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On This Date: 1981 Clemson- 13 Tulane- 5
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09/12/1981 New Orleans, LA (Superdome)
Clemson Tops Tulane, 13-5
By:LLOYD SCHWED
NEW ORLEANS -- Clemson's Bob Pauling drilled field goals of 31 and 37 yards in the fourth quarter Saturday and running sensation Cliff Austin bulled his way for a 7-yard touchdown to lead the Tigers to a 13-5 victory over a fumbling Tulane Green Wave.
The Green Wave turned over the ball a total of seven times in the game, which set up all of the Tigers' scoring opportunities.

Clemson provided Tulane with a golden opportunity midway through the third quarter when Chuck McSwain fumbled and the Green Wave recovered on the Tigers' 27.
Six plays later, however, sophomore quarterback Wade Elmore fired the ball into the end zone and safety Terry Kinard grabbed the interception.
Clemson quarterback Homer Jordon mixed the run with the pass to mount a smoothe, 54-yard drive to Tulane's 14, but the Green Wave held firm and Clemson was forced to settle for a 31-yard field goal from Pauling.

Two plays later, second string quarterback Paul Catanese threw an interception into the hands of safety Tim Childers, which Clemson converted into a 13-5 advantage on a 37-yard field goal by Pauling.
The first 10 minutes of the game were deadlocked with strong defensive domination, but quickly turned into a slip-shod free-for-all marred by five fumbles and two interceptions before the half.
Clemson benefitted most from the turnovers, however, picking off two interceptions and recovering two fumbles.

Tulane's Vince Manalla put the first points on the board with a 46-yard field goal that gave the Green Wave a 3-0 lead.
On the ensuing drive, Clemson couldn't move the ball and was forced to punt, but a bad snap skidded into the end zone and punter Dale Hatcher fell on top of the ball for a safety and a 5-0 Tulane lead.
Turnovers ended several scoring drives for both teams until Tulane half back Marvin Lewis fumbled on his own 25 midway into the second quarter.
Five plays later, Austin bulled his way for 5 yards and a 7-5 advantage, which held up until halftime. The Clemson speedster racked up a total of 60 hard-fought yards on 17 carries.
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1981 Clemson- 13 Tulane- 5: I was there
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Sep 12, 2023, 4:14 PM
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We got hammered and we were yelling Bring on them Silver Brithches.
GREAT MEMORY!
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Re: On This Date: 1981 Clemson- 13 Tulane- 5
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Sep 12, 2023, 4:24 PM
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Didn't Dale Hatcher hit the scoreboard on a punt there? I cant remember if it was pregame or during.
I was always surprised no one posted about it that night.
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Re: On This Date: 1981 Clemson- 13 Tulane- 5
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Sep 12, 2023, 5:12 PM
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We were there! Yes Dale Hatcher hit the scoreboard with a punt before the game Started. Alcohol was sold at the Stadium. A Drunk Tulane Professor introduced Herself to us and mumbled that She knew where Clemson was. She said She was traveling on I-85 and saw sign that said "Clemson next Right". We laughed and told Her She was Correct!
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Re: On This Date: 1981 Clemson- 13 Tulane- 5
Sep 12, 2023, 5:45 PM
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Possibly the only time we've won in that dang place!
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Re: On This Date: 1981 Clemson- 13 Tulane- 5
Sep 12, 2023, 6:01 PM
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Hatcher ,Ray Guy , and Erxleben from Texas are the only 3 that have ever hit the scoreboard in the Superdome
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Re: On This Date: 1981 Clemson- 13 Tulane- 5
Sep 13, 2023, 6:58 AM
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Hatcher was in my sociology class. The prof talked a lot about Ray Guy the next week.
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Re: On This Date: 1981 Clemson- 13 Tulane- 5
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Sep 12, 2023, 6:26 PM
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I took the train to New Orleans
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Re: On This Date: 1981 Clemson- 13 Tulane- 5
Sep 12, 2023, 6:29 PM
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Misspelled tran. FIFY.
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Like Duke, except we won
Sep 12, 2023, 6:54 PM
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I was there too!
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Not there, but listened to Jim Phillips call the game
Sep 12, 2023, 6:56 PM
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snuck out with a victory and I was happy. No idea what was coming......
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