Florida Gators look to surprise Missouri in Sugar Bowl
Florida aims to exploit a hard hitting running attack led by back Alan Pac and Jack Harper as Missouri’s defense seeks to shut down the Gators in the Sugar Bowl. Quarterback Steve Spurrier remains Florida’s primary passer, while coach Ray Graves tightens schemes after a three week layoff and last minute offensive tweaks.
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Garrett McAdams Named Co Captains of West Gridders
Southern California halfback Mike Garrett and Oklahoma linebacker Carl McAdams were named co captains of the West team for the Shrine Charity game. The West team prepared at Stanford gymnasium due to heavy rain and winds, with coach John Ralston directing practice. Gary Garrison of San Diego State hindered by a strained leg muscle, is expected to play.
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Rival Cotton Bowl coaches voice tough time ahead
In Dallas AP reports, Arkansas coach Frank Broyles and LSU coach Charley McClendon foresee a hard Cotton Bowl clash. Arkansas touts a 22 game unbeaten streak and strong running game while LSU emphasizes speed and versatile backfield. Both acknowledge LSU and Arkansas threats, with injury notes affecting line play and quarterback health. Tennis seeds also noted with Australia duo top seed in Sunshine Cup.
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Bears release draft rights to George Rice
Chicago owner coach George Halas said the Bears would release the rights to their No 1 draft tackle George Rice of LSU to any NFL club. He also announced signing of No 6 pick Franklin McRae and dropping negotiations with Rice, who can be signed after the Cotton Bowl.
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Alabama’s Sloan Star Faces Nebraska in Orange Bowl
Alabama quarterback Steve Sloan emerges as the Tide’s leader in a pivotal Orange Bowl clash with Nebraska. Coach Bear Bryant praises Sloan’s accuracy and poise while Nebraska coach Bob Devaney fears him as the major threat, noting Sloan’s 60 percent completion rate and low interception total.
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Third-String QB Matte Gets Loyola Message Before Playoff
Tom Matte, filling in for injured John Unitas and Gary Cuozzo, led the Baltimore Colts in a Western Conference playoff against Green Bay. The Colts lost 13-10 in sudden death overtime after Matte nearly pulled off an upset. A Loyola High School student sent a telegram: "Good luck from another third-string quarterback."
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