Stanford Coach Jack Elway -- whose son John was leading the Broncos to the AFC championship and would face the Giants in New York the following day -- was moving restlessly up and down the Stanford sidelines. The Fourth quarter was underway at Memorial Stadium in Strawberry Canyon -- not far from where as an undergrad, when the weather was good, families gathered beside a shallow bluegreen pool, and in the adult pool, Caydance swam in the fast lane.

Still in possession, Cal was soon in striking distance at the Stanford 25. Illegal formation. Penalty on Cal. Retreat. Cal in striking distance at the Stanford 12. Holding. Penalty on Cal. Retreat. There was 10.27 left on the clock when the California Golden Bears punted to the Stanford Cardinal.

Paye to Muster short yardage. Paye to Muster short yardage. Paye sacked. The Stanford Cardinal punted to the California Golden Bears.