Tennessee Tops Arkansas 14-13 In Liberty Bowl
Tennessee rallies to beat Arkansas 14-13 in the Liberty Bowl. Curt Watson scores the go ahead touchdown with 2:50 left as Tennessee snaps Arkansas’ NCAA kick record hopes. Bobby Majors shines on defense as UT improves to 10-2 while Arkansas slips.
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Detroit
Bill Rudder
Emmon Love
Joe Ferguson
Jim Hodge
Schmidt Sees 49ers Chance Rooted in Running Game
AP report from San Francisco notes Detroit coach Joe Schmidt credited San Francisco’s improving ground attack for their playoff bid. Vic Washington excelled with 811 rushing yards on 191 carries and 363 receptions, while Ken Willard weighed 215 pounds and added 85 rushing yards this season. The piece emphasizes San Francisco’s strong running game as a key factor.
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Cornell Blacks Hire Coach Seeks End to Racial Dispute
Cornell University coach Jerry Lace began meeting individually with all six Black varsity players in Ithaca to resolve a racial dispute. The players have been absent from games and practices since December 8 in protest of starting assignments and playing time quotas.
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Bellard named Texas A&M grid coach and AD
Emory Bellard, key architect of Texas Wishbone offense, was named head football coach and athletics director at Texas A&M. AGM President Jack Williams stated the five year pact was the result of a months long search with inputs from Bud Wilkinson. Bellard, 44, joined Texas in 1967 and helped establish the Wishbone offense before moving to offense in 1968.
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Louisiana State
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Colts Lose to Patriots Endangering Playoff Seeding
The Baltimore Colts were upset by the New England Patriots 21-17, dropping the Eastern Division title chase and handing Miami Miami the likely AFC first round bye. The loss leaves Baltimore to face Cleveland while Miami meets Kansas City. Ed Khayat was rehired as Philadelphia head coach and sideline changes occurred elsewhere as playoff races tighten.
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Mel Davis Reaches New Heights at St. John’s
St. John’s freshman standout Mel Davis, after a strong start as a sophomore, continues to shatter records with 23 points and 18 rebounds, aiming to surpass Sonny Dove’s school career total. The 6-7 forward leads with 25.4 points per game last season and 479 rebounds, signaling a breakout year for the Redmen.
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New York
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Svare Fires Entire Staff At Chargers After Takeover
San Diego Chargers coach Harland Svare dismissed the entire coaching staff and team trainer to “get a fresh start” after taking over as interim head coach. Tom Miner became president for player relations, while Phil Bengtson, Charlie Waller, Jim Phillips, Joel Madro, O. Phillips, and Jackie Simpson exited. Lamar Sunday, the tight ends coach, is seriously ill. The team finished 6–8 in Svare’s four-game run as interim coach.
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Associated Press
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Harland Svare
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Svare
Tomi Miner
Miner
F!ee
Phil Bengtson
Green Bay Packers
Vince Lombardi
Charlie Waller
Sid Gillsman
Jim ‘Red’ Phillips
Atlanta
Joeli Madro
Phillips
Jackie Simpson
Los Angeles Rams
Lamar Sunday
Willman
North Carolina Players Lead All-Tourney Team
Greensboro North Carolina AP reports Robert McAdoo George Karli and Dennis Wuycik of North Carolina were named to the all tournament team as the Tar Heels claimed the Big Four Tournament championship at Greensboro Coliseum. The selection was announced by newsmen covering the event.
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