James Street

Position:
Quarterback, Texas
Hometown:
Longview, Texas
Height:
5-11
Weight:
175
Classic Memories:
1969 Classic: Texas 36, Tennessee 13; 1970 Classic: Texas 21, Notre Dame 17; 1969 Rushing: 12 attempts, 38 yards 1969 Passing: 7-13-1, 200 yards, 2 TDs 1969 Two-Point Conversions: 1 pass 1970 Rushing: 10 attempts, 31 yards 1970 Passing: 6-11-1, 107 yards

James Street of Texas never lost a game in two seasons as the Longhorns' starting quarterback. But, against Notre Dame in the 1970 Classic, his 20-game winning streak was in jeopardy. The Irish held a 17-14 fourth-quarter lead as the clock ticked past the seven-minute mark. Determined not to fail, Street launched what became the most famous touchdown drive in Cotton Bowl history, a march that consumed nearly six minutes, 76 yards and 17 plays. Twice, Street converted crucial fourth-down plays, including a sensational eight-yard strike to Cotton Speyrer at the Irish two-yard line that set up the Horns' winning touchdown. In college football's 100th season, this resourceful Wishbone quarterback made sure that the national championship came home to Austin.