Whatley Leads Auburn in Sun Bowl Build Up
Auburn quarterback James Wade Whatley, returning from injuries, will start the 39th Sun Bowl against Missouri. The Tigers aim to rebound from a 6-5 season after a 9-1 1972 campaign, relying on a Veer offense and a freshman starting lineup.
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Mizzou Tiger Praises Auburn Defense in Sun Bowl Build Up
Missouri lineman Jim Schmetz says Auburn's defense looks as strong as any, despite injuries. He notes Bob and Bill Newton anchor Auburn's line and that Schmetz will face them in the 39th Sun Bowl as he ends his college career.
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Tide Depth and Quickness Highlight Bryant's Rebuild After Bowl Slump
Alabama jeeps into a period of rebuilding after a six year bowl drought capped by a 38 0 loss to Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. Bear Bryant rebuilt the roster adding top players and reshaping strategy to reclaim national championship potential.
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Alabama poised to claim Sugar Bowl title over Notre Dame
The piece lauds Alabama depth and fresher players under Bryant, arguing three deep at many spots. It predicts a 31-24 Tide win, cites key matchups with Notre Dame and notes the national title stakes and defensive strengths. See WILL On Page 9.
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Bowl Roundup Ara's Insult Is Bama Reminder
Ara Parseghian's critique of Alabama a year earlier is cited as the Crimson Tide prepares to face No. 3 Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. The article previews multiple New Year bowl games and notes Bear Bryant's stance amid lingering comments.
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Notre Dame drill session with Parseghian and Clements before Sugar Bowl
Notre Dame resumed practice at South Bend led by coach Ara Parseghian and quarterback Tom Clements as the Irish prepared for the Sugar Bowl. The squad wrapped drills Thursday and planned to depart for New Orleans the next morning.
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Seer predicts Vikings and Dolphins to meet in Super Bowl VIII
AP forecast: Vikings vs Cowboys in NFC title clash and Raiders at Dolphins in AFC showdown. The Fearless Football Forecaster predicts Vikings 24 Cowboys 21 and Dolphins 28 Raiders 18, with Miami aiming for consecutive Super Bowls and a shot at revenge on Dallas.
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Brewer Classic Opens With Four Teams Battling for Title
Four teams start the Brewer Holiday Classic at Morgan County venues. Danville meets DAR at 6 30 p m and Brewer faces Vestavia of Birmingham at 8 00 p m with winners advancing to a 8 00 p m title game Saturday and losers in the 6 30 p m consolation. Danville sits 7 5 and DAR 8 2.
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