Heartbreak Hotel Deflates Kansas in Orange Bowl Thriller
Penn State stunned Kansas 15-14 in the 35th Orange Bowl as KU misplayed a two point conversion with 12 men on the field. Bob Campbell scored for PSU after a late drive, while KU failings and clutch defense defined a tense finish watched by 77,719 in Miami.
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Pepper Defends Field Goal Decision In Orange Bowl Controversy
Kansas coach Pepper Rodgers shoulders the blame for a 15-14 loss to Penn State in the Orange Bowl after a 12th man incident and a fourth and one decision at the five yard line. Rick Abernethy named as a likely culprit amid locker room tension.
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Santa Clara Opens 1969 With Win Over Oklahoma City
Santa Clara, now ranked No. 6, beat Oklahoma City 92 82 on New Year’s Day to start 1969 strong. Utah defeated the Huskies 105 85, while Connecticut and other major teams were idle amid the holiday schedule. The Broncos had just won the Rainbow Classic title in Hawaii and aim to rise further in the rankings.
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