During his years at SMU , Rote also played varsity baseball and track .
In the SMU vs. Oregon 1949 Cotton Bowl , Rote , kicking out of his own end zone , had a punt land 84 yards from the line of scrimmage .
During Rote 's years SMU SMU Rote Rote also played varsity baseball and track .
In the SMU vs. Oregon 1949 Cotton Bowl , Rote , kicking out of his own end zone , had a punt land 84 yards from the line of scrimmage .