Tohill fired as Texas Christian coach after SMU loss
Athletic Director Abe Martin delivered a statement to Billy Tohill at 2:30 PM announcing his relief from coaching duties. The 33 year old coach, who survived a near fatal auto crash and walked on an artificial leg, said he hoped to find another job and lamented missing one more year with the team after the Dec game against SMU.
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Tohill Is Dismissed As TCU Coach After Shock News
Tohill told players first about his firing amid a 11-18 record at TCU with two games left. Coaches, alumni, and staff react with mixed emotion as the Horned Frogs prepare to host Rice while potential successors are named.
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Rice Owls seek third straight win vs Texas Christian
Rice Owls aim for a third consecutive victory as coach Al Conover uses punting and defense to bite deep into foes. After routs of Arkansas 17-7 and Texas A&M 24-20, Rice relies on field position and a stout defense to slow Texas Christian, with emphasis on sharp kicking and opportunistic stops.
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Hyperbolic Howard Cosell Fielding Mixed TV Portrait
This profile sketches Howard Cosell as a controversial TV figure who blends journalism with showmanship. It highlights his groundbreaking moments defending civil liberties, his sharp questioning, and recent on air drama, while noting his ego, mispronunciations, and contradictory excesses.
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Broyles lauds Razorbacks defense after SMU tie
Arkansas Coach Frank Broyles praised the Razorbacks defense in last week's 7 7 tie with SMU. He highlighted Danny Rhodes Brison Manor and Jon Rhiddlehoover with Rhiddlehoover credited for nine tackles and nine assists. Broyles said he will assess attitude once pads go on today.
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Bruins Brace for Most Difficult UCLA Schedule in Years
UCLA faces a brutal slate with NC State, Maryland, San Francisco and Notre Dame among top rivals. Returning stars Bill Walton Keith Wilkes and Greg Lee join 7-foot freshman Richard Washington as the Bruins pursue an eighth straight Pac title and a run at NCAA glory behind coach John Wooden.
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