That is still one of our worst performances and that game has always stuck with me
I remember it because, given that the Fiesta is a top tier bowl, we didn't really deserve to be there based on our performance that year. Wasn't that Stallings' first year where we opened with 3 losses? Anyway, as I recall, there was a big negative reaction to the state of Arizona and their lack of a MLK day. Several teams passed on playing in the Fiesta because of the outcry, and Bama accepted the invite. Then Louisville (was Schnellenberger still their coach?) commenced to putting a beatdown on us.
How far off am I about all of this? I was young and dumb and in my first year in the Navy back then. Now I'm old and dumb and really struggle with my memory at times.