BYU Crowned National Football Champion After Undefeated Season
Brigham Young University captured the national title finishing 13 0 after beating Michigan 24 17 in the Holiday Bowl and edging Washington by 20 points to claim AP top honors with 38 of 60 first place votes. Washington finished No 2 with 16 first place votes and 1 140 points. Don James accepted the results, praising the voting system.
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Ditka signs three year deal to coach Bears
Mike Ditka agrees to a new 3-year contract as head coach of the Chicago Bears, ending speculation about his job. Bears president Michael McCaskey says the raise strengthens the team ahead of the NFC title game against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Purdue opens Big Ten play versus Iowa in season kickoff
Iowa hosts Purdue in the season opener as the Big Ten begins a 10 week schedule. Purdue, 9-1 after a Sun Bowl win over UTEP, features seniors Reid Bullock and Atkinson powering a lineup led by guard Gadis and center Littlejohn. Iowa coach George Raveling praises Purdue's improvement and contends they rival top teams.
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Big Ten bowls surprise win flouts post season trend
The Big Ten scored 128 points to 118 by opponents after six post season bowls, including Iowa’s 55 17 blowout of Texas. Keith Jackson and Frank Broyles spoke on Sugar Bowl telecast, with Broyles surprised by Iowa’s big win.
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Bowl season TV chatter and empty seats draw scholars
Gus Schrader watches five bowl games on TV noting BYU coach LaDell Anderson earns recognition while LaVell Edwards leads the Cougars football program. Amie Jo Larson earns National Cheerleaders Association All-American honors as Iowa Hawkeyes cheer captain. Rowdy attendance at Rose, Orange and Cotton Bowls raises questions about overexposure and TV ratings.
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