Beamer chosen to replace Dooley at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech taps Murray State coach Frank Beamer to succeed Bill Dooley after a $3.5 million lawsuit, with Beamer introduced to players by AD D T Baughman. Tech faces NC State in the Peach Bowl on Dec 31 and must win to satisfy the council before formal hire. Beamer, a Tech alum, played cornerback for 1966 and 1968 teams.
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Falcons fire Dan Henning after 7-8-1 season
SUWANEE Ga AP Dan Henning was fired Monday as coach of the Atlanta Falcons after a 7-8-1 season the best of his four year tenure. The move drew shock and disappointment from players at a team meeting where Henning had little to say.
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Ross named to Buffalo staff
ORCHARD PARK NY AP Former Maryland Coach Bobby Ross has been named quarterback coach and passing game coordinator for the Buffalo Bills. Coach Marv Levy announced Monday that Ross, who previously worked with Levy at William and Mary and Kansas City, will be an asset. The Bills finished 4 12 with a 16 7 loss to end the season.
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UNLV Tops AP College Poll After Strong Week
Nevada Las Vegas remains the No. 1 team in the AP college basketball poll with a 9-0 record. The Runnin Rebels earned 48 first place votes and 1,220 points after beating Nevada Reno 115-83, Ohio University 105-81, and Louisiana Tech 79-75 in the Rebel Roundup championship. Purdue Iowa and North Carolina follow in spots two through four with limited schedules.
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Speed and weight rule both headline by sports and yacht note
New Zealand's fiberglass 12 meter yacht is declared legal after high tech evaluation. NFL star William Perry faces at least 38000 dollars in incentives due to unmet weight goals, with coach Mike Ditka citing weight near 350 pounds. Akron football gains Division I A status temporarily via NCAA waiver, enabling more scholarships and an extra assistant coach. NHL faces a 10 game suspension for Islanders coach Bob Nystrom after confronting a fan following a game.
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Evening Sports on TV Schedule
ESPN carries Louisville versus Indiana at 7:30 p.m. NBA action features Clippers versus Rockets at 6:05 p.m. on WTBS. NHL coverage shows Jets at Oilers at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN.
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Reid drawing attention at North Carolina
J R Reid, the 18 year old 6 foot 9 freshman at North Carolina, is coming off the bench for Dean Smith. He has averaged 10.6 points and 6.4 rebounds through 22 minutes per game while adjusting to team defense and traps. Reid noted his a bench role suits him as he gains experience and eyes a starting spot with continued effort. The Tar Heels, 6-1 after beating Illinois 90-77, rely on senior forwards and a strong backcourt as they prepare for Furman. Illinois coach and players praised Reid as a rising star with rebound and scoring potential.
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Grogan, Morgan lead Patriots past Miami in playoff clincher
Steve Grogan replaced the injured Tony Eason in the second quarter and threw a 31-yard touchdown to Stanley Morgan with 44 seconds left to lift the New England Patriots 34-27 over the Miami Dolphins. Grogan added a rushing TD as the Patriots clinched the AFC East and a playoff berth, while Dan Marino set NFL season records for completions and attempts. Morgan caught eight passes for 148 yards, part of a shootout that ended Miami’s playoff hopes and dropped Cincinnati from contention.
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