State hires new football assistants amid coaching shakeup
NC State announces two new coaches for wide receivers and defensive backs as Bo Rein reshapes his staff after dismissals. The article notes questions about Rein's plan, Kemp's firing, and potential moves as observers weigh how the shakeup will affect next season and Kemp's next destination.
Sammy Johnson Eyes Vikings Playoff Push to Warmer Climes
Sammy Johnson of the Minnesota Vikings talks up a playoff run after a rough winter in Bloomington. He cites a upcoming clash with the Washington Redskins and names potential Super Bowl foes as Pittsburgh or Oakland, with Dallas likely next. Johnson credits his move from the 49ers for his opportunity and notes the weather as a personal drawback as he eyes warmer games ahead. He has 100 rushing yards on seven games with the Vikings and previously racked up 177 receiving yards and 400 kickoff return yards with San Francisco.
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North Carolina State Blasts Nevada Reno in Slow Offense Win
NC State freshman Charles Whitney Hawkeye led with 17 points as the Wolfpack beat Nevada Reno 83 70 in ACC play. Coach Norm Sloan criticized the offense for clinging to high school habits despite Whitney and Clyde Austin contributing, while Reno’s weak offense kept the game closer longer than expected.
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Irresistible Colt Force Takes On Steelers
The Colts clash with the Steelers in an AFC showdown as Baltimore seeks a title run while Pittsburgh carries a nine game win streak. Playoff pairings include Washington at Minnesota and New England at Oakland with Los Angeles visiting Dallas in a rematch of the 1975 NFC final.
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McNeese State Upsets Tulsa in Independence Bowl Thriller
McNeese State defeated Tulsa 20-16 in Shreveport as Oliver Hadnot dashed 25 yards for the winning score with 37 seconds left. The Cowboys played with 16 regulars unavailable due to redshirts and disciplinary removals amid a chaotic build up to the game.
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McGuire Not Surprised By Kentucky Blowout
Kentucky toppled South Carolina 98-67 as Jo Hall led with 28 and Mike Phillips added 23. Frank McGuire criticized his team on his home court as Kentucky extended the winning streak to 15 while Syracuse, Army, Dayton, Wichita State, Iowa State and Nebraska also posted victories.
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Notre Dame Rises to No 4 in AP Poll with Upsets
Notre Dame beat Maryland on Maryland’s court to earn a No 7 ranking and then shocked UCLA 66-63 at Pauley Pavilion. The 5-0 Irish earned five first place votes and 601 points, while UCLA dropped to ninth as Michigan led with 34 first place votes and 850 points after a 97-76 win over Vanderbilt.
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