The last time Notre Dame and Oregon met in football was 1982. Turning these stories into a book, Contz had to develop a writing philosophy. Jack Ham, 1968-1970 (2 first-place votes), Career stats: 251 tackles, 4 blocked punts. 
Penn State's had trouble with Michigan. Where did Trace McSorley wind up? The Nittany Lions rolled and are now heading into their toughest test of the year. They're led by the best to ever do it. The 1982 Syracuse Orangemen football team represented Syracuse University during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. Contz said he had a ghost writer who helped him with writing transitions and showed him how to keep his writing impactful. 
Thats what I do. Its what Bowman did exceptionally well in 2008 and 2009. Look no further than 20 tackles for loss, nine sacks, two fumble recoveries, two blocked kicks, and one interception in 1999. 
[1], Penn State drew first blood in the first quarter on a six-play, 83-yard drive that culminated in a touchdown pass from Todd Blackledge to Kirk Bowman. But they ran the table over the remainder of the regular season, and went on to win their first consensus national championship in the Sugar Bowl by defeating top-ranked Georgia (who were led by Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker), 2723. What a FANTASTIC collectors item! You cannot change what your standards are. He is the programs all-time leading tackler, with a 47-stop lead over Posluszny, his former teammate. If they don't, it's all a moot point. They've been to the Rose Bowl a couple of times. The Crimson Tide havecompiled a record of 194-27, including a 16-6 mark in bowl games since Saban arrived. Saban has won sixnational championships inTuscaloosa, has been named SEC Coach of the Year five times and has twice been named the AP Coach of the Year. This potent team opened with three easy wins and set up a big September 25 home game with Nebraska. When Joe Pa was in position to close on a national title in 1978 he suffered a crushing loss to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. The fifteen yard penalty saw the final drive start from the Penn State 35.[4]. Pates Take: "You could argue this as low for them. They've got four 11+ win seasons since 2016. 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The team was led by second-year head coach Dick MacPherson and played their home games in the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. 11 recruiting class in the nation this offseason and signed one of the transfer portal's biggest names, former Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman. Or write about sports? Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. I got it all calibrated! I love it. Aabha Vora [1] Penn State defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, 2723, in the Sugar Bowl to win Joe Paterno's first consensus national championship. With seven seconds left, the quarterback dropped back one more time. Its hard not to see the comparison. He finished his Penn State career as the programs leading rusher and currently sits at No. Who is Penn States best-ever QB? It was just degrees of change. Georgia was poised to tie or take the lead when Lastinger threw an interception. Pates Take: "I got Ohio State at No. College Football History Articles, Sports History Articles. 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Smith, 8-yard TD pass from Karcher, Johnston kick good (ND 70), PSU Blackledge, 1-yard TD run, Jancitano kick good (TIE 77), PSU Jancitano 41-yard field goal (PSU 107), PSU Jancitano 29-yard field goal (PSU 137), ND Pinkett, 93-yard TD kickoff return, Johnston kick good (ND 1413), PSU Warner, 48-yard TD pass from Blackledge, pass failed (PSU 1914), PSU Safety, Pinkett tackled by Ashley in end zone (PSU 2114), PSU Jancitano 27-yard field goal (PSU 2414). "He was talking about what he was going to do saying we, 'What are we going to do next year?, He said, Im going to stay athletic director just to keep them off of Perkins,' but he said, 'by next fall I dont want to be here where everybodys asking me what you think.. The Pittsburgh native tore the ACL in his right knee before his senior year, was named captain and guided the defense from the sidelines. Blackledge got him the ball and the Lions had a huge touchdown to push the lead back to ten. Free shipping for many products! Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. A year later, Dan Connor took the top spot. The Bulldogs' head coach has been equally impressive on the recruiting trail. I would love to hear people describe what is enjoyable to read, [even feedback like] I got stuck here, or You should have added more, Contz said. He believes the championship teams before and after them have helped carry on a tradition he was so proud to be a part of.. The two-time first-team All-American also won the Butkus Award in 2005, given to the countrys top linebacker. WebThe 1982 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented Pennsylvania State University during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. Defensive end Jayson Oweh (28) follows Ohio State running back JK Dobbins (2) during the game against Ohio State at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. They have a rock-solid identity. Do you have a sports website? You couple that with what they're doing in the transfer portal, and developmentally -- they're one of the best programs in the country. Part of the 198182 bowl Former players and the media vote, Who is Penn State's best-ever RB? He would be No. 
