Cadillac Williams Wins Offensive Rookie of the Year
Tampa Bay running back Carnell Williams, nicknamed Cadillac, earns The Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year after 1,178 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns driving the Buccaneers to an 11 5 season and NFC South title. Williams led with 47 votes while Shawne Merriman captures Defensive Rookie of the Year for the Chargers with 28 1/2 votes.
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Three Vikings Plead Not Guilty to Boating Party Charges
Minnesota Vikings players Daunte Culpepper Bryant McKinnie and Fred Smoot have pleaded not guilty to three misdemeanor charges each related to a Lake Minnetonka boating party on Oct 6. Moe Williams plans to enter a not guilty plea as well. A pretrial conference is set for Feb 2 and the case remains under investigation.
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Paterno guides Penn State past Florida State in marathon Orange Bowl
In the longest game of his 40 year career Joe Paterno leads Penn State to a 26 23 victory over Bobby Bowden’s Florida State in triple overtime. The win ends Penn State’s drought and may push them to No 2 in final rankings while Bowden suffers his toughest season since 1981.
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Elliott to Enter Daytona 500 for MB2 Motorsports
Bill Elliott two time Daytona 500 champion will race MB2 Motorsports entry No 36 Chevrolet at Daytona Feb 19 also driving the No 36 in the Budweiser Shootout on Feb 11 Frank Stoddard is his crew chief Elliott last competed at Daytona in 2003 finishing 34th He won the 1985 and 1987 editions and calls Daytona a special race DARLINGTON Superintendent H Lee Taylor named to replace Sammie Yarborough with 25 years trucking experience and leadership roles at county water and public service districts Nextel Cup Dodge Charger 500 at Darlington May 13.
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Clemson Tigers defeat Florida State in ACC opener
Clemson over Florida State 61 55 as Shawn Robinson led with 12 points and Clemson snapped a seven game ACC opening skid. Cliff Hammonds hit a key 3 as Clemson stretched a second half lead and held on for the win.
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