Betterson Not Happy With Effort Starts Tar Heel Season On 92 Yard TD
North Carolina's senior James Betterson sprinted 92 yards for the opening kickoff TD against William and Mary but managed only 6 rushing yards the rest of the game. Coachs said line, timing and penalties hindered the offense as players adjusted to new blockers. Betterson aims to regain 1,000 yard form and pro potential, while team efforts focus on balance and discipline.
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Evans, Wolfpack hold off Pirates in tight ECU clash
Evans starts for NC State as Kenny Strayhorn leads ECU with 76 rushing yards. Timmy Johnson adds 17 yards and key blocks while Buckey connects on a 46 yard TD pass for State. The Wolfpack defense restricts ECU to the air and forces two early field goals, staying ahead 10-3 at halftime amid a tense backfield duel.
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Evert Clinches U S Open Title Amid Stormy Match
In a dramatic final Chris Evert wins her first U S singles crown in five years, despite gusty winds and thunder. Umpire Florence Blanchard lost her voice as the crowd laughed at the moment of advantage. This 83rd straight victory comes after 17 tournaments and 25 months since Goolagong last beat her in Cincinnati.
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Wolfpack start raises questions after ECU victory
NC State coach Lou Holtz criticized the season opener against East Carolina as poorly prepared and penalized, despite a 26-3 final score. He took full responsibility for the offense, noting too many penalties and turnovers, while praising the defense for allowing only 29 rushing yards in the second half and a minimal passing game.
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Michigan State? Michigan wins opener at Central Michigan 34-0
Central Michigan tailback Walt Hodges ran 24 times for 147 yards as the Chippewas routed Western Michigan 34-0 in the MAC opener. Hodges extended his 100-yard game streak to 12, with Dick Dunham, Ron Ruhmel, Hodges, and Mike Gray scoring. defensive standouts included Tom Higgins and Eddie Poole as Dave Buckey set a school total offense mark.
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Rain Cannot Halt Wake Fans In Rain Soaked Win
Winston-Salem scene as persistent rain drenched the venue but Wake Forest rallied to deliver a decisive home victory. Benny Phillips reports the crowd remained spirited despite the downpour and the team seized the moment on the court.
Carolina Falls To SMU In Rain Soaked Opener
Wake Forest battle ends in defeat as Carolina quarterbacks Rozantz and Elam show poise. Indians edge Tar Heels 77 yard drive by Bozantz keeper and Corbin catches late TD from Elam. Voight and Betterson pace UNC rushing while SMU rallies late in downpour before Wake meets N C State next weekend.
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Deacons vs Mustangs in a tense first half clash
SMU rushes paced by David Bostick and Ricky Wesson, combining for 180 yards as Wayne Morris and Bostick push the drive. Wake Forest’s Gaines leads with 124 rushing yards while McManus completes 13 of 23 for 120 yards, with two late INTs in the half.
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Marshall Football Player Dies on Akron Field
AKRON Ohio AP an Akron University football player collapsed and died during the team's game with Marshall. Chris Engeloff 20 a junior from Berea Ohio collapsed before the end of the first half on the field with the punting team. Physicians applied heart massage on the field and at City Hospital failed to revive him. He was pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital. Engeloff was a 6 foot 4 inch 220 pound tight end, an accounting major with a 3.2 GPA.
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Penn State Edges Temple In Narrow Opener Upset Bid
Penn State, a 66 yard punt return by Woodie Petchel setting up a three yard TD by Duane Taylor to secure a 26 to 25 victory over Temple in a tense season opener. Temple nearly pulled off a shocker as Penn State added a late safety to seal the win.
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