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Late in the half, Nebraska got on the board after a seven-play, 80-yard drive culminated in a Turner Gill touchdown pass followed by the extra point by Kevin Seibel. Sent every Thursday. [1] The team was selected With last season's 11-3 record considered a disappointmentbythe Tigers' elevated standards, head coach Dabo Swinney took action this offseason, firing first-year offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter and replacing him with 2022 Broyles Award winner Garrett Riley, who will have no shortage of talent at his disposal in his first season over from TCU. Nick Saban, considered by many to be the greatest college coach of all time, has turned Alabama into an absolute powerhouse since taking over the helm. Kirby Smart said our players 'Have to be willing to eat off the floor.' Kyle Whittingham's not going to lead the Utes to a third consecutive Pac-12 title, is he? Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. They got Sam Hartman coming in at quarterback; let's see where that goes.". So, it seems, Bear Bryant was going to step down as Alabama's athletics director before the 1983 season. 11 Washington at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. The game was everything you would want for a pair of national title hopefuls, each with coaches after ring #1 (Nebraskas Tom Osborne wouldnt get his long-sought title until 1994). Since then, the Nittany Lions' best seasons have all come under current coach James Franklin, who hasfour top-10 finishes and won 11 games four different times since coming over from Vanderbilt following the 2013 season. The Tigers return the bulk of an offense that averaged 33.2 points per game last season and welcome a recruiting class ranked No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. With spring practice in full swing, Josh Pate reflected on the last couple of college football seasons and rankedhis top 10 current programs in the nation on a. . The 12-man group includes six defenders, including two four-star prospects along the defensive line. Still elite but a little bit wobbly relative to what they have been. Penn State defeated the Georgia No, Jack Ham called Posluszny the best-ever linebacker at Penn State, and he might have a point. Sent every Thursday. But this was a 9+ win team every year from 2015-2021. 1 program in the country right now.". They'd be overrated if I had them at No. WebThe 1982 Penn State football team came into the season with great expectationsto get head coach Joe Paterno his first national championship ring. That's what it was going to take. I still believe in the positioning. He was part of the mid-2010s group that led success back to Happy Valley and brought home a Big Ten title in 2016. With spring practice in full swing, Josh Pate reflected on the last couple of college football seasons and rankedhis top 10 current programs in the nation on arecent episode ofLate Kick. Here are Pate's top 10 current college football programs: Oklahoma's woes under Brent Venables in 2022 came despite the Sooners boasting a roster that ranked in the top 10 via 247Sports' 2022 College Football Team Talent Composite. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. [2], Penn State scored again in the second quarter, this time on a six-play, 71-yard drive that culminated in a Curt Warner touchdown run from the Nebraska 2. Paterno saw undefeated teams go uncrowned in 1968, 1969 and 1973. Georgia has signed seven-straight top three classes under Smart, including the nations No. His highlight-reel carries and consistency out of the backfield over four years allowed the Nittany Lion running game to thrive in the early 80s, winning a national title in 1982. 8. College Football Championship. You've seen a little uptick. November 14, 1982. However, Nebraska scored again, this time on a 15-play, 80-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown to make it 2114 Penn State after three quarters following Seibel's extra point. McDuffie and just behind Jimmy Cefalo. WebNo. You have permission to edit this article. Joey Porter Jr. is the lone PSU player projected to go in the first round. Dan Flaherty We present them here for purely educational purposes. 25: Curt Warner, 1979-1982. A high-profile brand, that was never going to be a problem. Syracuse finished the season with a 29 record. As a reminder, we organized a group of 12 experts six former players, six media members to vote on the top-10 all-time players each position. Pates Take: "They're back-to-back Pac-12 champions. The Mount Laurel, New Jersey, native went on to be selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2020 draft. 