Injuries and Weather May Shape NFL Playoff Finals
Injuries and cold weather loom as the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Oakland Raiders in Oakland for the AFC title and the Los Angeles Rams meet the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington for the NFC crown. Steelers players battle injuries including Bleier Harris Fuqua Delaplaine and Siani Rowe others face physical limits as Rams and Vikings contend in freezing conditions.
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Cats Open MAC Play With Eastern Michigan
Ohio University hosts Eastern Michigan to open MAC play at 7 30 p m Wednesday The Hurons sit at 4 2 after a win over Heidelberg while Eastern Michigan led by coach Ray Scott seeks momentum after a shaky start and a 54 52 overtime loss at Michigan State Bob Rid dle and Bob Walden pace the Eagles with double digit scoring while Ohio counters with Steve Skaggs and Buckey Walden to lead the Bobcats in a season that includes a 3 1 mark and a strong front line
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Bear Bryant guides Alabama to first Liberty Bowl win over UCLA
Alabama's Bear Bryant rolls to a 36-6 Liberty Bowl victory over UCLA before 52,736 fans. QB Jeff Dankworth and Bruins falter amid 13 errors while Bucky Berrey kicks three field goals and Barry Krauss returns an interception 44 yards. Alabama finishes 9-3, UCLA 9-2-1. Bear Bryant expands Liberty Bowl legacy as UCLA blames wind and focus for loss.
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Michigan Football Arrives in Pasadena for Rose Bowl Prep
The Michigan Wolverines arrive at Huntington Sheraton in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl buildup under Coach Bo Schembechler. Schembechler faces questions about his health after a recent heart attack and open heart surgery. The 60 man traveling party includes coaches, officers, and reporters as Michigan prepares to meet Southern California on New Year’s Day.
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Eastern Michigan’s Bob Riddle Seeks Leader Role
The 6-9 center Bob Riddle credits Ray Scott for improving his game as he aims to turn around Eastern Michigan. He averages 17.3 points and 16.2 rebounds over two seasons but says he is tired of losing and wants to lead a winning program and the team in rebounding and scoring.
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Poll Shakeups Follow Weekend Home Losses for Two Top Programs
Marquette and Kentucky, ranked No. 2 and No. 3, dropped in the AP Top 20 after home losses. Louisville upset Marquette 78-75 in overtime. Kentucky fell 70-68 to Utah in its holiday tournament final. Michigan held No. 1 with a 40–0 record while Notre Dame rose to No. 2.
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Eight Prep Contests Tonight Highlight Area Hoops Schedule
Eight high school basketball games are on tap with one league contest in the Southern Valley Athletic Conference as Kyger Creek visits Southwestern. Non league clashes include Vinton County at Jackson and Warren at Williamstown, with a Wednesday matchup Portsmouth at Gallipolis.
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College Scores Roundup From Across the Nation
Across multiple conferences, Hofstra edged Catholic 79 77 while Queens beat CCNY 68 66 and Rutgers 59 edged Princeton 54. Florida Gulf Coast 78 beat Wesleyan 68. Georgia 88 beat Evansville 68 in OT. BYU 93 topped N Kentucky 113. Ball State 58 beat Indiana State 75. Southwest results include Arkansas State 82 Missouri State 57 and DePaul 77 Army 66. Midwest matchups feature Michigan State 78 NC State 60 and Northwestern 64 NDak 67. West notes include New Mexico 107 San Diego State 104 and Stanford 9 UC Davis 6. Marietta Shrine and Ada Rotary tournaments showcase early rounds. Indiana Classic games include Utah State 79 Miami Ohio 74 and Texas Tech 63.
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Reds Release Home Schedule for 1977 Season
The world champion Cincinnati Reds unveil a 1977 home slate highlighted by six meetings with NL East champ Philadelphia and nine games with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The schedule includes opener April 6 against the San Diego Padres and multiple doubleheaders against the Mets Montreal St Louis and Pittsburgh.
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