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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1975
Page
13
A rise in college field goals could break the single season record as more Kickers succeed with soccer style and dual placekickers. The era's accuracy, longer attempts, and three states California Texas Ohio producing most players are noted. The piece also discusses formation choices like the wishbone and NCAA travel limits affecting postseason squads.
South Carolina quarterback Jeff Grantz clinched the total offense title after passing for 158 yards and five touchdowns and rushing for 122 yards and a TD in a 56-20 win over Clemson. He finished the season with 2,071 total yards and 72 points, surpassing Joe Bruner of Northeast Louisiana for the Independent leaders. Bremer secured the passing crown with 2,025 yards, while Kevin Long led in rushing with 1,114 yards. Fred Coleman and Frank Maxwell led receivers for area independents, with Chris Dennis of Miami topping field goals and Billy Hardee grabbing seven interceptions.
Jets quarterback Joe Namath, high paid and aging, contemplates retirement after a dismal 1975 campaign. With four games left and a battered arm he weighs staying to seek a winning team against management’s needs and personal pride amid declining production.
Ohio State tops the AP football poll with 56 of 59 first place votes and 1,168 points as they eye the Rose Bowl and a possible title. Michigan slips after a 21-14 loss, while Texas A&M climbs to second with 1,010 points and 9-0 record. Oklahoma rises to third after defeating Nebraska, with Alabama and Texas also moving up.
Maryland guard Paul Divito and Wake Forest free safety Bill Armstrong were chosen as ACC defensive players of the week by a writers association committee. Armstrong, a junior from Randolph, N C, earns the honor for the fourth time this season, while Divito, a 230 pound senior from Euclid Ohio, secures it for the second time. Armstrong’s interception return for a touchdown came on Tech’s opening scrimmage play in Wake Forest final game of the year.
Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw completed 13 of 16 passes as Pittsburgh defeated the Houston Oilers 32-9 on Monday night. Franco Harris rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns, lifting the Steelers to a one game lead over Cincinnati in the Central Division. Houston dropped to 7-3 and remained in third place.
South Carolina accepted a Tangerine Bowl bid to face Miami of Ohio on December 20. Coach Jim Carlen praised the players' season as they set a school record with 4,746 offensive yards and posted a 7-4 mark. Ticket details were announced as Carlen prepared for recruiting next steps.
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