.
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Paterno backs playoff system after Fiesta Bowl win
Penn State coach Joe Paterno urged an NCAA sponsored playoff as he spoke alongside Shane Conlan after the 14-10 Fiesta Bowl win over Miami securing the 1986 national title. He urged a four team semifinal and final, reflecting on past near-misses and his elder statesman role while not forcing change.
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Penn State Triumphs in Fiesta Bowl Against Miami
Penn State defeats Miami 14 to 10 in the Fiesta Bowl to claim the national title game. MVP awards went to defensive standout Conlan and offensive star Dozier as the Nittany Lions overcome turnovers and pressure in a hard fought game at Sun Devil Stadium.
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Fiesta Bowl Stats Individual Highlights from Miami and Penn State
Miami Be Blades Irvin Perriman Highsmith Williams Testaverde 285 passing yards as Dozier Shaffer and Manoa pace Penn State receiving Dozier 99 rushing Shaffer 53 passing Manca 49 missed field goal Seelig 28 Blades 81 receiving and Hamilton 23 for Penn State.
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