This Day in History - October 8

[BrooklynBull]

On this date in 1977 UB return to playing football at the Division III level after not playing since the 1970 season.

UB lost the toss to RIT.  RIT fumbled the return and UB recovered.  On the first play from scrimmage Mark Gabriel ran off left tackle for a touchdown.

The game was played in a torrential downpour that did not let up at any point during the game.  The game ended on a muddy Rotary Field in a 7 - 7 tie.  The last tie ever played by UB.  RIT dropped football after that year.

The rest is 43 seasons of UB football history.

Edited October 8, 2019 by BrooklynBull

[UB92]

1 hour ago, BrooklynBull said:

On this date in 1977 UB return to playing football at the Division III level after not playing since the 1970 season.

UB lost the toss to RIT.  RIT fumbled the return and UB recovered.  On the first play from scrimmage Mark Gabriel ran off left tackle for a touchdown.

The game was played in a torrential downpour that did not let up at any point during the game.  The game ended on a muddy Rotary Field in a 7 - 7 tie.  The last tie ever played by UB.  RIT dropped football after that year.

The rest is 43 seasons of UB football history.

It is likely a good bet that Rotary field is muddy right now.   When wasn't it muddy?

But this is part of history, so thanks for sharing.  If I recall correctly, you have done this most (every?) year.

[BrooklynBull]

21 minutes ago, UB92 said:

It is likely a good bet that Rotary field is muddy right now.   When wasn't it muddy?

But this is part of history, so thanks for sharing.  If I recall correctly, you have done this most (every?) year.

When I remember.