Rams Turn to Harris as Hadi Sits at San Francisco
Rams coach Chuck Knox names James Harris to replace John Hadl at quarterback for the home game against San Francisco. Hadl says he’s physically fine but puzzled by the change as the offense lagges this season. The Rams sit 3-2 and aim to spark a unit that led the league in offense last year.
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Appalachian State Upsets ECU Pirates 23-21
In Boone the Appalachian State Mountaineers stunned East Carolina 23-21 on Saturday. Senior Jerry Harmon nailed a 47 yard field goal with 32 seconds left erasing ECU 21-20 lead after a rally by Ken Strayhorn and Jimmy Howe. Appalachian State improves to 2-0 in the SoCon and 4-3 overall while ECU falls to 1-1 in league and 4-2 overall.
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Duke Losses Bomgardner in Knee Injury at Clemson
Duke's star fullback Mike Bomgardner left the game on crutches with a knee injury early in the second half as Duke fell to Clemson. Coach Mike McGee called the knee serious and said the team could not punch across enough points to extend their four game win streak. The outlook for Bomgardner's return remains uncertain and could be weeks, casting a shadow over Duke's season prospects.
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Emotion Soars as UNC Thumps NC State at Kenan Stadium
In a rousing crowd at Kenan Stadium UNC overwhelms NC State in a highly emotional victory. Tar Heel wingback Jimmy Jerome calls it the most emotional game here, while tailback Mike Voight leads a strong ground attack as both coaches pace the sidelines.
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Wake Forest Treated Rough by Maryland in 47-0 Loss
Wake Forest endured a lopsided 47-0 defeat at Maryland as the Terrapins opened with a quick score, then fumbled three times in the first half. Maryland coach Jerry Claiborne swapped to freshman Mark Manges early, though QB Bob Avellini later returned to pass for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
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North Carolina Defeats NC State 33-14 In Chapel Hill
NC State coach Lou Holtz called the loss bitter as Carolina dominated on offense defense and special teams in a 33-14 win. Tar Heel coach Bill Dooley praised his team for overcoming adversity and stressed pride in their performance and defense led by Ronnie Robinson Rod Broadway Jimmy DeRatt and Ron Johnson.
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