Challengers Ready to Thwart Penn State in 1983
Penn State coach Joe Paterno questions the odds of a ninth national title as the Nittany Lions face a crowded field. The piece surveys top challengers across regions, noting Nebraska and Oklahoma in the Big Eight and stars like Rozier, Dupree, and Bradley shaping the race.
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Curt Warner
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North Carolina
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Texas
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College Football Outlook Mixed With SEC Changes
Auburn tops SEC predictions as Bear Bryant afterglow fades. Alabama’s Ray Perkins drafts a pro style attack while Herschel Walker turns pro. Penn State defends title with a veteran defense led by Radeck and Robinson and quarterback questions. Other conferences note Tulsa Gunter and Bowling Green repeats.
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Alabama
Bear Bryant
Penn State
Scott Radeck
Mark Robinson
Kenny Jackson
Doug Strang
Dan Lonergan
Pitt
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Jeff Hostetler
B.C
Doug Flutie
Paul “Bear” Bryant
Georgia
Herschel Walker
LSU
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Bo Jackson
Lionel James
Forte
Doug Smith
Ben Thomas
Donnie Humphrey
Dave Aughtman
Ray Perkins
New York Giants
Bryant
Crimson Tide
Walter Lewis
Jesse Bendross
Joey Jones
Drake Bulldogs head into 1983 with questions and injuries
Drake University hosts a transition year as coach Chuck Shelton evaluates a young offense led by returning back Tom Holt who must stay healthy. The defense shifts to a 3-4 and quarterback depth is uncertain while walk-ons and freshmen vie for spots.
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Southern California
Arizona
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Washington
Southern Cal
Ted Tollner
Trojans
Tony Slaton
Keith Browner
Jack del Rio
Larry Smith
Wildcats
Tom Tunnicliffe
Tom Ramsey
Stanford
John Elway
Don Rogers
DES Moines
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Bulldogs
Tom Holt
Chuck Shelton
Holt
Dubuque
Shelton
Andre Hill
Tom Geraty
Dan Haefle
Mark Bauer
Joe Adrian
Stand Rubbishun
Jim Markert
Bernie Lyons
Tim Leimer
Clifford Dunnigan
Pauli Carberry
Carberry
Tom Williams
Robert Mitchell
Terry Zang
Kirk Banasik
Kim Tae
John Lawrence
Cedar Rapids Aegis
Missouri
John Brda
Tulsa
Missouri Valley
Golden Hurricane
Arkansas
John Cooper
Michael Gunter
Rift between Big 2 and Little 6 centers on Dupree and Huskers
Kansas City AP reports Nebraska relies on a strong backfield with Turner Gill at quarterback and Mike Rozier at running back as Oklahoma State’s Marcus Dupree draws offseason attention. The Big Eight race features Nebraska favored, while Oklahoma and Missouri face questions on offense and coaching changes.
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Oklahoma
Turner Gill
Mike Rozier
Rozier
Marcus Dupree
Sooners
Dupree
Arizona State
Rick Bryan
Danny Bradley
Oklahoma State
Ernest Anderson
Huskers
Kansas City
Cornhusker
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa State
Barry Switzer
Switzer
ASU
Darryl Rodgers
Gill
Gary Busey to portray Bear Bryant in forthcoming film
Producer Larry Spangler says Oscar nominee Gary Busey will star as Paul Bear Bryant in a movie about the legendary Alabama coach. Filming starts in October with a planned South premiere late next summer. Bryant died last January after retiring from football.
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Bryant
Gary Busey
Larry Spangler
Bear
Spangler
Busey
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Carney
Buddy Holly Story
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