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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1988
Page
14
Smiley plans to enroll in graduate school in higher education administration after this season while keeping pro football as his top goal. He reflected on past discipline and gratitude toward the Iowa program, noting his 1987 redshirt and assault conviction.
Duke top-ranked and undefeated beat Cornell 94-59 as Danny Ferry scored 22 and Christian Laettner 20 in his first start. Duke jumped to a 17-0 lead, with Laettner contributing in both ends of the floor and Duke’s defense stifling the Big Red.
Reports claiming Iowa must buy unsold Peach Bowl seats are premature says Iowa ticket manager Mike Naughton. With 7,500 sold of 17,000 allotted, options to move remaining seats in Atlanta are being arranged as NC State has sold 22,000 and organizers expect a large walk up crowd for the game between Iowa and North Carolina State.
Sheridan argues NC State must prove its football program against powerhouses as Valvano emphasizes football's growth at NC State. The Peach Bowl threats, attendance figures, and ACC perception highlight the struggle to elevate NC State football beyond basketball prestige. Saturday’s game could shift views.
Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka, age 49, suffered a mild heart attack on November 2 and missed two games. Despite roster losses and multiple starters sidelined by injuries, Ditka guided the Bears to continued success with team leadership and motivational style.
Kevin Rooney, 32, Mike Tyson's former trainer, wearing sunglasses to hide a swollen eye, pleaded innocent to drunken driving resisting arrest and leaving the scene after his car hit another in Manhattan. He was released on his own recognizance and has a Feb. 3 hearing.
Iowa opened a strong Midlands Open showing with four Hawkeyes reaching the semifinals at Northwestern. Terry Brands edged Ed Giese 10-9 in the 118-pound quarterfinals as Steve Martin posted two technical falls and a decision to pace the team.
Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason led the team with a standout season while Warren Moon Keith Millard and Herschel Walker each earned one vote. Coach Sam Wyche credited the supporting cast and rookie Ickey Woods and James Brooks for a stronger offense. Esiason deflected praise as he faced past criticism.
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