Alabama QBs Show Promise As Bryant Praises Trio
Coach Bryant says Kelley Scott Hunter are the top candidates for Alabama’s quarterback job with Hayden also impressing. Kelley has refined long passing, Hunter shows accuracy, and Hayden performs well when in. Practice sessions in rain on artificial turf.
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NFL Western Picks Top Teams Face Western Division Rivals
AP analysis previews the 1968 Western Conference race. Packers under Lombardi seek another title with Starr at quarterback. Bears, Rams, Colts viewed as top challengers. Lions, Vikings, 49ers noted for potential boosts as coaches Nolan and Bengtson shape new seasons.
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Olsen
Roger Brown
Colts
Johnny Unitas
Timmy Brown
Philadelphia
Auburn Faces Injury Woes Ahead of SMU Opener
Auburn suffered multiple injuries as starting guard Tim Lyle sprained his knee and will miss two weeks, likely sidelining him for the September 21 opener with SMU. Coach Ralph Jordan shuffled the line and may start sophomore John McDonald or veteran Bucky Howard at slot. Tight end Bobby LaFrance, wingback Alvin Bresley, and safety Larry Blakney also out with shoulder injuries for the SMU game.
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SMU
Shira Freshens Auburn Defense After Graduation Loss
Assistant head coach Shira, two years into his Auburn tenure after Paul Davis’s firing, expects stronger linebackers and line play. He notes defensive gaps from graduation but cites returning lettermen Hugh Adams Justin Alfred Jan Lee Gwin Jack Thomas and experience from Joe Jennings Calvin Harison Stu Scheer Gene Wood and Tom Abernathy as core for improvement.
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Rover Questionable Leads to Balancing Team Battle
Lenny Stevens and Dickie Carpenter contend for the rover job as Mississippi State faces a tough SEC schedule. Shira plans a new inexperienced secondary with Joe Joy and Louis D Avignon at halfback, while Conn Conale and Ronnie Moore handle safety and punting duties.
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Falcons Shuffle Through Players in NFL Waiver Pool
Atlanta coach Nort Hecker says the Falcons will keep evaluating waived NFL players to find an effective offensive line. Visitors include Fred Washington Randy Winkler and Heath Wingate while running back Junior Coffey remains on crutches and out for the season.
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Prep Scores From The Associated Press Football Roundup
Flomaton rolled over Baker 26 0 Lowndes Academy defeated Catholic Montgomery 0 Marbury won 7 Hicks Memorial G rag Co Training 19 Chilton Co Training Wetumpka 28 Prattville 13 Reeltown 13 Camp Hill 7 Evergreen 6 Atmore 0 Isabelle beat Rockford 7 Sweetwater blanked Thomaston 0 Winterboro 26 Colbert Heights 31 Waterloo 0 Haleyville 21 Phil Campbell 0 Hatton vs Courtland postponed due to rain Saturday.
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