Liberty Bowl Coaches Arrive For Memphis Bowls Matchup
AP reports Liberty Bowl week as Bear Bryant brings Alabama to Memphis to face UCLA in a matchup shaped by public sparring. Bryant predicts a tough test while UCLA coach Terry Donahue counters with confidence and notes exams and weight gain among Bruins players. Alabama holds an 8-3-? season mark entering its 18th straight bowl, UCLA at 9-1-1, with UCLA making its first postseason trip outside Pasadena.
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Perfect Football Weather Forecast for Liberty Bowl
The National Weather Service predicts ideal football conditions for Monday night’s Liberty Bowl between Alabama and UCLA in Memphis. Cloudy at kickoff with southwest winds around 10 mph and temperatures in the upper 40s. Alabama will kickoff at 8 p.m. local time with national TV coverage on channels 48 6 and 2.
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Black Bears Edge Red Raiders in Decatur Austin Clash
In a Decatur Austin basketball classic at Calhoun's Kelley Gymnasium, the Black Bears beat the Red Raiders 59 to 55. Austin guards Carter and Smith fueled the late surge as Decatur fought to overcome a late tie, while Raiders stars Coleman Thompson and Brannon fought hard but couldn't seal the win.
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VAC Tournament night caps set for semifinals in West Limestone region
West Morgan, West Limestone, Tanner advance to VAC Tournament semifinals joining East Limestone. West Morgan needed overtime to beat Danville 71-66 with Tim Thomas scoring 26. West Limestone edged Clements 67-64 and Tanner routed Ardmore 76-39. East Limestone meets West Morgan, West Limestone faces Tanner tonight. winners play for title Monday.
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Calhoun Stans AC Beats Alex City in JC Conference Showdown
Calhoun Community College overcame a six point halftime deficit to defeat Alex City Junior College 78 to 65 in an Alabama Junior College Conference game. Frank Moore led Calhoun with 18 points as the War Hawks held Alex City to seven second half field goals and outrebounded 39-28. Moore sparked an early 186 run to turn a 46-4 second half lead. Kim Williamson and Ernest Thompson added double digit support. Calhoun improves to 7-3 as Morris praises the team's defense and effort for upcoming Austin Decatur clash.
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McGuire resigns as Marquette coach and AD Curtains falls
Al McGuire announced he will resign as Marquette's head basketball coach and athletic director at season end to pursue business interests. He ruled out coaching again, said the honeymoon is over, and noted Medalist Industries board duties begin May 1 1977. His teams have a 274-73 record and ten straight postseason appearances.
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Virus hits Redskins ahead of playoff opener
Washington’s Nicknamed Bug sidelines Mike Thomas and Dennis Johnson as the Redskins deal with a virus outbreak in camp. Other players including Bob Brunet Eddie Brown Mark Moseley and Dan Nugent have also been affected while coach George Allen expects full recovery for Saturday’s game against Minnesota. Bud Grant notes similarities with the Vikings as he prepares for the matchup. Billy Kilmer, 37, is a veteran quarterback leading the team.
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Crimson Tide Beats Oklahoma State In Tourney Opener
Alabama, led by King with 20 points and Dunn 12, rallied from a slow start to a 70 61 victory over Oklahoma State in the first round of the University of Dayton Invitational. Olaf Holder topped OSU with 21 points while Eli Johnson and Andrew Jones added 12 and 10.
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