Big Eight title race narrows to two for Orange Bowl berth
The Big Eight title chase tightens as five teams top the standings with Oklahoma, Iowa State, Nebraska, Colorado, and Oklahoma State in contention. Final conference games pit Oklahoma State at Iowa State and Colorado at Kansas State while Oklahoma visits Nebraska, aiming to secure one of two Orange Bowl spots.
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Orange Bowl bids loom as Big Eight race tightens
The column outlines potential Orange Bowl berths based on outcomes of Nebraska Oklahoma and other key games. Colorado Iowa State Oklahoma State and Missouri figures spotlight in contention, with Fiesta Bowl interest centered on Oklahoma and a Missouri bid possible through wins and past upsets.
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Longhorn coach seeks film on unethical tackling tactics
Texas coach Darrell Royal asks Tom Osborne and Bud Moore to send game films showing clothesline tackling to push for a stricter rule interpretation. He cites a recent ejection of Oklahoma linebacker Daryl Hunt and calls the tactic dangerous for players at all schools. Osborne dismisses the claims, while both note past Nebraska-Oklahoma games show no deliberate clotheslining. Royal faces ethics allegations for publicly discussing the matter. Greg Brandl Jr., a Humble High standout and Hutchinson Junior College runner, placed fourth in NJCAA nationals with a 25 20 five mile clocking.
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Huskers work on fundamentals before Oklahoma clash
Nebraska football practiced for 1 hour 40 minutes as coach Tom Osborne cut the session by 15 to 20 minutes to prevent fatigue before the Oklahoma game. He noted 90 to 95 percent of players favored accepting any bowl offers to show interest in a bowl bid.
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Winter sports districts set for district and state events
District wrestling meets run Feb 7 12 with state finals Feb 17 19 at the Nebraska Sports Center. Girls and boys basketball districts span Feb 14 19 and Feb 21 28 respectively with class based playoffs Feb 23 Mar 5 and Mar 10 12 at four Lincoln sites. District assignments list numerous classes and schools across Telegram area.
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Bays Dominate Thoroughbred Racing Colors In New York
The report notes bay horses lead color counts among registered thoroughbreds in New York, with chestnut and brown following. Approximately 90 percent of horses are bay, brown or chestnut, while the remainder are gray roan or black.
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Rivalries Highlight College Football Rose Bowl Weekend
Michigan and Ohio State head toward the Rose Bowl as UCLA and USC chase glory amid top rankings. UCLA is a 24 point favorite while Texas Tech seeks its first Cotton Bowl bid. Pittsburgh and Georgia idle, Maryland eyes Cotton Bowl, Oklahoma State finish against Missouri and Kansas. Traditional rivalries pepper the schedule Oregon State versus Oregon and Washington State against Washington.
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Tickets for Big Game tickets disappear at Stanford
About 10,000 Stanford rooter tickets for the Big Game against California have disappeared. Campus police say tickets mailed August 16 did not arrive and are being reissued. The sold out Stanford Cal game will be played at Memorial Stadium, which seats 76,000.
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Firearm deer season ends Sunday across Nebraska
Nebraska Game Commission notes deer hunting near last year’s success overall with pockets in Pine Ridge and eastern Nebraska showing weaker upland bird numbers. Firearm deer season ends a half hour after sunset Sunday as waterfowl hunters report good success in some areas and pheasant and quail hunting remains difficult in dry conditions.
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Steelers face Oilers as Blount Bradshaw await clearance
Pittsburgh may be without Mel Blount who sprained his right ankle on Thursday and Terry Bradshaw is listed as likely unable to play. Team doctors will decide today if Blount can play Sunday in the American Conference Central clash with Houston.
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