1979 Cotton Bowl: Notre Dame vs. Houston | 
 enlarge | Actor: 1979 Cotton Bowl-notre Dame Vs Houston
Studio: Team Marketing
Category: DVD
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 92391
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 162
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 883357000028
EAN: 0883357000028
ASIN: B0002IQMX4
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: June 24, 2004
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| • | Classic DVD | | • | Exclusive interviews, highlights, and behind the scenes coverage | | • | DVD's main menu allow you to jump directly to the action | | • | Presented in full-screen digital video |
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Product Description
Affectionately dubbed the chicken soup game, the 1979 Cotton Bowl was played in freakishly low temperatures that covered Dallas in ice, and features collegiate Joe Montana suffering from the flue and hypothermia. Though he brings Notre Dame a 12-0 lead in the first quarter, Montana sits out for a while to nurse a bowl of chicken soup, and muster the strength to re-enter the game in the third quarter. The pressure is on, as the Houston Cougars have a remarkable lead at 34-12. The Cougars are so sure of victory they rest on their laurels and even send alternates to finish up the game. Big mistake. The next few incredible plays culminate in breathtaking triumph and lasts even to the very last second on the clock.
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A true classic June 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First off, I'd just like to say hats off to the NCAA for releasing classic football and basketball games on DVD. This one is the "Chicken Soup Game", so named because Notre Dame's quarterback Joe Montana was fed chicken soup at halftime. Joe was suffering from hypothermia and he was fed the soup in an attempt to raise his body temperature.
The Fighting Irish got off to a quick start, leading 12-0 early on. But the Houston Cougars came roaring back (no pun intended) to score 34 points. With over seven minutes left in the game and holding a commanding 34-12 lead, Houston coach Bill Yeoman called off the dogs and sent the second stringers out onto the field. Oops. The Irish battled back and tied the game with no time remaining when Montana, who'd been largely ineffective until the 4th quarter rally, connected with Kris Haines in the end zone to tie the game at 34. The extra point gave Notre Dame an unbelievable 35-34 victory.
Lindsey Nelson and Paul Hornung call the action on the CBS telecast. Thankfully, Hornung doesn't bring out the gold-and-green pom poms and is objective on commentary. The video quality is very good, with the exception of whenever CBS cut to taped shots of players. Overall,a recommended purchase for all college football fans.
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