McAshan Named Back of the Week After Tech Victory
Georgia Tech quarterback Eddie McAshan, the first black signal caller at a major southern program, was chosen as Back of the Week by The Associated Press after Tech upset Michigan State 21-16. He threw 16 of 26 for 239 yards and two touchdowns, earning praise from coach Bill Fulcher and teammates as a landmark performance.
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