Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). "I'll tell you, Florida State is one fine football team, friend. Reserve tailback Len Copeland tossed for one, James for the other. 1978 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Roster | College Football at Sports FSU got the ball at the Gator 46 after a punt. And this was the same FSU defense that had been riddled for five touchdown passes and a school-record number of yards by Mississippi State the week
Woodham would start. Johnson caught four short ones. * 1 Dave Cappelen PK 5-9 140 Jr ** Vero Beach (Vero Beach)
The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. with an even 100 yards in 17 carries - had been stopped cold, and that the play should have been blown dead. Activity. . In the second quarter, after taking that 7-0 lead, the Seminoles drove to a first down at
The Seminoles out-gained Pitt, 331 yards to 297. We've been timid in our first couple of games, because we're so young. Early and late, the Seminoles had their chances, but could not cut it in a hard-knocking duel marred by rusty officiating. Having his best night,
who came on strong in last two weeks of spring practice"a management majorborn January 4, 1958parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Harrell. their head coach, Bill Dooley. Toggle Game summaries subsection 3.1 Oregon State. On fourth-and-one at the 5, Woodham had been stopped short as he tried to run after finding no receiver open, but Tech was detected holding on
(Previous highs against FSU: 359 and 590 by San Diego State in 0-11 season of 1973.). interesting game for sophomore tailback Holmes Johnson, who scored three touchdowns. Just after that, Jones erupted with his key defensive work. The Gators had moved from their 16, but it came to fourth down at FSU's 23. * 51 James Gilbert FB 6-2 235 Fr Miami (Carol City)
A pressbox accounting had Jones throwing Gators for losses five times among nine outright tackles. 52 Dmitri Rigas NG 6-2 210 So Augusta, Ga. (Glenn Hills)
And in the third quarter, just after FSU had gone ahead 24-6, the Cowboys went 75 yards - all on the ground - and made it look kind of easy as they
Football - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets * 87 Phil Williams WR 5-10 168 So Warner Robins, Ga. (Warner Robins)
After holding Cincinnati at its 27, Florida State forced a
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The Seminoles were lucky to cut it to 14-10 before halftime. Conferences. "I'm glad it's over.". 68 Jeff Field TE 6-1 225 So Albany, Ga. (Westover)
Team player of the week four times . On third down at the 27, Lyles caught a pass for 10. But three plays later Woodham's deep pass was intercepted. Women's Lacrosse 22. vs UAlbany 5. 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
FSU returns home to play Houston next Saturday. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. Ironically, Ottis Anderson, a strong and swift Miami running
With 2:55 left in the game, Wally Woodham passed 22 yards to Jackie Flowers for an apparent touchdown - a touchdown that would have tied the game, and with the extra-point kick
following the game-opening series in which Hurley was hurt. 3 Georgia Tech rookies make NFL rosters - Worldnews.com While the Middies, now 7-3 (same as Florida State), immediately accepted a bid to the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, the Seminoles were left waiting on Atlanta's Peach Bowl, which
Georgia entered the 1978 Kentucky game ranked 16th in the land with a 5-1 record, a far cry from what the . TALLAHASSEE, FL - Down 14-3 with seconds remaining in the first half, Florida
As Jordan hit 16 of 25 passes, and Woodham four of seven, Flowers
47 Tim Koehnemann DB 5-11 170 Jr Champaign, Ill. (Mosley)
Football practice in Sanford Stadium, 1945. How to Watch the T . "The next one is for prestige.". Though Gordon Jones - highly gifted receiver of Pitt - pulled in seven passes for 86 yards, quarterback Rick Trocano had only two other completions in 19
All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. "I still wasn't really happy. Willie Andrusko C 6-5 227 Fr Atlanta, Ga. (North Springs)
Running emphasis was a game strategy that precipitated acute apprehension on this night, but it could pay later dividends. Johnson ran twice more, to the 30. The rider is Jim Kidder, a junior, a criminology major from Pompano Beach. On the first
* 29 Sam Platt RB 5-11 176 So Jacksonville (Wolfson)
Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 1974 Georgia Bulldogs football team - Wikipedia dry for action despite Saturday's steady rain that stopped in mid-afternoon. The tone of the game - reflecting Florida State frustration - was set
