Hurricanes End Three Years Of Disappointment
MIAMI cap a 12 0 season by defeating No 1 Oklahoma 20 14 in the Orange Bowl earning the national title. QB Steve Walsh threw two TDs as Miami silenced critics and completed a perfect season under coach Jimmy Johnson. Bernard Clark stepped in after suspensions to star with 12 tackles and a fumble recovery.
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Clark credits suspended linebacker for Orange Bowl play
Miami coach Clark praised George Mira Jr. for guiding the defense as he filled in at middle linebacker in the Orange Bowl. Mira had been suspended for a drug test before the game. Bernard Clark totaled 12 tackles and a fumble recovery while stressing the big game’s significance for Miami after three straight bowl losses.
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Greg Mark
Syracuse Sugar Bowl Tie Ends Dream Run In Sugar Bowl
Syracuse and Auburn played to a 16 apiece tie in the Sugar Bowl, Auburn rallying on a late 30 yard field goal. Syracuse coach Dick MacPherson criticized Pat Dye for the tie, while Auburn coach Dye defended the decision as needed after a hard fought game.
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Sugar Bowl Tie Brings Syracuse Auburn Classic
Syracuse and Auburn battle to a 36 16 draw in the Sugar Bowl with Bur ger throwing a 17 yard touchdown pass and Lyle kicking. McPherson guides Syracuse with two passing scores and Vesling adds field goals as Auburn edges the clock. Leading rushers include McPherson and Drum mond for Syracuse and Danley Weygand Bur for Auburn.
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Miami and Oklahoma Reach Wide Pass and Rush Totals
Rush totals show Miami Florida led by Williams 19 carries for 41 yards and Bratton 8 for 18, with Walsh passing 18 of 30 for 209 yards. Oklahoma’s Thompson 19 of 29 for 56 yards and Collins 10 carries for 50 yards paced the game with receiving by Bratton and Jackson.
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Cox powers late rally to Orange Bowl win, 56-yard record
Bernard Clark delivered with a strong effort as coach Jimmy Johnson praised his performance. Greg Cox sealed the victory with two second-half field goals, including a 56-yard Orange Bowl record in the third quarter and a 48-yarder late to clinch the win.
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Seminoles Victory In Fiesta Bowl Caps Near Perfect Year
Florida State beat Nebraska 31-28 in the Fiesta Bowl to cap a near perfect season. QB Danny McManus set Fiesta Bowl records with 51 pass attempts, 375 yards, and three TDs while Bobby Bowden praised the win as elevating FSU among college football’s elite. Nebraska led late but fumbled at the Seminoles 2-yard line, setting up a 97-yard drive ending with a 15-yard TD to Ronald Lewis.
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Florida State Nebraska clash ends with late scoring swing
Florida State beats Nebraska 31 to 28 as KJ Jones scores on a 3 yard run and Nebraska answers with a punt return. McManus passes for 375 yards while Jones racks 80 rushing yards and S Taylor adds 75. Nebraska gains 142 through the air and 296 total yards.
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