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  CNN.com - Remembering dearly departed bowl games - Jan. 1, 2003
As college football's glut of 28 bowl games meanders toward a conclusion, it might be appropriate to pause for a moment and remember some not-so dearly departed postseason classics.
Gotham organizers noticed the first-year success of the Liberty Bowl in Philadelphia in 1959 -- a bowl that later passed through Atlantic City before settling in Memphis -- and thought if postseason football could work there, it certainly could work in New York.
With the NFL Giants occupying Yankee Stadium, the inaugural Gotham was relegated to the Polo Grounds, an ancient, rundown structure that was home to the cash-starved Titans, forerunners of the NFL Jets.
www.cnn.com /2003/EDUCATION/01/01/disappearing.bowls.ap   (808 words)

  
  Search Results for "Gotham"
Gotham, name for N.Y. city first used by Washington Irving and others in the Salmagundi Papers, with satirical reference to Gotham, England.
Many tales of folly have been fathered on the Gothamites, one of which is their joining hands round a thornbush to shut in a cuckoo.
Gotham, (goth´m) (KEY), name for New York City first used by Washington Irving and others in the Salmagundi Papers, with satirical reference to Gotham, England,...
www.bartleby.com /cgi-bin/texis/webinator/sitesearch?FILTER=&query=Gotham   (270 words)

  
 *Ø*  Wilson's Almanac free daily ezine | The Wise Fools of Gotham | Gotham Nottinghamshire Washington Irving wise ...
The Wise Men of Gotham’ (in which he writes that at least 45 other English villages can be identified as fool villages), refers to this and other stories from the good Phisicke Doctor’s collection.
Good Friday, the wise men of Gotham put their heads together to see what to do with their white herring, their red herring, their sprats, and salt fish.
One day some men of Gotham were walking by the riverside, and came to a place where the contrary currents caused the water to boil as in a whirlpool.
www.wilsonsalmanac.com /wise_fools_gotham.html   (1993 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- The Cigar Bowl, the Salad Bowl – RIP for dearly departed college football bowl ...
As college football's glut of 28 bowl games meanders toward a conclusion, it might be appropriate to pause for a moment and remember some not-so dearly departed postseason classics.
Gotham organizers noticed the first-year success of the Liberty Bowl in Philadelphia in 1959 – a bowl that later passed through Atlantic City before settling in Memphis – and thought if postseason football could work there, it certainly could work in New York.
With the NFL Giants occupying Yankee Stadium, the inaugural Gotham was relegated to the Polo Grounds, an ancient, rundown structure that was home to the cash-starved Titans, forerunners of the NFL Jets.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/college_football/20021230-1316-departedbowls.html   (705 words)

  
 Rediff On The NeT: The Son Also Rises
Gotham — who was known as Gautama then—made no secrets then that he was indeed using his father's reputation to launch his own career.
Gotham says he did not change the spelling in his name for numerological reasons but he was tired of it being mispronounced.
When the Super Bowl was approaching, Gotham traveled to Mexico to the Mayan handball courts to show his viewers that the warrior impulse has been part of history for centuries.
www.rediff.com /news/1999/may/31us4.htm   (1053 words)

  
 BearMeat: No Season For Old Men
He came the closest a Baylor team has ever come to beating OU in 2005 with a 2OT loss, and was one 4th and 20 breakdown away from knocking off AandM two years in a row.
If the coach is unsure about who the QB is until the season opener, the rest of the team then knows the coach lacks confidence in the field generals he has and the team as a whole.
In conclusion, I hereby announce my intentions to include into the Vision 2012 a provision that states Baylor football must attend a bowl game before the year 2012 or else be relegated to a weaker conference or become an Independent.
bearmeat.blogspot.com   (3384 words)