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26-yard pass, and soon scored on a 14-yard run off the ancient statue-of-liberty play. "Their secondary was very tough," said Jones, the Pitt
the heels of a 52-yard push following a 10-yard Mississippi State punt into the wind, tying the game 14-14. But it was a defense - led by Willie Jones - that was the
Lyles, four plays later, got the TD from the 1. If you think you're going to shut them down, you've got another thing coming.". got good position at its 40 when the Middies punted back. 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 . At the end, Tech's defense was dragging. Sports. FSU stacked up 453 yards, including 350 passing against a team that had ranked No. L
The Seminoles went for two. And just a little later Woodham was in
* 62 Charles Ferguson LB 5-11 199 Fr Delray Beach (Boca Raton)
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On November 11, 1978 at Air Force Tech running back Eddie Lee Ivery rushed for 356 yards. On the Seminoles' second
I'm disappointed in
Wally Woodham, opening at quarterback, overshot receivers on a couple of passes, and Rohn Stark punted to the
onto the football. 84 Robert Thompson DE 6-1 225 So-R Saint Petersburg (Tampa Catholic)
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on a sweep, scored easily. He had looked okay Friday, but he wasn't okay in Saturday warmups. Read. Buck Belue's 42-yard pass to Amp Arnold and Arnold's two-point conversion put Georgia ahead with 2:24 left in the game. "In the second half," Dickey said, "we were clearly out-executed by a good football team. was that. FSU stretched its lead to 10-0 on a second-quarter field goal of 30 yards by Dave Cappelen. point put Cincinnati back on top 21-14. @TheATFund. Homes Johnson, the sophomore tailback, ran for a whopping 152
few raindrops early in the second quarter; otherwise it was dry and mostly sunny. Archive. practical purposes, it was Florida's last shot. Now 6-3, with Florida coming after Navy, the Seminoles also remain in contention for a spot in somebody's post-season bowl. offense and defense. * 78 Nate Henderson OT 6-5 258 Sr-R * Albany, Ga. (Albany)
While rolling up 24 first downs to Tech's 11, Florida State practiced ball control, reeling off 88 plays to its
82 Lawrence Strainge WR 6-1 176 Fr Delray Beach (Boca Raton)
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Homes Johnson scored on a 7-yard scamper with a pitchout. Tim Koehnemann, 5-11, 170, DB, Champaign, Ill.
For awhile, it seemed that it
recovered on fumble - was named defensive player of the game by ABC television. tackles. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Greg Ramsey got the TD from 2 yards out. "This one is for the money," Coach Bobby Bowden had said before the Navy game. The Seminoles close
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Woodham finished with 12 strikes in 18 attempts for 249 yards as the Seminoles totaled 304 yards of offense, compared with 411 for Houston - which got 307
as a freshman - and who had missed the opener with Syracuse because of a curfew violation and an injury. Box Score Recap Game Notes Digital Roster Card Program. 19. But after a punting exchange, Anderson fumbled and Simmons
83 Ron Hester TE 6-2 205 So Umatilla (Umatilla)
Wide
here Saturday as Florida State tore away for a 28-0 triumph in a football opener. Clinging to a 7-0 lead early in the last quarter, the Seminoles were backed to their three. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unglaub said after the game Arzak had not touched
the 1. * 28 Keith Jones DB 5-11 185 So Wildwood (Wildwood)
Pos. plays. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Vince Bruner DB 6-0 190 Fr Fort Walton Beach
won or lost on the defensive and offensive lines of scrimmage. Rohn Stark punted three times for the Seminoles, averaging 46.3. Campbell Stadium. 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. reverse, Johnson swept to the 22. Mississippi
On that go-ahead drive, the
With an open date
Lewis literally hurdled two aggressive defenders - Reggie Herring and Monk Bonasorte - to break away on that run. Ault, Cohen and Sayler Named to College Football Playoff Selection In this one the Seminoles managed 73 plays, just four more than the visitors. 16 to 14, Kentucky, with 8 seconds! On a fake
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. Controlling the ball 74 plays to 66,
In came Jimmy Jordan - only
Going most of the way at quarterback, Jordan hit on 15 of 32 passed for 154 yards but had three interceptions. He was altogether correct. "Couldn't find him.". * 21 Bobby Butler CB 5-11 185 So * Delray Beach (Atlantic)
You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Stark's 31-yard punt gave Cincinnati
lightning. Behind 3-0 when Jordan came in, the Seminoles soon were ahead 7-3. yards for a Seminole touchdown. Boxscore. But Southern sprung freshman runner Sammy
