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Back to Game List2nd ANNUAL INSIGHT BOWL
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December 31, 1990 |
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After a wild comeback and an electrifying punt return for a touchdown, the 2nd Annual Insight Bowl came down to a two-point conversion attempt with 49 seconds on the clock.
But California’s Joel Dickson sacked quarterback Tom Corontzos on the play and the Golden Bears escaped with a 17-15 win, their first bowl victory in 53 years.
After a scoreless first quarter, Mike Pawlawski threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Brian Treggs in the second quarter and Robbie Keen kicked a 46-yard field goal in the third quarter for the Golden Bears. Greg Zomalt added a 4-yard touchdown run with 13:38 remaining to cap an 11-play drive and give Cal a comfortable 17-3 lead.
That’s when Wyoming began its dramatic comeback. Jay Daffer ran untouched around the left end for an 11-yard touchdown to finish off an 83-yard drive, but the two-point conversion attempt failed.
Later in the fourth quarter, the Cowboys defense stopped California on three plays and forced a punt. Speedy returner Robert Rivers took the punt on his own 30-yard line, dashed to the left and after finding no running room, raced to the right and down the sideline untouched for a touchdown.
After the failed two-point conversion attempt, Wyoming tried an onside kick, but it sailed out of bounds and the Golden Bears ran out the clock.
Pawlawski completed 15-of-26 passes for 172 yards and was named offensive player of the game. Anthony Wallace had 76 yards rushing on 17 attempts and Treggs finished with four receptions for 75 yards.
Wyoming had 355 yards of total offense with Corontzos throwing for 226 yards and Shawn Wiggins catching seven passes for 119 yards to lead the way. Linebacker Robert Midgett had 14 tackles and was named defensive player of the game
SCORE BY QUARTERS
California
0
7
3
7
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17
Wyoming
0
3
0
12
-
15
YARDSTICK
| CAL | WYO | |
| 14 | First Downs | 18 |
| 46-89 | Rushes-Yards | 32-129 |
| 172 | Passing Yards | 226 |
| 15-26-1 |
Passes | 20-39-2 |
| 32 | Return Yards | 68 |
| 9-41.9 | Punts | 8-35.5 |
| 3-0 | Fumbles-Lost | 2-0 |
| 8-57 | Penalties-Yards | 1-5 |
HOW THEY SCORED
| CAL |
WYO |
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| 7 | 7 | Brian Treggs 25 yard pass from Mike Pawlawski (Robbie Keen kick) |
| 7 | 3 | Sean Fleming 26 yard field goal |
| 10 | 3 | Robb Keen 46 yard field goal |
| 17 | 3 | Greg Zomalt 4 yard run (Robbie Keen kick) |
| 17 | 9 | Jay Daffer 11 yard run (pass failed) |
| 17 | 15 | Robert Rivers 70 yard punt return (run failed) |
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – CALIFORNIA: Anthony Wallace 17-76, Russell White 14-18, Greg Zomalt 5-14, Marty Holly 1-5, Mike Caldwell 1-1, Mike Pawlawski 8-(-25). WYOMING: Mark Timmer 6-34, Sean Fleming 1-30, Jay Daffer 7-23, Amaicure Harris 6-16, Robert Rivers 1-15, Tom Corontzos 11-11.
PASSING – CALIFORNIA: Mike Pawlawski 15-26-1-172. WYOMING: Tom Corontzos 20-39-2-226.
RECEIVING – CALIFORNIA: Brian Treggs 4-75, Sean Dawkins 4-41, Greg Zomalt 3-19, Mike Caldwell 2-23, Brent Woodall 1-12, Russell White 1-2. WYOMING: Shawn Wiggins 7-119, Gordy Wood 6-40, Greg Brown 4-42, Ryan Yarborough 2-17, Robert River 1-8.
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