Big Eight coaches vent on national ratings frustration
Big Eight coaches complain that they beat each other and still trail stronger nonleague teams in the AP top 20. They cite Oklahoma Oklahoma State Colorado Nebraska Missouri and Kansas as top conference teams with 2-1 league records, facing tough remaining games and questions about national credit.
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Redskins Top Cardinals In Rain Soaked RFK Clash
Washington defeated St Louis 20 10 as two day rain soaked RFK Stadium causing 13 fumbles a near NFL record. Terry Metcalf fumbled twice and Jim Hart threw an interception as the Redskins moved into contention in the NFC East.
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Cameron Offense Improves After Langston Win
Cameron appeared to gain momentum with a 23-14 victory over Langston as Keith Bell led with 134 rushing yards in his first start. Bell missed contact drills due to a sore knee but is expected to be ready for Saturday at Colorado State as Cameron works in a new backfield led by Leo Holmes with Duane Christian at fullback and Bimbo Herron at flanker. The coach praised improved execution and timing while noting a mass roster shakeout including the dismissal of 13 players from the Aggies.
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Aggies Lead Cameron Intercollegiate Golf Tourney
Cameron University built a 15 stroke lead after the first round of the Cameron Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at Lawton Country Club. Cameron shot 305 to Southwestern State 320 and West Texas State 325. Don Harrison led individuals with 71. Other Aggies included Albert Johnson 76 Joey Hayden 77 Rod Moody 81 Gary Watson 81. Southwestern’s Bob McAfee had 74 and West Texas State’s Tim Avery 76.
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McVay Promoted to Giants Head Coach in 7th Chance
New York Giants fire Bill Arnsparger after a 7-28 record over two seasons and name assistant John McVay as interim head coach with seven games left in 1976. McVay vows no drastic changes and aims to stabilize the team while eyeing next year.
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Oklahoma Coach Denies NCAA Probes in Ticket Scandal
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer says there is no NCAA investigation into Sooners amid reports by Boggs and Taylor of the Oklahoma Publishing Co. The Big Eight Conference also denies any probe, while NCAA officials decline to confirm or deny investigations.
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Oklahoma probe eyed coaching staff spying allegations
Oklahoma officials launch an internal inquiry into claims the coaching staff spied on opponents. Governor Boren criticizes secrecy over ticket records while the Times reports players receive cash from ticket sales and scalpers fetch high prices. Switzer vows action if wrongdoing is found.
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Orange Bowl Prefers Pitt to Face Big 8 Champ
Miami AP report says Orange Bowl chairman Nick Crane names Pitt as the top choice for the New Year’s night classic. If invited Pitt would face the Big Eight champion, with Oklahoma and Nebraska both upset recently as five teams vie for the conference lead.
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Wolverines Aim to Break West Lawton Streak With Fresh Faces
LHS Homecoming week features sophomores and juniors getting playing time as the Wolverines host Putnam City West. Coach Leroy Horn notes turnovers and miscues in a loss to Moore but plans to stay the course with new quarterback Butch Shanklin and changed backfield roles. West Lawton’s Scott Tinsley and Mark Powers loom as potent threats as PC West seeks a playoff berth by halting LHS and extending its Boomer Conference lead.
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