Astro Bluebonnet Bowl Set As Tech Nebraska Face Off
The 1976 Astro Bluebonnet Bowl features Texas Tech and Nebraska in a New Year’s Eve showdown at the Astrodome. Nebraska 8-3-1 ranked 13th meets Tech 10-1 co champions of the SWC, with a five point spread and high scoring offenses led by Ferragamo and Allison. Ticket sales lag, officials expect about 48,000 fans, with reserved seats at 10 dollars and unreserved at 3.
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Astro Bluebonnet Bowl preview pits Nebraska and Tech for season highlight
Nebraska quarterback Vince Ferragamo and Texas Tech's Rodney Allison lead their teams as both seek a bowl highlight amid a season of near-misses. Nebraska targets proving themselves and Ferragamo eyes a home state win, while Tech hopes a victory boosts its program and soothes doubts about injuries and depth.
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Akers Plans Earl Campbell Tailback Move At Texas
Dallas AP Freddie Akers new Texas coach plans to use Earl Campbell as a tailback in the I formation and will keep a Veer base with occasional I formations. Johnny Jones will try flanker and wingback in Slot I. Akers aims to honor Royal standards while pressing for success against Oklahoma.
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Sun Area Athletes Have Fine Year In 76 Summary
Area high schools excelled under UIL in 1975-76 with 20 district championships and one state title. Barbers Hill won the football state crown, Rex Elmore of Huffman claimed the boys tennis AA title, and Sterling produced multiple district titles and state qualifications. Ann Girardeau of Channel longtime UT swimmer, Lee Ganders earned district crowns, while several schools including Anahuac and Dayton claimed district titles in basketball, football, and volleyball.
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Bert Jones Is Named NFL MVP By AP
New York AP Bert Jones of the Baltimore Colts won the NFL Most Valuable Player award from The Associated Press, receiving 41 of 49 ballots. Pittsburgh's Jack Lambert was Defensive Player of the Year with 19 votes, while Ken Stabler trailed with 16. Jones topped Stabler 36 to 18 in Offensive Player voting, with 3,104 yards and 24 TDs.
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Sun Outdoor Guide: Galveston Beach Winds and Tides
Wind and water conditions along the Texas coast with Galveston and Trinity Bay notes. Beach water at Galveston about 55 degrees, southeasterly 10 to 15 mph, offshore waves two to three feet, temps stretching from the low 50s to upper 60s. Two high tides on Friday at 2:08 p.m. and 10:24 p.m., lows at 5:55 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Local fishing spots report light bites with whiting, sand trout, speckled trout, bass trolling near Lake Livingston, and good crappie yields in Penwaugh Slough coves. Goose and duck hunting shutters nearing season end January 16.
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Hubbard MVP in Prior Basket Ball Classic upset
Phil Hubbard of Michigan named MVP of the Prior Basketball Classic after scoring 52 points in two games. Michigan, ranked standout, fell 82 21 in double overtime to host Providence. All tournament team includes Rickey Green and Steve Grote, Bob Misevicius, Joe Hassett, and Sly Williams.
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Maryland Seeks Respect In Cotton Bowl Clash With Houston
Maryland quarterback Mark Manges and teammates vented over critics who say the Terps faced an easy schedule. The 11-0 Maryland defense has allowed just 85 points all season, with 20 straight ACC wins and a string of non conference victories. They meet Houston, national TV spotlight, aiming to prove they belong among national contenders.
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Florida quarterback Fisher directs Gators pass heavy offense
El Paso AP reports Florida's Jimmy Fisher, a 6-2 184-pound senior from Tampa, leads the Wishbone era in conference passing with 151 yards and 10 touchdowns for a 83 record. He predicts an offensive showdown against Texas A&M in the Sun Bowl, praising Wes Chandler as key playmaker and noting his dual threat of passing and rushing.
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Moses Malone Blocks Spark Rockets Past 76ers 93 91
Moses Malone swatted seven shots for the Houston Rockets in a 93 91 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Alvin Murphy scored 26 as Houston erased a third quarter deficit. Lloyd Free led Philadelphia with 29 points while Julius Erving managed 12 after an eye injury. Malone added 16 rebounds and key late stops.
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