Schembechler blasts Rose Bowl officials over players limit
Michigan coach Bo Schembechler angrily criticized Tournament of Roses and officials for restricting Rose Bowl participation to 60 players. He said teams should prioritize players over administration, noting Michigan will bring 40 fewer players than expected and promising a more pass-happy game plan with Rick Leach. Crenshaw tabbed Golfer of the Year at La Costa dinner.
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Maryland Terrapins vs Houston Cougars Cotton Bowl preview
Maryland coach Jerry Claiborne and Houston coach Bill Yeoman, longtime rivals, discuss mutual respect as the unbeaten Terrapins meet the 9 2 Houston Cougars in the Cotton Bowl. Houston credits a mindset boost from early wins over Baylor and A&M, while Maryland compass injuries affect key players including Steve Atkins.
Orange Bowl Hurt Players Get Time to Heal
MIAMI UP I One of the nice things about playing in a major bowl game is time to heal. Ohio State fullback Pete Johnson and Colorado tight end Don Hasselbeck, both banged up, aim for strong showings in the Orange Bowl and Senior Bowl. Johnson, 240 pounds, battled two strained ankles with 694 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns, hoping to rebound after a season finale loss to Michigan. Hasselbeck, 6-7, 250, played late with a broken left hand and expects to be ready. Ballage injured his knee and will miss the game. freshman Charlie Martin and Tony Reed may share carries. Reed totaled 1,210 yards on 264 carries this season.
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Ferragamo Optimistic Amid Astrodome Contemplation
Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne and quarterback Vince Ferragamo study Houston Astrodome readiness ahead of the New Year’s Eve Asten-pineponnet Bowl. Ferragamo, who threw for 2,071 yards and 20 touchdowns this season, believes field conditions won’t hinder his passing as the Cornhuskers prepare for Texas Tech.
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Vilas Wins Open Debut In South Wales Campaign
Guillermo Vilas of Argentina, seeded first, opened the Marlboro New South Wales Open with a straight-sets victory over Australian Rod Frawley. He dropped the second set after leading 14 5 but recovered to win 7 5. Vilas advances to face Brad Drewett for a quarterfinal spot as Riessen meets Rosewall in a separate bracket.
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Braves owner may buy Hawks
Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner says a news conference on buying the Atlanta Hawks may occur today or Wednesday. He remains noncommittal, citing complexity, while confirming he has lent the Hawks $400,000 and hopes to keep the team in Atlanta as it stabilizes.
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Majors says Sugar winner may claim No. 1 ranking
Pittsburgh coach Johnny Majors argues his team deserves No. 1 based on an unblemished schedule and impressive wins as Georgia eyes Sugar Bowl fate. Georgia coach Vince Dooley counters that if they win they would be considered the best, while noting Pitt’s Heisman winner Tony Dorsett as a major threat to overturn the matchup.
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