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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1973
Page
9
Texas defeats Alabama 17-13 in the Cotton Bowl to end a two year drought and bump the Tide from title contention. Longhorns erase a 13-3 halftime deficit with two straight quarters of scoring while Alabama errors fuel the upset. Alan Lowry named Most Outstanding Offensive Player for Texas.
Texas quarterback Alan Lowry scored a 34 yard fourth quarter touchdown to lift Texas 17 13 over Alabama on New Year’s Day. CBS officials debated whether Lowry stepped out of bounds as instant replay angles were inconclusive.
In the Cotton Bowl Alabama coach Bear Bryant blames a few plays for a 17 13 defeat by Texas. A second down fourth and one miscue near the Texas 43 and a deep pass interception near the Tide goal line helped seal the loss. Bryant criticizes his coaching and notes the key fourth down call and blocked blocking man in the hole.
Southern California overwhelmed Ohio State 42-17 in the Rose Bowl as Sam Cunningham scored four touchdowns and USC clinched the national title. Nebraska crushed Notre Dame 40-6 in the Orange Bowl led by Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers despite flu. Texas upset Alabama 17-13 in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Rodgers scored on several runs and a pass, while Rodgers noted the long game and flu hampering him.
The New Mexico Lobos, under Norm Ellenberger, beat Seattle 70-54 to win the Lobo Classic in Albuquerque and rise to No. 16 in the AP poll. UCLA leads the Top Ten with 520 points as the nation’s No. 1 team.
Former St. Louis University basketball star Nordmann remains in his eighth season as assistant basketball coach at Michigan State.
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