Huff recalls WVU glory as Bowden riffs on old films
In Atlanta before the Peach Bowl former WVU All American Sam Huff joked with Bobby Bowden about suiting up for a game against Penn State. Bowden quipped about No 70, then admitted Huff’s No 4 was his. WVU beat Penn State three straight, a streak Penn State has not broken since.
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Pappy Lewis Promises Suit After Victory Over Penn State
Sam recalls Mountaineer coach Pappy Lewis promising a suit of clothes if he could neutralize Roosevelt Grier in a game at Penn State. Grier, a 290 pound tackle, and Jesse Arnell posed a formidable opponent. Sam blocked hard, tackled, and kept Grier from impacting Mountaineers’ running backs, earning the coach’s suit after the win.
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Sam Soves Healing Visit Recasts WVU Coach Talks
Sam Soves visited WVU dining room after a Bowden request to speak with players. The former Farmington High School lad impressed the Mountaineers and reflected past tensions over hiring a pro coach. Huff’s admiration for Bobby Bowden has changed the dynamic.
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Steelers Clinch Title Bid Amid Flu Scare Before Dolphins
Pittsburgh Steelers declare themselves fit to face unbeaten Miami as flu like illness sidesteps key players. Bradshaw and Brown return from hospital as team locks in final prep for AFC title clash in Pittsburgh.
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Tar Heels Favored In Sun Bowl Clash With Tech
North Carolina ranked 16th is a three point favorite against unranked Texas Tech in the Sun Bowl. Tech seeks its first bowl win in 19 years as injuries hamper key players. Tech quarterback Joe Barnes leads a versatile offense while UNC counters with Nick Vidnovic and three top tailbacks Ike Oglesby Sammy Johnson Billy Hite. The game is expected before a sellout crowd of about 30,000 in El Paso.
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Marshall Faces MAC Opponent Western Michigan Today
Marshall matches its 7 1 record against Western Michigan 3 4 as Bob Daniels worries about an afternoon start. Westerns Mike Steele leads Broncos with 21.4 ppg while Charley Milliner adds 17.3 and 12.6 rebounds. Bill James of Marshall ranks 12th in national field goal percentage.
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Nine Top-Rated Teams In Bowl (Poll) Games
The Associated Press reports nine of college football's Top Ten will play in bowl games from Saturday through Monday. Key matchups include No. 6 Auburn vs No. 12 Colorado in the Gator Bowl and No. 10 LSU vs No. 11 Tennessee in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl, with Ohio State, Southern California, Alabama, Nebraska, and Notre Dame among others in action. Coaches comment on underdog roles and pivotal tests shape the holiday slate.
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