Episode 276 - The most bizarre game ever played, Centenary 0 Texas Tech 0, November 11, 1939.

History of College Football

English - May 01, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MB - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
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The game was one of the most bizarre games ever played, due to a heavy downpour that absolutely flooded the field in Shreveport
Louisiana, conditions that made it more than difficult to advance the ball either running or passing, puddles that rose above the players ankles, both coaches appeared to wait for the other team to make a mistake as the two teams combined for an NCAA record 77 punts, 39 by Texas Tech and 38 by Centenary of Louisiana. An astounding 67 punts occurred on first down, including 22 consecutively in the third and fourth quarters.

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