Bowling Green State University Athletics
Falcons Add MAC Crown to List of Laurels
The Falcons rallied in championship form in the second half to capture the Mid-American Conference crown by defeating Ohio University 13-9 before a Dad’s Day crowd of 12,000 fans in Ohio stadium last Saturday. The victory gave the Falcons their first unbeaten and untied season in Bowling Green’s history.
Jerry Colaner brought Ohio University’s largest crowds to its feet when he intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter and scampered 30 yards for the deciding touchdown. This was the only intercepted pass of the game for Bowling Green and it was probably the biggest one of the season.
Bob Colburn completed just three of nine passes, enough to break Bill Lyons’ career record of 108. One of Colburn’s completions was a big one as it accounted for Bowling Green’s first touchdown.
Bowling Green broke the MAC scoring record with a total of 208 points for the season. Ohio U. held the record with 201 set in 1953.
Bowling Green had chances to score in the first half on two Ohio U. fumbles deep in the Ohio territory, but was unable to do so.
After connecting on a field goal, Ohio U. took advantage of a Bowling Green fumble just minutes later to score a touchdown and go out in front 9-0. John Dickinson swept right for the score, but was stopped short when he attempted the two extra points.
Chuck Ramsey attempted a 29-yard field goal into the wind but it fell short in the closing minutes of the first half.
The Bobcats threatened several times in the fourth quarter but fumbles proved to be costly to them.
The game ended with the Falcons making a last drive to the Ohio U. one-yard line.
The Falcons rallied in championship form in the second half to capture the Mid-American Conference crown by defeating Ohio University 13-9 before a Dad’s Day crowd of 12,000 fans in Ohio stadium last Saturday. The victory gave the Falcons their first unbeaten and untied season in Bowling Green’s history. Jerry Colaner brought Ohio University’s largest crowds to its feet when he intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter and scampered 30 yards for the deciding touchdown. This was the only intercepted pass of the game for Bowling Green and it was probably the biggest one of the season.
Bob Colburn completed just three of nine passes, enough to break Bill Lyons’ career record of 108. One of Colburn’s completions was a big one as it accounted for Bowling Green’s first touchdown.
Bowling Green broke the MAC scoring record with a total of 208 points for the season. Ohio U. held the record with 201 set in 1953.
Bowling Green had chances to score in the first half on two Ohio U. fumbles deep in the Ohio territory, but was unable to do so. After connecting on a field goal, Ohio U. took advantage of a Bowling Green fumble just minutes later to score a touchdown and go out in front 9-0. John Dickinson swept right for the score, but was stopped short when he attempted the two extra points.
Chuck Ramsey attempted a 29-yard field goal into the wind but it fell short in the closing minutes of the first half.
The Bobcats threatened several times in the fourth quarter but fumbles proved to be costly to them.
The game ended with the Falcons making a last drive to the Ohio U. one-yard line.