10 could be No. Perkins' hire was announced in mid-December simultaneous with the announcement of Bryant's retirement, with Perkins leaving his position as head coach of the New York Giants to follow the Crimson Tide coach. And as a senior, Ham earned All-American and co-captain honors while recording 91 tackles and four interceptions. Lees 325 tackles rank fourth all-time; the numbers are there. Penn State returned the ensuing kickoff to their own 20 yard line, but Nebraska's David Ridder was flagged for a personal foul. Quite a resume. They've really upped their game in recruiting in the portal under Marcus Freeman. Retrieved December 15, 2014. Former players and the media vote. Bowman caught this one inches from the ground and the Lions had a 27-24 win. Look no further than the LaVar Leap, one of the craziest plays in Big Ten history. They have a real fall there with their weather.". A 1983 Penn State graduate, Contz was part of the 1982 football team that won the National Championship. Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour provided some importan. Conlan almost didnt receive a scholarship offer coming out of high school. ", Paul Bryant Jr. replied, with a laugh: "OK, (Joe) Paterno will love that.". Pates Take: They were not good last year. He won two national championships (1982; 1986) and three Big Ten titles over his tenure in Happy Valley. Under first-year head coach Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame shook off early losses to Ohio State and Marshall to finish the season 9-4, including an impressive 45-38 Gator Bowl victory over a red-hot South Carolina team. Boy, that position is not such a gigantic question mark facing that program anymore. There was irony in this though. Aside from being a fan favorite, Barkley helped spark a change in culture that springboarded Penn State to success in the mid-2010s. His first bowl game at Alabama was a Liberty Bowl loss to the Nittany Lions, a Penn State team that had a young Paterno on its staff as an assistant. 1 was almost unanimous, Whos Penn States best-ever DB? 
2; I have them at No. Former Penn State football national champions team up again for book on the 1982 team Gabrielle Barone | The Daily Collegian Oct 23, 2017 Bill Contz, former Penn State football offensive tackle, talks about his new book When the Lions Roared at the Penn State Bookstore on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Last year, they felt a little bit wobbly to me. Let us know what's going on! Before the stunned Bulldog crowd could even get settled in the score was 20-3 and the game was into the second quarter. His 343 stops were passed by Paul Posluszny. Posluszny was the first Nittany Lion to lead his team in tackles three straight seasons. A look at Penn State softballs assistant coach Sarah Sigrest and her love of literature. The overall talent level on that roster? A consensus All-American in 1975, the New Jersey native racked up 165 tackles as a junior, the most ever by a Nittany Lion. Go deep into the heart of the 1978-88 era in baseball, college football and the NFL. Success! In the NFL, Lee has continued to face injury issues, tearing his ACL again in 2014. THE LAST GOLDEN AGE: THE LOU HOLTZ ERA AT NOTRE DAME, THE SEQUEL SEASON: THE YEAR-LONG NARRATIVE OF THE EPIC 1978 BASEBALL SEASON, 1982 Penn State Football: Joe Paterno Finally Reaches #1. That's not close between them and No. The late Joe Paterno was responsible for nearly half (409) of Penn State's all-time wins as a program from 1966-2011. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, 1982 Penn State vs Nebraska NCAA FOOTBALL PROGRAM National Champs 1 Day Ship!, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, about earning points with eBay Mastercard, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. "I care about synergy inside your program. He is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in sociology. They didn't get the result on the field they wanted. 