Gibson collars bold take on Sooners Nebraska clash
Vince Gibson of Kansas State bluntly predicts Oklahoma will beat Nebraska in Norman in a Friday showdown. Other coaches hedge or avoid picks while praising Oklahoma's balance and defense as the top team in the era. Osborne calls Oklahoma Nebraska’s toughest foe this year and vows multiple defensive strategies.
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Prefontaine Clinches Third NCAA Cross Country Title
Oregon star Steve Prefontaine wins his third NCAA cross country championship with a 28 minute 74.8 second clocking on a chilly six mile Hangman Valley course in Spokane. Nick Rose of Western Kentucky leads early but finishes second as Prefontaine seals a record third title amid tough conditions.
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Delaware Captures Portion of Lambert Cup Title
New York AP reports the University of Delaware secured a share of the Campbell Cup after three straight losses. Delaware earned first place votes and 76 points to tie as the top college division football team in the East.
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Fambrough vows Kansas comeback after Oklahoma loss
Kansas coach Don Fambrough promised a strong rebound for the Missouri game after a 48-20 defeat to Oklahoma. He said the team was tired after a tough regular season and that players will be rested and motivated to deliver a performance Kansas fans can be proud of.
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Jayhawks vow focus after Missouri buildup
Fambrough stressed no excuses as Kansas prepares for Missouri after the loss to Oklahoma. He warned players to ignore bowl talk until after the MU game, noting injuries to John Morgan and Dean Zook but expecting a similar lineup. He also critiqued early bowl selections and called Oklahoma the best team in the country.
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Florida Gets Tangerine Bowl Bid To Play Miami of Ohio
Florida received an invitation to face Miami of Ohio in the Tangerine Bowl with a vote pending on acceptance. Officials moved the December 22 game to Gainesville stadium due to expected larger crowds, with NCAA approval needed. Miami of Ohio coach Bill Mallory praised his team’s selection.
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Hockey Tonight Upsets NHL Schedule
Pro notes no NHL games Tuesday with Monday’s slate listing Toronto at New York Islanders Los Angeles at Detroit and Edmonton facing Cleveland Minnesota at Los Angeles Se Sote.
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Navarro Fort Scott Wool Bowl Set in Roswell New Mexico
Navarro Junior College Bulldogs of Corsicana Texas face Fort Scott Community College Greyhounds in the Wool Bowl in Roswell New Mexico on Saturday A spectacle of 16 hot air balloons will lift off to start the game The event ends Wool Bowl Day in Roswell with an 300 scholarship for the winning team members18 young women compete for the title
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