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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1996
Page
35
Sedrick Shaw of Iowa set a school and Big Ten rushing mark with 4,043 career yards becoming the eighth Big Ten back with 1,000 yards in three seasons. He totaled 1,003 yards and eight TDs on 204 carries this season.
The Hawkeyes enter the Alamo Bowl with a chance to upset Texas Tech led by Byron Hanspard. Iowa relies on a strong defense against premier backs and solid kicking, aiming for a 34 28 upset to cap a fourth straight bowl season.
Texas Tech relies on a fast tempo offense led by QB Zebbie Lethridge and RB Byron Hanspard. Key receivers include Donnie Hart and Malcolm McKenzie, while LB Robert Johnson anchors the defense with 100 tackles. Special teams feature Jaret Greaser and Jeremy Hernandez with solid kickoff and punt return numbers.
Byron becomes one of Texas Tech's top rushers with 2084 yards, marking a standout season and a landmark in 1A history. His performance lifts the team in a record-setting rushing drive and secures a place in program history.
Texas Tech enters as a slight favorite but plays like the underdog against Iowa. The Red Raiders seek their first bowl win over a Big Ten foe, aiming to isolate Hanspard and Lethridge while pressuring Iowa with aggressive defense to spark big plays.
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