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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1967
Page
7
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney praises Alabama as the best foe faced this season while downplaying Sports Illustrated critique. He recalls last year’s Orange Bowl loss and notes Nebraska must control the ball to counter Coach Bryant’s Tide, who convert miscues into scores.
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney says his team is mentally ready for Alabama and aims to stick to their regular season game plan with a new wrinkle or two. He predicts a strong post season show in the Sugar Bowl but stops short of a prediction, noting differences between Alabama stars and Nebraska’s defense.
Alabama and Nebraska prepare for the 33rd Sugar Bowl with 83,000 tickets sold and NBC coverage. Coach Bear Bryant names starters while Bob Devaney tweaks plans for a rain affected duel. Stabler leads Alabama offense against a Nebraska defense focused on onside kicks and eligible tackle formations.
Georgia, led by Kent Lawrence's 74 yard run and a strong ground game, defeated Southern Methodist 24 9 in the Cotton Bowl before 75 504. Lawrence scored on the opening offensive play, Kirby Moore connected for a second quarter TD, and Georgia topped SMU with a balance of rushing yardage and solid defense.
Cherokee Hunting Club will close January 8 through 11 and reopen when the season ends on January 15. Directions given for reachers from north via Highway 31 south to 67 east to Burningtree Road and south one mile. From Cullman take Highway 31 to Hartselle east on 36 to Bethal Road then northwest four miles to Burleson Mountain. Daily permit is five dollars.
Lawrence Kansas AP reports Pepper Rodgers Kansas University's new football coach announced two young assistants. Larry Fravis 26 freshman coach from Florida and Dick Tomey 27 backfield coach from Davidson were chosen Saturday.
New Orleans events open year with Alabama and Nebraska pre bowl gatherings. Jax Beer Co hosted a seafood luncheon at Monteleone Hotel in the French Quarter for coaches and officials. A dinner at Antoine's and a New Year party at the Sheraton-Charles followed before the big game at Tulane Stadium.
Tennessee beat Syracuse 18 to 12 in the Gator Bowl as Dewey Warren connected on two touchdown passes and the Volunteers stiffened on defense. Johnny Mills Austin Denney and Rich Mond Flowers starred as Syracuse surged late but fell short despite Floyd Little 216 rushing yards and two scoring drives.
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