Alabama preps for Liberty Bowl UCLA clash
Alabama coach Bear Bryant led a spirited Liberty Bowl practice in Memphis as the Tide, 8-3, faces 9-1-1 UCLA in a game telecast by ABC. UCLA, led by Jeff Dankworth, Jerry Robinson, and Raymond Bell, seeks a Rose Bowl repeat after a strong season.
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Bear) Bryant
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Bear Bryant
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Colorado
Classic Lineup Appears Strong
Four strong teams Decatur Lee Auburn and Austin compete in the Decatur Christmas tournament. Lee relies on a 1 3 1 defense and rotates 12 players while Decatur and Auburn bring balanced lineups led by standout scorers. Auburns 8 0 start and homecoming for Decatur alum David Ogle add local stakes as Austin meets Decatur following the opener.
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Vikings edge Redskins in NFC Central playoff clash
In a 35 20 Vikings win Sammy White leapt for a Tarkenton pass in the end zone as Ken Houston defended. UCLA lost 24 14 to USC in the Rose Bowl while Alabama climbed to a strong finish, eyeing a major bowl slate and Bryant praised UCLA’s talent. Bruins sit fourth nationally in offense averaging 425.4 yards per game with 341.4 rushing and 35 points per game.
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Raiders edge Patriots 24 21 to reach fourth straight title game
Ken Stabler led a late 68 yard winning drive as the Raiders beat the Patriots 24 21 in Oakland playoff opener to advance to the American Conference title game. Fred Biletnikoff and Dave Casper featured on the final march with Stabler scoring the decisive TD on a roll out.
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Vikings Roll Past Washington 35-20 in NFC Playoffs
Minnesota's offense explodes for a 35-6 lead as Fran Tarkenton throws for three touchdowns and Chuck Foreman adds two rushing scores in the divisional round. Washington's Bill Kilmer struggles, while Minnesota clinches home field for the NFC title game amid brisk 42 degree sunshine. Foreman gains 105 yards, McClanahan 101, and Sammie White seals early scoring with a 27 yard return and TD.
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Ken Houston
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Forecast: cool party cloudy day with game-time temps
A Monday game forecast calls for cloudy to partly cloudy skies and a cool day. Afternoon temperatures expected in the upper 40s, with gametime around the low 40s and a northerly wind near 10 mph.
Tide Smashes Virginia Tech in Dayton Classic
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat Virginia Tech 108-78 to win the Dayton Classic championship. Alabama moved to six straight wins and will face Georgetown in the Carolina Classic opener in Columbia, South Carolina, on Wednesday.
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