Boryla Sparks NFC to Pro Bowl Victory in New Orleans
Sub QB Mike Boryla led a fourth quarter comeback for the NFC, throwing two touchdowns as the NFC beat the AFC 23-20. His Mike Special and Jim Hart’s Hart Special helped lift the NFC while several Pro Bowl records were set including longest punt return and longest pass play.
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MSU president says penalties for violations too harsh
MSU President Clifton Wharton admitted the university was lax in enforcing recruiting rules but argued the NCAA penalties were unduly harsh. He noted 24 of 34 violations occurred and questioned some findings while the school considers federal court options. Coach Stolz pledged resilience and vowed to rebuild with a stronger program over three years.
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MSU faces NCAA sanctions over recruiting violations
The NCAA charged MSU with improper recruiting involving assistant coaches Weyers and Butler, who denied most charges after polygraphs. Weyers financed and lent gear to recruits. Butler allegedly promised a car and aid. Weyers banned from recruiting for three years and Butler from off campus recruiting for one year amid unresolved outcomes.
Three Gridiron Stars to Enter Hall of Fame
Canton Ohio AP reports Jim Taylor Ray Flaherty and the late Len Ford elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Flaherty coached Redskins Browns star Ford helped Browns to seven divisional titles in the 1950s. Taylor transformed the Packers in the 1960s and retires as No 2 rusher with 8597 yards and 83 TD. They will be inducted July 24 in Canton. Ford died 1972 at 46 and Ford joined Browns in 1950s as all pro end. Flaherty led Redskins 80-37-5 in 11 seasons and later Yankees Hornets.
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Bobcats Host Undefeated Toledo in Key MAC Showdown
Ohio University faces Toledo at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Congo after a seven game win streak ended. Coach Dale Bandy notes Toledo as a tough guard led shooting team and stresses the need for a home victory to stay in the MAC race.
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Athens Logan Divide Junior High Contests
Athens eighth grade team remains unbeaten at seven games with a 55 34 win over Logan led by Randy Sabo 25 and Mike Bruning 20 Peppers 16 for Logan. In seventh grade Logan won 37 35 as Athens suffered first loss in nine starts with Brian Lavery 17 and Mark Morgan 10 for Logan.
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Shade Invitational schedule and Buckeye diving standout
The Shade Invitational continues with 6 30 p m Tuesday featuring Federal Hocking vs Albany Bulls and 8 p m Chauncey vs New Marshfield Rockets. On Wednesday the Shade Cats meet the Shade Panthers. Ohio swimmers falter against Ohio State Wisconsin and Kent State but Brian Wetheridge tops three meter diving with 287 16 points earning U S Nationals and British Olympic Trials qualification while Ross Bandy posts 1 56 4 in the MAC leading 200 meter butterfly.
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Mimms wins two events for Ohio U at Ashland meet
Ohio University places second at Ashland as host Ashland wins with 82 points. Ohio U scores 49 while Baldwin Wallace has 31. Mike Mimms takes the 50 yard dash in 5.7 seconds and also wins the triple jump with 46 feet.
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Pistons Fire Ray Scott After Winning Record
Detroit Pistons dismiss coach Ray Scott citing communications breakdown as the reason. franchise notes he remains the only coach to produce a winning record with the team. Oscar Feldman, the general manager, announced the move on Monday.
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Nine Area Teams to See Cage Action
Nine games on tap with three Southeastern Ohio Athletic League showdowns. Local teams collide across courts as season momentum builds and players aim for key conference wins.
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Bentley Lifts Athens Past Logan 42 40 in SECAL thriller
Gary Bentley sank three late free throws to give Athens a 42 40 win over Logan in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League freshman contest at the Athens gym. Logan had led 40 39 with 13 seconds left before Bentley and a late technical foul gave Athens the margin. Athens improves to 5 2 in the league and 5 4 overall, tied for third with Waverly, while Logan drops to 9 2 overall and 6 2 in the SECAL.
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Indiana Beats Iowa as May Nets 32 in 88 73 Win
Top-ranked Indiana tied the Big Ten record with a 27th straight conference win as May scores 32 to lead the Hoosiers past Iowa 88-73 in Iowa City. Illinois upsets Michigan 76-75 on Rich Adams tip-in with 38 seconds left at Champaign. Adams and Williams pace scoring for Illinois, while Green leads Michigan. Michigan State tops Purdue 66-65 behind Furlow’s 31 as Minnesota defeats Ohio State 82-69 with Thompson posting 34. Northwestern and Wisconsin idle. Indiana sits 8-0 in Big Ten.
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Many Players May Play Out Options Attorney
Louis L. Haynes, attorney for owners, says many players plan to exercise options if the federal arbitrator’s ruling stands, threatening the reserve clause. If upheld, players could become free agents after renewal, with MLB players association unsure of actual actions since renewals occur March 1–10.
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