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Lee Corso Honored at Indiana University GameDay Reunion

The 1979 Holiday Bowl team reunites with former coach Lee Corso during ESPN's College GameDay visit to IU, celebrating their historic first bowl victory.

  • Lee Corso, former Indiana University football coach, was celebrated by his 1979 Holiday Bowl team during ESPN's College GameDay visit to Bloomington.
  • The 1979 team, which achieved IU's first bowl game win, reunited for the first time since 2019, honoring Corso's impactful coaching career.
  • Corso made a memorable entrance on a double-decker bus, recreating a famous moment from his first game as IU coach in 1973.
  • Tributes from former players highlighted Corso's lasting influence, with many crediting him for their career opportunities and personal growth.
  • The reunion was tinged with sadness due to the recent passing of Tim Clifford, the team's former quarterback and Big Ten MVP.
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