Heisman Winners and Notable NFL Performances in 1970s 80s
A digest of historic football milestones includes 1972 Nebraska star Johnny Rodgers winning the Heisman over Oklahoma’s Gregg and Rich Glover after amassing 5586 career yards and 45 touchdowns. 1976 Jim Simpson rushes 203 yards for Buffalo in a 45 27 loss to Miami. 1981 USC’s Marcus Allen claims the Heisman after a single season NCAA rush record of 2342. 1987 Tim Brown of Notre Dame wins the Heisman. 1995 Dan Marino completes 35 of 50 for 343 yards and two TDs in a 21 20 comeback over Atlanta, marking his 52nd 300 yard game and breaking a league record shared with Dan Fouts.
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Konerko stays with White Sox citing heart's pull
Paul Konerko explains his decision to decline offers from the Angels and Orioles, saying returning to Chicago felt right. He notes his love for the White Sox and the city influenced his choice to stay with the team.
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Reporting Scores Call for Team Updates
Coaches are urged to report scores by calling 832 6367 or emailing sportsdesk at Ijworld com, or by fax to 843 4512 to ensure timely updates.
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Field Conditions and Web Contacts for City Park Recreation
City Park and Recreation lists field conditions for adults and youth with contact numbers 632-7999 for general calls and 913 328-2255 for youth field updates. Visit www.Ajworld.com for more details and scheduling information.
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Prince named new king of K State football coach
Kansas State hires Virginia offensive coordinator Ron Prince to replace Bill Snyder as head coach. Prince, 36, from Junction City, becomes one of the few Black head coaches in major college football. Weiser cites fit with Kansas State culture and football tradition. formal announcement expected.
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Barnett seeks extension at Colorado for Champs Bowl
Colorado coach Gary Barnett says he wants a contract extension and plans to coach the Buffs in the Champs Sports Bowl against Clemson. He has one year left on his deal and has not been offered an extension yet. He spoke with athletic director Mike Bohn about the bowl game and indicated no plans to skip the matchup.
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Croatia wins first Davis Cup title in dramatic final
Croatia defeats Slovakia to win the Davis Cup debut title as Mario Ancic beats Michal Mertinak after Dominik Hrbaty leveled at 2-2. Nikki Pilic becomes first captain to win the trophy for two nations, Croatia’s rise marked since 1991.
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Spurs and Pistons emerge as NBA elite early season
Spurs and Pistons have separated from the pack as the top teams in their conferences. San Antonio shows a strong November record under Gregg Popovich despite issues like field-goal defense and rotation questions with Brent Barry. Detroit’s solid starting five and a weak bench position them for East top seed, while Dallas has defeated all four last season's conference finalists. The piece surveys other teams' forms, trades, and league issues before ending with a pivot to Iraq.
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Tim Thomas
Voshon Lenard
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