Husker Defense Proves Theory In Upset Of Oklahoma
Nebraska 75 Oklahoma 64 in Big Eight preseason tourney at Kemper Arena. Cipriano praised speed and defense after forcing 23 turnovers led by Steve Willis six steals and Jerry Fort two. Alvan Adams was top scorer for Oklahoma with 28 as Huskers advance to semifinal against Kansas.
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Guy Strong
State Colleges Scramble To Budget Athletic Programs
Missouri colleges brace for budget pinch amid energy crisis and inflation. Administrators report limited cuts, avoiding drastic moves, with Missouri and Southeast Missouri State trimming recruiting and scheduling, while others shift travel, meals, and equipment use to preserve teams and scholarships. Some consider minor sport reductions, but no major program losses announced.
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Spirits rely on trio of rookies to spark up front
Marvin Barnes leads the Spirits of St. Louis past San Antonio 119-118 with 34 points and 18 rebounds as Maurice Lucas and Gus Gerard join him on a young front line. Coach Bob MacKinnon notes potential and the need for consistency as the team, 14-21, rode major lineup changes after suspensions and transfers.
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Top 20 Upset As Purdue Oklahoma Fall In Early Tournament Action
Purdue 69 Florida State 66 amid late free throws by Carlton Byrd and Wayne Smalls. Oklahoma 75 Nebraska 68 ends Sooners run after 11-point second-half lead. Louisville 107 Western Kentucky 81 in Holiday Classic opener. Other ranked teams South Carolina Providence Oregon Rutgers win in first round games. Real Madrid defeats North Carolina 112-101 in Madrid. Kentucky State opens Granite City Classic with 62-50 win over St. Thomas.
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College Football Bowl Out With Bowl Game Bonanza
A detailed look at the upcoming bowl schedule. Mississippi State faces North Carolina in the Sun Bowl in El Paso. Vanderbilt plays Texas Tech in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Brigham Young meets Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl in Tempe. Notre Dame battles Alabama in the Orange Bowl, with other major matchups including Nebraska vs Florida in the Sugar Bowl and Penn State vs Baylor in the Cotton Bowl.
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NFC Spotlight Turns To Lines in Rams Vikings Clash
In Bloomington, Minnesota, the NFC title game pits the Rams against the Vikings in a trench battle. Key matchups include Ron Yary versus Jack Youngblood and Merlin Olsen versus Ed White, with others like Larry Brooks against Andy Maurer and Fred Dryer against Charles Goodrum shaping the line play. Fran Tarkenton faces James Harris in a pivotal quarterback contrast as both teams seek an early edge in a closely contested showdown.
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Steelers Chase Snake in AFC Title Clash with Raiders
Pittsburgh aims to sack Ken Stabler and slow the Raiders in Oakland as they seek the AFC championship. Joe Greene and a high powered Steelers offense target the veteran quarterback after Stabler threw four TD passes to spark a 28-26 playoff win over Miami.
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All-Stars Edge Commerce Bankers In OT Thriller
The Commerce Bankers suffer a rare 126-125 overtime loss to a local College All-Stars. Danny Thoenen scores 41 for the winners, with eight OT points sealing the comeback after Bankers led by 17 with seven minutes left. Mark Thoenen 31 for Bankers. Miltenberger 26. Raney 18.
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