Rams seek eighth coach since 1947 season
Los Angeles Rams announce Harland Svare will not have contract renewed for 1966, triggering coach search. President Reeves cites performance and a fresh approach. USC's John McKay mentioned as a possible successor. Rams hold No. 1 draft rights to Mike Garrett but Garrett has not signed.
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Daugherty Named Coach of Year
DES MOINES IOWA AP Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty is named National Football Coach of the Year by the Football Writers Association of America. Runner up is UCLA’s Tommy Prothro, his Rose Bowl rival, with a statement expressing reflections on the season and wishing the Rams success. Heisman was Georgia Tech’s first head coach from 1905 to 1918.
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Final Tournament- Ganders Versus Jaycee Preview
The Robert E. Lee Ganders face a tough start as injuries thin the starting five. With Richard Oliver and Fred Hand back late, Larry Pitre still sidelined by a finger injury, coach Bollinger plans to unveil a likely lineup against Pasadena and Memorial Mustangs in the Jaycee Tournament leading into district play. The team aims to rebound after a 4-11 start and hopes healthy depth unlocks a district run starting Jan. 1.
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All-Star Games Spark Christmas Football Lineup
All-America talent headlines two Christmas Day showcases the North South Shrine in Miami and the Blue Gray in Montgomery. NBC/ABC set 4:30 p.m. ET for North South with Tulane stars and Notre Dame standouts, while the Blue Gray features Navy and Purdue players led by Randy Johnson and Fred Castarda. The bowls follow next week with Rose Cotton Sugar Orange and Gator on the slate.
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Pittman Named Tulane Head Coach Amid Challenge
Jim Pittman, 40, chosen to revitalize Tulane football, was named head coach with a five year contract. The Mississippi native and former Darrell Royal assistant expresses enthusiasm and readiness for the daunting task as Tommy O Boyle departs under fire.
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Malaise Returns to Tech After Player Coach Dispute
Texas Tech coach Gene Gibson and star Dub Malaise reached a settlement after Malaise was benched for talking back during the Texas Tech Kentucky game. Gibson said the matter was game related and Malaise would rejoin the team Sunday for resumption of training over the Christmas holidays.
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Gander JVs Ready for Galveston Cage Tourney
Coach Kevin Lounsberry leads Lee JV into a Galveston tournament after Christmas with a Jan. 7 start. The JV squad, 7-2 after a 52-45 win over Beaumont, trains Dec 30 31 and meets Pasadena JV Jan 1 in district play. Games begin at 6 p.m., with 11 or 12 players sharing time.
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Hogs Favored In High Scoring Cotton Bowl
Arkansas and LSU head to Dallas for New Year’s Day Cotton Bowl with Arkansas a heavy favorite. Coaches Stallings and Neely predict a tough, high scoring affair while noting defensive strength and ground attack. Arkansas boasts 324 points in 10 games and leads in rushing touchdowns, with LSU also prolific on the ground. A 75,504 crowd is set for a 2 p.m. kickoff televised by CBS.
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