Pasadena Bowl - 1971 47 A hard-nosed defense
that caused numerous San Jose State mistakes and an explosive offense that capitalized on those miscues led the Tigers to a 28-9 Pasadena Bowl rout over San Jose State before a crowd of 15,244 in the Rose Bowl. Memphis State, making its first major bowl appearance, trailed 3-0 early in the opening period until a blocked punt by Tom Carlsen, who was named the defensive player of the game, gave the Tigers a lead they would never relinquish. The victory over San Jose State marked the second bowl win for the Tigers in school history. The game also marked the end of an era in Tiger football history. Head coach Billy J. Murphy stepped down from his coaching position following the bowl win and dedicated his time to being the University's athletic director.
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Tailback Dornell Harris was named the Offensive MVP in leading the U of M to a win over San Jose State in the 1971 Pasadena Bowl.
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1971 PASADENA BOWL Memphis State
San Jose State
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Rose Bowl (104,091) December 18, 1971
