Pitt Panthers Named National Champions After Sugar Bowl Win
The University of Pittsburgh Panthers finished 12-0 by routing Georgia 27-3 in the Sugar Bowl and claimed the national title in The Associated Press final poll. Pitt received 59 of 62 first place votes and 1,234 of 1,240 points, the program's first national crown in 39 years.
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Dons Rise to Number One in AP Top Twenty
The undefeated University of San Francisco Dons jump to first place in the AP Top Twenty after going 3-0 in the Rainbow Classic in Honolulu and improving to 15-0. They collected 963 points and 28 first place votes, overtaking Cincinnati and Kentucky. Michigan drops to fifth after an OT loss to Providence. Cincinnati moves to second with 830 points.
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Voight Shunned by Senior Bowl Officials
Chapel Hill AP report notes NC Tar Heels tailback Mike Voight, a top ACC rusher and two-time Player of the Year, was kept from all-star games due to UNC's bowl invite. He finished with 3,971 NCAA rushing yards, and injury kept him from Peach Bowl and other showcases as Kentucky shut out UNC 21 0.
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Wolfpack Peaks in 107 46 Victory Over Aggies
NC State led 20 20 at 13 minutes then dominated NC A&T 107 46 as Tony Warren sparked the second half. Virginia beat Davidson 67 48. Maryland faces Richmond next. Coach Norm Sloan cited lingering focus on Sunday’s televised Maryland game.
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Wolfpack Rally Stuns Opponent With Late Surge
The Enterprise page notes Wolfpack momentum in a high adrenaline effort, seizing control with a 38-2 run as the game progressed. The quote emphasizes focus and forward thinking as the key to playing well.
Prep Schedule Tonight Matches Across Local Schools
Tonight sets nine boys basketball games at Dudley vs HP Central, Andrews vs Cummings, Parkland vs Ragsdale, E Davidson vs SW Randolph, Davidson vs Allen Jay, Ledford vs W Davidson, Randleman vs S Guilford, Trinity vs Statesville, Iredell vs N Davidson, and Westchester at Salem.
County Honors Davidson Teams For Fine Seasons
Davidson County Commissioners honored five football teams Thomasville Ledford Lexington West Davidson and North Davidson for strong seasons. The squads posted 49 wins 10 losses with top conference finishes. Coaches and captains accepted plaques in Lexington.
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HPC Panthers lose ball players again after Johnson and Lee injuries
High Point College shifts to a 10 man squad as center Billy Lee fractures a leg and center forward Sherman Johnson misses practices over the holidays. Johnson, a 6 8 junior, is unhappy with his role and may return to school. Coach Jerry Steele weighs next steps while John O'Brien strengthens the lineup. The team faces Ft Bragg in an exhibition game and Elon in a conference doubleheader. The Blue and White Boosters Club meets Wednesday.
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West's Butts Signs With Catawba
Bill Butts star linebacker and fullback for West Davidson signed a grant in aid with Catawba College. Coach Warren Krawiter called him one of the state's best and noted he may play linebacker or fullback for the Indians. Butts earned All CCC honors three years running and was team captain as a junior.
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Hartman Honored As NAIA Coach Of The Year Figure
High Point College veteran coach Chuck Hartman travels to Miami for an NAIA meeting honoring top coaches from eight areas. He is named Area 7 coach of the year and competes for national coach of the year amid a three day program. His 17 seasons at High Point include 400th win and multiple conference titles.
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