Va. AP 2004 Group AA all state football team
The Associated Press selects the 2004 Group AA all state football team with Vicqual Hall of Gretna at quarterback and Bosco Williams of Alleghany among first team receivers. Other first team names include Brandon Garrow Grafton Manuel Becker Magna Vista and Wes Lakey Harrisonburg.
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Fort Worth Bowl, Cincinnati Meet Marshall in Texas
Television highlights show college football bowl games with Marshall versus Cincinnati at Fort Worth, Texas at 6 30 p m on ESPN Fort Worth Bowl. UCLA meets Wyoming in Las Vegas at 9 45 p m on ESPN Las Vegas Bowl. Mahogany basketball and NBA games air on ESPN2 TNT with Richmond at Pittsburgh Providence at Memphis Minnesota at San Antonio and Miami at Sacramento.
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All-Star Football Selections Include Major NFL Names
A readout of top players across positions features Vicqual Hall Gretna and Tim Cromer as coaching awardees. Notable names include Marvin Harrison Andre Johnson Hines Ward and Tom Brady along with several other Pro Bowl level stars across offense and defense. The list spans quarterbacks receivers linemen and backs with multiple team affiliations highlighted for recognition.
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WVU Faces Gator Bowl Tickets and Fifth Bid
West Virginia officials say about 10 300 tickets have been sold for the Gator Bowl with 4 700 remaining for sale in Morgantown and Jacksonville. The athletics staff notes ongoing drills and competitive practices for younger players as they prepare for the bowl. WVU aims to improve on a 0 4 record in Gator Bowls after last year’s 41 7 defeat to Maryland.
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Lady Blues End Winless Skid With Dec 16 Victory
Sims reports BSC women fall to Ashland and Armstrong Atlantic after back-to-back losses. Guards Kristi Ferris and Abby DeBusk provide perimeter scoring. Meagan Repass adds 22 in a 68-53 win over West Virginia State on Dec 16. Amy Repass leads with 10.6 ppg.
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Hokies fall to Western Michigan in tight ACC tilt
Virginia Tech trails Western Michigan by a single point at halftime and loses 74 to 68. Rost leads WMU with 19 points while Dixon tops VT with 14. The game features 11 three pointers by WMU and a 6 for 15 effort from VT beyond the arc.
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G-Men fall in tight Bluefield Classic clash
Graham leads by seven at halftime as G-Men and MCA trade runs. Injuries slow Graham’s Bill Mercke, while Hoosier and Remines pace Graham’s late push. MCA’s Parker tops with 16 as the Cavs hold on with free throws and a late Bray for win potential. Bluefield Classic concludes with Mount View vs Graham at 7 p.m.
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Dolphins offer Saban NFL coaching job
The Miami Dolphins offered LSU coach Nick Saban the head coaching post after Dave Wannstedt resignation. LSU athletic director Skip Bertman confirmed Saban told him of the offer and discussed it with agent Jimmy Sexton and owner Wayne Huizenga. Sources say a deal was not disclosed and no decision was indicated yet.
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All-state football honors highlight Cromer’s turnaround team
Cromer’s squad went 8-2 and rallied from a 35-14 deficit to beat Division 4 champion Salem, earning a playoff berth for the first time since 1998 and Cromer as coach of the year. The AP first team includes Horace Hubbard, with two others on the second team. standout performers from multiple programs dot the roster with record performances in rushing, receiving, and defense.
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