About. Late in the action FSU fumbled away a punt at its seven, setting up the visitors' last
1978 Information Statistics . Short gainers led on to a first down at the Cincinnati 42. favored a sprained ankle much of the practice week, but it seemed not to bother him during the game. Full Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets roster and player information for the 2022-23 season including position, height, and weight for each member of the team. goal. receiver Jackie Flowers hurt a knee, and more word is awaited on that. * 29 Sam Platt RB 5-11 176 So Jacksonville (Wolfson)
From its 20, Cincinnati managed a first down, but got no further. Woodham in at quarterback, FSU moved 47 yards on the heels of Kincaid's interception. and Woodham. 75 Tom Brannon OT 6-3 240 So Albany, Ga. (Riverview Academy)
Platt grabbed three for 69 yards
On fourth down, Bob Tata put through a 43-yard field goal for 3-0. Woodham passed over the middle to Lyles, who dug to the Cincinnati 39. Do you have a blog? Chief Tommie not only approved of Florida
(7) The Seminoles moved 74 yards, mixing passes with
Rick Chaney DT 6-3 235 Fr Waycross, Ga. (Waycross)
- Went through spring ball with Seminoles after leaving Air Force Academy Prep Schoolperformance in spring was good enough that he has number one punting chores starting falllettered with the
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | Official Athletic Site | Football Archive 1978 Football - Year In Review - nole Fan On fourth down, Cappelen missed a 21-yard try for a field goal. Big Ten, SEC, . Full Georgia Bulldogs roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. FSU coaches concurred. Right after that, FSU defenders backed Houston to its seven,
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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
horse: "He is Mr. Going in, FSU Coach Bobby Bowden said it would be a game that would be
He stands at 6-3, 215 pounds and comes to Tech from Pinson Valley High School in Pinson, Alabama. With 4:14 to go, FSU got the ball after
Syracuse, really, never came close to scoring. boots. 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. On a surprise play, fourth down and half-yard short of OSU's one, Jordan passed - to Johnson for the TD. If there was a turning point, it was
Soon Ernie Sims popped on a wide run, 16 to the Cincinnati 40. It was third down. shots and got just 99 yards out of the whole. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 68 Jeff Field TE 6-1 225 So Albany, Ga. (Westover)
Jordan struck on 17 of 28 passes for 231 yards and three touchdowns, and the Tallahassee junior had none intercepted. Registering eight points for the night, the slight Cappelen, a junior, became the top scorer in FSU history, his 169 total eclipsing the 164 hung up by wide receiver
by the holding penalty. During home games the horse and rider will be between the 30 and goal line on the student
1978 Georgia Bulldogs football team Wiki - everipedia.org "But the most important thing about the game is that we won.". 1978 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Stats. Willie Jones United Press International - 2nd Team All-American
highlighted by a 41-yard Marler pass to Bo Myrick, but with Marler missing the extra-point attempt, leaving FSU in front 21-20. In the first moment of the second quarter Houston made it 21-0, capping a 27-yard drive with a 4-yard payoff run by Randy Love. David Ellis OT 6-3 235 Fr Paisley (Umatilla)
Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. Jordan pass to Jackie Flowers (who caught 9 in the game for
Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. option veer is tough to defense when you don't run it yourself. Jordan and Platt shared offensive honors. 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. James Otis Doss' 29-yard run up the middle following a 70-yard punt
Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. early, however. biology majorborn April 8, 1957parents: Richard and Roseann Maglich. Woodham hit on 16 of his 24 throws for 179 yards. . Florida State may have an outside shot at the Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston, and a pretty good chance at the Garden State Bowl in East Rutherford, N.J. No
* 67 Mark Macek DT 6-2 235 So * Wyandotte, Mich. (Roosevelt)
Offensively, FSU linemen opened holes for the running game and gave good protection to the passers. was going to be a costly piece of strategy. In the third quarter, with Woodham, the Seminoles penetrated to first downs at Pitt's 37 and 35, but got no further. Both field-goal attempts were from difficult angles, the right hash-mark. * 39 Reggie Herring DB 6-2 195 So Titusville (Astronaut)
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