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Penn State's had trouble with Michigan. Where did Trace McSorley wind up? The Nittany Lions rolled and are now heading into their toughest test of the year. They're led by the best to ever do it. The 1982 Syracuse Orangemen football team represented Syracuse University during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. Contz said he had a ghost writer who helped him with writing transitions and showed him how to keep his writing impactful. Thats what I do. Its what Bowman did exceptionally well in 2008 and 2009. Look no further than 20 tackles for loss, nine sacks, two fumble recoveries, two blocked kicks, and one interception in 1999. [1], Penn State drew first blood in the first quarter on a six-play, 83-yard drive that culminated in a touchdown pass from Todd Blackledge to Kirk Bowman. But they ran the table over the remainder of the regular season, and went on to win their first consensus national championship in the Sugar Bowl by defeating top-ranked Georgia (who were led by Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker), 2723. What a FANTASTIC collectors item! You cannot change what your standards are. He is the programs all-time leading tackler, with a 47-stop lead over Posluszny, his former teammate. If they don't, it's all a moot point. They've been to the Rose Bowl a couple of times. The Crimson Tide havecompiled a record of 194-27, including a 16-6 mark in bowl games since Saban arrived. Saban has won sixnational championships inTuscaloosa, has been named SEC Coach of the Year five times and has twice been named the AP Coach of the Year. This potent team opened with three easy wins and set up a big September 25 home game with Nebraska. When Joe Pa was in position to close on a national title in 1978 he suffered a crushing loss to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. The fifteen yard penalty saw the final drive start from the Penn State 35.[4]. Pates Take: "You could argue this as low for them. They've got four 11+ win seasons since 2016. 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The team was led by second-year head coach Dick MacPherson and played their home games in the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. 11 recruiting class in the nation this offseason and signed one of the transfer portal's biggest names, former Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman. Or write about sports? Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. I got it all calibrated! I love it. Aabha Vora [1] Penn State defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, 2723, in the Sugar Bowl to win Joe Paterno's first consensus national championship. With seven seconds left, the quarterback dropped back one more time. Its hard not to see the comparison. He finished his Penn State career as the programs leading rusher and currently sits at No. Who is Penn States best-ever QB? It was just degrees of change. Georgia was poised to tie or take the lead when Lastinger threw an interception. Pates Take: "I got Ohio State at No. College Football History Articles, Sports History Articles. 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Smith, 8-yard TD pass from Karcher, Johnston kick good (ND 70), PSU Blackledge, 1-yard TD run, Jancitano kick good (TIE 77), PSU Jancitano 41-yard field goal (PSU 107), PSU Jancitano 29-yard field goal (PSU 137), ND Pinkett, 93-yard TD kickoff return, Johnston kick good (ND 1413), PSU Warner, 48-yard TD pass from Blackledge, pass failed (PSU 1914), PSU Safety, Pinkett tackled by Ashley in end zone (PSU 2114), PSU Jancitano 27-yard field goal (PSU 2414). "He was talking about what he was going to do saying we, 'What are we going to do next year?, He said, Im going to stay athletic director just to keep them off of Perkins,' but he said, 'by next fall I dont want to be here where everybodys asking me what you think.. The Pittsburgh native tore the ACL in his right knee before his senior year, was named captain and guided the defense from the sidelines. Blackledge got him the ball and the Lions had a huge touchdown to push the lead back to ten. Free shipping for many products! Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. A year later, Dan Connor took the top spot. The Bulldogs' head coach has been equally impressive on the recruiting trail. I would love to hear people describe what is enjoyable to read, [even feedback like] I got stuck here, or You should have added more, Contz said. He believes the championship teams before and after them have helped carry on a tradition he was so proud to be a part of.. The two-time first-team All-American also won the Butkus Award in 2005, given to the countrys top linebacker. WebThe 1982 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented Pennsylvania State University during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. Defensive end Jayson Oweh (28) follows Ohio State running back JK Dobbins (2) during the game against Ohio State at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. They have a rock-solid identity. Do you have a sports website? You couple that with what they're doing in the