Oklahoma Nebraska bowl bid talks shift amid schedule clash
Oklahoma and Nebraska officials reach a mutual decision to avoid shutting out bowl options after earlier plans to play in the Sun Bowl. If Oklahoma loses on November 25, concerns linger about Liberty Bowl choice due to Oklahoma final exams on December 19 and possible regents’ rejection of an invitation.
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Miller Leads Big Eight Stars In Season Finale
Oklahoma State star Terry Miller faces a pivotal finale at Iowa State needing 141 rushing yards to break the Big Eight single season record. Miller, top rusher with 4,802 career yards, eyes the Heisman as the Cowboys seek a win in a 4-6 season. Iowa State aims to boost its bowl hopes under coach Earle Bruce as Kansas State visits Colorado and Missouri hosts Kansas.
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West Husker honors name three Vikings to all conference
Russ Fuchser of Emerson-Hubbard was named player of the year as West Husker officials named the all-conference football team. Fuchser rushed for 3200 yards in his prep career and joined teammates Keith Bowder Mark Bowder Rich Clements Mike Cram and Kelly Pflanz on the first team. Stew Cline of Wayne earned coach of the year as Blue Devils tied Emerson-Hubbard for the conference title with 4-1 records.
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Lakeview's DeLaris Behle unanimous all West Husker volleyball
Lakeview senior DeLaris Behle was named to the all West Husker Conference volleyball team by coach Larry Polakowski. She leads a Lakeview trio with Diane Sunderman Madison Kathy Green Emerson Hubbard and Cherell Heller Wisner Pilger joining from Wisner Pliger.
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Huskers women volleyball win three pool play matches
GRAND FORKS N D UPI The University of Nebraska women s volleyball team won three straight pool matches in the Region VI large college tournament at the University of North Dakota Nebraska defeated Town 156 15 8 Missouri 16 157 16 14 and North Dakota 15 11 7 18 15 0 Quarterfinals were set for Thursday with semifinals and finals Saturday St Cloud State and Kanaan also won three straight Thursday.
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Landpower edges rival in final seven to claim flag title
Landpower, the National Division champ of Columbus Men's Flag Football League, rallied from a two point gap in the final seven minutes to beat Tweet's Sports at Pawnee Park. Dan Hief connected with Randy Nadrehal on two scoring plays as Nadrehal and Rief combined on striking passes to Jeff Croghan and Nick Kolm. Landpower closed the season 8 2, while Tweet's finished 9 2 including 8 4 in league play. Arcand W clinched the league tournament last month, surpassing Qusis Bar’s two game win streak. NAIA All Stars named include four area dad ers with more honorable mentions. Terry Mastny, Hob Harry, Chuck and Casey Micek highlighted among district selections.
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McPipe anchors Huskers fast break in Big Eight bid
Center Carl McPipe aims to lead Nebraska in the fast break as a key inside scorer and rebounder. Coach Cipriano praises his speed and aggression while urging smarter foul discipline and consistent health after a prior knee injury. Banks pairs with him to convert open passes as the Huskers pursue conference success.
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White Sox sign three free agents to bolster lineup
Chicago owner Bill Veeck announced the signings of right handers Ron Schueler and Jim Hughes from Minnesota and slugger Ron Blomberg from New York. Each said they received other offers. Blomberg reportedly signed a four year deal exceeding $600,000. Veeck aims for more signings and improved pitching as he believes the team now has the best AL staff.
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Discoverers hold intrasquad meet at Columbus Senlur High
The White team defeated the Maroon team 174 to 1 in an intrasquad boys swimming meet at Family 11 auditorium. Coach Barry Johnson praised near record times, noting Wile Bartlett was close to his best in the 20 yard individual event and won the 100 butterfly in 1 04.1. Allan Gray Gary Van Dyke Ken Van Dyke and Cal Dixon led a revival effort.
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Huskers Focus on Kicking Game Ahead of Oklahoma Clash
Nebraska works on kicking during practice as Tom Osborne stresses special teams in the buildup to the November 25 matchup with Oklahoma. Injuries nag Cornhuskers with Jeff Pullen and Ted Harvey sidelined, while Oklahoma’s offense and defense receive praise for improved play.
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Firearm deer season ends Sunday in Nebraska
Nebraska Game and Parks officials note many hunters will rush to complete firearm permits before Sundays sunset as the 1977 season closes. Despite openings earlier showing mixed success, areas report smaller deer herds yet more hunters, with pheasant and quail hunting plus waterfowl anticipated in portions of the state.
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