Nebraska crowned national football champion for 1970
Nebraskan football fans celebrate as the Cornhuskers are voted the No 1 team in the final Associated Press poll of 1970. Nebraska earned 946 points and 48 first-place votes, outranking Notre Dame and Texas after standout wins in the season and post season. Coach Bob Devaney calls the title a dream achievement for Nebraska athletics.
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Tar Heels Upset South Carolina 79 64 for First Loss
North Carolina, ranked second, defeated South Carolina 79 to 64 as George Karl led with 20 points and John Rocke limited to 14. UCLA remained first in AP poll with 526 votes while South Carolina Marequelle earned one first place vote and slipped to second in the rankings.
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Landry Gambles Cowboys Toward a Tougher Style
Dallas coach Tom Landry called reshaping the Cowboys to a more physical, less flashy approach one of his biggest gambles. He warned it might look worse before it got better, after four straight playoff losses in the NFL. He surveyed players and scrutinized the operation to guide the shift.
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New Boss Jake Grouthamel Elevates to Dartmouth Head Coach
Defensive coach for two seasons, Jake Grouthamel is named head football coach at Dartmouth. The piece notes a 38-0 loss to St Louis on Nov 16 and quotes Coach Landry on team turnaround and strategic shifts including Calvin Hill’s injury and Duane Thomas stepping in.
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Iowa State Falls in Double Overtime Heartbreaker
Northern Illinois outlasted Iowa State 97 95 in a second overtime on Art Kollman free throws with 37 seconds left. Gene Mack tied regulation, and Northern Illinois had six players in double figures led by Jackson's 15 points. Iowa State's Jack DeWilder top scored with 13.
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Restic Rejoins Harvard as Crimson Football Coach
Harvard names Joe Restic head football coach after a career spanning Colgate and pro leagues. Restic previously helped build strong teams at Brownd, aided Alva Kelley, and led Red Raiders to a 15 0 upset over Harvard before moving to coaching roles with the Hamilton Tiger Cats and extensive duties in basketball administration.
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Iowa joins Lauterbur era with staff shakeups and Rose Bowl chatter
Iowa's new football coach Lauterbur lines up his staff while Tornados of rumors swirl from Rose Bowl chatter to potential Toledo aides. Harold Roberts may join Iowa, with Corpachione and Murphy eyed for key roles. Ohio State’s Rose Bowl loss sparks pipe dreams of pro landings for Stanford’s Plunkett and contention around draft moves.
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