Bowl season wrap echoes praise and pranks of 1987
A column salutes independents like Miami and Florida State for top finishes, mocks Auburn coach Pat Dye over a late field goal decision, and notes Bluebonnet Bowl crowds and bowl mismatches. It lauds Lorenzo White and Tim Brown while lampooning Heisman hype and towel thefts amid year end reflections.
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Lorenzo White
Bo Jackson
Chuck Long
White
Raspberry
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Tim Brown
Brown
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Nile Kinnick
Oilers and Vikings open with playoff wins
In Houston Tony Zendejas split the Oilers’ playoff path with a 42 yard overtime kick after a misses 29 yard attempt to beat Seattle 23 20. Warren Moon connected for a 29 yard TD to help Houston advance to Denver. In New Orleans Minnesota overwhelmed the Saints 44 10 as Carter returned a punt 84 yards for a TD and the Vikings dominated with 417 yards.
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Anthony Carter
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Hassan Jones
Jim Mora
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Chicago
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Brad Edelman
Bobby Hebert
Dave Wilson
Carter
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Kramer
Minnesota Vikings
D.J. Dozier
Superdome
Final poll salutes Floridians Miami and Florida State top AP list
The Miami Hurricanes finished 12-0 and unanimous national champions after beating Oklahoma 20-14 in the Orange Bowl. Florida State moved to second at 11-1 after defeating Nebraska 31-28 in the Fiesta Bowl. Iowa finished 16th after a Holiday Bowl win. Miami coach Jimmy Johnson spoke of being rested before the convention after a long week.
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Vinny Testaverde
Alonzo Highsmith
Jerome Brown
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Berst twins spark Washington Demons with fast start
Identical twins Matt and Matt Berst of Washington High School lift the 4 1 Demons in a strong start. Matt averages 26 points and six assists at off guard while his brother adds 15.4 points and four assists at point guard. Both are high academic achievers and community leaders, distinguishable only by a nose scar and their hair.
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Matt Berst
Washington High School
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Opie Taylor
Martin
Washington
Mart
Jeannie
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