1970 Tangerine Bowl

1970 Tangerine Bowl
William & Mary Indians Toledo Rockets
(5–6) (11–0)
Southern Conference MAC
12 40
Head coach: 
Lou Holtz		 Head coach: 
Frank Lauterbur
APCoaches
1517
1234 Total
William & Mary 6006 12
Toledo 071320 40
DateDecember 28, 1970
Season1970
StadiumTangerine Bowl
LocationOrlando, Florida
MVPChuck Ealey, Toledo (offensive)[1]
Vince Hubler, William & Mary (defensive)[1]
FavoriteToledo by 14
RefereeTom Dooley[2]
Attendance15,664[3]
Tangerine Bowl
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The 1970 Tangerine Bowl was held on December 28, 1970, at the Tangerine Bowl stadium in Orlando, Florida. The game pitted the #15 AP-ranked Toledo Rockets against the William & Mary Indians (now the Tribe), and ended with a 40–12 victory for the Rockets. This was the 25th playing of the Tangerine Bowl, a former name of what is now called the Citrus Bowl.

Game summary

Although William & Mary scored first and last in the game, Toledo scored six touchdowns in-between, to win by a 28-point margin. Toledo quarterback Chuck Ealey was named outstanding offensive player, while Vince Hubler of William & Mary was named outstanding defensive player.[4]

Statistics

Statistics[1] Toledo William & Mary
First downs 26 15
Rushing yards 326 139
Passes attempted 20 22
Passes completed 12 13
Passes intercepted 0 2
Passing yards 128 127
Yards penalized 100 66
Punts–average 2–38 7–38
Fumbles lost 3 0

Scoring summary

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP W&M TOL
1 0:54 6 39 W&M Todd Bushnell 10-yard touchdown run, Bill Geiger kick wide 6 0
2 12:04 TOL Charles Cole 1-yard touchdown run, Thomas Duncan kick good 6 7
3 TOL Tony Harris 15-yard touchdown run, Thomas Duncan kick good 6 14
3 2:47 11 86 TOL Joe Schwartz 9-yard touchdown run, Thomas Duncan kick blocked by Bill Uzzell 6 20
4 TOL Don Fair 3-yard touchdown reception from Chuck Ealey, Thomas Duncan kick good 6 27
4 TOL Chuck Ealey 3-yard touchdown run, Thomas Duncan kick no good 6 33
4 TOL Interception returned 52 yards for touchdown by John Niezgoda, Thomas Duncan kick good 6 40
4 1:37 W&M Steve Regan 1-yard touchdown run, 2-point pass failed 12 40
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 12 40

[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Clark, Bill (December 29, 1970). "T-Bowl Is Wholly Toledo, 40-12". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 11, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Buchalter, Bill (December 29, 1971). "A Most Valuable Finish For Rockets' Ealey, Long". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 11, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Wilkening, David (December 29, 1970). "T-Bowl Fan For 25 Years Recalls Teams In Past". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 11, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Buchalter, Bill (December 30, 1970). "Toledo: Rockets Finally Stopped When Orlando Police Claim Goal Post Prize". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 18, 2017 – via newspapers.com.