Nostalgia Friday: 1985 Auburn vs. Georgia

by auburn91 Fri Apr 04, 2008 at 06:50:19 AM EDT

By Jay Coulter
jccoulter@gmail.com

Today’s look back focuses on the 1985 Auburn-Georgia game and the play of All-American Bo Jackson. Like Pat Sullivan 14 years earlier, Jackson used the Dawgs to solidify his hold on the Heisman Trophy.

Jackson wrapped up the award on an 84 yard touchdown run that became one of his most famous while on the Plains. The game marked Jackson’s final victory as a Tiger. Auburn defeated Georgia 24-10 on the way to a Cotton Bowl berth against Texas A&M.

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  • Was at work, of course... (none / 0)

    .....for that one. I was off, for the Van Tiffin monster FG loss, the next week. Al Michaels, calling an Auburn game? That was TOO cool! Amazing! I'd like to have heard John Madden's take on that big run...

    by Acid Reign on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 12:22:33 AM EDT

  • You think you missed it... (none / 0)

    I was there, sitting in the Georgia section of all places, but had gone to the concession stand to get something and missed this run.  This was the first and last game that I ever sat in the home teams's section for an away game.  It was pretty cool listening to the cheering coming from across the stadium from my fellows Aubs...

    by War Eagle Atlanta on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 12:28:19 PM EDT

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