Auburn vs. Clemson (1955)
"Auburn returned to the Gulf Coast area to face highly-rated Clemson, and this time there was no resemblance whatsoever to the inept squad which had lost to Tulane earlier in the season at New Orleans, as the Tigers steam-rolled over the Carolinians, 21-0, in Mobile. Howell Tubbs was the man of...
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AU Football program cover images Auburn University — Football — History; Auburn University — Football — Programs; Alabama — Social life and customs; Illustrators — United States; Commercial art — United States Clemson University Sports & Recreation -- Football |
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"Auburn returned to the Gulf Coast area to face highly-rated Clemson, and this time there was no resemblance whatsoever to the inept squad which had lost to Tulane earlier in the season at New Orleans, as the Tigers steam-rolled over the Carolinians, 21-0, in Mobile. Howell Tubbs was the man of the hour—running the ball like a shifty-halfback and tossing two back-breaking passes to "Red" Phillips. And the whole Auburn backfield, led by a line having one of its best days, completely outshone Clem-son's foursome, rated as one of the nation's best. Determination to get a bowl bid and win this one for Joe Childress, who was unable to dress out because of injuries, could be seen in the eyes of the Tigers as they took the opening kickoff and drove 80 yards for the initial score. Phillips pulled in a Tubbs aerial at the Clemson 27 and cut and slashed his way from there into the end zone. Tubbs converted, and Clemson found itself behind, 7-0, before things had really started. On the first play of the second period, Tubbs again passed to Phillips from the 40, with Phillips going out on the four. On first down, Fob James swung around right end for the touchdown. Tubbs again converted. After each team had threatened later in the quarter, but had been forced to punt, Auburn was ready to roll again, starting at its 38. Fob James began this one with a 50-yard dash around end. Four plays later, Tubbs went over from the three for the final touchdown. He kicked the PAT, making it 21-0 at the half. Apparently caring more about white-washing Clemson than trying to add more to the Auburn side, Tubbs and Co. played it cagey the second half, bearing down defensively and never giving them a chance to control the ball. The shutout was Clemson's first in its last 12 games." (Description from the 1956 Glomerata) |
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Auburn vs. Clemson (1955)Auburn University — Football — History; Auburn University — Football — Programs; Alabama — Social life and customs; Illustrators — United States; Commercial art — United StatesClemson UniversitySports & Recreation -- Football"Auburn returned to the Gulf Coast area to face highly-rated Clemson, and this time there was no resemblance whatsoever to the inept squad which had lost to Tulane earlier in the season at New Orleans, as the Tigers steam-rolled over the Carolinians, 21-0, in Mobile. Howell Tubbs was the man of the hour—running the ball like a shifty-halfback and tossing two back-breaking passes to "Red" Phillips. And the whole Auburn backfield, led by a line having one of its best days, completely outshone Clem-son's foursome, rated as one of the nation's best. Determination to get a bowl bid and win this one for Joe Childress, who was unable to dress out because of injuries, could be seen in the eyes of the Tigers as they took the opening kickoff and drove 80 yards for the initial score. Phillips pulled in a Tubbs aerial at the Clemson 27 and cut and slashed his way from there into the end zone. Tubbs converted, and Clemson found itself behind, 7-0, before things had really started. On the first play of the second period, Tubbs again passed to Phillips from the 40, with Phillips going out on the four. On first down, Fob James swung around right end for the touchdown. Tubbs again converted. After each team had threatened later in the quarter, but had been forced to punt, Auburn was ready to roll again, starting at its 38. Fob James began this one with a 50-yard dash around end. Four plays later, Tubbs went over from the three for the final touchdown. He kicked the PAT, making it 21-0 at the half. Apparently caring more about white-washing Clemson than trying to add more to the Auburn side, Tubbs and Co. played it cagey the second half, bearing down defensively and never giving them a chance to control the ball. The shutout was Clemson's first in its last 12 games." (Description from the 1956 Glomerata)Unknown--page croppedAuburn Printing Company, Inc.Auburn University Libraries. Special Collections Department1955-11-191950sImageJPEG1955.11.19Auburn University Libraries. Special Collections Department, David Housel CollectionEnglishThese images may be under copyright and are for Web viewing only. Reproductions are not available at this time. For further information, please contact the Auburn University Athletics Department at athletics@auburn.edu or http://www.auburntigers.com/.http://cdm17353.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/football/id/31 |
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