Bowling Green State University Athletics
Falcons Claw Hens in Dad’s Day Thriller, 30-8
The most excited, electrifying, and powerful grid machine ever assembled at Bowling Green crashed the highly looted Delaware Blue Hens 30-8 before a shivering but wildly enthusiastic Dad’s Day crowd of 8,7000 at the Stadium Saturday. The highlight and turning point of the game was a 90-yard kick-off return by halfback Chuck Comer in the second quarter.
Coach Doyt Perry called it, “the greatest victory in Bowling Green history.” He said, “Our boys played their hardest game and won over a fine Delaware team.” When asked to comment on the possibility of a bowl game, Perry said, “We have not received any bids, but if we do, and the boys want to go, I’m all for it.”
The Falcons out-maneuvered Delaware in every department. Bowling Green rushed for a total of 171 yards to the Blue Hens’ 157. Through the air Delaware connected on six of 13 passes for 98 yards, but the Falcons completed 11 of 17 for 134 yards.
Fumbles were costly to both teams. The Falcons lost possession on all four of their fumbles, as did the Blue Hens on their three.
Comer led the Falcon running attack, gaining 67 yards in six carries. He also made the longest run of the afternoon, returning a kick-off 90 yards for Bowling Green’s second touchdown.
Fullback Jerry Dianiska continued his hard power driving as he gained 50 yards in 11 tries. Roger Klicman, another Falcon fullback, powered his way to 29 yards in four carries. Klicman gained most of his yardage on a 23-yard burst up the middle for Bowling Green’s final touchdown in the fourth quarter.
The most excited, electrifying, and powerful grid machine ever assembled at Bowling Green crashed the highly looted Delaware Blue Hens 30-8 before a shivering but wildly enthusiastic Dad’s Day crowd of 8,7000 at the Stadium Saturday. The highlight and turning point of the game was a 90-yard kick-off return by halfback Chuck Comer in the second quarter. Coach Doyt Perry called it, “the greatest victory in Bowling Green history.” He said, “Our boys played their hardest game and won over a fine Delaware team.” When asked to comment on the possibility of a bowl game, Perry said, “We have not received any bids, but if we do, and the boys want to go, I’m all for it.”
The Falcons out-maneuvered Delaware in every department. Bowling Green rushed for a total of 171 yards to the Blue Hens’ 157. Through the air Delaware connected on six of 13 passes for 98 yards, but the Falcons completed 11 of 17 for 134 yards.
Fumbles were costly to both teams. The Falcons lost possession on all four of their fumbles, as did the Blue Hens on their three.
Comer led the Falcon running attack, gaining 67 yards in six carries. He also made the longest run of the afternoon, returning a kick-off 90 yards for Bowling Green’s second touchdown. Fullback Jerry Dianiska continued his hard power driving as he gained 50 yards in 11 tries. Roger Klicman, another Falcon fullback, powered his way to 29 yards in four carries. Klicman gained most of his yardage on a 23-yard burst up the middle for Bowling Green’s final touchdown in the fourth quarter.