Cromwell Could Move From Quarterback To Running Back
KU coach Bud Moore weighs moving Nolan Cromwell from quarterback to running back to boost depth while Cromwell, a junior, remains a team player. Moore notes Cromwell’s versatility after sharing QB duties with Scott McMichael and praises Kansas’ improving performance.
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al Onofrio
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Raiders End First Game Jinx in Openers
Oakland defeated Miami 31-21 to snap a six year winless streak in season openers. Kelvin had knee ligament damage and Marv Hubbard was sidelined for three weeks. Mercury Morris scored for the Dolphins and Pete Banaszak and Marko van Eeghen sparked the Raiders early lead.
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Jim Kiick
George Bianda
Marko van Eeghen
Mercury Morris
Dolene
Five Aggies Awarded for Saturday Victory over Emporia State
Freshman Archie Collie led Cameron with a first start that set a new team rushing record at 404 yards and earned the Slight Edge award. Also honored were Bob Seifert Big Buster Award Buddy Briley Mad Beast Award Jerry Darnell Wild Horse Award and Keith Bell Golden Hands Award for standout play.
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Top Prep Teams Retain Places in Oklahoma High School Poll
Oklahoma City report notes all five No. 1 teams won to hold positions. Altus, Ardmore, Bristow, Stroud and Fairfax each held or strengthened their leads across 4A 3A 2A A and B classes amid weekend results. Ardmore led 3A with eight first place votes. Altus led 4A with eight first place votes. Fairfax held No. 1 in B with 92 points.
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Bucks and Trojans Edge OU as Top Challengers
Ohio State and Southern California rose as Oklahoma’s main challengers after Michigan tied with Stanford. Oklahoma held No 1 with 956 first place votes after a 46 10 win over Pitt. Ohio State moved to No 2 with 1 031 points, Penn State dropped to 12th, while USC climbed to No 3 after beating Oregon State.
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Eagles Seek More Offense Before Boomer Opener
Eisenhower aims to fix a stagnant attack after dropping three straight to Class 3A foes. Coach Ron Polston reshuffles players including Newry to offense and Roberts to fullback to spark productivity. Moore’s Lions, coached by Don Hood, present a tough test with 82 plays and a versatile, option-heavy scheme.
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Switzer Shifts Punting Duties and Fullback Usage
Norman Oklahoma AP Barry Switzer announced two moves to ease pressure on Jim Littrell the Sooners top fullback. Switzer will use Jim Culbreath more and assign punting to split end Tinker Owens to keep Littrell from taking repeated hits.
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Washington Earns Big Eight Offensive Player Award
Kansas City AP reports Oklahoma star Joe Washington named Big Eight offensive player of the week after 166 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 46 10 win over Pittsburgh. Coach Barry Switzer praises Washington and highlights defensive end Jimbo Elrod and lineman Mike Vaughn.
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