University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
1997 Southern Miss Football: Top Moments 10-6
9/25/2017 12:00:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Saturday marks a significant celebration for Southern Miss fans of all ages in honoring the 1997 Conference USA Championship team. The athletics department has initiated a 10-day countdown to Saturday's 6 p.m. game against North Texas with a new top moment each day. This serves as a recap for Moments 10-6.
No. 10 - The Rock's new persona
With the 1997 @SouthernMissFB reunion on Sept. 30, we look back at its top moments.
🔟: Return of "The Rock" name to M.M. Roberts Stadium. pic.twitter.com/IHZMOoVb1w— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 20, 2017
This move came from the athletic department in June. A replica of Faulkner Field was placed on a pedestal at the NW corner of the field...
— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 20, 2017
"The Rock at Southern Miss" was painted below the press box on the west side of the stadium. #SMTTT
— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 20, 2017
No. 9 - Illinois
With the 1997 @SouthernMissFB reunion on Sept. 30, we look back at its top moments.
9⃣: The 24-7 win at Illinois. #SMTTT pic.twitter.com/GlOZnpxJYj— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 21, 2017
Jamaal Alexander (pictured) gets two picks, including a 21-yard TD, as Nasty Bunch holds Illini to 248 yds. Harold Shaw also rushes for 127.
— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 21, 2017
No. 8 - Nevada
W/ the 1997 @SouthernMissFB reunion on Saturday, we look back at its top moments.
8⃣: 35-19 win over Nevada and new home pregame tradition pic.twitter.com/cNqSDw8Y1m— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 23, 2017
First game in the rechristened Rock, and USM players started tradition of touching field replica for good luck while leaving pregame tunnel.
— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 23, 2017
Lee Roberts throws for stadium-record 346 yards and Sherrod Giddeon catches nine passes for 179 yards in that 35-19 win over the Wolf Pack.
— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 23, 2017
No. 7 - Louisville
W/ the 1997 @SouthernMissFB reunion next Saturday, we look back at its top moments.
7⃣: Golden Eagles open C-USA play w/ Louisville blowout pic.twitter.com/WCUoOLkdTB— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 24, 2017
Southern Miss left no doubt in all phases and shut down future NFL veteran Chris Redman until a couple of late touchdowns in the 42-24 win.
— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 24, 2017
No. 6 - East Carolina
With the 1997 @SouthernMissFB reunion on Saturday, we look back at its top moments.
6⃣: Clutch 23-13 win at East Carolina. #SMTTT pic.twitter.com/0NjUPViYr9— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 25, 2017
The end of the first half made the game for Southern Miss. ECU had first-and-goal at the 3 late, but defense held and forced a field goal...
— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 25, 2017
Eric Booth (No. 2 in nation for KR), returns it 59 yards and steps out with seconds left. Tim Hardaway nailed a 49-yard FG for 10-6 lead...
— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 25, 2017
With all the momentum in the world, Hardaway made two more FGs and Harold Shaw added a late touchdown run for the 23-13 win in Greenville.
— Southern Miss🔝 (@USMGoldenEagles) September 25, 2017
