Lions Coaching Shakeup Sparks Los Angeles Debate
The Detroit Free Press reports pressure on Lions coach Joe Schmidt amid calls from analyst Alex Karas for changes. The Rams label Schmidt’s fourth down gamble a costly misplay that tipped playoff fate.
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Dooley Brothers Predict Georgia NC Tilt at Gator Bowl
Dooley brothers Vince and Bill forecast a running game as Georgia faces North Carolina in the 7th annual Gator Bowl. Georgia star Jimmy Poulos and UNC fullback Geof Hamlin will lead offensive lines where Smith and Hamlin are top blockers, with Georgia likely favored by about a touchdown.
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Bears Fire Dooley in Major Shakeup at Halas Field
Chicago Bears owner George Halas dismissed head coach Jim Dooley after a 6-8 finish and 20-36 record. Halas opened the job to outsiders or staff with Ara Parseghian Abe Gibron and Bill Austin mentioned as possible replacements. Gale Sayers and other players voiced support for Dooley despite the move.
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Fundamental Hard Work Made Bill Sharman Winner
Los Angeles coach Bill Sharman builds a 35 3 Lakers record on routine hard work discipline and conditioning. He values defense over offense and relies on KC Jones for scouting while guiding a veteran group through a historic 29 game win streak.
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Clemson Auburn Duel for Poinsettia Tourney Title
Clemson and Auburn reach the finals in Greenville after Auburn thumped Furman 103-78 and Clemson routed Holy Cross 67-49. Retzcek scored 24 for Auburn while Kirkland added 17 and Suit led Clemson with 20 in the win. Clemson hit 64.4 percent from the floor. Furman shot 43.7 percent.
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Illinois Stuns Florida To Capture Gator Bowl Basketball Crown
Illinois and Florida battled to a 76-75 Illini victory clinching the Gator Bowl Tournament title. Florida star Tony Miller scored 31 but fouled out after a collision with two Illinois players, breaking a finger and missing the final shot.
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Panthers Defend Homer Meet Title
Sterlington Panthers open defense of the Homer Holiday Tournament title at 1 p.m. against Sibley. A 5:30 p.m. Friday semifinal pits the Arcadia Dodson winner against Sterlington. The squad, last year’s Class A runner up, sits 5-3 after losses to Start Ruston and Bastrop.
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Trevino Named Sporting News Sports Man of the Year
Joe Trevino was named Sports Man of the Year by the Sporting News. The paper lauded his five year rise to golfing fame in 1971 after winning the U S Canadian and British Open titles.
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