Colorado Buffaloes eye title amid wide open race in 1970s era
Colorado coach Bill Mallory says staying champion is tougher than becoming one as he projects a wide open Big Eight race. He cites health and consistency as keys, notes past opener loss, and says CU opens with Stanford in Boulder while Oklahoma remains favored.
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Oklahoma football aims high with depth and star power
Oklahoma coach Mallory touts a deep roster with seven returning starters and a notably versatile line. He praises center Leon White, quarterback Jeff Knapple, and transfer Mike Kozlowski to bolster a balanced attack. The defense should be the best in years with veteran linebackers and a fast secondary, while Colorado eyes a 10 1 season and a shot at the Big Eight title.
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No. 1 QB Garcia takes charge at fall camp
At Nebraska fall drills quarterback Randy Garcia asserts leadership while retaining fierce competition with No. 2 Tom Sorley and other contenders. Coach Osborne narrowed the field to Garcia Sorley and Jeff Quinn as the three main hopefuls while Ed Burns and Tim Hager linger as backups. Monte Anthony returns from scholastic issues to boost the I back fullback spot with learning both backfield roles.
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Lincoln East aims high as city tennis balance shifts
New Lincoln East head coach Jerry Trimble returns to coaching after a decade and builds a title bid around junior Ruston Seaman. Expect tougher city competition with Mark Neumeister at Southeast and several lettermen from Northeast Lincoln High and Lincoln High, plus freshman Jim Carson joining John Riggs’s squad.
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Board mulls adding assistant athletic director for girls sports
During a Tuesday work session the board debated creating an assistant AD to manage the rise in women’s athletic programs. Members questioned current directors’ capacity and focus, while Lincoln High’s Jim Sommers urged help to handle heavy workload and ensure progress for female athletics. Action, if any, would wait for the next regular meeting in two weeks.
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Vaughan Overcomes Watts Past to Fuel Colorado Stature
Ruben Vaughan, a Colorado defensive tackle, discusses his tough upbringing in Watts Los Angeles, his riots-era experiences, and how early independence shaped his drive. He spoke during the Big Eight Skywriters Tour about his path to becoming a Colorado junior and his readiness for challenges ahead.
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Vaughan fights back after gang attack at school
Vaughan balanced school four hospital hours and six at a drug store while becoming a football starter. He was assaulted by the senior who had he beaten for the spot, then struck with a two by four and had teeth knocked out. Vaughan later retaliated against the aggressor. Continued on page 14.
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Bonness Traded to Buccaneers After Oakland Reassignment
Former Nebraska lineman Rik Bonness, now a linebacker, moves from Oakland to Tampa Bay after losing a starting spot behind Monte Johnson.
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