USC Dominates Bowls in Undefeated Season Spotlight
USC soars to an undefeated year with a 425-117 composite score and key contributions from Anthony Davis Mike Rae and Pat Haden. Stanford and Ohio State losses frame a season led by Lynn Swann Sam Cunningham Richard Wood and Artimus Parker while Archie Griffin and Randy Gradishar anchor OSU.
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Soph
Anthony Davis
McNeill
Sam Cunningham
Mike Rae
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Pat Haden
John McKay
Charles Young
Lynn Swann
Davis
Richard Wood
Artimus Parker
NBC
Nebraska Faces Final Orange Bowl With Devaney Retiring
After two unbeaten seasons the Cornhuskers stumble this year but boast Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers and lineman Rich Glover. Nebraska outscored foes 461 to 91 and averaged 440 yards per game with Hamm Dixon and Harper on offense and defense. This is Devaney's last game as Orange Bowl appearance number three, with Jan 1 telecast at 7:45 p.m.
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Cornhuskers
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Johnny Rodgers
Rich Glover
Rodgers
Dave Hamm
Gary Dixon
Willie Harper
Glover
Nebraska
Bob Devaney
NBC
Notre Dame Faces Nebraska in Orange Bowl Preview
Notre Dame seeks its first Orange Bowl with sophomore Tom Clements at quarterback and Willie Townsend at split end. All-American Greg Marx anchors a defense that has shut out three opponents as Nebraska carries a storied history against Knute Rockne and the Cornhuskers seek a reprise since 1948.
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Willie Townsend
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Knute Rockne
Ween
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LSU Tigers Face Tumbling Finish After Close SEC Tests
After a sensational start LSU ends the season poorly with a 35-21 loss to Alabama and a 3-3 tie with Florida. Bert Jones leads the offense with 14 touchdown passes, Gerald Keigley is his top target, while Chris Danton rushes for 707 yards. Ca and Wood anchor a solid defense as the Tigers sign off.
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Florida
Bert Jones
Tigers
Gerald Keigley
Chris Danton
Warren Ca
John Wood
Hughes Network
Tennessee defense leads in ee se Bowl preview
The Vols rank high in national defense allowing 7.6 points per game led by NBA second-team All-American Conrad Graham. Sophomore Con dredge Holloway earns Southwest Conference sophomore of the year. Rick Townsend toes barefoot on kickoffs, right for 12 of 19 field goals. Tennessee aims to beat LSU after losses to Auburn and Alabama.
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Alabama
LSU
Oklahoma Sooners versus Penn State Nittany Lions preview
Oklahoma stacks a high yardage offense led by Greg Pultz and Dave Robertson with Bruce Brahaney anchoring the line. Penn State counters with John Hufnagel John Cappelletti and Bruce Bannon relying on a rotating 4-4 defense. Penn State favored 23 to 22 over Oklahoma in this Sugar Bowl showdown.
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Okla
Alabama Faces Auburn To Finish Upset Prone Season
Alabama eyes a potential No. 1 ranking after a 17 16 loss to Auburn ends the season. The Crimson Tide rely on a high scoring Wishbone offense and star lineman John Hannah as Ara Parseghian criticizes Bear Bryant over Nebraska. CBS airs at 2 PM EST.
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CBS
Texas vs Alabama Football Prediction Sparks Lone Star Hopes
Texas, SWC champions, boasts a stout offensive line with two time NBA All American Jerry Lisemore and a tightening defense that allowed 24 points in the last five games. Alabama counters with its own surge, while Texas aims to avenge a 27 0 loss to Oklahoma. Prediction sets Texas at 27 Alabama 14.
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Mountaineers aim for balance as offense rolls
West Virginia shows a 30.5 ppg offense while giving up 21 ppg to opponents. Led by Bernie Galiffa at quarterback and Kerry Marbury with 18 rushing TDs and 5.2 ypc, the defense peaked holding Syracuse to 12. Mizlou telecasts the Dec 29 game at 8 p.m. EST.
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Arnie Galiffa
Kerry Marbury
Syracuse
Mizlou
Mountaineers and N C State battle high scoring season recap
North Carolina State opened with a tie against Maryland then losses to Georgia and North Carolina. Bruce Shaw and Stan Fritts led a six game win streak before a season finale loss to Penn State 37 22. Fritts hurt. WVU expected to win 42 17.
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St Louis Alumni basketball results in St Josephs loop
St Louis Alumni loop games feature St Josephs and St Andre's squads in A and B divisions. Notable scorers include LeBlond Goulet Fortier and Roberge. period scores and officials listed for multiple matchups across boys and girls divisions.
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NFL ticket prices under review after playoff complaints
A NFL spokesman said ticket prices for postseason games have been higher than regular season but not increased this year. He noted prices for Redskins Packers and Cowboys games were set by the league and range from 12 to 17 dollars, with regular season prices from 7 to 12 dollars. The Rangers finished last season with 11 wins, a major league low.
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North Carolina Race for ACC Title Highlighted by Strong Bid
North Carolina remained unbeaten in the ACC before a 29 14 loss to Ohio State this season. The defense featured five all conference players including Gene Brown and Eric Hyman with two shutouts and one field goal allowed in the last half. QB Nick Vidnovic passed 10 touchdowns while Ike Oglesby led the ground game and guard Ron Rusnack anchored the line. The 1 p.m. EST CBS telecast on Dec 30 focalizes the high scoring Tar Heels.
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Gene Brown
Eric Hyman
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Nick Vidnovic
Ike Oglesby
Texas Tech Faces North Carolina After Tough Southwest Showdown
Texas Tech finished second in the Southwest Conference despite rough moments. The season saw losses to Texas 25 20 and Arkansas 24 14, with late run woes. QB Joe Barnes passed for 1,142 yards at 51 percent, and RB George Smith averaged 69 per carry. Prediction: North Carolina 21 Texas Tech 10.
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North Carolina
Joe Barnes
George Smith
Buffs Face Auburn in Key Bowl Showdown
Colorado Buffs seek to rebound after a season setback as Oklahoma State upset them early. Stars include Charlie David and Ken Johnson on offense with Bud Magrum and Cullen Bryant anchoring a veteran defense. Ralphie the mascot features in a TV showcase January. Auburn arrives off a strong season led by Terry Henley in a predicted high scoring clash.
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Buffs
Charlie David
Colorado
Ken Johnson
Bud Magrum
Cullen Bryant
Ralphie
Buffalo
ABC
Unser Aiming At 200 Mile Barrier
Bobby Unser believes the speedway record will break the 200 mph mark at Indianapolis in May after going 197.5 mph during Goodyear tests. He cites advances in aerodynamics tires and engineering as key to surpassing the barrier at the 2.5 mile circuit.
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Barney Oldfield
Indianapolis ‘Motor Speedway
Bobby ‘Unser
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Oldfield
Pete Revson
Unser
Indianapolis
Torre Says Kuhn Broke Promised Privacy at Meetings
Third baseman Joe Torre accuses Commissioner Bowie Kuhn of breaking a promise by revealing owners offers during winter baseball talks. Oakland scout Al Hollingsworth defends Perez and praises a standout scouting report. Perez hit safely in all seven World Series games, with 10 hits in 23 at bats and a .434 average, yet only two RBIs.
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Joe Torre
St. Louis Cardinals
Bowie Kuhn
Torre
Kuhn
Perez
Cincinnati
Tony Perez
Oakland
al Hollingsworth
Reds
Dick Williams
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