Michael Harper fumbled it before he crossed the goal line.

Michael Harper fumbled it before he crossed the goal line.
by mkovac (2021-10-20 23:37:28)

In reply to: 1982 - Win and we get a bowl game. posted by domer4

On the front page of the Sports section in the LA Times, there was a photo of the ball on the ground, with a white circle around it, as Harper crossed the goal line.

As I recall, Mike Gann picked up the fumble and was running off the field, holding the ball aloft in victory, but behind him, in the Peristyle end zone, the ref signaled “Touchdown!” and the SC fans exploded in victory.

Gann stopped and turned around, shocked at what had just happened.

1978 all over again.

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