Sugar Bowl Preview Showdowns Auburn Against Oklahoma
In a New Orleans Sugar Bowl headliner, Auburn faces Oklahoma after both leaned on the Wishbone. Oklahoma’s high octane offense led by Jack Mildren set multiple NCAA and conference records, while Auburn seeks to neutralize the Sooners’ ground attack in a decisive post season clash.
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Pruitt shines as standout back in tight Oklahoma clash
Pint sized back Greg Pruitt, 5-9 176, burst into the national spotlight in a 24 24 tie with Alabama and was named the game's outstanding offensive player. He rushed for 1665 yards this season, 294 against Kansas State, all Big 8 records.
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Decatur Red Raiders stay unbeaten with 78 49 win over Hartselle
Decatur earns a 7 0 record by shooting 58 percent to throttle Hartselle 78 49 in Morgan County action. Cajaco beat Priceville and Danville topped Central of Wattsburg, Tenn. on Saturday night as locals gather scores and details.
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Bengals Dominate Iowa State In Sun Bowl Showdown
LSU quarterback Bert Jones carved up Iowa State’s young secondary for three second half TD passes and ran for another as LSU triumphed 33-15 in the Sun Bowl. Jones, improving after a tight first half, connected with Andy Hamilton and Gerald Keigley to build a 19-3 lead before Iowa State rallied with two Carlson TD passes to cut the margin.
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Alabama Gears for Orange Bowl Showdown with Nebraska
Alabama football under Coach Paul Bryant begins light conditioning as finals disrupt regular practice ahead of the January 1 Orange Bowl in Miami. The Crimson Tide, 2nd in the nation, prepares after injuries and exams while Nebraska, defending champions under Bob Devaney, rides an 12-0 mark.
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Bear) Bryant
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