Controversy Surrounds Sun Bowl Game
Tech and North Carolina played a dramatic Sun Bowl with controversial officiating and momentum swings. Tech recovered from 9-0 and tied late, with pivotal plays by Smith Barnes Leverenz Grimes and Rives, while UNC staked early lead and field goals.
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Powell Accepts Post With SMU
Dee Powell, longtime Texas A&M defensive coach, will join SMU staff to lead the defensive line. Powell, a former Aggie standout and coordinator, leaves A&M after eight years to take charge of SMU’s front in the upcoming season.
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Auburn Wins Gator Bowl For Sixth Straight Victory
Auburn stretched its win streak to six with a winning Gator Bowl effort highlighted by Whatley’s one yard TD sneak and Fuller to Spivey pass late in the third. Colorado’s Billie Drake drew a costly face mask penalty that set up Auburn in Buffalo 24. Drake argued the call as Auburn extended its bowl season success. Colorado finished 8 4 with a third consecutive Big Eight loss in bowls.
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Carlen Upset With Ref's Call After Sun Bowl Defeat
Coach Carlen expressed disbelief at a nullified NC State touchdown and lauded his players for fighting back. He credited North Carolina for a fourth-quarter comeback while noting NC quarterback Vidnovie posed the main defensive challenge and that Tech’s key runs and blocks opened opportunities.
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