The "Go, Joe!"

Columbia, November 15, 1975 - The week after Kansas handed OU it's first loss in three years, the Sooners were struggling. Mizzou led 27-20 late in the game, and OU faced 4th and 1 from their own 29-yard line. Barry Switzer told QB Steve Davis to make sure Little Joe got the ball. Davis pitched to Washington, who cut between two blocks, broke two tackles, and made an unbelieveable 71-yard touchdown run. The Sooners had to go for the win to make sure they had a shot at the Big 8 Championship, and again, Little Joe's number was called. Washington took the pitch, was hit at the 2-yard line, then leaped and fell on the goal line. OU won 28-27 and went on to the 1975 national title.