Florida Oklahoma meet for No 1 in BCS clash
Florida and Oklahoma prepare for the BCS championship in Miami's Dolphin Stadium with Heisman winners on both sides. Urban Meyer and Bob Stoops downplay playoff talk while fans push for a four to sixteen team format. A TV deal keeps the playoff out until 2014 as teams eye the crystal trophy amid trash talk and national title hype.
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Panthers rookie Godfrey eyes Super Bowl after debut season
Baytown native Charles Godfrey, Carolina Panthers rookie free safety, started every game, ranked fifth on the team with 78 tackles, and helped push the 12-4 NFC South champions toward a playoff bid as they host the 9-7 Arizona Cardinals. Warner’s Cardinals arrive with star receiving corps led by Fitzgerald and Boldin, while Godfrey credits underdog status for the Panthers’ late surge.
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Robinson and Cerda wrap up college careers
Baytown Lee graduates Patrick Robinson and Cheto Cerda, both natives, complete NCAA Div I and II runs. Robinson finished his Sam Houston State football career with 26 tackles as a freshman, helping the Bearkats reach the I-AA semifinals before a Montana setback.
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On Air Today College Sports Schedule Highlights
FOX airs the BCS National Championship Game Oklahoma versus Florida at 7 15 p.m. Oregon State visits Arizona State at 9 30 p.m. Minnesota plays Iowa on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. Oregon State at Arizona State follows later on FSN at 9 30 p.m. PGA Mercedes-Benz Championship golf coverage begins at 6 p.m.
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On Deck Today High School Soccer Action
Sterling meets Friendswood and Pearland rivals at the ongoing tournament as Lee School plays at Woodlands and Galveston Ball in daylong girls and boys high school soccer fixtures.
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Golfer Charlie Mills Opens 2009 With Hole In One
Charlie Mills started 2009 with a New Year's Day hole in one at Evergreen Point on the 121 yard No 8 with a 9 iron. Ronny Landrith witnessed the feat.
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Youth Sports Expo moves ahead amid flyer policy changes
Baytown Parks and Recreation will host the Youth Sports Expo January 17 18 at Baytown Community Center to register leagues. Goose Creek ISD now restricts classroom flyers to 25 per campus with a submission process and site posting. League leaders warn the new rule may limit outreach for younger and first time players. The expo features Baytown North East West and Central Little Leagues along with Baytown Teenage Baseball and local girls softball among others.
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