Orange Bowl in Spotlight as Ohio State Eyes Miami Classic
The Orange Bowl garners attention with Ohio State set for its first appearance since 1960s bowl shifts. Colorado makes its third Orange Bowl showing, while long histories of Oklahoma Alabama Nebraska Georgia Tech surface. TV money drives bowls from NBCs 1960s contracts to rising team payouts.
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Bulldogs Fall Narrowly to Lancaster 55 53 at Athens
Athens suffers a 55 53 home loss to Lancaster as poor first quarter shooting and late slips seal the win for Lancaster Dan Parabeck leads the Gales with 20 points 15 rebounds while Athens Meek tops locals with 15 points Chonko 13 and Wallace 10 also contribute The game ends with a final Lancaster win and Athens remains winless in eight starts.
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Bobcats Complete Tournament Victory Over Tulane
Ohio University Bobcats routed Tulane 93 67 in the All College Tournament finale in Oklahoma City. Coach Dale Bandy praised his squad for a 50 percent shooting effort and a 41 39 rebounding edge as Tulane guard Roy Danforth and coach Roy Danforth clashed with officials and two players were ejected in a rough second half.
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Skaggs Leads Ohio Past Tulane with 32 Points in Zone Lockout
Skaggs scored 32 on 11 of 14 field goals and 10 of 14 free throws to lift Ohio. Sawyer started, added six, and provided defense and leadership. Tulane briefly surged early but Ohio used a 40 minute zone to control the game, with key moments from Bibbs and Danforth technicals shaping the outcome.
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Kentucky Romps Over No 2 Notre Dame In Louisville Showdown
The sixth ranked Kentucky Wildcats crushed second ranked Notre Dame 102-78 in Louisville. Coach Joe Hall praised the win as possibly their best ever as Kentucky overcame a few turnovers and sparked a high emotion night.
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Debate Over Top Ranking After 11–0 Pittsburgh
Associated Press reports heighten Early Bowl pressure as Rose Bowl contenders Michigan Southern Cal and Georgia each stake claims. Pitt coach Majors argues the ranking is ludicrous and that Georgia would gain if they beat Pitt.
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Illinois Assistant Named OSU Aide
Dave Adolph, a University of Illinois assistant coach, is named to join Ohio State as offensive coordinator replacing Ralph Staub who heads to Cincinnati. Adolph, 39, will start Jan 3 pending trustees approval, praised by Woody Hayes for his quality and fit.
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Oberlin Claiming Ashland Holiday Tournament Title
Oberlin Yeomen defeated Ashland 66-64 to win the Ashland Holiday Tournament. Five Oberlin players hit double figures led by Tyrone Haden's 12 in a 20-2 second half run. Ashland striker Dick Steineman scored 21 in defeat.
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