Tar Heels Remain No 1 in AP Poll Top Ranking
North Carolina holds the No 1 spot with 56 of 58 first place votes as Virginia moves to No 2 after Virginia defeats James Madison and Richmond. Kentucky rises to No 3 with 8-1 record while Missouri DePaul Minnesota and Iowa fill 4 7. San Francisco slips to No 8 after loss to Rice. Wichita State falls from unbeaten status.
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Walsh Named NFL Coach Of The Year
Bill Walsh of the San Francisco 49ers, who rebuilt the franchise from a 2-14 cellar to a 13-3 league lead, was named the Associated Press Coach of the Year. He guided San Francisco to an NFC West title in 1981 and helped draft stars like Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott while reshaping the defense into the league’s second best.
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Williams Sparks USC Aiken Past Erskine in Season Debut
Barbara Williams returned from a semester ineligibility to score 25 points and grab 10 rebounds off the bench as USC Aiken defeated Erskine 71-62 at the Student Activities Center. Sandra Collins added 20 and Cindy Pound 14 as the Lady Pacers improv ed to 3-3. Early struggles gave Erskine a 30-28 halftime edge before USC Aiken surged with pressure and fast break baskets. Jan McDonald led Erskine with 19 points while Beth Couture added 18 as the Knights fell short.
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Aiken Standard Sports Briefs January 5 1982
Sports items from the Aiken Standard dated Tuesday January 5 1982 highlight local teams and results on Page 1B with concise notes on players coaches and upcoming contests.
USC Aiken men travel to Claflin in nonconference tilt
The USC Aiken men face Claflin College in Orangeburg at 7:30 p.m. after a break from the Aiken County Basketball Classic. Area high schools restart action with county AAAA nonconference games and conference play across multiple divisions.
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Parsons Resigns as USC Lady Gamecocks Coach
University of South Carolina women's basketball coach Pam Parsons officially resigns citing philosophical differences with the administration and a loss of desire to coach. In a Jan 4 letter read by a friend, Parsons says she submits her resignation, while Terry Kelly serves as acting coach after a 50-48 win over St Joseph's College.
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John McEnroe: American Hero or Spoiled Brat
The United States has regained the Davis Cup and one man stands at the center of the debate. John McEnroe is praised as world number one with a dazzling shot repertoire yet his temper and persona invite scrutiny as a possible hero or spoiled brat.
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McEnroe Seen as Tennis Genius Not All American Hero
A citizen column argues John McEnroe embodies artistry and genius on court despite emotional outbursts. The writer suggests thickening maturity could boost popularity while praising his talent and modern tennis wizardry. Readers urged to submit opinions to Slant On Sports at the Aiken Standard.
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