USC Routs Michigan In Rose Bowl Versatility Overpowering
Southern California defeated Michigan 14 6 at Pasadena as USC backed by a varied attack topped the Wolverines who remained ground oriented. Vince Evans completed 14 of 20 passes for 181 yards while Michigan quarterback Rick Leach went four of 12 for 76 yards. Evans scored a TD and led the Trojans to an 11 1 season while Michigan ends 10 2.
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Dorsett Majors Leave Legacy At Pitt After Sugar Bowl Win
In New Orleans Tony Dorsett and coach Johnny Majors closed a four year Sugar Bowl era with Pitt's 27 3 rout of Georgia amid emotion. Dorsett set Sugar Bowl and NCAA marks in rushing and career yards while Matt Cavanaugh earned Outstanding Player honors. Majors announced he will depart to coach Tennessee as Pitt eyes a possible national title with USC as top challenger.
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Maryland’s Cotton Bowl Loss to Houston Sours Hopeful Rally
Maryland, the ACC champion, fell 30-21 to Houston in the Cotton Bowl after a series of costly mistakes including missed assignments, a blocked punt, a fumble, and botched field goals. Dallas AP reports Maryland trailed 27-7 at halftime but nearly rallied to 27-21 before Houston sealed it with a 28-yard field goal.
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Ohio State Tops Colorado in Orange Bowl rout
Ohio State defeated Colorado 27 to 10 as freshman Rod Gerald sparked a rally with 140 total yards and the game's outstanding back honor. Coach Woody Hayes praised the Buckeyes speed while Colorado coach Bill Mallory lamented Gerald's impact despite injuries.
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Turner Says He Ought to Be Committed After Suspension
Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner told reporters he should be committed after Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspended him for a World Series remark about Gary Matthews. The ruling bars Turner from team operations for one year and bans the Braves from the June draft of high school and college free agents.
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Aggies End Bowl Drought With 37-14 Sun Bowl Win
Texas A&M, under Emory Bellard, claim their first bowl victory in years by routing Florida 37-14 in the 42nd Sun Bowl. The 10-2 Aggies return seven offensive and four defensive starters, led by QB David Walker and 1,000-yard rusher George Woodard as they prep for 1977 non conference clashes with Kansas Virginia Tech and Michigan.
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