[24] The invitation to play in the inaugural Bluebonnet Bowl in December 1959 was the eighth bowl that Howard had been a part of either as a player, assistant coach or head coach. Whitehurst is perhaps best remembered for his many years as a backup quarterback in the NFL, which led to his iconic nickname, "Clipboard Jesus." He . They lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the championship game on January 11, 2016. After decade as a Mechanical Engineering professor, he was named acting president of Clemson Agricultural College in 1910, being confirmed by the Board of Trustees as permanent president on March 7, 1911. Whenever Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah speaks, you always get something good whether it be insight on how he will handle personnel decisions or team building as a whole. Miami's D'Eriq King, North Carolina's Sam Howell and Clemson's D.J. Uiagalelei (5) runs for a first down during the first quarter at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Saturday, October 23, 2021. His successor, Hootie Ingram, only compiled a 1221 record. Auburn leads the overall series 34152 through the 2018 season. 12 ranking in the final AP poll. [152] Hit run, throw everything he did, it's about as good as you could be," Harbaugh said. July 29, 2022 9:08 am PT. Clemson was selected to the third College Football Playoff as the second seed and defeated the third seed Ohio State on December 31, 2016 in the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl. 2:40. [56] In January 2011, Swinney hired new offensive coordinator Chad Morris. How will the depth chart shake out? Both have scholarships the old fashioned way, they earned them. Behind the leadership of Heisman Trophy finalist Deshaun Watson, the Tigers won the 2015 ACC Championship against number 10 North Carolina by a score of 4537. Wiles and Helms will continue to get better in backup roles, and it would not surprise anyone if one of them decided to enter the transfer portal at some point since transferring seems to be the easy way out instead of staying and fighting for the job. So, while Uiagalelei works up his abilities, here are the 10 best Clemson Tigers starting quarterbacks in program history. TigerNet has provided free Clemson sports news for over 25 years. Author: James Parks . 4. Clemson defeated Auburn 2619 riding on a 231-yard performance by Andre Ellington. Congrats Lady BB tigers on your ACC tournament, Kirby Smarts four letter word laced locker room speech, For those wringing hands about MBB's tourney chances. He led the state in passing yards (3,769), passing touchdowns (45) and completions (291) in posting a 14-0 record as a senior. In their second Gator Bowl trip, Miami downed Clemson 140. The fact that Auburn and Clemson share the same mascot is no accident. Clemson has had six undefeated seasons, six consecutive playoff appearances, 26 conference championships, and eight divisional titles. 4", "Clemson Football: Tavien Feaster gets C.J. West went on to be the head coach at Memphis. LSU eventually took the lead and run away with the championship, winning 4225 over Clemson. The Tigers suffered a 4342 home loss to Pitt in November, but benefited from losses by a couple of other playoff contenders on that Saturday and finished the season with three straight victories to rank No. Unlike some of the other position groups, all of Clemsons quarterbacks will be on campus this spring. Uiagalelei as a freshman two years ago while filling in for a COVID-sidelined Trevor Lawrence passed for 342 yards in his starting debut against Boston College and then set a Clemson rookie record by throwing for 439 yards at fourth-ranked Notre Dame. Also as expected, Holmes left no doubt about the plan for 2023. 1-ranked LSU Tigers to a standstill before losing 70, leading to an LSU national championship. Comparing the two quarterbacks are almost like trying to compare David and Goliath. The first meeting of the two schools occurred in 1899. The Tigers went 29 in 1975, and 362 in 1976. How about 5 years of collegiate experience, and a foundation of Clemson football. February 22, 2023 1:00 pm ET. [citation needed] Howard also managed the athletic department during his tenure, and continued on as athletic director until February 4, 1971, when he was named assistant to the vice president of the university. [40] This NCAA sanction was due to a lengthy history of recruiting violations to gain an athletic advantage that had taken place from 1977 and into 1982, under the administration of two head coaches. [74] Clemson lost the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game to Alabama, 4540 ending the school's 17-game winning streak. Helms and Wiles are young and between the two of