Ray honored as Iowa faculty rep and longtime Big Ten leader
Obituary notes Dr. Robert F. Ray, Iowa’s Big Ten faculty representative for athletics, died Wednesday. The piece highlights his 27 years in the post since 1955, his moderation on athletics, leadership roles including NCAA president, and his dedication to keeping student athletes first while acknowledging campus sports’ wider impact. It also recalls his humor and a Rose Bowl memory.
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Regis opens season with 13 7 win over Kennedy Royals stay undefeated against Cougars
Regis uses a sharp option attack and strong line play to top Cedar Rapids Kennedy 13 7 before about 4,000 at Kingston Stadium. Coach Tom Good notches his 146th win as the Royals beat the Cougars for the fourth straight time, all by seven points or fewer, while Kennedy struggles to 40 yards rushing and 61 in the second half.
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Drake Bulldogs open season vs Northern Iowa Panthers
The Drake Bulldogs, led by Amero Ware after a 10 1 season, face Stan Sheriff and the Northern Iowa Panthers in Cedar Falls with a predicted Drake 21 UNI 20. Other SEC and Big Ten notes reference Miles Golden Bears Livingston Tigers and Herschel less Bulldogs Clemson coming week.
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BYU routs UNLV as Young shines in Las Vegas
Brigham Young quarterback Steve Young threw for 271 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as BYU defeated Nevada Las Vegas 27-0. The 19th ranked Cougars rolled to 468 rushing and passing yards while UNLV was shut out and held to a single first half cross into BYU territory.
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