Dozens of inconsequential bowl games were played in December, and my memories of them are as feeble my memories of how to resolve math equations involving more than addition and subtraction.
But I still can see Texas junior Michael Dickson deliver a precision-punting exhibition that made him MVP of the Longhorns’ victory over Missouri in the Texas Bowl. Mizzou gained 108 more yards and yet lost, 33-16, because Dickson kept pinning its offense in unfavorable field position.
Of Dickson’s 11 punts, 10 were downed inside the Missouri 15. Seven were downed inside the 10. Four were downed inside the 5.