3.6K views · 135 reactions | January 1, 1981: NBC's Bob Trumpy interviews Oklahoma quarterback J.C. Watts from the sidelines during an 18-17 victory over Florida State in the 1981 Orange Bowl. Trailing 17-10 late in the 4th quarter, Watts rallied the Sooners with a late touchdown pass to Steve Rhodes and a 2-point conversion pass to tight end Forrest Valora. Watts was named OU's Most Valuable Player. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this video. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl | Facebook

January 1, 1981: Florida State All American nose tackle Ron Simmons is interviewed by NBC's Bob Trumpy on the sidelines during an 18-17 loss to Oklahoma in the 1981 Orange Bowl. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

9.2K views · 178 reactions | October 3, 1981: On this day 43 years ago, the #17 Miami Hurricanes defeated Vanderbilt 48-16 in front of 27,694 fans at the Orange Bowl. Running back Mark Rush (#46) scored twice for Miami. Jim Kelly had a touchdown pass to Mike Rodrigue and also scored on 2 quarterback sneaks. This raw footage and locker room interview with Howard Schnellenberger is from the Wolfson Archives. #orangebowl #GoCanes #wolfsonarchives | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl | Facebook

4.8K views · 115 reactions | November 14, 1981: On this day 43 years ago, the #12 Miami Hurricanes defeated Virginia Tech 21-14 in front of 22,257 fans at the Orange Bowl. Jim Kelly threw touchdown passes to Mike Rodrigue and Larry Brodsky. Fullback Speedy Neal added a touchdown on the ground. This raw footage is from the Wolfson Archives. #orangebowl #GoCanes #wolfsonarchives | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl | Facebook