Bowl season notes with Conyers suspension and NC State rebound
Bowl recap notes Iowa rally by Vlasic after Conyers suspension for cocaine before the game. BYU and Colorado also profiled with coach quotes. Indiana Florida State, O'Neal injury, and Garden Classic results in Virginia. Thick with team names, dates, and player stats.
Trojans Fall Behind as Herndon Grabs Lead in Championship Duel
In a tight first quarter the Trojans led 16-13 but were outscored 28-13 in the second for a 41-29 halftime deficit. McKinney sparked Herndon with a 6:25 remaining alley-oop and Athens closed the gap late with Burton and Jeffries scoring. Gaither urged stronger boards and defense inside to counter Herndon in tonight’s title showdown.
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Cavaliers top Rutgers in ECAC Holiday Festival game
Virginia, led by John Johnson with 17 points, defeated Rutgers 74 56 to finish third in the ECAC Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden. Richard Morgan added 16 points, with Andrew Kennedy and Tom Sheehey each scoring 14 for Virginia while Rutgers slipped to 2 7 in the injury plagued season.
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Wertt and Kirk Realty Auction Co Classified Sale
Classified listing for an auction firm specializing in estates personal property and real estate with a free consultation offer. Also includes a personals ad for all ages to contact Michelle Connections and a lost dog notice seeking reward for a large blond German Shepherd with a pink stripe on nose in Doublegates area.
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Vols Triumph In Liberty Bowl Over Gophers 21-14
Tennessee quarterback Jeff Francis threw three touchdown passes in a 21-14 victory over Minnesota in the Liberty Bowl. Francis sparked a 66 yard fourth quarter drive with a 15 yard strike to Joey Clinkscales, giving the Volunteers a lead they would hold as Minnesota failed to score after tying the game. Francis earned MVP honors finishing 22 of 31 for 243 yards, while Clinkscales posted seven receptions for 72 yards. Minnesota finished 6-6, Tennessee 7-5.
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Bennett dismissed as Bucs coach after two-year slump
Tampa Bay owner Hugh Culverhouse fired Leeman Bennett signaling a new search for a coach. Rumors link Alabama’s Ray Perkins, who denies contact, while Rollie Dotsch of the Birmingham Stallions is to be interviewed. Bennett had overseen a 1-4 season and insisted he would remain until week.
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Philly center still hurting
Philadelphia 76ers center Jeff Ruland remains sidelined with knee problems this week after November knee surgery. Doctors expect him to return to practice by January 13, with re-examination in Rochester.
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