All-Star Eddie Edwards Faces Family Worries Before Shrine East West Game
Eddie Edwards, Miami star and Shrine East West Game All-American, heads a Florida household of six children after his mother's death. He worries about supporting his family if he makes the NFL. The 52nd East West Game at Stanford Stadium features East and West rosters with noted college stars and anticipated big crowd.
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Knight faulting Benson for not carrying Hoosiers load
Indiana coach Bobby Knight criticized All American center Kent Benson after a 52-43 Sugar Bowl loss to Cincinnati. Benson scored eight points as Knight benched him, saying the underclassmen and the team lack concentration and effort, risking mediocrity. Freshman Bill Cunningham led with 16 points while Wisman and Holcomb both failed to score.
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Walton Start Said Doubtful
Center Bill Walton of the Portland Trail Blazers is doubtful to start in home games against Chicago and Los Angeles after a bruised right knee suffered near the end of the Milwaukee game, which Portland lost 127 107. Maurice Lucas and Dave Twardzik are expected to return this weekend, while a decision on Walton’s availability for Tuesday vs Boston will be made day by day.
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Pitt Pauses Revelry Ahead of Sugar Bowl Showdown
New Orleans reports say the Pitt Panthers, after a week of hard work and nightlife, will observe strict curfews for New Year’s Eve as they prepare for the Sugar Bowl. Star players Don Parrish and Tony Dorsett stress focus over celebration while Coach Majors commends mature discipline.
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Ufer Brings Michigan Pride to Rose Bowl Broadcast
UM announcer Bob Ufer, famed for partisan Michigan bias, joins NBC Radio and Stu Mayham for color and play by play of the Rose Bowl. He notes 32 years and 313 straight Michigan broadcasts, striving for impartiality despite maize and blue devotion.
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Pitt Dorsett Leads No 1 Auburn Sugar Bowl Bid
The University of Pittsburgh, led by Tony Dorsett and coach Johnny Majors, seeks a national title in the Sugar Bowl against Georgia. Majors departs after this final era as Pitt aims for a perfect season. Dooley's Georgia vows to challenge for the crown.
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