“Old Clem” Fires Up the QB Forge

Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesWould you like to see how clutch the Cardinals’ new QB coach and passing game coordinator was at Notre Dame? Check this vintage ending to the 1973 NCAA Championship Game: (and the call by Chris Schenkel and Howard Cosell!)

Tom Clements’ Playing Career:

Say hello to QB Tom Clements, MVP of the 1973 Sugar Bowl, who led his undefeated #3 ranked Fighting irish over Paul “Bear” Bryant’s undefeated #1 Crimson Tide.

Talk about gutsy calls late in games—-how about legendary coach Are Parseghian electing to have Clements throw out of his own end zone on a 3rd and 13, up 24-23, with 2 minutes left in the game—-and Clements, off play-action, throws a perfect 37 yard…