Paul Brown resigns as Bengals head coach and GM
Paul Brown, longtime NFL coach and Bengals founder, resigns as head coach while remaining general manager. Bill Johnson named successor. Ken Anderson era looms as Bengals edge toward Super Bowl contention. Johnson praised by players. McCormack to coach the offensive line.
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Bryant calls bowls add pressure, favors playoff system
Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant said polls should not count bowl results for a national title and urged a playoff format. He cited his Sugar Bowl win over Penn State and predicted Ohio State, Oklahoma or Arizona State as contenders, while urging a five-person playoff selection.
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Vermeil Praises Bucks As Woody Disappears
UCLA coach Dick Vermeil praised Ohio State as a top team after his Bruins upset the previously undefeated Buckeyes 23 10 in Pasadena. Ohio State coach Woody Hayes gave no postgame quotes, slipping onto a team bus after the loss.
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Bruins Upset No 1 Ohio State At Rose Bowl
UCLA clubs No 1 Ohio State 23 10 in a Rose Bowl upset as John Sciarra sires two TD passes to Wally Henry and Wendell Tyler runs 54 yards to seal the win. The Bruins improve to 9 2 1 while Archie Griffin suffers an unknown injury.
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UCLA Upsets Ohio State In Rose Bowl Thriller
UCLA overcame Ohio State 41 to 20 as Wendell Griffin left with a broken left hand early but Tyler rushed for 172 yards. The Bruins outgained OSU 414 to 298, ending the Buckeyes’ win streak and boosting UCLA toward a high national ranking.
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Johnson leads Rockets past Blazers in climactic finish
John Johnson scored 22 points including 14 in the final period to lift Houston over Portland 110 107. Coach John Egan praised his pro turnaround while Blazers coach Len Wilkens lauded Johnson's clutch shots late. Washington Bullets defeated Phoenix Suns 114 103 as Leonard Robinson matched a career high with 21 points.
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Dick van Arsdale
Blockers Needed For East Runners
LSU coach Charlie McClendon leads the East with back Sonny Collins Lonnie Perrin and Mike Pruitt needing blocking help. Big linemen Dennis Lick and Jim Eidson will clear paths for the trio while quarterback Jeff Grantz and Gene Swick add passing and rushing threat. Chuck Muncie heads the West backfield behind Lawrence Gaines as California aims to showcase top players.
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Dooley Gamble Leaves Razorbacks With Aces
In the Cotton Bowl Classic Arkansas defeats Georgia 31 10 after Vince Dooley tried a shoestring trick play that backfired. Georgia led 10 3 at half but Arkansas surged with Ike Forte and Rolland Fuchs scoring as Scott Bull rallied the Razorbacks.
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Oklahoma Downs Michigan in Orange Bowl Update
Oklahoma defeats Michigan 14-6 in the Orange Bowl to push toward a possible second national title. Barry Switzer credits an aggressive defense led by Leroy Selmon Dewey Selmon and Jimbo Elrod as the key to limiting Michigan’s rushing attack.
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