Michigan Tops and Flops in Bowl Fortunes
The AP ranked Michigan 16th and their 8-3 season odds look slim for the Gator Bowl. Bo Schembechler’s 1969-78 era at Michigan yielded no national title despite frequent Rose and Orange Bowl appearances. Eddie Podolak shares a farm-to-stadium tale, now ESPN broadcaster with 182 hours of sports air time. Susan Moon, Iowa runner and Loveland High coach, placed 34th overall in Denver’s Mile High Marathon. Jon Lazar and Tom McLaughlin, ex Iowa backs, starred for Columbus Metros who claimed the minor pro football national title by beating Chambersburg in the final.
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Iowa Hawkeyes close to perfect season under Fry
Hayden Fry guided Iowa to a 5-6 record in 1979, nearly beating ranked foes Indiana Nebraska Oklahoma and Purdue. Five losses came to strong opponents, with only six losses all season and five bowl-bound teams among those on Iowa’s schedule.
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Hayden Fry Transforms Iowa Football In Historic Turnaround
The 1970 Iowa team, under first year coach Hayden Fry, posted a 4-4 Big Ten finish, the program's first division appearance since 1970. The Hawkeyes ranked fifth in scoring, second in passing, and showed a sharp upgrade in offense with 21.7 points per game while adapting to a new system and blocking schemes.
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Florida State Edges Florida in 27-16 Rally
Mark Lyles of Florida State hurdles a pileup for one of his two touchdowns as the Seminoles beat Florida 27-16 to finish the regular season at 11-0 and earn a spot in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. Details in College Football Roundup.
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Huskers and Sooners Clash as Defense Could Decide Showdown
Nebraska and Oklahoma enter the clash with prolific offenses averaging over 35 points and 350 rushing yards. Coaches hail defense as the game's deciding factor in a contest that could crown the Big Eight champion and shape bowls. Nebraska features a stout defense with three linemen on the All-Big Eight squad and a league-low 97 points allowed.
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Duncan Hopes ISU Vets Inspire Final Home Game
Iowa State coach Donnie Duncan seeks motivation for a season finale against Oklahoma State in Ames. He cites 15 seniors as a rallying point while noting OSU quarterback Harold Bailey’s dual threat and the need for strong defense.
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Hawkeye swimmers crush No. 15 Stanford in road meet
Iowa men swim 77 36 over Stanford as Tom Roemer wins 200 IM in 1 52 58 and Jim Marshall doubles in 50 and 100 free. Iowa improves to 2 0 while preparing for California in Berkeley and leads 400 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay victors.
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