transfer portal, and developmentally -- they're one of the best programs in the country. Part of the 198182 bowl Former players and the media vote, Who is Penn State's best-ever RB? He would be No. You have permission to edit this article. Late in the half, Nebraska got on the board after a seven-play, 80-yard drive culminated in a Turner Gill touchdown pass followed by the extra point by Kevin Seibel. Sent every Thursday. [1] The team was selected With last season's 11-3 record considered a disappointmentbythe Tigers' elevated standards, head coach Dabo Swinney took action this offseason, firing first-year offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter and replacing him with 2022 Broyles Award winner Garrett Riley, who will have no shortage of talent at his disposal in his first season over from TCU. Nick Saban, considered by many to be the greatest college coach of all time, has turned Alabama into an absolute powerhouse since taking over the helm. Kirby Smart said our players 'Have to be willing to eat off the floor.' Kyle Whittingham's not going to lead the Utes to a third consecutive Pac-12 title, is he? Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. They got Sam Hartman coming in at quarterback; let's see where that goes.". So, it seems, Bear Bryant was going to step down as Alabama's athletics director before the 1983 season. 11 Washington at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. The game was everything you would want for a pair of national title hopefuls, each with coaches after ring #1 (Nebraskas Tom Osborne wouldnt get his long-sought title until 1994). Since then, the Nittany Lions' best seasons have all come under current coach James Franklin, who hasfour top-10 finishes and won 11 games four different times since coming over from Vanderbilt following the 2013 season. The Tigers return the bulk of an offense that averaged 33.2 points per game last season and welcome a recruiting class ranked No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. With spring practice in full swing, Josh Pate reflected on the last couple of college football seasons and rankedhis top 10 current programs in the nation on a. . The 12-man group includes six defenders, including two four-star prospects along the defensive line. Still elite but a little bit wobbly relative to what they have been. Penn State defeated the Georgia No, Jack Ham called Posluszny the best-ever linebacker at Penn State, and he might have a point. Sent every Thursday. But this was a 9+ win team every year from 2015-2021. 1 program in the country right now.". They'd be overrated if I had them at No. WebThe 1982 Penn State football team came into the season with great expectationsto get head coach Joe Paterno his first national championship ring. That's what it was going to take. I still believe in the positioning. He was part of the mid-2010s group that led success back to Happy Valley and brought home a Big Ten title in 2016. With spring practice in full swing, Josh Pate reflected on the last couple of college football seasons and rankedhis top 10 current programs in the nation on arecent episode ofLate Kick. Here are Pate's top 10 current college football programs: Oklahoma's woes under Brent Venables in 2022 came despite the Sooners boasting a roster that ranked in the top 10 via 247Sports' 2022 College Football Team Talent Composite. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. [2], Penn State scored again in the second quarter, this time on a six-play, 71-yard drive that culminated in a Curt Warner touchdown run from the Nebraska 2. Paterno saw undefeated teams go uncrowned in 1968, 1969 and 1973. Georgia has signed seven-straight top three classes under Smart, including the nations No. His highlight-reel carries and consistency out of the backfield over four years allowed the Nittany Lion running game to thrive in the early 80s, winning a national title in 1982. 8. College Football Championship. You've seen a little uptick. November 14, 1982. However, Nebraska scored again, this time on a 15-play, 80-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown to make it 2114 Penn State after three quarters following Seibel's extra point. McDuffie and just behind Jimmy Cefalo. WebNo. You have permission to edit this article. Joey Porter Jr. is the lone PSU player projected to go in the first round. Dan Flaherty We present them here for purely educational purposes. 