OSU and LSU Face Redemption in BCS Title Showdown
Ohio State 11 1 Big Ten champions meet LSU 11 2 SEC champions in New Orleans for the BCS national title. Buckeyes seek redemption after last year’s loss, while Tigers chase validation that they deserved a shot at the crown.
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Beanie” Wells
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Dodge City dominates boards in win over Garden City
Dodge City outrebounded Garden City 33 to 17 and scored 17 second chance points to seven. Brodrick Smith led the Buffaloes with 17 points as Bobby Wesley fouled out early due to foul trouble. Diaz added 12 and Garden City slumped to 4-3 with two straight losses in Western Athletic Conference play.
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Brady claims record after dominating season in New England
Tom Brady threw for a new record with So touchdowns to Randy Moss, lifting Moss past Jerry Rice’s 22. New England totaled 589 points and 75 touchdowns, with 11 wins by at least 17 points. Brady’s 117.2 passer rating neared Peyton Manning’s 121.1 in 2004. They meet Jacksonville in Foxborough next Saturday in the divisional round after the Jaguars won 31-29 at Pittsburgh. Brady praised his teammates while narrowly missing unanimous MVP votes behind Brett Favre. past AP MVPs include Unitas, Starr, Tarkenton, Marino, Montana, Elway, and Young.
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Kansas blitzes Boston College for 85 60 victory
No. 3 Kansas rode a 33-8 run late in the first half to pull away from Boston College and win 85-60. Darnell Jackson scored 25 points with nine rebounds, Darrell Arthur added 22 points, and Kansas remained unbeaten at 14-0 with one game before the Big 12 opener against Nebraska. Rakim Sanders 21 and Tyrese Rice 20 led BC in a loss to a ranked opponent.
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Chargers Break Playoff Losing Streak With Late Tomlinson Stand
San Diego edged Tennessee as LaDainian Tomlinson forced a late goal line carry that was ruled a score after a review, lifting the Chargers to a playoff win. Vince Young and the Titans, missing four starters, battled but fell short as Norv Turner’s squad extended their playoff momentum. Rivers passed 292 yards, and Chargers receivers Paco Chambers and Jackson combined for key gains, while Titans back Rob Bironas provided late kicks.
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