them, completed 7 of 17 passes on the season. The projected starting quarterback for the Bulldogs went 28-for-41 for 324 yards and three touchdowns in Georgia's spring game. It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. [10] He then stepped aside at the urging of the military cadets/students, who felt that he should concentrate on his scholastic duties rather than coach the team for free. Clemson finished the season with wins at Auburn, Georgia Tech, and No. Walter Merritt Riggs can be characterized as the "Father of Clemson Football", as he brought the game with him from Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama (now Auburn University). Josh Cody coached the Tigers from 1927 to 1930, posting a 29111 record. Charlie Pell would leave after 1978 to become head coach at Florida,[35] where his coaching career would end in 1984 following more NCAA rules violations. Its time to turn the page on 2021. Each of Clemson's honorees are All-Americans and former NFL players. [77] Clemson once again won the conference and finished the regular season at 121. Fullback Jock Hanvey rushed for 104 yards in the first half. With little money to spend on uniforms, Riggs brought some of Auburn's old practice uniforms with him, which happened to have orange and navy jerseys. Klubnik started the final game of the season the Orange Bowl loss to Tennessee and completed 61-of-100 passes for 697 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions in 224 snaps over 10 games (one start). Lady Tigers Win.Lady Tigers Win.Lady Tigers Win. That's what head coach Ron Rivera told prospective offensive coordinator candidates when he interviewed them. It is the 2nd longest active streak behind Alabama with 12.[99]. When the Tigers traveled to Greenville on Halloween to play Furman in their very first match, only Coach Riggs and backfield player Frank Thompkins had ever seen a football game played. DJ is 6-4 250 with a cannon for an arm while Klubnik is a little more slight at 6-2 185 with a catchable ball arm. . [136], In 1951, the College Football Hall of Fame opened in South Bend, Indiana. "[135] The last eight contests between the programs have been nationally televised (4 on ESPN, 4 on ESPN2). 1 in 1981 too", "North Carolina vs. Clemson Game Summary December 5, 2015", "The Clemson Tigers Win the 2015 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl General News News | Orange Bowl", "Alabama Crimson Tide, Clemson Tigers top preseason Amway Coaches Top 25 poll", "Louisville Cardinals vs. Clemson Tigers October 1, 2016 Gametracker", "Clemson beats Virginia Tech to win the ACC and punch its ticket to the Playoff", "Clemson fans unhappy that head ref for Pitt game is a USC grad", "Turnovers, officiating doom No. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Alex Turri. Your email address will not be published. Though Parker is largely credited with building and recruiting a foundation that would ultimately set the stage for much of Clemson's success in the following seasons.[34]. : Clemson football teammates trust . In 2012 and 2016, Clemson was co-champion of the Atlantic Division. It's time to turn the page on 2021. He also added 10 more scores on the ground and paced all Pac-12 signal-callers with 17 completions of 40-plus yards. McFadden's has also his #23 retired in Clemson's basketball. "CV is a great, great player coming from Briarwood," Swinney said. In addition, because the violations indicated a pattern of improper recruiting activities, the committee determined that a two-year limitation on financial aid to new recruits should be imposed to offset any recruiting advantage that was gained improperly by the university. As of 2022 the Tigers lead the series 2192. This was the first season with both Hope Sadler and Carl Sitton at ends. Morris became tied with Gus Malzahn as the highest paid assistant in college football after Clemson gave Morris a six-year contract worth $1.3million annually. Time and time again he was sent through the line for gains of 10, 15 and 20 yards, and his tackles were spectacular. Clemson led all conference schools with the most players selected to the Golden Anniversary team. Dual-threat quarterback Steve Fuller and the running back tandem of Lester Brown and Marvin Sims spearheaded a dynamic rushing attack that helped the Tigers win the ACC. Names like Clemson's Cade Klubnik, Penn State's Drew . "I mean, he's a big-time talent, a guy that we think can go play for anybody in the country. [123] The next year, the teams again found themselves doing battle in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship in Tampa, Florida, with Clemson emerging with a thrilling 3531 victory and their first win over the Crimson Tide since 1905. This distance