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The Phantom Touchdown, Iowa's version of 'The Catch,' and Woody Hayes questionable decisions - The DiSH for Jan. 1

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In 1902, the first Rose Bowl, or what would become known as The Rose Bowl was played. Michigan beat Stanford 49-0.In 1979, Charlie White's 'Phantom Touchdown' helped USC beat Michigan 17-10 in the Rose Bowl.In 1991, a questionable 'block in the back' call brought back Rocket Ismael's 90-yard punt return that would have won the game for Notre Dame. Instead Colorado won 10-9 and was named co-champion.In 2005, Iowa beat LSU on the final play of the game to win the Citrus Bowl.In 1971, Woody Hayes made several questionable calls prior to his Ohio State team playing Stanford in the Rose Bowl. It cost them a shot to win the channel.

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