LSU Faces Defensive Gaps as Offense Must Carry Load
LSU braces for a season with a porous defense after sweeping out stars like Mike Anderson and Craig Burns. Coach McClendon notes inexperienced replacements. Ronnie Estay returns inside, Casanova anchors the secondary, and Bert Jones or Paul Lyons quarterback a potent offense. Colorado visits Baton Rouge as LSU eyeing a second-place SEC finish behind Tennessee.
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SEC Sky Writers Poll Names Startling Offense Leaders
SEC sky writers poll lists Terry Beasley of Auburn Jim Yancey of Florida Tom Nash of Georgia John Hannah of Alabama Royce Smith of Georgia Mike Demarie of LSU Jim Grammer of Alabama Pat Sullivan of Auburn Carlos Alvarez of Florida Johnny Musso of Alabama Curt Watson of Tennessee Kim Braswell of Georgia as standout offensive figures.
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Jurgensen Out Six Weeks After Shoulder Injury
NFL exhibition updates report Sonny Jurgensen fracturing his left coracoid process in a game vs Miami. Team officials expect him to miss at least six weeks, including the final exhibition and first five regular season games. The Turk trims rosters to 44, with Chiefs, Bengals, and Saints among teams releasing players.
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Cardinals and Phillie Beat Break Up Fight at Philly
Two St. Louis Cardinals and one Philadelphia Phillie arrived to break up a fight between Phillie catcher and Lou Brock of the Cards Monday in Philadelphia. The bout started after a remark by McCarver and the husky catcher was ejected.
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Auburn Focuses on Kicking and Defense in Labor Day Drills
Auburn coach Shug Jordan stressed kicking and defensive fundamentals after Saturday scrimmage films. Punter work was limited for Beverly and Pruett in the freshmen scrimmage, while Gardner Jett joined the emphasis on special teams. The coach noted the offense leads the defense but praised the tough practice routine.
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Bryant Cites Passing Attack
Alabama coach Bear Bryant notes improvement in pitching and catching after practice. He cites interceptions but says players must stay fresh for the upcoming game against Southern California in Los Angeles on September 10.
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