Ravens place Stark on leave amid gambling concerns
NFL backed probe centers on Jon Stark, Trinity International quarterback and seventh round pick, after ties to gambling influences noted. Ravens confirm he met commissioner Tagliabue and was ordered to have no team contact during the investigation.
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Young stars as 49ers crush Falcons 34 10 on Monday night
Steve Young returned from injuries to lift the San Francisco 49ers to a 34 10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. He rushed for two touchdowns and passed for 254 yards finishing 23 of 30 with 43 rushing yards. Kirby added 105 yards on 12 carries as SF dominated and stayed atop the NFC West ahead of Carolina.
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Coaching Roundup: Illini hire Turner and Mumme takes Kentucky
Illinois tabbed NFL assistant Ron Turner to energize a 2-9 season and promise a wide open offense while Kentucky chose Hal Mumme to install a fast pass heavy system after Bill Curry was fired. USC kept John Robinson amid an overtime win over Notre Dame that saved his job. Memphis extended coach Rip Scherer despite two, losing seasons as Tepper and Curry fell. Southern Miss eyed Jeff Bower as Wyoming's search opens.
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Notre Dame faces bowlless winter after USC loss
Notre Dame, facing a potential end to Lou Holtz era, was eliminated from Sugar Fiesta and Orange bowls. An alliance with Fiesta collapsed after a 18th ranking and an overtime loss to USC. The Irish would not accept bids from Independence or Copper bowls, aiming for a truly significant opportunity.
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Hurricanes accept Carquest bid in Jacksonville
No 19 Miami (8 3) will meet No 25 Virginia (7 4) in the Carquest Bowl on December 27 after losing a bid to the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Miami officials voiced disappointment, noting they beat West Virginia 10 7 earlier and would attract more fans. The Cotton Bowl committee considered Colorado, Kansas State, and Nebraska for the 61st Classic with BYU or Washington as opponents.
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