Florida Maryland Gator Bowl Showdown Tonight
Florida faces Maryland in the Gator Bowl with both teams boasting top offenses. UF is 9 2 ranked 14th and MD 8 2 1 ranked 19th as kickoff at 9 p.m. EST on ABC draws about 65 000. The Gators lean on a balanced attack led by DuBose and Gaffney while Maryland counters with strong backfields and quarterback Dick as the Terps seek bowl victory after 1951.
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Bradshaw Hobbled but Steelers Win Semifinal
Pittsburgh defensive pressure and big plays carried the Steelers past Baltimore 28 10 as Terry Bradshaw finished a strong season despite a painful first half injury. Coach Noll praised the win but worried about Bradshaw and lingering injuries to key defenders.
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Bruins Face Rose Bowl With Renewed Winning Attitude
UCLA players John Sciarra and Cliff Frazier say the Bruins have shifted from carefree pride to a strong desire to win as they prepare for the Rose Bowl against No. 1 Ohio State. They reflect on past workouts and vow improved defense and execution.
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Buttle backs Alabama as top team in bowl lineup
Penn State co captain Greg Buttle said Alabama deserved the No 1 ranking after the season, amid the Sugar Bowl clash with fourth ranked Alabama and eighth ranked Penn State. Alabama captain Richard Todd and Leroy Cook echoed views as the teams prepared for New Year’s Eve game in New Orleans.
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Rams Face Super Bowl Bid With Jaworski at Helm
Los Angeles Rams near the Super Bowl after beating the St. Louis Cardinals 35-23 in the NFC playoffs. Ron Jaworski, subbing for the injured James Harris, threw for 203 yards and a 66-yard TD to Harold Jackson as the team prepared for a conference final showdown and a possible Miami rematch. Lawrence McCutcheon posted a playoff record 202 rushing yards as the Rams chased their first title.
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Arkansas and Georgia Seek Higher National Prestige
Arkansas Razorbacks and Georgia Bulldogs each rose to 10th and 11th in the national ratings after season ending wins. Georgia coach Vince Dooley says prestige matters and eyes the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Day amid some fan discontent over the selection. He notes the opportunity to prove themselves starts Jan 1.
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Buffs falter as Texas Powerhouse routs in Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl
Colorado coach Bill Mallory and his Buffalo team watched Texas Longhorns surge for 24 third quarter points to win 38 21 in Houston. Razorbacks coach Broyles notes late season rise and aims for national recognition after bowls. Erxleben kicks a 55 yard bowl record as Texas seals victory and Colorado grapples with momentum shifts.
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American Kialoa III wins Sydney Hobart record run
The American ketch Kialoa III, based in Los Angeles and skippered by Jim Elroy, finished the Sydney Hobart race in 2 days 14 hours 36 minutes, breaking Helsal’s 1973 630 mile record by 10 hours. Windward Passage followed 23 minutes back. Ballyhoo was third. The overall handicap winner would be known later.
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