1970 Tangerine Bowl

1970 Tangerine Bowl
William & Mary Indians Toledo Rockets
(5–6) (11–0)
Southern Conference MAC
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Head coach: 
Lou Holtz		 Head coach: 
Frank Lauterbur
APCoaches
1517
1234Total
William & Mary 600612
Toledo 07132040
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]

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]ToledoWilliam & Mary
First downs2615
Rushing yards326139
Passes attempted2022
Passes completed1213
Passes intercepted02
Passing yards128127
Yards penalized10066
Punts–average2–387–38
Fumbles lost30

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. 1 2 3 4 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.
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