is slightly closer than that between Clemson and traditional rival South Carolina (137 miles). The Tigers have 46 bowl appearances, 20 of which are among the New Year's Six Bowls, including nine during the "Big Four" era. [41] Clemson was censured by the NCAA including barred from participating in bowl games following the 1982 and 1983 seasons, barred from appearing on live television in the 1983 and 1984 seasons, while scholarships were restricted to 20 (from the normal limit of 30) for the 198384 and 198485 academic years. Pell became involved in NCAA rules and recruiting violations that came to light under the tenure of his successor, Danny Ford. Fresh arms: Playoff teams all featuring new starting QBs. Pearman is a walk-on who redshirted last season but put together an impressive resume in high school. [16] The account in the Atlanta Constitution read "Hanvey, the Clemson full back, outclassed them all. Sophomore D.J. Clemson's streak of eleven consecutive 10-win seasons ranks second in active streaks behind the Alabama Crimson Tide.[7][8]. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "aaefd0891c166388058cda91c1850e79" );document.getElementById("d5fae9271b").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Number 28 was brought out of retirement in 2016 to be worn by running back Tavien Feaster, with Spiller's blessing. He also incorporated the Single Wing, T-formation, and I-formation offenses at different points during his coaching career at Clemson. Riggs helped organize and coach the infant Tiger team in 1896. The New England Patriots' Mac Jones ranks No. Along with snapping one streak, Clemson also snapped Auburn's 17-game winning streak coming off of the 20092011 seasons. During his tenure, Neely led the Tigers to a 43357 record. 2 in the final CFP rankings. [125] Alabama won by a score of 246 following two costly Clemson interceptions in the second half. During Tuesday's press conference, he gave a very interesting answer regarding the quarterback decision breaking it down from an analytical perspective. The Arizona State transfer led all quarterbacks in the country this season with a 0.6% turnover-worthy play rate. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. [52], Following the departure of Tommy Bowden, wide receivers coach Dabo Swinney was dubbed interim head coach and led the Tigers to a 42 record, finishing the 2008 regular season at 76. From all indications, the Washington Commanders are set to roll with second-year quarterback Sam Howell under center in 2023. [60] On November 26, 2011, Clemson lost to South Carolina for the third straight year, the first time Clemson had lost three straight to its instate rival since the seasons from 1968 to 1970. In 1899, when the Clemson Athletic Association could not afford a coaching salary, Riggs again took over the reins, one of only two Clemson football coaches to return to the position after stepping down. 4 ranked Oklahoma Sooners in the 2015 Orange Bowl by a score of 3717 to advance to the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship game against the number 2-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on January 11, 2016. Riggs took the team to a 2-1 record in the inaugural year. The Tigers last winning season under Howard came in 1967. Required fields are marked *. The Tigers began the season with a 3835 home victory over rival and fifth-ranked Georgia and ended the regular season with a record fifth-straight loss to arch-rival South Carolina, 3117, in the first Top 10 meeting of the two schools (Clemson No. Uiagalelei are . 107: The number of passing touchdowns by Tajh Boyd, the most by a Clemson quarterback in history. The 2003 team won four games at the end of the season to finish 94, which included victories over No. The fifth-year senior was also the only quarterback who rushed for over 1,000 yards. 3 Louisville in Memorial Stadium.[78]. Memorial Stadium is among the largest stadiums in college football. [124] Once again the teams did battle in the 2018 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana with a trip to the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship game on the line. Continue browsing TigerNet with your adblocker active with a monthly or annual Ultimate Level membership. He also rushed 42 times for 139 yards and two touchdowns on the year. .961: Trevor Lawrence's win-percentage as Clemson's starting quarterback. Trust in D.J. To prepare, we at Chargers Wire are previewing players from every position. Clemson's only regular-season losses of the 1978, 1982, and 1991 campaigns all came at the hands of Georgia "between the hedges", whereas Georgia's only regular-season setback during the three years of the Herschel Walker era came in Death Valley during Danny Ford's 1981 national championship run. