Proposition 42 sparks education battle in college sports
The heated debate over Proposition 42 pits critics against supporters across conferences and schools. SEC backed criteria require incoming freshmen to meet a 2.0 GPA and 700 SAT. Georgetown coach John Thompson criticized it before a game, then returned to the bench. Proponents say it ensures academic standards for student athletes. opponents warn of potential recruiting impacts and racial implications. Noted figures include Thompson, Dale Brown, Pat Dye, and Furman basketball legend Frank Selvy attending a USC game with his son Mike playing for the Rifles.
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Continuity Secret To Forty Niners' Success
The 49ers shape to stay strong with or without Bill Walsh as coach. Walsh hints at stepping to front office and endorses George Seifert as next head coach. Montana and Rice star, while Walsh notes the NFC West remains tough and plans for continuity amid possible change.
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Illini Rebound to No 1 Amid Kendall Gill Injury
Illinois rose to the top of the AP college basketball poll after Duke’s loss, despite Kendall Gill breaking a bone in his left foot during Sundays 103 92 double overtime win over Georgia. Coach Lou Henson faces abrupt changes as guard Steve Bardo and the team cope with the injury and maintain No 1 status after 37 years.
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Charleston Explodes Past USC Aiken 94 71
Charleston Cougars showed a sharp offensive display defeating USC Aiken 94 to 71 at Charleston. Thirteen players scored for the Cougars as USC Aiken struggled to keep pace amid a fierce Charleston defense and deep rotation. Strickland led Charleston with 19 points while Strayhorn added 14 for Aiken.
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Donald Preston
Roy Shedalsky
Lee Thompson
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John Rider
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Lady Pacers Lose Lead in NAIA District Clash
Charleston College beat USC Aiken 57-48 as the Lady Cougars erased a late deficit with a 9-0 run. Aiken led briefly at 36-35, but Charleston regained control, aided by DeAndre Brown and Fleming. Yeater topped Aiken with 13 points. Charleston improved to 16-2 overall, 4-1 in district.
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Lady Cougars edge USC Aiken 57 48 in women contest
Teresa Jones led the Lady Cougars with 16 points and 9 rebounds while Cortina Prince and Mary Washington contributed in double digits. For Charleston, Tula Zecopolous scored 22 points as the Cougars pulled away in the second half to seal a 57 48 victory.
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