Rose Bowl implications loom as Big Ten and Pac-10 clash
UCLA faces Arizona State in Tempe as top teams jockey for Rose Bowl chances. Michigan State visits Ohio State while Indiana hosts Iowa, with Florida at Auburn and several top-10 showdowns across the nation. Coaches stress the stakes and remaining schedule.
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Losing Streaks Highlight Columbia and Kansas State Football
In Manhattan and Manhattan Kansas, Columbia and Kansas State endure the longest major college losing streaks. Columbia sits at 37 straight losses, with six this season, while Kansas State has dropped 12 in a row, seven this year, amid a historic 299-487-40 overall record and few winning seasons. Columbia’s 62 to 20 defeat at Bucknell preceded a home game vs Lehigh, as coach Larry McElreavy laments a talent gap and relies on freshmen, who are 4-0, with Ivy League rules limiting eligibility.
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Falcons sign top pick Miller in five year deal
Suwanee AP Chris Miller, the Atlanta Falcons top draft choice, signed a five year 2.8 million contract ending months of bitter talks. Miller accepted a smaller signing bonus 600000 with more salary in later years, ending negotiations with Cornelius Bennett and Kelly Stouffer still unsigned. Alonzo Highsmith and Rod Woodson also made moves with other teams this week. Miller expressed relief and pleasure to join the Falcons after the deal.
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Hennings Named Among Lombardi Lineman Finalists
Iowan Chad Hennings of Air Force is among 12 nominees for the Rotary Lombardi Lineman of the Year Award. A 6 foot 260 pound tackle, he set Air Force records and leads in tackles for loss. Finalists to be named in late November with four to advance. winner announced December 3 in Houston.
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