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. The NCAA later cleared Clemson of all allegations. Lee was let go in 2022 . Pearman was a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in South Carolina and finished with a 24-0 career record as starting quarterback, completing 455-of-599 career passes for 6,555 yards and 80 . Clemson was selected as the one seed in the second College Football Playoff and defeated the fourth seed Oklahoma on December 31, 2015 in the 2015 Orange Bowl. He won his first game, the 1978 Gator Bowl, with a 1715 victory over Ohio State and legendary coach Woody Hayes, who punched MG Charlie Bauman in the throat after making the game-clinching interception. 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[82] The defense reloaded behind a standout defensive line and limited opponents to just 18.4 points a game. [89] Standout defensive end Xavier Thomas announced he would redshirt the season due to the effects of the virus.[90]. [84] Clemson won the ACC championship and secured its second trip to the CFP National Championship with a 310 shutout of semi-finalist No. The only loss came in Week 2 against SEC power Georgia, and, after a Gator Bowl win over No. A total surprise to everyone is incoming transfer former Clemson QB Hunter Johnson. Heisman finalist quarterback Deshaun Watson had a historic performance setting the record for most total yards in national championship game history, with 478 yards (405 passing; 73 rushing) against the nation's best defense, and becoming the first player in history to amass over 4,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing in a single season. No rivalry of that period was more competitive, as evidenced by the critical 11th-hour field goals kicked by Kevin Butler in 1984 and by David Treadwell more than once later in the decade. The Tigers were undefeated at home (1301) and against South Carolina (30) during Cody's tenure. 1 ranked Alabama 4416 in the CFP National Championship. Clemson first met Boston College on the football field in the 1940 Cotton Bowl Classic, the first ever bowl game for the Tigers and Eagles. 1 Florida State 1723. Other consensus selectors for 1981 included Berryman, Billingsley, DeVold, FACT, FB News, Football Research, Helms, Litkenhous, Matthews, National Championship Foundation, New York Times, Poling, Sagarin, and Sporting News[94] Other consensus selectors for 2016 include A&H, AP, BR, CCR, CFRA, DuS, FWAA/NFF, MCFR, SR, USAT/AMWAY (Coaches), W Other consensus selectors for 2018 include A&H, AP, BR, CCR, CFRA, CM, DuS, FWAA/NFF, MCFR, SR, USAT/AMWAY (Coaches), W, Clemson won the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1900 and 1902 (tied 1903 and 1906) along with the Southern Conference title in 1940 and 1948. Seven of Howard's teams finished the year ranked in at least one final poll. April 11, 2022 5:40 pm CT. Alabama football fell just short of the national championship last season, but there's good reason to expect them to make another run for title No. Goff earned a Pro Bowl berth and has thrown over 300 consecutive passes without an interception to end the season. Good, bad, cheered, booed. "God has brought me to this special place for a reason and I . 4 Nebraska Cornhuskers in the 1982 Orange Bowl, and were named the national champions[92] by all major four consensus selectors [93] (AP, Coaches, FWAA, and NFF). [61] On December 3, the Tigers won their first ACC Championship since 1991, defeating Virginia Tech 3810 in the Championship Game. [26] The playing field at Memorial Stadium was named "Frank Howard Field" in 1974 following his retirement to honor his many years of service for the university. [45][44] Ford coached 21 All-Americans and 41 players who went on to play in the NFL, during his 11 seasons at Clemson. Heisman stayed only four years at Clemson, where he compiled a record of 1932, an .833 percentage, the best in Clemson football history. In 2021, Spencer Rattler was Oklahoma's starter until the Texas game in October, when backup Caleb . First off, he fought through injuries all year. Captain Mac McLaurin and R. T. Gaston starred at either tackle position. DJ Uiagalelei will enter into the transfer portal after two years at Clemson. NFL insider believes Commanders will study the draft quarterbacks 'hard'. The WR had been whittled down to two freshmen and Will Swinney manning the position in the last few games of the season. [75], In August 2016, ESPN.com reported that the 20162017 preseason Coaches Top 25 poll ranked Clemson Tigers football as the No. 10 before the 1982 season began, Clemson finish with the regular season with a record of 911. Clemson finished a second straight year with an undefeated regular season, having also defeated South Carolina for a sixth straight time. He finished the year with 2,404 passing yards in 13 games (12 starts), 10 total touchdowns and nine interceptions. So Riggs made the school's predominant color orange and the faded condition of the navy became the purplish color, officially known today as Regalia. 