OU Huskers clash adds urgency to Big Eight showdown
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer said the 4-2 Sooners face a pivotal Big Eight game with Nebraska this Friday on national TV. A win could share the league title with Colorado and Oklahoma State, while a loss drops a bid to the championship race. Switzer praised Nebraska's offense and defense, noting their play action passes and strong line, and said the bye week helped both teams prepare.
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LHS Edges Coyotes 73 72 In Wild Rivalry
Lawton High Wolverines held off Wichita Falls High 73 72 after a seesaw battle at the LHS gym. Center James Pierce and forward Fred Chenault led inside scoring with 19 points each, while Farrell Jordan scored 32 for WF. Moran clutch free throws clinched the win as the Coyotes failed a late 3 attempt.
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Battle to Step Down as Tennessee Coach After 7-0 Loss
Tennessee football fell 7-0 to Kentucky, their first loss to the Wildcats in 12 years and the Vols’ first shutout since 1974. Bill Battle announced he would not return as coach next season as the team dropped to 5-5 overall and 1-4 in the SEC.
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College football upheaval as multiple coaches resign or are fired
The 1977 turmoil hits several programs as Toledo’s Jack Murphy resigns after a 3-8 season, Bowling Green’s Don Nehlen quits amid campus negativity, Illinois fires Bob Blackman, Connecticut dismisses Larry Naviaux, and Missouri considers Al Onofrio’s future. New Mexico State rehired Jim Bradley and Weber State hired Pete Riehlman.
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OSU Boss Praises Assistants After Iowa State Win
Oklahoma State coach Jim Stanley lauded his assistants at a Monday press conference after the 42 21 victory over Iowa State. He cited the win as part of the Big Eight title race and Tangerine Bowl bid, praising players and staff including Willie Lester, Chris Dawson, Darin Butler, Lorenzo Turner, John Corker, and John Weimer.
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