Rose Bowl claims spur national title debate in Sugar Bowl day
The Sugar Bowl match up pits Pittsburgh led by its returning head coach against Georgia as national title claims swirl from Bo Schembechler and John Robinson. If Pitt wins, no change in top ranking. if Georgia pulls off upset the path to No. 1 shifts with potential Maryland influence and Rose Bowl outcomes. The Sports Department favors Pitt to win, underscoring possibility of a playoff instead.
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Sports Recap Highlights From Bowl History
Ten years ago today Kansas City routed Buffalo 31 7 to win the AFL title and Green Bay topped Dallas 34 27 for the NFL crown. Twenty five years ago Maryland beat Tennessee 28 13 in the Sugar Bowl and Georgia Tech edged Baylor 17 14 on a Pepper Rodgers field goal in the Orange Bowl. Pepper Rodgers and Vince Dooley are noted figures in the Sugar and Orange Bowls.
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UCLA Upset Ohio State in Rose Bowl One Year Ago
A brief note recalls UCLA defeating Ohio State in the Rose Bowl, marking a notable college football upset from the prior year. The summary references the Rose Bowl game and the involved teams.
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Georgia Coach Talks Defense vs Pitt and Dorsett
The Georgia coach stresses sustaining defense and ball control ahead of facing Heisman winner Tony Dorsett of Pitt. He notes Pitt’s tougher defense and hopes to reach the goal with the "fastest with the mostest" approach.
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Sugar Bowl Pittsburgh Georgia television radio schedule
College football schedule lists Sugar Bowl Pittsburgh versus Georgia at 11 45 a m on channels 48 6 and 2. Cotton Bowl eee versus Houston at 1 p m on channel 19. Rose Bowl Michigan versus Southern Cal at 3 45 p m on channels 31 13 and 4. Orange Bowl Ohio State versus Colorado at 7 p m. Radio Maryland versus Houston at 1 p m on WAJF 1490 kHz.
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Wildcats Rip Notre Dame In High Scoring Win
Kentucky, ranked sixth, beat second-ranked Notre Dame 102 78 as Larry Johnson despite a cold played 35 minutes. Jack Givens scored 30 and was MVP, Jay Shidler added strong shooting, and Rick Robey poured in 18 as Kentucky shot 62.5 percent. Hall praised the team while noting presses to fix for Georgia.
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Saban Picks Rides Miami Football Staff
Lou Saban named new University of Miami coach and added four assistants. Ed Cavanaugh becomes offensive line coach after years with the Buffalo Bills. Ron Marciniak joins defensive staff from Dayton. Veterans Harold Allen and Billy Proulx stay with Miami.
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Illness Cancels Duran Fernandez Title Fight
Roberto Duran will not defend the WBA lightweight title against Vilomar Fernandez in Panama on Jan 15 due to illness. Duran ordered to bed for a week with unspecified illness and high fever. No new date set. CBS television planned for the U S telecast.
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Dooley Noted For Resilience In Tar Heels Shutout Loss
North Carolina suffered a 32 degree Peach Bowl setback to Kentucky as Mike Voight sidelined by a sprained ankle, while Kentucky rode Stewart’s three TDs and 334 yards total offense to a dominant win before 54,132 at Atlanta. Third stringer Doug Pascal led UNC with 41 rushing yards. UNC managed only five first downs.
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Walker rises again as Woodard changes Aggies fate
David Walker, once scarcely used, regains start with Roe Woodard at fullback transforming the Texas A&M Wishbone offense. Walker credits Woodard’s presence for easier option reads and improved confidence after early season struggles.
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A&M Favored by Eight in Sun Bowl Clash
Las Vegas-based preview notes Texas A&M as an eight point favorite over Florida in the Sun Bowl in El Paso. It highlights A M balance on offense and defense and Florida’s strong backfield plus Wes Chandler but weak rush defense. The column predicts a Texas A M win by eight with Florida needing two touchdowns and a field goal.
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