Maravich and Monroe spark comeback wins for Jazz and Knicks
Pete Maravich led New Orleans with 30 second half points in a 109 100 win over Washington as Earl Monroe poured in 28 for New York in a 108 98 victory at Atlanta. Baylor praised Mara vich on his scoring as the Jazz rallied from a 17 point second quarter deficit. Monroe closed strong with 16 of the final 18 Knicks points.
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Notre Dame Penn State clash headlines Gator Bowl action
Notre Dame and Penn State clash in the Gator Bowl with the Irish favored. Oklahoma Cowboys and Sooners bowled over opponents while Oakland Raiders beat Pittsburgh Steelers en route to facing Minnesota Vikings in the Rose Bowl on January 9 in Pasadena.
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Missouri Opens Big Eight Preseason Tournament in Kansas City
Missouri faces Iowa State in the opening round of the Big Eight Preseason Tournament in Kansas City as Kansas State meets Oklahoma State. Kansas will be without 7-2 center Pat Mokeski who broke his ankle and is expected to miss the event.
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Colorado and Ohio State prepare for Orange Bowl showdown
Colorado and Ohio State resumed serious Orange Bowl prep after a Christmas week of sightseeing and parties. Woody Hayes joked he might enter politics, noting Nixon and Ford as personal friends and contemplating a run if circumstances favored a Republican leader.
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Sooners Defeat Wyoming 41 to 7 in Fiesta Bowl
Oklahoma dominated Wyoming early and cruised to a 41 7 Fiesta Bowl victory. Sophomore QB Thomas Lott earned offensive MVP while CB Terry Peters received the defensive honor as Oklahoma, 18 of 22 starters back, set up National title hopes. Wyoming ends with an 8 4 season and vows a Fiesta Bowl VII return.
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Cipriano Says Huskers Must Not Let Down In Tourney
Nebraska coach Joe Cipriano stresses the team cannot relax before the Big Eight pre season tournament in Kansas City Missouri Nebraska draws Colorado in the first round while Iowa State Missouri Oklahoma State Kansas State and others start competition Cipriano notes Colorado's improvement under Bill Blair and the Huskers depth with up to nine players ready to contribute He also points to a remaining nonconference game against South Carolina and projects Missouri Kansas and Kansas as top league threats while Nebraska sits mid pack in the conference race
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Tarkenton predicts Vikings win in Super Bowl clash
Fras Tarkenton declared the Vikings will win Super Bowl XI after their 20 13 NFC title game win over the Rams in Pittsburgh. Oakland, riding a 12 game win streak, crushed the Steelers 24 7 and enters Pasadena as four point favorites. The Rams poor kicking aided Minnesota, while Al Davis warned the Raiders faced a daunting task against Pittsburgh’s defense.
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