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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1976
Page
4
Houston awaits the Astro Bluebonnet Bowl between Texas Tech and Nebraska. Rodney Allison and Vince Ferragamo headline the duel with high scoring potential as Tech arrives December 27 and Nebraska on December 25. Tickets are $10 reserved, $6 general.
College Station notes Aggies aim to end eight years without a bowl game as they face Florida in the Sun Bowl in El Paso on January 2. Florida tests A&M defense led by All-American Robert Jackson as the team recalls past near-misses and a 1970s bowl history.
The article outlines Notre Dame and Penn State’s football programs, their historic meetings, and key players like Ross Browner and Al Stunter. It notes past bowl appearances, injuries, and coaching comments as the teams brace for a high profile postseason clash and possible Gator Bowl implications.
John Rockne, grandson of famed coach Knute Rockne, says he will coach at Murray State next season then pursue a master’s in physical education and job hunting. He dreams of becoming Notre Dame head coach someday, but acknowledges the odds are long and plans to gain experience elsewhere first. He insists on earning success on his own merit rather than relying on his family name.
Ed Holder writes about Blackie a 15 pound squirrel dog known for exceptional hunting skill. Blackie treed reliably with a distinctive bark and tree leap signaling a confirmed quarry.
Houston Cougars coach Bill Yeoman directs a dramatic season arc as UH seeks a Cotton Bowl win over undefeated Maryland Terrapins. Key players Danny Davis and Wilson Whitley lift UH to a 9 2 SWC co championship, setting up a high stakes clash with Maryland to close the script.
Austin reports Fred Akers, former UT assistant and Wyoming coach, won the Texas job after a season of internal debate. The move follows Royal era tensions with defensive chief Campbell and hints of power plays involving Allan Shivers and Lorene Rogers. Akers intends to retain Campbell briefly but will set his own defense, as Jimmie Keeling and Marvin Kristynik offer cautious praise of the 38 year old coach.
Wind, water and tides detail offshore wave heights at three to four feet with southeasterly winds 10 to 15 mph. Galveston and Trinity Bays are slightly choppy. beach water at Galveston 51 degrees. Tides listed for Galveston beaches across Saturday Sunday and Monday. Trinity Bay flood waters hinder fishing while Moses Lake and Solar Point report a few schoolie trout. Crappie and catfish prospects described on Lake Livingston. Goose hunting slowed by bright sun and rice-field water, ducks persistently fly despite rain.
Pittsburgh, 11-0, headed to the Sugar Bowl to face Georgia in a clash for the national title. Tony Dorsett led the nation with 177.1 rushing yards per game and 1,948 rushing yards. Georgia, 10-1, counters with the SEC champion Junkyard Dogs defense led by Vince Dooley.
In New York AP previews the NFL title games with Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers at Oakland Raiders. Tarkenton fresh from a knee bruise leads the Vikings while Haden competes for the Rams as Jessie nursing an ankle and Blair Siemon questionable for Minnesota. Raiders squeeze past Steelers in last encounter. Rowe shoulder and Siani knee listed as probable and questionable.
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