I was 9 years old and watched on TV with 5 of my elementary school friends. Myself and 2 of my friends were die hard Longhorns, my best friend was a Razorpig,, and the other 2 were Ohio State fans who rooted for Arkiepig. At halftime we went to and played football in my backyard and it turned into a fist fight brawl. Even us kids were totally involved in the drama of the game.
My best friend Skipper left with a bloody nose and we were never close again.
Randy Peschel came and spoke to my Cub Scout pack at Gullet and I got his autograph which I cherished, but lost over the years.
It was the event that turned my blood Burnt Orange forever. That and being there when VY stunned USC.
Hookem! Now I am the proud owner of the only Longhorn Hat that Jim Bertelsen ever autographed as I now live next to members of his extended family. His son Andy is a brilliant singer guitarist who has a band, The Texas Renegard that you should check out!