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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1986

Page

24

Sherrill plays down Alabama link amid coaching rumors

Texas A&M coach Jackie Sherrill avoided ruling out a move to Alabama if the job opens. He said Alabama has not contacted him and he remains committed to Texas A&M, which won the Southwest Conference and faces Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. He dismissed reports as rumors and noted no recruiting impact.

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Cowan star recalls climb to bowl bid and future

Cowan, a sophomore defensive back for Texas Tech, reflects on the team’s 1984 season milestones from a season-opening win at Arkansas to a four game streak, the loss to SMU, and the Independence Bowl. He discusses his key plays, his growing role, and the coaching transition from David McWilliams to Spike Dykes.

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Bulldogs overpower Lady Bronchos in early 26 10 lead

Odessa High trailed 60-28 late in the third before Nikki Graham sparked a 12-4 run. Graham scored 20, the only OHS double digit scorer, while Cumings and Finch led MHS with 20 and 16 respectively. Junior varsity OHL lost 76-48.

MHS Cumings Bulldogs OHS Nikki Graham Graham Sebrenia Finch Brenda Rodriguez OHL Elizabeth Harrell Michelle Griffin Meares Griffin

Raiders Tech and Ole Miss clash amid bowl sanctions

Mississippi faces distractions as its first postseason bid since 1983 Independence Bowl refocuses on bans. The NCAA imposed a two year probation on Ole Miss for recruiting violations, stripping 10 scholarships, banning TV bowls in 1987, and sidelining two assistants after the Independence Bowl.

Mississippi NCAA Ole Miss Rebels Billy Brewer Mickey Merritt Texas Tech

Area Basketball Scores From District Play and Tournaments

Andrews tops Monahans 106 to 66 as M-Charlies Thompson leads with 23 points. Bernard Williams 31, Damon Clay 28, Louis Clay 20, Jim Rice 14 for Andrews. Andrews 10-3, 20 in District 2-4A. Monahans 1-1. JV 77-70. Next: Fort Stockton at Andrews. Stanton 64, Eldorado 47. Greg Avery 33, Tommy Smith 10 for Stanton. Eldorado 57, 0-1 in 6-2A. Next: Stanton at Big Lake Tournament Jan. 2-3. McCamey 47, Forsan 39. Rowe 16 for McCamey. Henson 17 for Forsan. McCamey 0-3, 1-0 in 6-2A. JV 54-24. Eldorado 54, Stanton 33 in girls. Stanton 6-8, 0-2 in 6-2A. Eldorado 11-3, 2-0. Next: Stanton at Colorado City Tournament Dec. 29-30. McCamey 60, Forsan 36. Michele Tesch 32, Carla Wilson 15 for McCamey. Evans 9 for Forsan. McCamey 10-3, 3-0 in 6-2A. JV 54-40. Jan. 2-3.

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