Time to renew the Aggie-Longhorn Rivalry? (Well, maybe not)

[HPF Bob]

Sad that so many great programs and great rivalries have been literally dismantled through realignment. I watched a video about the 1969 Texas-Arkansas "Game of the Century" and there was one thing pointed out I had not realized even though I had watched the ABC broadcast of the game many times.

After Texas went ahead, 15-14, there were still a few minutes left on the clock. Arkansas drove all the way down to the red zone and had a third down. Bill Montgomery, who played so well most of the game, threw a pass to the corner of the goal line which Danny Lester stepped in front of to intercept and end the drive. What I didn't realize was that *any* other result of that play (incomplete, catch, sack, etc.) and Arkansas would have probably lined up for a short field goal on the next play and probably won the National Championship, 17-15. Hogs fans were very upset at the time as to why the Razorbacks didn't call for a running play instead of a passing play knowing they had the easy field goal attempt in their back pocket.