Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

It was hard to beat Herman Sidney "Eagle" Day. The Mississippi quarterback was an excellent combination passer and runner who could dissect any defense. In the 1956 Classic, TCU found him to be just as slippery as everyone else. The Frogs held a 13-7 lead late in the fourth quarter when Day initiated a brilliant 66-yard scoring drive. With his battle-worn jersey flapping in the breeze, Day sealed the Frogs' fate. Forced to scramble, the elusive runner broke loose for 25 yards and sprinted to the TCU five. Ole Miss scored on the next play to win, 14-13. With Day in command, the Rebels captured their first major bowl victory.