Split College Football Title Talks Highlight Debate and Bowls
Writers and coaches clash over national champ as playoff talks grow. Bowl TV saturation spurs ratings decline. ACC bowls lead last 11 seasons, Colorado cited, Georgia Tech favored by coaches, BYU noted as past champ.
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Tech suffers first loss as AP polls name Colorado champion
Georgia Tech finishes second in the final AP college football poll after Colorado holds onto No. 1 by beating Notre Dame 10-9 in the Orange Bowl. Tech led by undefeated status but falls short amid a tight vote as Colorado secures the national title.
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Midland Valley Defeats South Aiken For Second Time This Season
Midland Valley Mustangs upset South Aiken 53 to 44 at the Mustangs gym, becoming the only team to beat the Thoroughbreds twice this season. Coach Lee Davis emphasizes holding opponents to 40 points to create scoring chances.
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SA Girls Rally For OT Victory Over Midland Valley
South Aiken Thoroughbreds edge Midland Valley Lady Mustangs 35-34 in overtime after trailing 28-18 late in the third. Wright and Stogner fueled a late rally for Midland Valley, while Kight’s 15-foot jumper forced OT for South Aiken.
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North Augusta erupts for 17-0 run to rout Aiken
North Augusta used a 17-0 fourth quarter burst to beat Aiken High 77-50. Andre Baskett led with 26 points including a 3, Wendell Wells added four 3s and 24, as 16 Jackets rotated in the win to finish the non conference slate at 2-4. Aiken’s Glen DeHart noted steady improvement despite an 0-10 start.
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Aiken High Beats North Augusta Amid Turbulent Scorebook Confusion
North Augusta 77 Cane Gasser 19 leads a muddled box showing Cane, Brant Skinner, Mosley, Harel, Mouton and Freeman among others. Coach DeHart notes improvement as Aiken High rider Tim Simpkins endures a tough night and the team vows better play next.
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North Augusta Lady Jackets rally past Aiken High 47-36
North Augusta, after a slow start from a three week layoff, defeated Aiken High 47-36 in a non conference girls basketball game. Allyson Corley and Geannie Williams helped spark the comeback with key baskets as the Lady Hornets faded late.
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Wyche Tightens Bengals' Leash
Sam Wyche has closed practices and restricted player access ahead of the AFC playoff game in Cincinnati. The move aims to prevent Houston players from gaining insights into Bengals strategies and preparations.
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Wyche tightens Bengals playoff media access
Bengals coach Forrest Wyche kept the locker room closed to reporters during the playoffs citing the need for privacy. He said some interviews would be arranged elsewhere and players asked for reduced midweek conference calls to focus on game preparation against the Oilers.
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