High scoring fears loom as Central Florida hosts William & Mary
Central Florida coach Gene McDowell fears a shootout in the NCAA IAA playoff second round with William & Mary. Both teams average about 68 points and 900 total yards per game, with an expected 32,500 in the Citrus Bowl. Tribe coach Jimmye Laycock notes past large crowds while Georgia Tech and Georgia prepare for their rivalry finale. Florida and Florida State also clash as top teams in Tallahassee amid sanctions and postseason considerations.
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Phelps unfazed by losses as Notre Dame faces Kentucky
Indiana AP report says Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps remains confident after back to back losses to top 10 teams. He praises the Irish press and transition game and eyes a rebound in the Big Four Classic against Kentucky, while Kentucky seeks its second win after a 75 51 TV appearance.
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Steelers aim to rebound in AFC Central showdown with Bengals
Pittsburgh faces Cincinnati in a Three Rivers rematch after a 27 3 loss on November 18. Merril Hoge says the setback offered a lesson about urgency and not overreacting, while Anthony Muñoz and Mike Mularkey stress the must win nature as the division tightens and wild card pressures mount. Cincinnati has won five straight in this series.
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Tarkanian remains unhappy with NCAA reprieve for UNLV
UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian voices disappointment that next year's team would be barred, while praising this season's squad as the Rebels prepare to open against Alabama-Birmingham in Vancouver. He says the NCAA action feels unfair and notes past penalties dating to 1977.
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Graham Faces Rustburg In Group AA Playoff Preview
Graham's front line averages 252 pounds led by Workman Massey Austin Carbaugh and Johnson. Rustburg counters with 6-1 280-pound Corrie Davis at center and tackle. Graham lists 56 players. Rustburg 28, with most two way players. Clear skies and brisk temps set ideal conditions for the game with a December 8 winner’s path to the title.
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Montcalm Lady Generals Rally For Class A Title Bid
East leads Montcalm with 15 as Darago and a late three push the Lady Generals from a halftime deficit to a 37 35 edge entering the fourth. Vaughan scores twice late to ignite a 10 3 run and Montcalm moves within reach of its first Class A state crown since 1980.
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