Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

Texas coach Fred Akers knew what it took to be successful. He constantly reminded his players that to win any game, a full 60-minute effort was mandatory. This coaching axiom never rang more true than in the fourth quarter of the 1982 Classic. Trailing Alabama 10-0, this never-give-up attitude led to a scoring play that forever will live in Cotton Bowl lore. Driving to the Crimson Tide 30, Akers called for the quarterback draw, and Robert Brewer executed Akers' play to perfection. Brewer surprised everyone in the stadium with a dash up the middle for the Horns' first touchdown. Texas then rode the momentum to an unforgettable 14-12 victory. Amid the celebration in the winning locker room, the happy head coach said, "This game shows why you play four quarters of football!"