Bowl chaos as upsets muddle late season bowls
AP Sports writer describes a confused postweekend bowl picture with Oklahoma Penn State USC and Florida upset losses. Leaders like Ohio State Michigan Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas A&M vie for Rose Orange Cotton and Sugar bids while invitations wait until Nov 22.
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Disciple of McKay named Trojan coach
John Robinson, a disciple of Joan McKay, was named USC head football coach for 1976. President Hubbard also named Dr. Richard Perry athletic director as McKay leaves to coach the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Robinson, 40, an Oakland Raiders assistant, praised McKay’s offensive style and said he seeks a broad base of experience.
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Tigers still lead in soccer
Clemson remains No 1 in Division I as Baltimore Loyola tops the College Division poll after Federal City forfeits 10 games for using an ineligible player and drops from the first 10. Loyola carries a 13-3-0 record with five first place votes.
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Sports editor turns chef before Army home games
West Point area sports editor Ray Lapella hosts free pregame and postgame meals at Michie Stadium from 8:15 a.m. for cadets and guests. He funds the tailgate at about 220 dollars weekly, spending over a thousand dollars for the season to feed players and friends, turning home games into a home away from home.
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Eagles Return to Mississippi Valley Waters
The Mississippi River Valley hosts rising bald eagle numbers with an expanding immature to mature ratio signaling stronger breeding. Elton Fawks, a leading expert, notes about one third of U S bald eagles winter along the river with counts by 700 volunteers recording 1 131 bald and 16 golden eagles along the river and refuges, up from prior decades.
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Terps Drop From Poll As Oklahoma Falls After Upset
Ohio State leads the AP college football poll after Oklahoma tumbles to sixth following a 23-3 loss to Kansas. Kansas enters the Top Twenty at 17 as Nebraska and Texas A&M rise to second and third. Michigan, Alabama, Texas, Arizona State, Notre Dame and Colorado also climb. Penn State and Southern California drop to the Second Ten. San Diego State, Maryland and Pitt exit the Top Twenty.
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Thomas 21 13 victory over Giants boosts season yardage
Duane Thomas rushed for 526 yards this season as the Redskins beat the Giants 21 to 13. Bob Brunet scored a touchdown in limited action. Thomas had a checkered career with Dallas New England San Diego and Washington and discussed contract talks and a cited $168000 figure he said was inaccurate.
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