"I get up from the sideline and flip the ball to the referee and, as I'm looking back downfield for penalty flags, here comes a very upset Bryant storming toward me almost in my face, " Weber added.

NPR: 40 Years Ago, Irish-Tide Played Game For The Ages

Harkless threw the ball into the sideline seats on Orlando's next possession, and James found Allen for a 3-pointer.

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Mostly, the game will be remembered for Parseghian's gutsy decision right at the end to call a deep pass out of his own end zone, the ball going to a little-used tight end who managed to make a juggling catch along the sideline before tumbling into the Alabama bench, right in front of the Bear.

NPR: 40 Years Ago, Irish-Tide Played Game For The Ages