Georgia Downs Irish To Finish Season Unbeaten
No. 1 Georgia edged Notre Dame 17-10 in the Sugar Bowl to finish the season undefeated. Freshman Herschel Walker scored twice on short runs after Irish miscues, while Georgia exploited ND turnovers and a blocked kick to seize the lead. Rex Robinson added field goals and a miscue by the Irish helped seal the win.
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Georgia Downs Irish
New Orleans
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Terry Hoage
Robinson
Jim Stone
Ty Barber
Dale Carver
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Bob Kelly
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John Sweeney
Chris Welton
Belue
Votte Dame
P. Carter
Notre
Carey
Kiel
Georgia Belue
Notre Dame Holohan
Alabama's Tide Crushes Baylor in Cotton Bowl Classic
Alabama, led by Don Jacobs and Peter Kim, defeated Baylor 30-2 to extend its bowl win streak to six. Kim tied a Cotton Bowl field goal record with three kicks as Alabama controlled the game with strong defense and a productive air attack. Jacobs passed for 98 yards and scored once, while Major Ogilvie added a rushing TD.
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Kim
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Tommy Tabor
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Walter Lewis
Alabma
Mark Nix
Penn State
Alberto Vitiello
Paul “Bear” Bryant
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Russ Wood
Gerald McNeill
Mike Clements
Dennis Gentry
Randy Scott
Lewis
Jeremiah Castillo
Jay Jeffries
Tide
Jesse Bendross
Baylors
Ogilvie
Danny Holcombe
Larry Brown
Mississippi State
Notre Dame
Bryant
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Late 2 Pointer Gives Sooners Orange Bowl Win
Oklahoma defeats Florida State 18 17 on a late 11 yard touchdown pass from J C Watts to Steve Rhodes and a two point conversion to Forrest Valera. Watts drives 78 yards in nine plays for the winning score after FSU recovers a fumbled snap.
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Florida State
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Bobby Butler
Butler
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Michael Keeling
Georgia
Notre Dame
Williams Wins contract dispute with Sonics over 1980 offer
Seattle guard Gus Williams appears free from his contract after Special Master Telford Taylor ruled the Sonics did not present a valid offer by the Sept. 30 deadline. Williams’ agent Howard Slusher said riders in the offer rendered it invalid. Williams could be free from the current season, while owner Sam Schulman indicated there may be an appeal.
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Portland
Sam Schulman
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Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Peach Bowl duel pits Miami Hokies in Atlanta
Miami 8 3 and unranked Virginia Tech 8 3 meet in the Peach Bowl at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Miami coach Howard Schnellenberger says pressure is limited by experience and big game history. Hokies coach Bill Dooley credits senior leadership and youth as the team earns its bowl bid.
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Carter Helped Root On Dogs In Sugar Bowl Suite
President Carter and guests occupied a Superdome suite to cheer Georgia in the Sugar Bowl clash with Notre Dame. Gov. Treen wore a Georgia button and joked about colors while spectators reached a Sugar Bowl record crowd of 77,895. Carter and his party, including Gov. Busbee and Bert Lance, mingled during the game before returning to Camp David.
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Superdome
Georgia
Louisiana
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Carter
Notre Dame
Treen
George Busbee
Bert Lance
Griffin Bell
Charles Kirbo
Michigan Triumphs In Rose Bowl With Woolfolk Run Power
Butch Woolfolk rushed 182 yards on 26 carries and scored the first touchdown as Michigan defeated Washington 23-6 to end a postseason drought. John Wangler passed for 145 yards with a 7-yard TD to Anthony Carter, while Ali Haji-Sheikh added a field goal. Woolfolk named MVP as coach Bo Schembechler secured his first Bowl win after seven losses.
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Notre Dame
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Brian Carpenter
Keith Bostic
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