Cefalo sizes up Sugar Bowl foes Alabama and Penn State
Penn State star Jimmy Cefalo compares Alabama's two halves of the season, notes Alabama's quick defense and the looming Sugar Bowl showdown with Penn State. He recalls past Cotton Bowl exploits, shares personal health hurdles, and discusses pressure for the Lambert Trophy game against Pittsburgh.
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Billy Mitchell
Penn State
Jimmy Cefalo
Alabama
Missouri
Auburn
Cefalo
Pittston
Crimson Tide
Nittany Lions
Ohio State
Baylor
Tem
Lions
Pittsburgh
PSU Presents Bama Defense 26 Problems
Alabama assistant coach previews Penn State for the matchup. He notes 26 offensive formations and a versatile defense led by Buttle and Quinn, with kicker Bahr and a strong special teams unit shaping the game. Penn State’s offense relies on a solid line and multiple backs, while their defense pursues quickly and swarms ball carriers.
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AL Kincaid
Penn State
Alabama
Joe Paterno
Chris Bahr
America
SEC
Bahr
Paterno
Syracuse
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Notre Dame
Tom Rafferty
Brad Benson
Rafferty
John Andress
Lydell Mitchell
John Cappelletti
Franco Harris
Charlie Pittman
Lenny Moore
Woody Petchel
Duane Taylor
Jimmy Cefalo
Baylor
Petchel
Dave Stutts
Mickey Shuler
Texas
Greg Buttle
John Quinn
Buttle
Tom Odell
Gary Petercuskie
Ron Crosby
Bryant's Todd labeled as Namath successor sparks debate
Alabama quarterback Richard Todd reflects on Coach Bear Bryant's claim he would make fans forget Joe Namath. Todd recalls high expectations after a 66 0 win over California, his growth as a leader, and the pressure of living up to Bryant's praise as Gary Rutledge had been the starter before injuries shifted the role.
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Tuscaloosa
Bear Bryant
Richard Todd
Alabama
Joe Namath
Bryant
Crimson Tide
California
Todd
Namath
Gary
Danville VAC Tournament Kicks Off With Balanced Field
Danville hosts the Valley Athletic Conference tournament opener with Athens Bible School facing West Limestone, Ardmore versus Clements, and Tanner meeting Elkmont in the first round. Contenders include Tanner ABS West Limestone East Limestone Danville West Morgan and Falkville in a tight race for the crown.
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Frank Brown Daily
Tanner
Wayne Kuykendall
Athens Bible School
Valley Athletic Conference
Rattlers
Trojans
Danville
Hawks
Ardmore
West Limestone
Clements
Elkmont
Falkville
Danville-Ardmore
West Morgan
West Limestone-Clements
East Limestone
Kuykendall
Morgan County
ABS
BROWN
Cody Sweetland
Jimmy Harraway
Randy Garza
David Owen
Indians
Danville Hawks
Wayne Bowling
Timmy Morgan
Bowling
Morgan
Timmy
Terry Byrd
Gary Redus
James Atkins
West Morgan Rebels
Moulton
Austin
Decatur
Hatton
Rebels
Tim Thomas
Larry Stover
Falkville Blue Devils
Devils
Steve Eaves
Morgan County Teams Find More Talent and Balance This Season
Morgan County seven high schools end 1975 with a 36-27 record and .571 winning percentage. Five coaches say the county shows more talent and better balance, with Austin leading at 7-0 and other teams like Falkville West Morgan Decatur Danville and Hartselle displaying depth.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Earl Morris
West Morgan
Jimmy Randolph
Austin
Brewer
Wally Sanders
Sanders
Falkville
Danville
Hartselle
Joe Jones
Wayne Bowling
Ronnie Lee
Jackie Coulter
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PSU
Bama
VAC
Doug Stisher
Johnny Hawkins
Keith Craig
Wildcats
Mark Thomas
Jeff Prince
Tigers
Chris Tucker
Kim Paysinger
Mark
Knight
Prospect
Tenn
Mike Petty
James Gill
Pete Malone
Neal Baker
George Sanderfer
Kenneth Posey
Terry Brooks
Larry Canterbury
Lee
Austin No
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