Expert: Thom Brooks - 1/25/2009

Question
Having recently watched movie "The Express" about life of
Ernie Davis - My question "What year did the NCAA begin to allow the 2-point conversion for a run or pass"? Also were there really fights on the field during the 1960 Cotton Bowl
between Syracuse & Texas due to Syracuse using black players? I was about 11 years-old at the time and was totally unaware that this was happening in such a major bowl game. Thank you for your input and May God Bless Ernie Davis!

Answer
Mike, hello!

I have attached some websites for you to explore.  If I find the first year of the 2 point conversion before you do, I will write back!

I remember the fights but not sure if that was the same game you refer to (Cuse and Horns).  Ernie Davis was a great ballplayer.  He never made the headlines the way Jim Brown did, but he was darn sure as tough.  

Thom Brooks




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