  
 1-2 matchup doesn't dispel BCS grumbling
Under one format being discussed, the entire bowl season would be played, then there'd be a re-vote and re-tabulation of the points system to determine which two teams would meet in the national title game.
The BCS bowls would still be important because the national title game could come from any of the major bowls.
With the Insight.com Bowl dropping its suffix for 2002, the college bowl season will be without a game featuring.com in the title for the first time in five years.
www.enquirer.com /editions/2002/12/22/spt_wwwsptfootbcs22.html   (1499 words)

  
 Gotham - OneLook Dictionary Search
Gotham : The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language [home, info]
Gotham : Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898) [home, info]
Phrases that include Gotham: gotham awards, gotham bowl, gotham central, gotham girls, gotham limited, more...
www.onelook.com /?w=Gotham   (144 words)

  
 Celebrate spring with this recipe catch of the day - Today: Food - MSNBC.com
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, lime juice, ginger juice and Dijon mustard.  Gradually whisk in the oil until the vinaigrette has emulsified.  Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
At Gotham, we use chervil, chives, parsley, and cilantro in the Herb Salad.
In a chilled bowl, beat the cream just past the soft peak stage, until it dollops nicely and holds its shape when dropped from a spoon onto a plate.  If the whipped cream is too soft, the cake will be airy.  If too firm, the cake may be dry.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/9123190   (1978 words)

  
 Why College Football Playoffs Are a Bad Idea, Part II of VII
However, some teams consistently stay near the top of the heap from year to year, some bowls have endured through the ages, and traditions were built that have barely changed from one decade to the next.
The first Rose Bowl was held on January 1, 1902 and Michigan beat the snot out of Stanford, and the Tournament of Roses committee decided to have chariot races instead.
Now then, as the bowl system was building, the poll system was also being created, with the first AP poll coming out in 1936.
www.alexmeske.com /Essays/cfbisfine2.htm   (1339 words)

  
 Sports on NET Online
It was the 1969 sun Bowl in Georgia that started the Huskers' Bowl streak which continues with the Alamo Bowl coming up.
Nebraska's December 30 date with northwestern in the Alamo Bowl is one of Nebraska's earliest Bowl games in the past two decades.
The answer was the Gotham Bowl played on December 15, 1961.
net.unl.edu /sportsFeat/wrapup_12-5-00.html   (8195 words)

  
 Tiger Tales #12 - Three Wise Men of Gotham
There was no boat to be found anywhere, for the fishers were all away upon the water; but there was a big wooden bowl lying upon the shore, which the fishermen used to carry their fish to market in.
The tide caught the bowl and floated it out to sea, and before long the wise men were beyond sight of land.
They were all greatly frightened, for the bowl was old and cracked, and the water leaked slowly through until their feet were covered.
www.hungrytigerpress.com /tigertales/tigertale012.shtml   (2199 words)

  
 Spice up your meals with tips from a New York pro - Today: Food - MSNBC.com
Chef Alfred Portale, known for his elaborate creations at New York City’s Gotham Bar and Grill, is now turning to simpler dishes that any cook can re-create in their home kitchen.
Put the beans in a bowl and coarsely crush them (a potato masher works well for this).
Serve from the bowl with a basket of crisp toasts and a bottle of truffle oil so people can add more to taste.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/9123263   (1399 words)

  
 My Favorite Bowl Games
Ara's retirement at the Orange Bowl two years later is a beautiful, but sad memory.
Gone are the days of a Fiesta Bowl or Holiday Bowl surprise national champion like in 1975 and 1984.
Gone are the days that a Colorado can shoot up to #3 on the basis of a commanding performance in the Bluebonnet Bowl coupled with routs by fellow league teams in other, more significant bowls like in 1971.
www.mmbolding.com /bowls   (782 words)