2 and Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins at No. The 1899 squad went 42. 4-ranked team in the nation and a preseason favorite to win the national title. "One of the most prolific passers in the history of the state of Alabama coming out of high school. Klubnik comes to Clemson fresh off of two straight Texas State Championship seasons, He led Westlake High School to 27 straight wins, throwing for 78 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, and running for another 27 touchdowns. Clemson was a College Football Playoff finalist in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019, winning the championship game over Alabama in 2016 and 2018. Tommy Bowden agreed to resign for $3.5million on October 13, 2008, after leading the team to a disappointing 33 record (12 ACC) at the midpoint of a season in which the Tigers were an almost unanimous preseason pick to win their first ACC title under Bowden and were ranked No. Clemson QB D.J. As of 2022, Florida State leads the overall series 2015.[130]. The same thing happened during the 2006 season following a 71 start and with the team on the verge of winning the ACC Atlantic Division. It was the Tigers fourth win over a top 10 opponent under Swinney.[67]. A lot of buzz Regarding Helms. The annual game has since been designated "The Palmetto Bowl. Bowden has been criticized for his teams underachieving. The two southern schools have long, decorated histories in the sport of college football. [citation needed] After a few years away from coaching, Ford was hired by Arkansas in 1992, where he would spend five seasons guiding the Razorbacks. Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports 2021 statline (HS): 189-265, 3,251 yards, 43 TDs, 3 INT, 70 carries, 465 rush yards, 12 rush TDs The nine selectees from Clemson are: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACC temporarily added Notre Dame as a member for just the 2020 season. Its hard to succeed with all this going on, but somehow, Clemson won 10 games anyway in a down year.. The sophomore completed 67% of his passes for over 4,800 yards in Bill O'Brien's offense in 2021. Just my two cents. After Jess Neely left to become the head coach at Rice, his line coach, Frank Howard was named his successor. Uiagalelei isn't taking starting job lightly. He started his career at Alabama before transferring to Arizona State last season but signed with Clemson on National Signing Day in December. Not exactly the situation you want to find yourself in down the stretch. Hooker will be an older rookie at 25 years old and produced a 15-7 record as the starting . 25 of 32, according to . I mean, he is a special player. [according to whom?] Edwards. Pearman was a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in South Carolina and finished with a 24-0 career record as starting quarterback, completing 455-of-599 career passes for 6,555 yards and 80 touchdowns with an additional 476 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. The Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in the national championship games in both 2017 and 2019. Wins and losses to Notre Dame in 2020 count toward standings and all-time records. However, I think its important to take note of Helms. Raymond Johnson wrote upon Cody's death: "Josh Cody wanted to be Vanderbilt's coach so bad that he gave up the head man's job at Clemson College after four successful seasons." The game is considered by the NCAA and ACC to have no winner.[98]. Formed in 1896, the program has over 5 wins and three consensus national championship losses in the modern era. 22 Clemson lost to No. [117] The Crimson Tide and Tigers met again in 1904 and 1905, with Clemson winning both games. He's our starter.". However, Clemson had a sluggish start to the season culminating in a scare against North Carolina, where Clemson had to stop the Tarheels on a two-point conversion to escape Chapel Hill with a win. Polynesian Football Player of the Year (high school) (2019) Stats at ESPN.com. Baseball team disappointing so far under new, Anyone with any guesses on When ESPN's 30 for 30 episodes. