All-America football roster honors go to Griffin and Selmon brothers
Four repeaters headline The Associated Press 1975 college football All-America team led by Heisman winner Archie Griffin of Ohio State and the Selmon brothers Leroy and Dewey from Oklahoma. Also named are Rik Bonness, Leroy Cook, Pat Thomas, Jimbo Elrod, John Sciarra, Ricky Bell, Chuck Muncie, Mike Barber, Larry Seivers, Mark Koncar and Bob Simmons, forming the front five and backfield core with standout performances across schools like Nebraska, Alabama, Texas A&M, UCLA, USC and California.
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Orr's career under cloud after latest knee surgery
The Associated Press reports Bobby Orr may be nearing the end of his career after a fifth knee operation in seven years. Orr, 27, could return by Feb 1, but experts question how much speed remains. Eagleson, Orr's attorney, notes the big contract and ongoing medical weigh the decision to continue playing.
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