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Clip Reel: 1997 in College Football

By Ted Bauer

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

What is "Clip Reel?" Every year at this time—rightfully so, in many respects—the grousing about the BCS reaches a new fever pitch. We decided to take a look back at 1997 in college football. While it was a glorious season (a primarily defensive player won the Heisman, it was Peyton Manning's final year at Tennessee, the name "Ryan Leaf" didn't mean "bust," etc), it also resulted in a split national title between Michigan and Nebraska, ultimately intensifying the debate leading to ...

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