NCAA chaos looms over football forfeits and misdeeds
The column argues for a special NCAA committee to judge interlocking guilt in forfeited wins across teams like Oregon State and New Mexico. It weighs how to resolve which victories stand and how penalties should be applied, noting possible seven point deductions per ineligible player and calling for full late-season record stars. It also covers Iowa’s Mosley near MVP finish, bowl appearances, TV plans for the Iowa Drake game, and recruiting news on Jim Melka choosing Wisconsin.
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Boredom in Pre-Bowl Prep Notably For Michigan Standouts
Two college bowl contenders show lack of enthusiasm as they prepare this week. Michigan linebacker Ron Simpkins is seen stretching and straining as he leads the squad through pre-bowl sessions.
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Clifford tops Big Ten MVP race in Tribune vote
Indiana quarterback Tim Clifford won the Silver Football over Iowa tailback Dennis Mosley in the Big Ten MVP balloting. The 24 voters included 10 coaches and Tribune officials. Clifford set school season records and led Indiana to a 7-4 record and Holiday Bowl win. Mosley became Iowa’s first 1 000 yard rusher, topping the conference with 892 yards.
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Gators Top Iowa State In Gator Bowl Opener
Florida guards off a late fourth quarter run to beat Iowa State 63 to 59 in Jacksonville. Reggie Hannah scored 29 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Florida broke a 49 49 tie with 4:50 left. Iowa State foe William and Mary next in third place game.
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Williams promoted to Iowa State assistant coach
Iowa State football coach Jim Williams, after four years on staff, was promoted to assistant coach to replace Dal Shealy who resigned to become head coach at the University of Richmond. Williams, 46, previously coached at Dowling High School and may continue directing the Cyclone offensive line.
New Cornets Debut Night in Des Moines
Willodean Harris and Winsome Davidson join Iowa Cornets for their Iowa debut as they face St. Louis in the Women's Basketball League. Harris, 6-5 center from the Washington Metros, and Davidson, 6-foot forward, were acquired after a draft in which Iowa traded Denise Sharps to Chicago Hustle. Harris arrival was expected in St Louis. Davidson practiced in Des Moines.
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Kentucky loses 1 star perhaps more. Anderson quits team
Kentucky coach Joe B. Hall announced that starting guard Dwight Anderson has quit the university for personal reasons. The future of two freshmen, Sam Bowie and Dirk Minniefield, was in doubt amid reports they would be suspended for one game.
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Mount Mercy Women Ranked Third Nationally in DIII Poll
Mount Mercy with coach Leonard Ransom sits 9-3 this season and is ranked No. 3 among Division III women’s teams by the American Women's Foundation. The Mustangs return Jan. 5 at Luther after top 10 rivals Pitt Johnston Biola Greenville Elizabethtown State Worcester State Bennett Wisconsin-La Crosse UNC Greensboro and Scranton.
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