Watched the highlights of the 1973 National Championship over Alabama. Man were we charmed. A catch

Author: THEISMANCARR (18093 Posts - Joined: Aug 10, 2007)

Posted at 1:25 pm on Aug 17, 2026

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on a pass to Casper on the last drive before the field goal, which Clements underthrew with two defenders all over Casper and the field goal by Bob Thomas that barely made it in the wider goals posts that existed at that time.

How the heck did Bob Thomas ever kick in the NFL? His range was about 38 yards and his accuracy was always suspect. Man it was different then.

Replies to: “Watched the highlights of the 1973 National Championship over Alabama. Man were we charmed. A catch”

Watched the highlights of the 1973 National Championship over Alabama. Man were we charmed. A catch - THEISMANCARR - 1:25pm 8/17/26 (7) [View All]
- Robin Weber was the receiver [NT] - Sjnd5359 - 5:35pm 8/17/26
  - Re: Robin Weber was the receiver [NT] - Sjnd5359 - 5:36pm 8/17/26
    - Casper caught the ball in double coverage before the winning FG. Weber's catch was later. [NT] - Hensou - 5:53pm 8/17/26
    - That was a different play. Weber's catch along with 1 more 1st down allowed ND to run out the clock [NT] - Irish_Demon - 5:49pm 8/17/26
- Re: Watched the highlights of the 1973 National Championship over Alabama. Man were we charmed. A catch - Sjnd5359 - 5:33pm 8/17/26
- Too bad we didn't win the natty that year [LINK] - Nigel Tufnel - 2:22pm 8/17/26
  - Paterno gave his 1973 team National Championship rings. [LINK] - Hensou - 3:59pm 8/17/26

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