Bowden’s Florida State Rise Ties to Oklahoma Speed
Florida State coach Bobby Bowden recalls the 1980 81 Orange Bowls against Oklahoma and the moment he realized speed would decide games. He credits Oklahoma’s pace and Barry Switzer’s teams, while Bob Stoops’ Oklahoma now seeks to overtake Bowden’s legacy with fast recruits and tough big games.
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Beasleys Leadership Highlights Kansas State Season
Kansas State finished 11-3 under Bill Snyder, with Jonathan Beasley setting a school rushing TD mark and earning Cotton Bowl Offensive MVP after a 35-21 Cotton Bowl win over Tennessee. The team, led by Snyder’s former proteges and assistants, faced Oklahoma and Oklahoma State struggles and missed a Big 12 title.
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Orange Bowl could crown undisputed champion tonight
Oklahoma can claim the national title by defeating Florida State in the Orange Bowl, while the AP poll and other contenders like Miami Washington and Oregon State dispute who sits No. 1. Bowden downplays outcomes beyond a win, citing the BCS formula and overall season stakes.
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Miami Hurricanes stake claim as No. 1 in split title chase
No. 2 Miami defeated No. 7 Florida 37-20 as Ken Dorsey threw for 270 yards and Najeh Davenport scored twice. Miami (11-1) hopes voters crown them national champions, while Florida State could decide the AP title with a win in the Orange Bowl.
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Garden City wrestlers welcome Christmas break after rough run
Garden City Buffalo wrestling wrapped a challenging pre Christmas stretch with a skin infection outbreak sidelining four wrestlers and a 39 dual win streak ending at Scott City. Coach Martin Segovia notes two-a-day practices during break and aims to refocus for Friday’s Liberal tournament as they resume the season.
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Atchison leads Kansas State past Texas Pan-American 69 68
Kansas State seals a 69 68 home win as Phineas Atchison hits four crucial three pointers and 18 points. The Wildcats rally from seven down in the final 5:44, with Matt Leibrandt sinking a go ahead free throw in the closing seconds.
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