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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1986

Page

14

Vols retain top ranking in AP women's basketball poll

Unbeaten Tennessee remains No. 1 in the AP women's poll after adding UCLA to its victims list. Texas moves to No. 2 after a bye week, while Virginia upsets Louisiana Tech to shake up the top 10.

Tennessee UCLA Associated Press Vols Texas Pat Summitt Miami Fla St. Joseph’s Southern California North Carolina Lady Longhorns Temple Ohio State Virginia Louisiana Tech Charlottesville Auburn Tigers Old Dominion Norfolk Tech Debbie Ryan Stanford Rutgers Lady Knights Southern Cal Long Beach State Louisiana State Mississippi Georgia

Alabama QB Mike Shula Warmups for Sun Bowl

Alabama quarterback Mike Shula throws a lazy pass as he warms up in El Paso for the Sun Bowl. The Crimson Tide are set to face Washington on Christmas Day in a high profile postseason clash.

Alabama Mike Shula el Paso Crimson Tide Washington

Glanville shifts Oilers to passing game for future

Houston Oilers finish 5-11 with a 16-7 win over Buffalo as Warren Moon and receivers Drew Hill and Ernest Givins post a rare double 1,000-yard season. Glanville admits abandoning a power running plan after a rough midseason, citing a conservative approach following a key interception. Moon ends with two late wins and no interceptions in final two games, fueling belief passing is the path forward.

Houston Houston Oilers Warren Moon Ernest Givins Drew Hill Jerry Glanville Oilers Buffalo Moon Hill Givins Glanville Browns Miami San Diego

Rebels Roundup: Lan Gators Top Louisiana Tech In Championship

Purdue Iowa and North Carolina occupy spots two through four in the Rebel Roundup, with Purdue 6-0 Iowa 9-0 and North Carolina 6-1 earning top regional note after wins over Tampa Iowa State and Illinois. Auburn rises to fifth as Syracuse climbs to seventh and Illinois drops to ninth.

Louisiana Tech Purdue Iowa North Carolina Tampa Iowa State Illinois Toledo Rider Furman Auburn Oklahoma Syracuse Indiana Georgetown

NCAA rules cited as confusing and flawed in college sports

Coaches from Nebraska Oklahoma Ohio State and Louisiana State critique the NCAA manual as complex and unwieldy. A committee led by Wilford Bailey aims to simplify the rules for an 1988 convention vote, amid cases like New Mexico State shoplifting and Alabama funeral travel scrutiny.

Nebraska Tom Osborne Oklahoma Barry Switzer Switzer Sooners Ohio State Earle Bruce NCAA Wilford S. Bailey Auburn University Bailey Louisiana James Wharton New Mexico Honolulu Alabama Willie Ryles Memphis State Thomas Carpenter

Eason Hurts Early as Patriots Rally Behind Grogan

Tony Eason left the game with an injury after a 22 yard pass to Morgan for the opening touchdown. Grogan steadied quickly, going 15 of 24 for 226 yards and two TDs with one pick as Morgan, Collins, and James produced major receiving and rushing contributions. Miami’s offense struggled early with turnovers and a botched punt, though Marino engineered a late 65 yard drive with Hardy catching a key pass to trim the score to 13-10 at halftime.

Tony Eason Eason Morgan Grogan Steve Berry Miami Tony Franklin Marino Hardy

Pats Top Dolphins 34 27 In Nfl Scoring Duel

New England edges Miami 34 to 27 as Eason and Grogan share passing duties. Morgan stars with 148 receiving yards and a key 18 yard gain. Hampton leads Miami rushing with 109 yards, while defense and miscues shape the close outcome.

Landry vows Cowboys revival amid tough 1986 season

Landry pledged to restore the Cowboys to prominence after a string of losses. He cited poor pass rush and protection, too many big plays by the defense, and December struggles as signs of weakness. He outlined plans to fill the offensive line coach post and support Hackett's choices if he pursues USC.

Landry Jim Myers

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