West Virginia Wins Peach Bowl Battle With NC State
In Atlanta the Mountaineers overturn a 10-0 deficit to beat North Carolina State 13-10 in the Peach Bowl. Dan Kendra Jr. throws two scoring passes, including a 50 yard strike to Scott MacDonald for the go ahead TD, while Arthur Owens catches the first score. MacDonald, a 6-7 basketball alum, credits the catch to a tipped ball contested by Ralph Stringer.
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Sooners Return to TV for Orange Bowl Clash
Oklahoma, back on television after probation, faces Michigan in the Orange Bowl. The 2nd ranked Sooners chase a bowl win since 1972 while Michigan, 8-1-2, relies on 1000-yard backs Gordon Bell and Bob Lytle. Joe Washington and Steve Davis lead Oklahoma’s wishbone attack.
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Bear Bryant ends Alabama bowl drought with Sugar Bowl win
Alabama defeats Penn State 13 to 6 in the Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome to finish 11-1. Richard Todd throws 210 yards and is named MVP as Alabama overcomes Penn State despite coaching hints of a soft matchup.
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Defense 3-4 shifts pro football plans and players
The three man line defense known as 3-4 spreads through the NFL as teams like the Oilers and Patriots adopt it. Advocates say it increases outside pursuit and blitz options, while limiting big plays and adapting to injuries, with coaches like Bum Phillips praising its flexibility.
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Beban recalls '66 Rose upset over Mich St
Los Angeles confirms Gary Beban, Heisman winner and former UCLA quarterback, reflects on UCLA’s 1966 Rose Bowl win over Michigan State. He notes memories, compares that team to the 1975 Bruins facing Ohio State, and details his post-UCLA career moves and current life in Chicago.
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Rams NFC title game tickets sellout at Coliseum
Los Angeles fans without tickets can view the Rams versus Dallas on TV after Coliseum announces sellout of all 91,038 seats. The final tickets were bought for $35,000 by the Southern California Ford Dealers Association to be given to charities. The city Parks and Recreation Department seeks youth basketball coaches for the 76 season. contact 736 6515.
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Free Soccer Film to Be Shown Friday
The public is invited to watch a soccer film at the Veterans Memorial Building Friday at 7 30 p m Admission is free. The Lompoc Valley Soccer Association urges parents players and coaches in the local youth program to attend.
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Williams edges toward Olympic team in breakthrough run
Terry Williams, once a steady but streaky runner at Lompoc High and the University of Oregon, reports a mental and physical breakthrough that could push him into contention for the U.S. 10,000 meter team. He must drop 20 seconds from his best 10,000 time to meet the Olympic Trials standard of 28:40, with four upcoming events including an intersquad meet in March as potential chances to rise.
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