Photo courtesy of NCAA Two traditional powers, Ohio State and Oklahoma have met just four times. All four came with both teams in the top 15 and two came with both teams in the top five. The first and closest was a top-5 matchup that took place on this day 45 years ago. After letting a 20-point slip away in Columbus, Uwe von Schamann's 41-yard field goal with seconds left … [Read more...] about 45-Year CFB Anniversary: “The Kick” Lifts Oklahoma Past Ohio State in a Top-5 Matchup in Columbus
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40-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Top Bills in Battle for AFC East
The Miami Dolphins are making a late playoff push this season. On this day 40 years ago, that was also the case. In a tight AFC East race, the Dolphins entered the final week needing a win to take the division. They got it done with a 16-6 victory over the Buffalo Bills. Setting the Stage A win was the only scenario where the Dolphins could win the division as they arrived … [Read more...] about 40-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Top Bills in Battle for AFC East
40-Year Phiniversary: Brudzinski’s Pick in OT Sets Up Winning Kick as Dolphins Edge Pats, 30-27
Photo via YouTube The Miami Dolphins teams of the early-1980s were defined by the defenses. With names to include Bob Baumhower, Doug Betters, Bob Brudzinski and Glenn and Lyle Blackwood, it came to be known as the "Killer Bs". On this day 40 years ago, it was a play by Brudzinski in overtime that led to a victory. His interception set up the winning field goal as the … [Read more...] about 40-Year Phiniversary: Brudzinski’s Pick in OT Sets Up Winning Kick as Dolphins Edge Pats, 30-27
40-Year Phiniversary: Late FG, Penalty Lift Dolphins Past Colts in Baltimore
Photo via YouTube From 1980 to 1987, the Miami Dolphins beat the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts 14 straight times. The closest of those contests came on this day 40 years ago. In an early-season meeting, Uwe von Schamann played the role of hero. His 27-yard field goal with just over a minute to play, coupled with a costly penalty, lifted Miami past the Baltimore Colts, … [Read more...] about 40-Year Phiniversary: Late FG, Penalty Lift Dolphins Past Colts in Baltimore
40-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Rally From 14 Down in Fourth to Top Falcons
AP Photo/Appeared in Ocala Star-Banner The 1980 season wasn't one of the better seasons in Miami Dolphins history, but the month of September was nothing short of exciting. After dropping their season opener, the Dolphins won three straight games with improbable fourth-quarter comebacks. The second of those three came on this day 40 years ago. Setting the Stage The Dolphins … [Read more...] about 40-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Rally From 14 Down in Fourth to Top Falcons