Harmon compared to Ronnie in Hawkeyes’ backfield burst
Iowa football coach Hayden Fry notes Kevin Harmon could reach Ronnie Harmon’s level after a 179 yard three touchdown performance against Iowa State. Fry says Kevin is a stronger inside runner and slasher. he may become a back field receiver more often and Iowa prepares for Kansas State at home.
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Walden ends QB roulette for ISU
Iowa State coach Jim Walden indicated he will alter quarterback usage after Saturdays 48 9 loss to Iowa. The Cyclones drop to 0-2 heading into a game at Wyoming with Brett Sadek and Derek DeGennaro sharing duties. DeGennaro threw two second quarter interceptions as Iowa pulled away from a 10-6 lead.
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Walden weighs quarterback choice as ISU reshuffles
Coach Walden discussed Wyoming preparations and the QB rotation, naming Sadek as likely starter if performance improves. He noted Rio DeGennaro would get work as a returner while injuries to Eddie Brown Dennis Ross and Michael Brown threaten depth. Ross’ status remains daily with a bruised chest and both teams face lineup uncertainty.
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Cards Morris Driven by Personal Resolve in St Louis Win
St Louis beat Chicago 10 to 2 as John Morris drove in a career high four runs. He said he felt his late father watching over him, delivering inspiration two hours after attending the funeral. The win, with Mets losing, pushed the Cardinals 2½ games ahead in the NL East. A Busch Stadium crowd of 44,894 set a season attendance record of 2,650,452 over 69 home games.
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Puckett Lifts Twins With 2-Run homer Against Cleveland
Kirby Puckett hit a two run homer in the sixth to power the Minnesota Twins to a 3 2 victory over the Cleveland Indians and keep Minnesota 3 games ahead of Oakland in the AL West. He also doubled and scored in the second as Les Straker left early with two runs allowed.
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NFL strike looms as 1987 games finish amid deadlock
NFL teams played what could be their final games of 1987 as a strike looms. With Jets and Patriots set to complete tonight, players union chief Upshaw warned of a walkout while owners push for broader terms. A three hour meeting failed to bridge key disputes over free agency and concessions.
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Payton breaks rushing TD mark in Bears win over Bucs
Walter Payton scored two touchdowns including a 1 yard plunge for his 107th rushing TD to break Jim Brown's record as the Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20 3. Neal Anderson added a 27 yard run and 115 rushing yards while Payton battled an ankle issue. Coach Mike Ditka praised Anderson's potential after the game.
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Wilson lifts Vikings with late 41-yard TD pass
In Anaheim Wade Wilson led Minnesota on an 80 yard march in the final drive. With 30 seconds left he connected with Hassan Jones for a 41 yard touchdown to seal a 21-16 comeback over Los Angeles Rams. Wilson threw three TDs on the day after a 34-19 opener against Detroit.
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State of Big Ten football verdict fans see crisis
Wrung-tones column lambasts Big Ten struggles noting Michigan Michigan State Ohio State and others stumble. It cites Notre Dame dominance over Michigan and MSU, Wisconsin loss to Utah, Illinois and Purdue misfires, and hints at Central Michigan Ball State Long Beach State Kansas State Northern Illinois nonconference tests.
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