Pizza, Raveling and the Hawkeyes in Cedar Rapids
A column discusses Iowa coach George Raveling facing jokes about cupcakes in his non-conference schedule. It notes his 11-2 early record giving newcomers playing time and his health concerns after a near fainting episode. It addS tidbits about Purdue’s Gene Keady earning a technical and Iowa players getting haircuts.
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Iowa
George
Hawkeye
Raveling
Cedar Rapids
Wisconsin
Hawkeyes
John Streif
Payne calm focus for Illini clash in Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Iowa center Michael Payne, a 6-11 senior, expects a restrained approach as he faces Illinois in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The senior, from Quincy, recalls last year’s heightened emotion and aims to balance scoring with rebounding and defense against Bruce Douglas and Illinois.
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Michael Payne
Illinois
Iowa
Illini
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Champaign
Payne
Hawkeyes
Bruce Douglas
Quincy, Ill
Big Ten
Purdue
George Montgomery
Efrem Winters
Anthony Welch
Freedom Bowl Loses Money Yet Optimistic Director Addresses Future
Freedom Bowl ended its inaugural year with a loss but executive director Tom Starr remains hopeful. He cited a 30 365 official ticket count for the Dec 26 Iowa versus Texas game, 24 093 turnstiles, and pending consignments. Starr aims to avoid a repeat by pursuing a TV contract and adjustments to scheduling and staffing.
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Tom Brown
Iowa
Tom Starr
Terry Branstad
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Starr
Branstad
Texas
NCAA
KATZ
Kennedy Cougars Rally Past Iowa City High In OT
Kennedy coach Dave Etienne remains hospitalized after back surgery. His son Jeff led the Cougars to a 52 50 double overtime win over Iowa City High as Scott Tate scored the winning jumper with two seconds left in the second OT. Tate had 25 points and 16 rebounds while Kennedy improved to 4 4 overall and 3 2 in the MVC. City also sits at 4 4.
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Azette
Cedar Rapids Kennedy Boys
Dave Etienne
Etienne
Jeff
Cougars
Iowa City High
Kennedy
Scott Tate
Tate
City
Jeff Etienne
Cougar
Bears Payton vows to win NFC title game vs 49ers
Chicago star Walter Payton says the Bears will not lose the NFC title game against San Francisco despite the 49ers' 15-1 regular season. He pledges full effort, notes improved game plan, and recalls his Washington playoff win as proof the team can win.
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Walter Payton
Joe Namath
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Washington
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Chicago
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Redskins
Dexter Manley
Los Angeles Raiders
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