Southern California Remains No. 1 in final AP Poll
Southern California completes 11-0 season with 1 000 points after beating Notre Dame 45-23. Oklahoma rises to No. 2 after defeating Oklahoma State. Ohio State falls to No. 3 behind Alabama's tumble to No. 4. Auburn surges to No. 6 after rallying past Alabama, with Texas, Michigan and Nebraska at Nos. 7-9 respectively. LSU moves into 16th after beating Tulane. Notre Dame falls to 12th.
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Auburn Coach Shug Jordan Named SEC Coach of the Year
Ralph Shug Jordan of Auburn was voted SEC Coach of the Year in the Nashville Banner poll, earning eight of ten first place votes. Jordan led Auburn to a 9 1 season and previously won the award in 1953 and 1963. Bear Bryant of Alabama was second and Doug Dickey of Florida third.
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Tide Wreckers Get UP Awards Tide Wreckers Get UP Awards
Auburn linebackers Bill Newton and David Langner earned the Associated Press Southeastern Lineman and Back of the Week honors after their fourth quarter plays helped Auburn upset No. 2 Alabama 17 16. Newton blocked two punts and had 13 tackles as Langner returned both punts for touchdowns and added two interceptions sealing the win.
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Ingram Denies Clemson Coaching Exit Rumor
Hootie Ingram, Clemson head coach since 1969, denies reports he will resign. His Tigers record stands at 12-21-0 as the season continues.
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Rodgers Wins Heisman Trophy in 1972
Nebraska star Johnny Rodgers won the Heisman with 1,310 points and 301 first place votes. Oklahoma's Greg Pruitt was second, Rich Glover third, in a ceremony sponsored by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York. Bert Jones and Terry Davis followed in voting.
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Auburn Coach Shug Jordan Named AP SEC Coach of the Year
Ralph Shug Jordan of Auburn received the AP SEC Coach of the Year honor with all seven votes from the advisory board after guiding the Tigers to a 9-1 record and second in the SEC. The award followed Auburn's 17-16 upset of Alabama at Legion Field, a victory seen as proof of the staff's and players' transformation and belief.
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Red Raiders Begin Busy Week With Road Tests
Decatur High School opens the season with a 64-60 win and returns to face Athens and three other Morgan County foes. Coach Earl Morris praises his starting five while noting rebounding must improve. Austin, Hartselle, Danville and West Morgan also play in county mini slate tonight.
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