Florida State Faces Virginia Tech In Sugar Bowl Showdown
No 1 Florida State meets 11-0 Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome. Kickoff 8 06 p.m. EST. Tech relies on QB Michael Vick and RB Shyrone Stith while FSU eyes a title claim with WR Peter Warrick and DE Roland Seymour likely sidelined.
Bowden notes VT rush defense is strong test for FSU
EW Orleans LA Veteran Florida State coach Bobby Bowden said Virginia Tech's rush defense is as good as any his top ranked Seminoles have faced this season. He discussed drawing plays to slow VT and recalled past title game lessons and relief upon breaking long confusions, citing past WVU ties and 1993 breakthrough.
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Hokies Aim for Sugar Bowl Upset Over No 1 Florida State
Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer called beating Florida State in the 66th Sugar Bowl a true upset. He noted Tech is 11-0 and ranked second facing a 11-0 Seminoles at the Louisiana Superdome, praising FSU’s All American talents and stressing the program benefits of a win for Tech, the university, fans, and the conference.
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Black Monday claims two Parcells resigns Jets coach role
The NFL coaching fallout on Black Monday saw Bill Parcells resign as Jets coach while remaining chief operating officer. Ray Rhodes of the Packers and Pete Carroll of the Patriots were fired, with Belichick named successor links and Schottenheimer or Ditka among potential replacements.
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Falcons Rout Blues In season opener at Ned Shott Gym
St Augustine's College from Raleigh used height and speed to beat Bluefield State 101 to 77 in the first 2000 game at Ned Shott Gym. Jermaine Byrd debuted with 10 points while Ted Green paced BSC with 22 points, but fouls and turnovers limited his impact.
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Princeton girls cruise to first win with 65 38 victory
Princeton Tigers beat PikeView 65 to 38 at PikeView High School. Megan Repass had 10 points and 19 rebounds, Jen Midkiff 16 points, Mary Beth Meade 10 for Princeton in their season opener win. PikeView juniors defeated Princeton JV 47 39.
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