  
 Dawg Sports :: An Unofficial Georgia Bulldogs Blog
For many years, though, the Rose Bowl stood alone as the sole postseason engagement in major college football and the oldest bowl would not be joined by another permanent fixture on the gridiron landscape for longer still.
Accordingly, it was not until January 1, 1935, that the Rose Bowl was joined by another enduring postseason tradition in the sport, for it was on that date that the initial Orange, Sugar, and Sun Bowls came to pass.
There would be a second Gotham Bowl, but, despite what would now be considered the marquee matchup for the 1962 outing (Nebraska versus Miami in a 36-34 thriller in Yankee Stadium), there would not be a third.
www.dawgsports.com /story/2006/6/25/231515/745   (1744 words)

  
 Wise Men of Gotham
For you see, some of the foolish remarks made by the men of Gotham actually do make sense, in a strange sort of way, though according to the natural laws of the universe they are foolish.
If this transpired, the people of Gotham would be required to support the king's court.
As events sometimes turn out, the people of Gotham found that playing the part of fools could be very beneficial, and as suns and moons passed, their play on words became so much a part of them, that it actually was them.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/1071/48946   (507 words)

  
 University of Nebraska Alumni Association
In the 1995 Fiesta Bowl he had 165 yards and 3 touchdowns:
Nebraska won the Orange Bowl and a National Championship Jan. 1, 1995.
Questions about Homecoming may be directed to Lisa Trimble at 1-402-472-4220 or 1-888-353-1874, or by mail at 1520 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68501-0129.
www.unl.edu /alumni/events/homecoming/football_trivia.htm   (122 words)

  
 1994 Inductees   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Bruins in 1961 posted a 5-5 record in post-season play defeated Utah State, 24 to 9, in the Gotham Bowl in New York City.
In 1963, he was starting guard for the third year, as the outstanding Bear team lost in the conference only to 1963 national champion Texas, 7 to 0, and had a 7-3 regular season record.
In 1981 Tommy coached the Texas all-star team to a 27-to-3 victory over the Oklahoma all-stars in the Oil Bowl at Wichita Falls; he was offensive coordinator for the winning Texas team in the 1993 Oil Bowl.
www.vzinet.com /gshf/1994.html   (1044 words)

  
 Huskerextra.com
The Huskers' 35-year streak of bowl trips ended this year, but the memories of the trips will linger for years.
Frazier broke through the line on an option and was hit right away, but he kept moving and bounced off at least six Florida tacklers before sprinting away for a TD that ranks as one of the great runs in college football history.
(1941 Rose Bowl): Great traditions have to start somewhere, and the Huskers' bowl history began in the "Granddaddy of Them All." After a season-opening loss to Minnesota, the Huskers rallied to go 8-1 and rose to seventh in the AP poll.
www.journalstar.com /articles/2004/12/29/huskerextra/doc41d04bbf211fc042573189.txt   (1148 words)

  
 College Football News Forum - Proposed New York City Bowl pairs w/ BE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bowling Green was in the middle of a huge slump, looking like a MAC bottom-dweller.
now, for the last 2 years, they've been thought of late in the season as a possible contender for the BCS bowls, and their chances are considered good to go to the BCS within the next two years.
You never know, the new New York City bowl may be one of the most hyped bowls come 2010...
www.collegefootballnews.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13174   (1628 words)

  
 Potent Quotables
If there is a guy in the country who thinks Johnny Rodgers doesn't deserve the Heisman Trophy, he should quit writing sports or broadcasting or whatever he does.
Miami, Fla., nose tackle Warren Sapp to Nebraska QB Tommie Frazier in the fourth quarter of the 1995 Orange Bowl.
The Rose Bowl ended on a controversial play; we took apart the No. 3 team in the country.
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 Gotham Gators   (Site not responding. Last check: )
So the Gators are feeling Peachy, and headed to Atlanta for the 35th anniversary of the Peach Bowl.
The Gin Mill throws an infamous New Year's Eve bash every year, and this year the Gotham Gators are going to crash that party and bring it to the next level.
Sorry Gotham Gators, but due to an overwhelming demand, the Gin Mill is completely sold out of tickets for this event.
www.gothamgators.com /events.asp?id=45   (198 words)

