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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1976

Page

11

UCLA Bruins vs Alabama Crimson Tide Liberty Bowl Preview

Jeff Dankworth leads UCLA with a 35 point, 400 yard per game average while Alabama relies on Rutledge and O'Rear at quarterback. UCLA's Wendell Tyler and Theodis Brown pace the ground game, and Ozzie Newsome leads Alabama receiving. Coaches Donahue and Bryant acknowledge injuries and a high scoring potential as both sides prepare for a closely watched bowl matchup.

Wishbone Jeff Dankworth Bruins Jeff Rutledge Jack O’rear Crimson Tide Bryant Rutledge Bama O’rear Auburn UCLA Wendell Tyler Theodis Brown Dankworth Johnny Davis Tony Nathan Ozzie Newsome Tide Jerry Robinson Charles Hannah Bob Baumhower Southern Cal Woody Hayes Ohio State Buckeyes OSU Donaghue Alabama Georgia Ole Miss Notre Dame Irish Yler Sugar Rose Cotton

Indiana and UCLA stars highlighted in college basketball picks

Indiana's Kent Benson returns from the 1976 All-America roster while Phil Ford and Bernard King headline the returning consensus second team members for North Carolina and Tennessee. The AP UPBA USBWA and NABC first and second teams combine four selectors, with Willie Smith as an unusual gap, and bowl talk notes Alabama and UCLA football continue to dominate.

Indiana Kent Benson North Carolina Phil Ford Tennessee Bernard King Notre Dame Adrian Dantley Scott May UCLA Rich Washington Maryland John Lucas Mitch Kupchak Rutgers Phil Sellers Marquette Earl Tatum Associated Press United Press International U.S. Basketball Writers Assn National Assn. of Basketball Coaches Missouri Willie Smith

Rutledge Faces Bruins In Split-Decision Alabama Showdown

Alabama quarterback Rutledge discusses the plan to pass and run against the Bruins as he lines up with teammate Jack in a game billed as a big test. He notes 25 interceptions by opponents this year and says both quarterbacks feel the strain and advantage of shared play time.

Rutledge Tide Bama Jack Alabama

Utes End Kentucky Streak With Last-Second Shot

Utah coach Jerry Pimm praised his team after Earl Williams hit a last-second jumper to beat third-ranked Kentucky 70-68, halting the nations longest winning streak at 16 games. Kentucky's absences due to suspensions and early foul trouble shaped the tense finish. Jeff Judkins added 9 points as Utah claimed the tournament title and improved to 5-3 this season.

Bob Cooper Lexington, Ky Utah Jerry Pimm Pimm Utes Kentucky Earl Williams Williams Mike Phillips Jay Shidler Truman Claytor Joe Hall Wildcats Jeff Judkins

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