Georgia Tech Rolls Past Texas Tech in Gator Bowl Thriller
Georgia Tech dominated the 21st Gator Bowl, beating Texas Tech 31 21 in Jacksonville. Yellowjackets rushed 368 yards led by Lenny Snow while Tom Wilson threw for 283 yards. Donny Anderson starred for Tech, but critical miscues and a late Tech fumble sealed the upset. Attendance reached 60 127 as GT claimed its 12th bowl win in 17 starts.
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Snow Named MVP Of Gator Bowl Victory
Jacksonville AP Georgia Tech running back Lenny Snow was unanimously voted most valuable player of the 21st Gator Bowl after Georgia Tech defeated Texas Tech 31 to 21. Texas Tech wide receiver Danny Anderson earned the best player honors for his team.
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Donny Anderson Signs with Packers for 600000
Texas Tech All America halfback Donny Anderson signed with the Green Bay Packers for a reported 600000, believed to be the richest college football player deal. Oilers president Bud Adams claimed an 887000 offer plus a Houston home, furniture, and a pool.
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Pro Pacts Signed by Three After Gator Bowl Win
The NFL signed two players and the AFL a third after Georgia Tech beat Texas Tech 31 21 in the Gator Bowl. Tommy Bleik of Talladega Ala joined the Baltimore Colts, Terry Haddock of Florence Ala linked with the St Louis Cardinals, and Texas Tech’s John Carrell of Lovington NM agreed to join the Houston Oilers.
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Stevens Barrage Delivers Sun Bowl Victory Over TCU
Sophomore quarterback Billy Stevens sparked Western to a 13-12 Sun Bowl win over Texas Christian. He completed 21 of 34 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown, earning MVP honors after Western rallied from a 10-0 halftime deficit with two fourth-quarter scoring drives including Joe Cook’s 20 yard field goal.
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Texas Christian edges Texas Western in wild finale
Texas Western played to a storybook finish as Don Davis and Bruce Alford Jr. sent the Miners to an 8-3 season with a late rally. TCU led 10-0 at halftime after Nix connected with Smith, then held off Western’s late surge as Stevens’ late drives and Nix’s interception kept the Horned Frogs at 6-5.
Hogs Favored Over Bengals in Cotton Bowl
Arkansas, ranked No. 2 behind Michigan State, is favored to beat Louisiana State in the 30th Cotton Bowl at 1 p.m. today. Coach Frank Broyles seeks a 23rd straight win as LSU, hurt by injuries and key defections, eyes an upset to boost national title hopes.
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