UCLA Upsets Ohio State in Rose Bowl Shocker
UCLA quarterback John Sciarra led a 23-10 upset win over Ohio State, earning player of the game honors as Wendell Tyler and Wally Henry sparked the attack. Coach Dick Vermeil praised the victory while Woody Hayes declined comment.
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Oklahoma Sooners eye No 1 after Orange Bowl win
Oklahoma, ranked second, beat Michigan 14-6 in the Orange Bowl and could claim the national title as final ballots count. Coach Barry Switzer and quarterback Steve Davis praised the performance as key to top ranking amid UCLA’s Rose Bowl upset of Ohio State.
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Trick play backfires in Cotton Bowl as Arkansas beats Georgia 31-10
Arkansas defeats Georgia 31-10 after a failed trick play at the Cotton Bowl. Arkansas gains late first-half momentum on a Ike Forte one-yard score, then dominates the second half with a Scott Bull to Freddie Douglas pass setting up Rolland Fuchs and Forte rushing TDs. Forte racks 119 yards on 24 carries and is named leading offensive player.
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Griffin leaves Rose Bowl with broken left hand
Two time Heisman winner Archie Griffin suffered a broken bone in his left hand during the first part of the Rose Bowl. Ohio State assistant Steve Snapp said Griffin, a senior tailback, was found to be injured after the game and placed in a cast. He will miss the Hula Bowl and is out for about two to three weeks.
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Brown quits coaching after 41 year career
Paul Brown, 67, ends a 41 year coaching career with the Cincinnati Bengals and will stay as general manager. He picks Bill Johnson as head coach and hires Mike McCormack as offensive line coach. The innovator of scientific football led Ohio State to the 1942 title and built the Browns and Bengals franchises.
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Bruins Clash with Notre Dame in televised showdown
UCLA and USF, two West Coast powerhouses, resume action in Houston for the Astro-Bluebonnet Classic as UCLA hosts Denver while USF faces Texas A&M in the tournament. Notre Dame led by Adrian Dantley stands 5-2 and the Bruins are 8-1 after an 84-64 loss to Indiana.
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Bolinger Stars In Shrine Game As Draft Buzz Begins
Russ Bolinger former Lompoc three sport star meets top college seniors in the East West Shrine All Star game at Palo Alto. Bolinger 6 5 255 pound tackle helped Cal State Long Beach earn first team all Pacific Coast Athletic Conference honors and second team all coast. His showing could boost his Pro draft stock and invite to Senior Bowl. He’s drawn interest from multiple NFL teams and may be selected in early rounds.
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