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

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.


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Robin Weber was the receiver

Author: Sjnd5359  (160 Posts - Joined: Nov 11, 2019)
Posted at 5:35 pm on Aug 17, 2026

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Re: Robin Weber was the receiver

Author: Sjnd5359  (160 Posts - Joined: Nov 11, 2019)
Posted at 5:36 pm on Aug 17, 2026

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Casper caught the ball in double coverage before the winning FG. Weber's catch was later.

Author: Hensou  (11176 Posts - Joined: Dec 21, 2022)
Posted at 5:53 pm on Aug 17, 2026

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That was a different play. Weber's catch along with 1 more 1st down allowed ND to run out the clock

Author: Irish_Demon  (2945 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 5:49 pm on Aug 17, 2026

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

Author: Sjnd5359  (160 Posts - Joined: Nov 11, 2019)
Posted at 5:33 pm on Aug 17, 2026

Robin Weber was receiver…

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Too bad we didn't win the natty that year

Author: Nigel Tufnel  (8440 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 2:22 pm on Aug 17, 2026

I kid, I kid....

Link: ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE 1973 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!

'I define fear as standing across from Joe Louis and knowing he wants to go home early.' - Max Baer
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Paterno gave his 1973 team National Championship rings.

Author: Hensou  (11176 Posts - Joined: Dec 21, 2022)
Posted at 3:59 pm on Aug 17, 2026

A prelude to his penchant for looking the other way and ignoring the obvious.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/1983/01/02/sports/sports-of-the-times-joe-paterno-s-quest-for-no.1.html


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