Willingham Receives Sporting News Sportsman of the Year
Tyrone Willingham of Notre Dame is honored as Sportsman of the Year after guiding the Irish from a 5-6 season to a 10-2 turnaround, ending a troubled era and restoring swagger at South Bend. He credits his staff and players for the achievement and looks toward an 11th win in the Gator Bowl against North Carolina State.
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Kentucky aims to hire new football coach by Christmas
UK seeks a head coach replacement for Guy Morriss who is leaving for Baylor. Athletic director Mitch Barnhart told the Athletics Association board that a lengthy list of candidates exists but names were not disclosed. Morriss will be introduced by Baylor in Texas. Players expressed mixed emotions while Morriss chose Baylor over a raised Kentucky offer.
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Nebraska booster club pledges support for coach Solich
The Touchdown Club of Nebraska executive committee, with 3,500 members, voiced unqualified support for Frank Solich after a 7-6 season. They cited his long association with the program and a 42-9 record, and urged backing the coaching staff to right the ship despite criticism.
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