25: Curt Warner, 1979-1982. A high-profile brand, that was never going to be a problem. Syracuse finished the season with a 29 record. As a reminder, we organized a group of 12 experts six former players, six media members to vote on the top-10 all-time players each position. Pates Take: "They're back-to-back Pac-12 champions. The Mount Laurel, New Jersey, native went on to be selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2020 draft. 10 could be No. Perkins' hire was announced in mid-December simultaneous with the announcement of Bryant's retirement, with Perkins leaving his position as head coach of the New York Giants to follow the Crimson Tide coach. And as a senior, Ham earned All-American and co-captain honors while recording 91 tackles and four interceptions. Lees 325 tackles rank fourth all-time; the numbers are there. Penn State returned the ensuing kickoff to their own 20 yard line, but Nebraska's David Ridder was flagged for a personal foul. Quite a resume. They've really upped their game in recruiting in the portal under Marcus Freeman. Retrieved December 15, 2014. Former players and the media vote. Bowman caught this one inches from the ground and the Lions had a 27-24 win. Look no further than the LaVar Leap, one of the craziest plays in Big Ten history. They have a real fall there with their weather.". A 1983 Penn State graduate, Contz was part of the 1982 football team that won the National Championship. Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour provided some importan. Conlan almost didnt receive a scholarship offer coming out of high school. ", Paul Bryant Jr. replied, with a laugh: "OK, (Joe) Paterno will love that.". Pates Take: They were not good last year. He won two national championships (1982; 1986) and three Big Ten titles over his tenure in Happy Valley. Under first-year head coach Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame shook off early losses to Ohio State and Marshall to finish the season 9-4, including an impressive 45-38 Gator Bowl victory over a red-hot South Carolina team. Boy, that position is not such a gigantic question mark facing that program anymore. There was irony in this though. Aside from being a fan favorite, Barkley helped spark a change in culture that springboarded Penn State to success in the mid-2010s. His first bowl game at Alabama was a Liberty Bowl loss to the Nittany Lions, a Penn State team that had a young Paterno on its staff as an assistant. 1 was almost unanimous, Whos Penn States best-ever DB? 2; I have them at No. Former Penn State football national champions team up again for book on the 1982 team Gabrielle Barone | The Daily Collegian Oct 23, 2017 Bill Contz, former Penn State football offensive tackle, talks about his new book When the Lions Roared at the Penn State Bookstore on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Last year, they felt a little bit wobbly to me. Let us know what's going on! Before the stunned Bulldog crowd could even get settled in the score was 20-3 and the game was into the second quarter. His 343 stops were passed by Paul Posluszny. Posluszny was the first Nittany Lion to lead his team in tackles three straight seasons. A look at Penn State softballs assistant coach Sarah Sigrest and her love of literature. The overall talent level on that roster? A consensus All-American in 1975, the New Jersey native racked up 165 tackles as a junior, the most ever by a Nittany Lion. Go deep into the heart of the 1978-88 era in baseball, college football and the NFL. Success! In the NFL, Lee has continued to face injury issues, tearing his ACL again in 2014. THE LAST GOLDEN AGE: THE LOU HOLTZ ERA AT NOTRE DAME, THE SEQUEL SEASON: THE YEAR-LONG NARRATIVE OF THE EPIC 1978 BASEBALL SEASON, 1982 Penn State Football: Joe Paterno Finally Reaches #1. That's not close between them and No. The late Joe Paterno was responsible for nearly half (409) of Penn State's all-time wins as a program from 1966-2011. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, 1982 Penn State vs Nebraska NCAA FOOTBALL PROGRAM National Champs 1 Day Ship!, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, about earning points with eBay Mastercard, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. "I care about synergy inside your program. He is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in sociology. They didn't get the result on the field they wanted. Calling the writing process challenging, Contz spent two-and-a-half years working on the book from initial interviews to writing to editing. Ohio State is once again poised for a strong another strong season on offense afterreturning star wideoutsMarvin Harrison Jr.andEmeka Egbuka. ", Kirby Smart has been a revelation in Athens. 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