  
 KUsports.com - : Mayer: Bowl berths usually bring good results   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Big Eight bowl mentality was firmly established by Nebraska's Bob Devaney in 1962, when conference teams were no longer stuck with the Orange Bowl-or-nothing policy.
Devaney parlayed a long string of bowl games and extra practice sessions into 1970 and 1971 national titles and won eight league titles in 11 years.
The trend was set: You grab whatever bowl game you can get and take full advantage of the extra practice time with your club.
www.kusports.com /news/football/story/108656   (1013 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- NYC hopes to host Big Apple Bowl at proposed Jets stadium
NEW YORK – New York City wants to host a college bowl game in 2010 at the proposed future home of the New York Jets on the West Side of Manhattan.
The Big Apple Bowl would be played at the New York Sports and Convention Center, which is still in the planning stages, sports officials said Sunday.
But approval to build the stadium hasn't been given, and the plan faces opposition from community groups and many elected officials who are against using tax dollars for a sports facility when schools and city services are facing a budget crunch.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/college_football/20040613-0927-fbc-bigapplebowl.html   (276 words)

  
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 Nebraska Cornhusker Football vs. Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Not many people realize that when Nebraska beat Miami in the 1962 Gotham Bowl that it was actually the second annual and last Gotham Bowl.
The Big 12 has a tie in with the Fiesta Bowl but because it is a national championship game, the Big 12 is an at large team.
The Fiesta Bowl is not the national championship game then it is my understanding the Big 12 team goes there.
net.unl.edu /~swi/sports/98wrapup/Missouri98.html   (7160 words)

  
 The Nebraska Book Page 1
In the process, the Trojans became the first team to be named No. 1 on every ballot of both the coaches and media polls.
They were ranked first in the nation, and concluded their season with a 10-3 win over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl.
His first team went 9-2, including a Gotham Bowl victory over George Mira and the Miami Hurricanes.
tonydude.net /nebraska/nebraskabook1.html   (1344 words)

  
 Extinct Bowls   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In recent years, bowls such as the Humanitarian, Music City, Motor City and Alamo have taken their place along the traditional ones such as the Rose, Sugar and Orange.
While some people complain about the quantity of bowls currently being played, there are a number of others that tried to take their place with the old standbys but failed for one reason or another.
Here is a list of some of the extinct bowls that have gone the way of the do-do and into the depths of college football history.
www.sportsfansofamerica.com /Links/Football/College/Bowls/Extinct1.htm   (825 words)

  
 History & Collecting (after Lee Payne)
Gotham tried to compete, signing a deal with the Player’s Association and unveiling new games with NFL stars like Joe Namath, Bob Lilly, Roman Gabriel, and Dick Butkus.
#5785 and the smaller #5765.  Both of the games, like the  Gotham, were made out of fiberboard.  Another item borrowed from Gotham was the large, accurate quarterback.  The players, however, were composed of two pieces, cut at the waist, molded in two different colors.
The following year the Super Bowl game field was smaller, had foam balls and dark green TTC bases.  From then on, the Super Bowl model only got smaller and smaller.
www.geocities.com /Colosseum/Gym/2922/history2.htm   (674 words)

  
 Rose Bowl - RedRaiders.comSolich happy to face Miami away from Orange Bowl 12/16/01
The No. 4 Cornhuskers game against top-ranked Miami in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 3 will be just the second time in five postseason meetings between the schools that won't be in the Orange Bowl.
The only other postseason game between the two schools was the 1962 Gotham Bowl, which Nebraska won 36-34 with not quite as much on the line.
The embarrassment of the loss hasn't gone away, especially with the controversy surrounding the Bowl Championship Series placing the Huskers ahead of Colorado and Oregon.
www.redraiders.com /stories/121601/ros_solich16.shtml   (690 words)

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