Blocking punters sink Clemson in Peach Bowl loss to Baylor
Clemson suffers a 24-18 defeat as Baylor blocks two punts and a key punt return helps set up scores. Bears captain Mike Brannan guides a bristling attack while Clemson fails to protect punter David Sims, with onside kick last gasp falling short. Baylor coach Grant Teaff credits kicking game as the difference.
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Purdue Subdues Tennessee as Herrmann Leads Comeback
Purdue quarterback Mark Herrmann engineered an 80-yard final drive for a 27-22 comeback win over Tennessee in the 21st Bluebonnet Bowl. Dave Young caught a 17-yard TD pass with 1:30 left to seal the victory after Tennessee erased a 21-0 deficit.
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NC State Holds Off Davidson In New Year’s Eve Tilt
NC State survived a Davidson rally to win 66 63 as Clyde Austin sparked a late Wolfpack lead. Davidson’s Rich DiBenedetto top scored with 20 while Haynes added 18 for the Wildcats. In London North Carolina beat Crystal Palace 84 70 led by Wood O Koren and Worthy with 59 combined points.
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Sampson Named ACC Rookie of the Week for Cavaliers
Virginia freshman Ralph Sampson earns ACC rookie of the week for the second time after leading Virginia to Richmond Times-Dispatch Tournament title with 15 points 22 rebounds and 10 blocks in the Old Dominion final 79 58. He has 53 points 48 rebounds and 28 blocks in his last three games. Duke center Mike Gminski earns ACC player of the week.
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New Year Football Toast as Rams Buck for Rose Bowl
In Los Angeles the Rams sudden upset of the Dallas Cowboys heightens excitement for the Rose Bowl where No 1 Ohio State meets Southern California. Rams coach Ray Malavasi faces speculation amid a season of highs and doubts while USC veteran coach John Robinson and Buckeyes mentor Woody Hayes draw comments on bowl preparations.
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Graniteville trio headed for college
Aiken County standout Sanders signed with Arizona Western Junior College in Yuma. Teammates Hamilton and Brantley joined Gardner Webb College in Boiling Springs. Sanders rushed for 1000 plus yards and had 295 receiving yards on a 8-3 Graniteville Rocks season. Brantley scored 45 points as kicker and punted. Hamilton starred on both lines and blocked a field goal that set up an overtime winner.
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