When it became evident, we were going to beat Texas Tech, the fans started pelting oranges onto the playing field!
We finished the regular season 11-1, probably was beaten by the referees in the Texas game!
Lou and the boys were invited to the Orange bowl on January 2, 1978!
Fortunately, the greatest coach that ever lived, for his coaching skills and his life accomplishments, Lou Holtz, was in charge!
There is an incredibly large point spread, leaning toward Oklahoma, ultimately at game time there were no odds because it was so lopsided everyone thought!
We had a starter that was injured, then three starters broke curfew, and Lou Holtz, although he needed the players desperately, suspended them!
Where did Roland Sales come from?
Sales’ career had been mediocre.
Not on that glorious night, if you are a Hog fan!
22 rushes for 205 yards and 52 yards from passes, with 2 touchdowns made he, his team and this Eastern Virginia kid very happy that night!
The Hogs finished #3, behind Notre Dame and ‘Bama!
When it became evident, we were going to beat Texas Tech, the fans started pelting oranges onto
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