Sooner Offense Faces Penn State in Classic Showdown
Oklahoma and Penn State meet as the Sooners rely on a potent Wishbone ground attack led by Greg Pruitt and Joe Wylie with Dave Robertson passing to Pruitt, Wylie or Al Chandler. Penn State counters with John Hufnagel and John Cappelletti in a high stakes clash and a predicted 23 to 22 Nittany Lions victory.
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Leon Crosswhite
Dave Robertson
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al Chandler
Tom Brahaney
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Oklahoma
Colorado
ABC
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Joe Paterno
John Hufnagel
John Cappelletti
Dan Natale
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Bruce Bannon
John Skorupan
Gregg Ducatte
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Alabama Faces Auburn After Near Miss in Season Finale
Alabama, 10-1, hoped for an Orange Bowl rematch with Nebraska but was upset 17-16 by Auburn in the final game. The Tide remains an explosive squad with its Wishbone attack and standout line led by John Hannah. CBS airs the Jan 1 telecast at 2 p.m. EST.
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Bear Bryant
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John Hannah
CBS
Texas Faces Alabama in SWC Conference Clash
Texas, unbeaten in the SWC after one loss to Oklahoma, seeks redemption against Alabama. The Longhorns boast a strong offensive line led by two-time NBA All-American Jerry Lisemore, while Texas defense tightened late season, allowing 24 points in its last five games. Alabama enters with higher scoring. Prediction: Texas 27 Alabama 14.
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Cullen Bryant
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The Pro Quarterbacks and Their Elusive Stats
A feature on NFL quarterback statistics shows four ranking categories passing percentages touchdown effort interception rate and yards per attempt. Analysts note the scores are volatile and context like blocking and scheme affect outcomes, with Elias Sports Bureau standardizing methods.
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How Much Life Insurance Should You Own
Q A about fixed dollar life insurance. Early death can yield substantial gains via a policy. The ad offers personal tailored guidance and invites a visit to an office at 105 N H Street or a call to RE 6 4521, evenings RE 6 1994, by Bob J. Gaston representing.
Redskins unlikely to keep Jurgensen next season
Washington is poised to unload quarterback Sonny Jurgensen regardless of Super Bowl chances. The piece also notes Charlie Finley trimming payroll with A's cuts and other league moves, plus comments on player responsibility and coaching changes.
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Charlie
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Matty Alou
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Joe Horlen
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