January 1, 1981: NBC sideline reporter Bob Trumpy interviews injured Florida State All American nose guard Ron Simmons on the sidelines during Oklahoma's 18-17 victory over the Noles in the 1981 Orange Bowl. NBC was given access to interview players on the sidelines during the game. Don Criqui and John Brodie called the action. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this video. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

January 1, 1981: NBC's Bob Trumpy interviews Oklahoma quarterback J.C. Watts from the sidelines during an 18-17 victory over Florida State in the 1981 Orange Bowl. Trailing 17-10 late in the 4th quarter, Watts rallied the Sooners with a late touchdown pass to Steve Rhodes and a 2-point conversion pass to tight end Forrest Valora. Watts was named OU's Most Valuable Player. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this video. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

January 1, 1981: Florida State's Bobby Butler recovers a bad Oklahoma punt snap in the end zone to give the Noles. 17-10 lead in the 1981 Orange Bowl. However, the Sooners would rally to win 18-17. NBC's Don Criqui and John Brodie call the action. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this video. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

January 2, 1981: It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it. WTVJ's Elliot Rodriguez reports on work crews cleaning up the stadium after Oklahoma's 18-17 victory over Florida State in the 1981 Orange Bowl. This video is from the Wolfson Archives. #orangebowl | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

Coral Gables High School head coach Garry Ghormley is interviewed in 1981 about his team's #1 ranking in Dade County. This WTVJ News segment with reporter John Arminio includes footage from a Coral Gables vs. Miami High game at the Orange Bowl in 1981. Video from the Wolfson Archives. #orangebowl #coralgables #highschoolfootball #DadeCounty305 | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl