1983 Peach Bowl
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The 1983 Peach Bowl featured the of the Atlantic Coast Conference
against the then-independent
as Florida State stunned North Carolina 28-3, in the 16th annual Peach Bowl Classic.
Thomas, who played sparingly throughout the year after missing of 1982 with a shoulder injury, led FSU to a 14-0 lead on its first two possessions. Taking over on the FSU 38, Thomas directed a nine-play 62-yard march that ended on a 15 -yard pass to Thompson in the left corner of the end zone for the score. Philip Hall added the extra point and FSU led 7-0.
On the next possession, Thomas displayed some veteran composure, eluding a strong North Carolina blitz to hit Thompson on a 18-yard to cap a 54-yard, five play drive.
Florida State much maligned defense shut out the Tar Heels for the entire half; while Pete Panton set up a one yard touchdown run Rosie Snipes by recovering by recovering a fumbled punt return on the North Carolina 16 midway through the second quarter as the Seminoles too a 231-0 lead into the locker room
After holding North Carolina to 30 net yards in the third quarter, FSU's defense allowed North Carolina its only points of the game early in the fourth quarter on a 36-yard Brooks Barwick field goal.
North Carolina drove down to the FSU 12 on its next possession, but the Seminole defense rose to the occasion, forcing four straight incomplete passes to take over on downs.
Thomas and company took over, running all but 31 seconds off the game clock as Thomas capped and 88-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run and the Seminoles had their biggest winning margin ever in a bowl game.
Thomas completed seven of 13 passes for 99 yards and added 41 yards rushing to lead the Seminoles offensively as he earned MVP honors for the game All-American Greg Allen
paced a 265-yard rushing attack with 97 yards on 17 carries.
Alphonso Carreker
earned defensive MVP honors for the Seminoles. Carreker, who had six tackles broke up a pass and sacked NC quarterback Scott Stankavage once, spearheaded a defensive effort that allowed Carolina just 32 yards rushing in the game.
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
against the then-independent
Game summary
Making his first collegiate start ever, quarterback Eric Thomas connected on a pair of first quarter touchdown passes to Weegie ThompsonWeegie Thompson
Willis Hope “Weegie” Thompson is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played high school football for Midlothian High School in Richmond, Virginia...
as Florida State stunned North Carolina 28-3, in the 16th annual Peach Bowl Classic.
Thomas, who played sparingly throughout the year after missing of 1982 with a shoulder injury, led FSU to a 14-0 lead on its first two possessions. Taking over on the FSU 38, Thomas directed a nine-play 62-yard march that ended on a 15 -yard pass to Thompson in the left corner of the end zone for the score. Philip Hall added the extra point and FSU led 7-0.
On the next possession, Thomas displayed some veteran composure, eluding a strong North Carolina blitz to hit Thompson on a 18-yard to cap a 54-yard, five play drive.
Florida State much maligned defense shut out the Tar Heels for the entire half; while Pete Panton set up a one yard touchdown run Rosie Snipes by recovering by recovering a fumbled punt return on the North Carolina 16 midway through the second quarter as the Seminoles too a 231-0 lead into the locker room
After holding North Carolina to 30 net yards in the third quarter, FSU's defense allowed North Carolina its only points of the game early in the fourth quarter on a 36-yard Brooks Barwick field goal.
North Carolina drove down to the FSU 12 on its next possession, but the Seminole defense rose to the occasion, forcing four straight incomplete passes to take over on downs.
Thomas and company took over, running all but 31 seconds off the game clock as Thomas capped and 88-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run and the Seminoles had their biggest winning margin ever in a bowl game.
Thomas completed seven of 13 passes for 99 yards and added 41 yards rushing to lead the Seminoles offensively as he earned MVP honors for the game All-American Greg Allen
Greg Allen
Greg Allen was an Australian rugby league player for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the New South Wales Rugby League competition...
paced a 265-yard rushing attack with 97 yards on 17 carries.
Alphonso Carreker
Alphonso Carreker
Alphonso Carreker He attended Columbus Marion Franklin High School. He is a former defensive end who played seven seasons for the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos in the National Football League. He started in Super Bowl XXIV, recording 1 sack and 1 tackle....
earned defensive MVP honors for the Seminoles. Carreker, who had six tackles broke up a pass and sacked NC quarterback Scott Stankavage once, spearheaded a defensive effort that allowed Carolina just 32 yards rushing in the game.
Game statistics
| FSU | NC | |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 23 | 16 |
| Rushing Yards | 59-265 | 26-32 |
| Passing | 13-7-1 | 40-18-0 |
| Passing Yards | 99 | 166 |
| Total Offense | 72-364 | 66-198 |
| Fumbles Lost | 3-0 | 4-1 |
| Punts-Average | 6-38.8 | 6-45.2 |
| Penalties | 6-34 | 7-60 |