Nebraska LSU Orange Bowl clash ends 49th edition preview
No.3 Nebraska meets No.13 LSU in the 49th Orange Bowl on New Year’s night. Nebraska led the nation in offense and aims to secure a sweet finish after two recent bowl losses. LSU, 8-2-1, features freshmen Dalton Hilliard Garry James and senior QB Alan Risher in a potent attack.
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Bowden hails Gator Bowl win as team victory
Florida State coach Bobby Bowden hoisted the Gator Bowl trophy after a 31 12 win over 10th ranked West Virginia, saying the victory mattered for his players and their confidence. West Virginia coach Don Nehlen lamented key big plays that shaped the game.
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Warner vs Walker fuels Sugar Bowl pregame hype
Georgia and Penn State players rate Curt Warner as nearly Herschel Walker in talent and emphasize slowing Warner to halt Penn State’s versatile attack. Georgia expects to pressure Warner and contain Walker while Penn State lauds its defense, speed, and balanced offense ahead of the Sugar Bowl showdown.
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Florida Grapples with Arkansas in Bluebonnet Bowl Standoff
Florida coach Charley Pell warns a lengthy passing attack may be needed against Arkansas defense in the 24th Bluebonnet Bowl at the Astrodome. Senior Bob Hewko and junior Wayne Peace prepare to test a youthful Razorback secondary led by freshmen cornerbacks Kevin Wyatt and Greg Lasker as Arkansas counters with two quarterbacks and injuries thorned.
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SMU Faces World With No Respect Ahead of Bowl Clash
SMU voices strong dissatisfaction with the AP poll while defending its 10-0-1 record and No. 4 ranking. Eric Dickerson and Craig James rail at voters for bias toward big public schools as the Mustangs prepare for the Cotton Bowl.
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Garden City Winter Sports Begin With Four Contests Next Week
Garden City High teams start winter action after the holiday break with four contests. Girls basketball hosts Liberal Monday with JV at 6 15 and varsity at 8 00, Liberal a quick but small foe led by Connie James. Boys basketball visits Liberal Tuesday and hosts Hays Friday. Wrestling opens Jan 8 with JV Invitational featuring seven teams including Garden City, Scott City, Hays, Sublette, Seoti, Liberal, and Dodge City.
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Friday to Monday National Bowl Schedule Summary
Television listings outline upcoming college football bowl games across channels NBC CBS and ABC from Friday through Monday. Matches include Oklahoma vs Arizona State Fiesta Bowl in Tempe and SMU vs Pittsburgh Cotton Bowl in Dallas, plus Rose and Orange Bowls with Michigan UCLA and Nebraska LSU, respectively. NFL games Jets at Chiefs Rams at 49ers are scheduled along with Wichita State and Colorado State basketball segments.
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Metrodome Roof Deflates Under Ice Sleet
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome fabric roof collapsed Thursday under heavy ice and snow with no injuries. It remains unclear if it can be repaired in time for the Vikings vs Cowboys Monday game. Witnesses near the lunar eclipse heard a groan as the roof sank.
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Three into two won't go Bills and playoffs note
Bruce Lowitt reviews this week's NFL picks. Buffalo may miss the playoffs with New England, while Tampa Bay and San Francisco secure the National Conference spots. Several other games shape the conference races and betting tips.
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Inventors of bowl games and famed 1954 Cotton Bowl moment
Sports fans explore who started post season football bowls. Pasadena businessman James Wagner sparked the 1902 Tournament of Roses idea. The Cotton Bowl clash feature saw Rice runner Dick Moegle stopped by Alabama on-field tackle.
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