Miami defenders Jerome Brown and John McVeigh sandwiched Troy Aikman, Aikman’s ankle fractured, football history was changed and soon enough literally everyone thought it for the best.
On Oct. 19, 1985, many fortunes changed. All seemingly for the better.
The Hurricanes found a landmark victory on Owen Field; indeed, Miami went from a 14-7, second-quarter lead to a 27-14 victory.
The Sooners found a franchise quarterback — true freshman Jamelle Holieway relieved Aikman and eventually led OU to the 1985 national championship and a 28-1 record as the starter through the 1987 season.
Aikman found a ticket out of the wishbone.