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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1972
Page
7
Top ranked Nebraska meets second ranked Alabama in the Orange Bowl at 7 p.m. The winner claims the No. 1 college football ranking amid a historic, highly anticipated showdown. The game draws fans, tickets spike, and coaches Bryant and Devaney preview strategy and readiness.
Auburn coach Shug Jordan hedges on bowl picks while Oklahoma seeks high scoring edge. Oklahoma defensive coord Lacewell and Auburn coach discuss the clash as Auburn’s light secondary faces a heavy Sooners ground game in a nationally televised Sugar Bowl.
Decatur residents flock to Miami for the Orange Bowl showdown while Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Morris honeymoon in the city after their Decatur wedding. The Alabama students planned Disney World before Alabama’s title run sparked the trip. Local officials and Decatur families attend the game and greet Decatur graduates arriving for the event.
Jimmy Poulos scampered 25 yards for a second quarter touchdown and 161 yards on 20 carries to lift Georgia to a 7 3 win over North Carolina in the Gator Bowl. Vince Dooley praised Poulos as a game breaker while noting the 0 0 halftime tie before two quick Bulldog scores.
Michigan undefeated 11 0 faces Stanford 8 3 in the Rose Bowl with a strong Wolverines rushing defense and Bo Schembechler seeking revenge after 1971 bowl loss. Stanford led by Jim Plunkett brings a pro style passing attack and Don Bunce at quarterback. A crowd of about 101000 is expected for the New Year’s Day kickoff at 5 p m EST with national TV.
Decatur attorney Bob Milam, an Auburn graduate, expects a high scoring Sugar Bowl showing by his alma mater despite Oklahoma as the favorite. He notes Auburn’s defense must improve after the Alabama game and recalls Auburn trailing 14 to 7 late, hoping for the last score in New Orleans.
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