Auburn hopes for split national title in Sugar Bowl
Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville urged voters to reward a 12-0 season with a share of the national crown if the Tigers beat Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl. He framed the outcome as a final key vote in a political style race for the title.
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Panthers fall to Saints as playoff hopes fade in finale
New Orleans defeated Carolina 21-18 to end the Panthers season while needing outside help for a playoff berth. Aaron Brooks threw for 216 yards and a 44-yard scoring strike to Joe Horn as the Saints forced six Delhomme sacks and blocked a potential tying kick. The Rams beat the Jets 32-29 in OT, sealing New Orleans’ fate and ending Carolina’s rally.
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Playoff picture tight as final weekend shakes out
Jets and Vikings clinch spots while Rams miss late bid as NFC teams show volatility. Jets 32 29 in OT at the Rams and Vikings 21 18 at the Redskins seal AFC and NFC berths but New Orleans missing despite late surge. Remaining games set seeds and byes for Steelers Eagles Falcons and Patriots with high drama ahead.
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Lady Pacers roll past Presbyterian 71 59 in women’s basketball
USC Aiken Lady Pacers beat Presbyterian College 71 to 59 at Ross E. Templeton Center. Lana Mandic led with 20 points and 4-of-6 shooting in the first half, as Katie Gebhardt and Eboni Speller added 12 each. Wessinger scored 27 for the Blue Hose.
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Auburn Tigers Turn to Virginia Tech After Unbeatens
The Auburn Tigers seek a payoff against Virginia Tech after a perfect season, aiming to vent frustrations as the Sugar Bowl matchup unfolds. Virginia Tech faces a stern test in a game noted for its ACC implications and a surge of national attention.
Seattle clinches NFC West with 28 26 win over Falcons
Seattle Seahawks clinched the NFC West with a 28 26 victory over Atlanta as Matt Hasselbeck threw two TD passes and Shaun Alexander added a rushing title chase. Falcons’ Matt Schaub connected with Brian Finneran for a late TD, but the 2 point try failed. Dunn added 132 rushing yards as Seattle hosts St. Louis next week while Atlanta earns a bye.
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Duke Pounds Clemson In Close ACC Opener
Duke, ranked sixth, beat Clemson 62-54 as J.J. Redick scored 20 of his 24 in the second half and Lee Melchionni hit two late 3s. Sheldon Williams had 13 points and 16 rebounds for Duke while Shavlik Randolph and Reggie Love were sidelined with illness and injury. Sharrod Ford led Clemson with 20.
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By Keith Parsons
Associated Press