Bonnet victory for Cornhuskers
Nebraska rallied to a 27 24 win over Texas Tech in the Astro Hivebonnet Bowl as Vince Ferragamo led the Huskers with two late touchdowns and Rodney Allison earned the MVP back honor though Tech led early. Ferragamo tied the game with a 22 yard TD pass to Mark Dufresne and capped the surge with a late score to Chuck Malito.
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Texas Tech
Rodney Allison
Nebraska
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Tech
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Brian Hall
Richard Berns
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Mark Dufresne
Taylor
Curtis Craig
Chuck Malito
Berns
Kent Smith
Malito
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Minnesota Wins Pillsbury Classic Championship in Minnesota
Unbeaten Minnesota caped the Pillsbury Classic with a 102-81 victory over Montana. Ray Williams scored 27 to set a tournament single game scoring record as Kevin McHale poured 17 points and earned MVP honors joining Williams and Osborne Lockhart on the all tournament team. Boston College beat Cornell 74 70 in overtime for the consolation title.
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Kevin McHale
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McHale
Buckeyes and Buffaloes Clash In Prestige Orange Bowl Showdown
Ohio State and Colorado meet in the 43rd Orange Bowl in a high profile postseason clash. Hayes notes altered prep with shorter layoffs and earlier workouts to sharpen fitness, while Bill Mallory's Colorado seeks rest and clean form after a battered season. The game marks OSU's first Orange Bowl appearance outside the Rose Bowl era, with OSU favored by seven points.
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Woody Hayes
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Colorado
Hayes
Florida
Bill Mallory
Buffs
Haygood Ready to Help Pitt in Sugar Bowl Return
Former Pitt MVP Robert Haygood aims to contribute in the Sugar Bowl against Georgia after a severe knee injury and a year in a cast. He plans to suit up, motivate the team, and advise Matt Cavanaugh on defenses to read their monster man.
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New Orleans
Robert Haygood
Pitt
Kansas
Georgia
Haygood
Matt Cavanaugh
Miami Unveils Four Assistants Under New Coach Saban
University of Miami head coach Lou Saban announces four assistants for his staff. Among them is Ron Marciniak, Dayton’s head coach since 1973, who will join the defensive unit. Former Bills subordinate Cavanaugh, who joined Buffalo in 1972, resigns from the Bills to join Miami.
Dome strikers lift pickets before Sugar Bowl kickoff
Two unions on strike at the Louisiana Superdome cleared their picket lines hours before the Sugar Bowl game. Workers from the teams involved ended the protest ahead of the football matchup at the venue.
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New Orleans
Louisiana Superdome
Hayes says Pittsburgh feared Sugar Bowl matchup with Georgia
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says Pittsburgh played it safe by choosing the Sugar Bowl over the Orange Bowl to face Georgia. He notes Pittsburgh could have come to Columbus but backed off. Mallory and Hayes spoke at a joint news conference, as poll-row debate raged about a national title claim.
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MIAM
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Woody Hayes
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Bill Mallory
Dooley Warned Peach Bowl Dread After Early Mistakes
North Carolina, ranked 19th, fell 21 0 to Kentucky in the Peach Bowl after a first quarter pass for a touchdown was nullified by a offsides penalty. Matt Kupec and Rod Stewart produced Kentucky touchdowns as UNC stalled on offense and defense.
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Kentucky
Dooley
Matt Kupec
Kupec
North Carolina
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Stewart
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Stingers release Pierre Guite while recalling Barry Melrose
The Cincinnati Stingers announce Pierre Guite's removal from the roster. Barry Melrose is recalled from Springfield, and Gene Sobeduck, out with a broken arm, will be available for action again.
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Pierre Guite
Cincinnati Stingers
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Springfield
Gene Sobeduck
Griffin brothers headline Rose and Orange bowl show
Archie Griffin lit up Ohio State with four Rose Bowls and a Heisman glitter. Ray Griffin starts at safety for the Buckeyes in the Orange Bowl, choosing defense over tailback for a chance at a pro career.
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MIAMI
Griffin
Archie Griffin
Ohio State
Ray
Buckeyes
Margaret
Robinson molded winner at USC Rose Bowl coach era starts with rookie leader
Pasadena AP John Robinson took over USC after legendary McKay and led a rookie Pac-8 coach to the Rose Bowl against Michigan. Robinson, 41, shifts focus to quarterback play, upgrading the defense, and maintaining USC’s offensive balance with Ricky Bell and the running attack amid questions about the pressure of succeeding a legend. USC sits No. 3 in the AP poll behind Pittsburgh and Michigan.
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University of Southern California
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USC
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Chuck Taylor
Stanford
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Houston Cougars Ready for Cotton Bowl in Cold Rain
Houston and Maryland prepare for the Cotton Bowl as snow and 20s forecast cloud the 41st extravaganza. Houston, No. 6, sports a 9-2 season, Veer offense, led by QB Danny Davis with Alois Blackwell and Don Bass. Maryland relies on a conservative I formation to counter weather and turnovers.
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Cougars
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Danny Davis
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