Plunkett Wins Heisman. Stanford Eyes Rose Bowl
Stanford quarterback Jim Plunkett edged Joe Thiesmann and Archie Manning to win the Heisman Trophy with 2,229 points from 1,059 electors. The Stanford star, known for his passing and running ability, will headline the Downtown Athletic Club dinner on December 3 and lead Stanford toward the Rose Bowl after clinching the Pacific title with a late fourth-quarter rally.
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Liberty Bowl Invite Snags Colorado for December Game
MEMPHIS Tenn AP Colorado accepted the invitation to the December Liberty Bowl here defending champion after blasting Air Force 40 19 last Saturday Colorado carries a 64 record and awaits an opponent while Liberty Bowl officials expect potential showdowns with LSU Tulane and Florida this weekend Air Force will play Tennessee in the Sugar Bowl as final selections loom
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Roberts Looms as Coach of the Year for Hawkeye Frosh
Iowa freshman coach Hanl Roberts organized a nine-man support staff and used scouts to study Minnesota and other foes. He balanced varsity prospects with fair play, acknowledging limited frosh play next fall while praising his team’s grit and leadership despite season setbacks.
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Walik Leads Eagles Past Giants 23 20 In Weeknight Upset
Philadelphia rookie Billy Walik returned kicks for 146 yards and set up a field goal, helping the Eagles upset the New York Giants 23 20. Walik compared kickoff returning to sprinting, while Giants coach Alex Webster said Walik’s returns and Philadelphia’s defense sealed the win.
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U Delaware Wins Lambert Cup Again
New York AP reports the University of Delaware secured the Lambert Cup for the second year in a row after routing Burk 42 0. The Blue Hens edged Rochester by two points, 77 73, in the voting for the middle sized college football award.
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