Iowa arena debate narrows to 14 000 to 15 000 seats
The piece questions a proposed Iowa athletic arena size with experts leaning toward a 15 000 seat limit. It notes the state Board of Regents presentation cited 14 000 and discusses fundraising, student ticket policies, and the high cost of expanding seats while considering demand, TV coverage, and traffic.
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Oilers Clinch Fifth Straight With Dallas Win
Houston edge Dallas 30-24 as Dan Pastorini finds Ken Burrough for a 32-yard fourth quarter TD set up by a 12-men on the field penalty. Earl Campbell rushes for 195 yards, Staubach passes for 287, Dallas slips to 8-5 while Houston improves to 10-3 and leads the AFC Central. Detroit tops Chicago 20-0 as Komlo passes for 244 and Payton held to 54 yards.
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Hollywood
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Chicago
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Payton's Pants Rip Sparks Bears Setback
Walter Payton left shoulder soreness sidelined him for 10 days. In a 20-0 loss to the Lions, he gained 54 yards on 18 carries and had his pants ripped midgame. Bubba Baker described the moment as Payton skinned his rump, prompting a towel wrap before he returned to the field.
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Fry's Hawkeyes Deliver on Promises In 1979 Season Turnaround
Iowa under first year coach Hayden Fry posted a 5-6 record and 4-4 in the Big Ten, improving defense to fourth in yards and points while boosting offense. Dennis Mosley became Iowa's first 1,000-yard rusher, leading the Big Ten in rushing with 1,267 yards and 16 touchdowns. Quarterback Phil Suess, limited by injury, started six games.
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Phil Suess
Iowa Hawkeyes Post Strong Passing Pace and Attendance Record
Iowa football finished with standout passing metrics and a record fan turnout. Quarterback performance ranked among the program's notable figures, while attendance reached a record 674,581 over 11 games with a home game average of 59,708. Personnel losses include Mosley Swift Reid Palladino on offense and Weiss Molini on defense. coach Fry emphasizes speed as recruiting priority.
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Jim Molini
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Drake freshman guard quits Drake basketball team
Eugene Anderson a 6 foot 5 freshman guard from Knoxville Tennessee has quit the Drake University basketball team.
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Eugene Anderson
Knoxville, Tenn
Drake University
TSU routs Pomona in season finale 71 3
Tennessee State led 43-3 at halftime as quarterback Joe Adams threw four first half TD passes setting a school record. Adams finished with 170 passing yards for the season breaking his own mark in the finale against Cal Poly Pomona.
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UPI
Joe Adams
Tennessee State University
California Polytechnic-Pomona
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