Dwight White earns AP Defensive Player of the Week
Pittsburgh defensive end Dwight White, nicknamed Mad Dog, starred against the Oakland Raiders with two interceptions nine tackles and three sacks in a 17-9 Steelers win. He credited team play and expressed goal to win the Super Bowl, while teammates Marvin Upshaw Fred Dryer Tim Foley and Brig Owens were highlighted for strong play.
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Cappelletti Named National College Back of the Week
Penn State senior tailback John Cappelletti rushed 41 times for 220 yards and three touchdowns against N C State to lift the unbeaten Lions 35 29. The Associated Press crowned him National College Back of the Week as coach Joe Paterno praised his size speed power and determination.
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Pitt Beats Army Boosts Bid For Fiesta Bowl
Pitt Panthers blue chip bid outlook rises after coach Johnny Majors says a win over Army secures a Fiesta Bowl invitation. Fiesta director John Reid noted Pitt leads for a bid if they beat Army while Liberty, Sun and Peach bowls linger.
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Slippery Rock Faces West Chester In PC Title Rematch
Slippery Rock aims to defend the Western division crown against West Chester at Farrell Stadium after a 21-6 win over Clarion. The Rock, led by Ed O’Reilly and Ed Kelly, seeks to continue the home-team advantage trend in league finals, with SRU holding a 7-2 record and WCU at 5-8 after a loss to Villanova. The title game starts at 1.30 pm.
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Cockroaches Prep For College Upsets
AP column outlines bold weekend bets by HERSCHEL NISSENSON naming Iowa, Miami of Florida, Kansas, Purdue, Ohio University and Mississippi State as top threats to national title. It details matchups with Texas Christian, Ohio State, Alabama, Michigan, Penn State, LSU, UCLA, USC, Nebraska, Texas and Baylor, giving scores and analyst quotes while noting a high forecasting success rate.
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Nagel Blocks for Cappelletti Leads Penn State Ground Game
STATE COLLEGE AP Bad Nagle or Nagel is the block back for Cappelletti in Penn State s multiple offense. He has 308 rushing yards on 43 carries and six touchdowns. Coach Joe Paterno praises his leadership, blocking, and football intelligence as essential to the unbeaten Nittany Lions. Nagle believes senior status and Donchez s return kept him starter. Paterno says he starts because he s the best at the position.
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CAHS Tankers Swim Team Back In Action This Season
Head coach Bill Cochran leads the Corry Area High School swim squad as workouts begin for a demanding schedule. Senior lettermen Jon Bennett Randy Parks and Chick Campbell headline a group of returning swimmers aiming to lift CAHS in the upcoming season.
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Edinboro Cagers Prepare For Season Amid Strong Returnees
Edinboro State College announced preseason drills with 14 returnees and three new prospects as coach Kim McDonald aims to extend a winning tradition. Leading scorer Roy Stauffer, a 19.5 point per game shooter, is joined by 6-8 Sam Vickers and 6-7 Ron Beckett along with 6-6 Don Gerdich. Larry Betar directs the backcourt while McDonald weighs Beckett as a primary ballhandler.
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