Leading scorer and rushing QB set for Independence Bowl clash
Southern Mississippi and McNeese State meet in Shreveport with USM star Sam Wynder as nation’s top scorer and McNeese’s quarterback Stephan Starling leading rushers. McNeese boasts 10-1 after season. USM eyes first bowl since 1960s with TV coverage on Mizlou.
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Grambling favored as mild weather aids aerial game
Grambling coach Eddie Robinson hopes temperate conditions help star quarterback Mike Williams in the Division 1 AA playoff at Boise State. Williams has 28 TD passes this season while Boise State relies on a run game led by Cedric Minter and Terry Zahner. kickoff 11:30 a.m. MST, TV regional blackout in Boise.
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Court halts Oakland move to Los Angeles
The 9th U.S. Court of Appeals reversed a lower court injunction blocking NFL transfer rules, delaying Al Davis dream of moving the Raiders to LA. The ruling did not decide merits, and LA Coliseum officials call it meaningless as they pursue antitrust suit.
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Dooley denies report he broke commitment to Auburn
Georgia coach Vince Dooley rebutted claims that he committed to Auburn for a return to his alma mater. Dooley and Auburn officials rejected the report as false while noting Auburn's offer reportedly valued at 1.3 million dollars over eight years. He said he never committed and remained focused on his Georgia tenure.
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Colorado Football Program Placed Under One-Year NCAA Probation
The University of Colorado faces a one-year NCAA probation after infractions found in the football program. The action, reportedly extending to December 5, 1981, bans TV appearances and post season bowls with no scholarship loss. The university plans a public announcement next week after final wording is agreed.
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Alzado declines award honors Browns defense
Cleveland Browns lineman Lyle Alzado refused a best defender trophy from the Cleveland Touchdown Club, saying the honor should go to defensive coordinator Marty Schottenheimer for the unit. He praised the defense’s teamwork and noted veteran Jerry Sherk’s season-ending knee issues.
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Baseball and Hockey Trades Prompt National Wire Updates
The Associated Press reports multiple MLB deals including Detroit sending Dave Stegman to San Diego for Dennis Kinney, Milwaukee trading five players to St Louis for Ted Simmons and Rollie Fingers, Minnesota shipping Willie Norwood to Seattle for Byron McLaughlin, and Chicago adding Vail in a Reds swap among others. In hockey, Los Angeles recalls Doug Keans from Houston, Quebec buys Ron Grahame, plus recalls and assignments across Capitals and Jets with several player movements.
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Pat Daley
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