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Buy Chargers Tickets. [23] In May 1929, when rumors were swirling that he might leave to coach a bigger-name program, the students, faculty, and staff took up a collection to buy him a brand new black Buick automobile. Georgia Tech leads the series 50352 with Clemson winning the last 8 in a row. After Tommy West's dismissal following the 1998 season, Clemson hired Tommy Bowden, son of Bobby Bowden and coach at Tulane. The dual-threat quarterback also totaled 1,046 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns for the Volunteers. Since 2003, Clemson is 116, including a 2610 win in Clemson over then-No. List of Clemson Starting Quarterbacks (1953 - 2012) . The 10 Best Clemson Quarterbacks of All Time 10. The purple home jerseys used by Clemson in special games made their debut during the 1991 ACC championship season, with the Tigers wearing them in the regular season against NC State and in the Citrus Bowl vs. California. [137], The NCAA recognizes All-Americans selected by the Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), The Sporting News (TSN), and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF) to determine if a player is regarded as a Consensus or Unanimous All-American. This was the Tigers' fifth straight season finishing in the top 4 for either poll. In 2018, No. Now his team to lead, Klubnik is the man to defend the Tigers' ACC Championship in 2023. He knew it . The No.1 recruit in the 2021 class according to 247Sports composite rankings, the hype surrounding Klubnik as he entered Clemson was real . Here is what they had to say about the Tigers' starting QB. [96] North Carolina State and Clemson were then declared co-champions. DJ Uiagalelei was a superb fill-in when Clemson needed him most. . In 1960 an alternating-site format was implemented using both teams' home stadiums. [97], In 2005, the Atlantic Coast Conference divided into two divisions of six teams each and began holding an ACC Championship Game at the conclusion of the regular football season to determine the conference champion. [57] Dabo also added on running backs coach Tony Elliott, and defensive line coach Marion Hobby. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Uiagalelei just weighed too much. You may not have realized, but our team is mostly supported by ad revenue. 9). Clemson freshman QB . Clemson quarterback D.J. During his stay at Clemson, Howard also oversaw the athletic department, ticket sales, and was an assistant coach for the baseball team. Uiagalelei has been handed the keys to Clemson's offense. 11-ranked Florida State, and No. Jared Goff is the unquestioned starter. A number of quarterbacks have started for the Vols throughout the years. 24 North Carolina. He passed for 4,593 yardsalso an ACC recordand . Now, they lead two of the top five teams in college football into a matchup . On August 18, 2011, Georgia Tech vacated their 2009 ACC Championship Game victory over Clemson due to NCAA violations. 3 FSU. 12 Florida State on the road and defeated No. College football fans, we're ranking the best Clemson Tigers quarterbacks of all time. Following a 730 defeat of Georgia Tech in 1903, the Yellow Jackets hired Heisman as their first full-time football coach. Just n It looks like you are using an ad . Some might call this the sophomore jinx. Clemson Tigers Football from Rivals.com[155] team recruitment rankings: Atlantic Coast Conference 50th Anniversary football team, Clemson vs. in-state NCAA Division I teams, Number 4 was brought out of retirement in 2014 to be worn by quarterback. [20][21] Yen Lightsey starred in 1919 and 1920. Still just 19 years old, Trevor Lawrence isn't eligible for the NFL draft until 2021. . Clemson defeats Pittsburgh in ACC tournament, 247Sports makes early bowl projection for Clemson, Clemson pro ranked in NFL Top 100 free agents, TNET: A closer look at Clemson's quarterbacks, possible depth chart, Re: TNET: A closer look at Clemson's quarterbacks, possible depth chart, Not exactly crowded, there are 2 scholarship players, Re: Not exactly crowded, there are 2 scholarship players. In that game, he went 5-7 for for 74 yards, 2 TDs, and 0 INTs. In that game, he . The Georgia Dome hosted the AuburnClemson rivalry in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. He was the Week 1 starter with the goal of . Largely due to this discontent, school officials refused to grant him a one-year extension on his contract after the 1993 season, even though the Tigers had rebounded from 56 in 1992 to an 83 record that year and were invited to the Peach Bowl. The Tiger's also won their second bowl game, a 1948 Gator Bowl win over Missouri, finished 11th in the national rankings, and Howard was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year. Howard, Frank, with Bradley, Bob, and Parker, Virgil, "Howard," Howard, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1990. 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