Homer Smith Named New Davidson Football Coach
Homer Smith thirty three year old former Air Force Academy backfield coach was named head coach at Davidson College succeeding Bill Dole who resigned after thirteen seasons. Smith played at Princeton and coached at Stanford and Air Force and is married with two children.
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Bears Sign Piccolo After Draft Omission
Brian Piccolo, the nation's leading scorer and ground gainer in 1964, signs with the Chicago Bears after being bypassed in the draft. George Halas cites his durability and carry count, noting a playing weight around 210 to 215 pounds upon joining the pros. The piece also covers Georgia tackle Jim Wilson’s pre graduation signing with the Patriots, triggering controversy over undergrad players turning pro early.
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St Joseph's Upsets Wheatshockers In Quaker City Final
Wichita coach Gary Thompson blasted fans and officials after his 10th ranked Wheatshockers lost 77-69 to St Joseph's Pa in the Quaker City Tournament title game. St Joseph's, led by Marty Ford 27 and Billy Oakes 21, pulled away late as Wichita's Dave Stallworth scored 24. Indiana, Miami, Davidson and Penn State also won holiday classics.
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Davidson Captures Holiday Tourney Title in Charlotte
Davidson defeats Ohio University 81-63 to win the Holiday tournament. Hetzel and Snyder lead with 23 and 25 points respectively as Snyder earns MVP honors. Ohio led early, but Davidson surged after a Hetzel basket and Snyder free throws. Don Hill topped Ohio with 17 points and 13 rebounds.
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ACC Teams Suffer In Tournament Action
Three ACC clubs Clemson Maryland and Wake Forest faced losses in a Tuesday night set. Clemson dropped 68 59 to Baylor in the Poinsettia Classic final in Greenville South Carolina while Maryland fell 80 73 to Miami in the Hurricane Classic final. Wake Forest lost 82 65 to Florida in a Gator Bowl Tournament game as Texas defeated Georgia 66 60 in the other first round contest.
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VMI Poised To Challenge Holiday Tourney Leaders
Davidson's Wildcats captured the Southern Conference's first title on the holiday circuit by beating Ohio 81 63 in the Charlotte Invitational final. VMI, the defending champs, advanced to the Gulf South final after a 91 8 semifinal win over host, and faces Arkansas tonight. Furman finished last at the Poinsettia Classic, losing to Clemson 68 59, while Georgetown DC planned a two night event with a championship and third place game set for tonight.
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Panthers Lead Loop In Defense
Atlantic Christian under new coach Ira Norfolk averages 90.5 points per game while allowing 92.0, posting a 3-5 record. High Point tops the league with 60.9 ppg defense. Guilford leads in scoring differential and field goal percentage at 53.1. Elon maintains 72.0 percent free throws.
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