All-America football team named with Griffin leading repeaters
The Associated Press 1976 All-America selections include repeaters led by Ohio State's Archie Griffin, with the Selmon brothers and Rik Bonness among the major picks. Other top names hold key roles across UCLA, USC, California, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma, highlighting a star-studded 1975 season across multiple conferences.
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Bud Moore tops Big Eight coach of the year in Kansas rise
Bud Moore transformed Kansas into a surprise contender, earning Big Eight coach of the year honors as Nolan Cromwell, the safety turned quarterback, led the offense while the Jayhawks upset Oklahoma and joined Washington in Sun Bowl contention. Cromwell also claimed top offensive player honors amid Kansas’s breakout season.
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Kurdelmeier to address Muscatine QB Club after delay
University of Iowa wrestling coach Gary Kurdelmeier will speak at the Muscatine Quarterback Club gathering Wednesday night after last week's weather and accident caused a postponement. It will be the last weekly meeting before monthly sessions begin in January, with the final weekly forecast contest winner to be announced and yearly results disclosed.
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Tackle Walters is third team All-American
Iowa offensive tackle Rod Walters and Drake running back Jim Herndon earned AP All American honors. Walters, 6-foot-4, 260 pounds, a Berkley Michigan native, made the third team after All Big Ten first team recognition. Herndon, 6-foot, 200 pounds from Chicago, was Drake team MVP with honorable mention.
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Griffin wins Heisman again as Ohio State star tops list
Archie Griffin of Ohio State became the first college player to win the Heisman Trophy twice. He led in rushing with 1,327 yards this season and 5,177 career yards, earning 1,800 points on the 3-2-1 ballot. Muncie and Bell trailed in votes, with Griffin carrying four regions and edging Pac-8 and others for the honor.
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Muscatine High schools hosts trio in non league action
Muscatine High School prepares for three winter teams tonight in non conference play. Wrestling heads to Burlington for a 6:30 start with varsity and junior varsity, holding a 26 start with wins over Wilton and Washington. Swim team seeks rebound after a 90-81 loss to Burlington at Ottumwa. Basketball hosts North Scott at 8:00 in the new MHS fieldhouse, following a 99 point sophomore effort against Keokuk and a 6:30 junior varsity tilt versus the Lancers. North Scott varsity sits at 0-2 after losses to Bettendorf and Riverdale.
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Harris 34 points sparks Drake first victory over Fort Hays State
Ken Harris scored 34 as Drake beat Fort Hays State 102-92 in Des Moines. Four Bulldogs reached double figures, including Raymond Watson 25 and Wayne Kreklow 14, with Drake overcoming a late Tigers surge. Fort Hays drop to 4-1 after a close nonconference game.
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