State Champs Rated 1st In Harris Poll
In the final 1971 Harris Rating System, San Antonio Lee won AAAA, Plano topped AAA, and Jacksboro led AA. Odessa Permian 9 1 ranked fifth in AAAA, with Wichita Falls second and Port Arthur Lincoln third. Port Neches-Groves followed. Coahoma finished fifth in AA with a 10 2 record.
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Jacksboro
Odessa Permian
Wichita Falls
Port Arthur Lincoln
Port Neches-Groves
Coahoma
Bulldogs
Peterson at center of Oilers Broncos tug war
Houston oilers owner Bud Adams claims Bill Peterson is bound by a provisional Oilers contract while Rice University and president Norman Hackerman insist Peterson has four years left on his Rice deal. Peterson sought talks with Denver after Ed Hughes’s firing, sparking a high tension dispute over his allegiance and release.
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Houston Oilers
Denver Broncos
Rice University
Bill Peterson
Oilers
Bud Adams
Peterson
Norman Hackerman
Rice
Hughes
Adams
John Breen
Ed Hughes
Montgomery
Ala
Roach
Denver
Broncos
Bud
Gerald Phipps
Baylor taps Grant Teaff to head football program
Baylor University hired Grant Teaff 38 from Angelo State to lead its football program after a dismal three seasons under Bill Beall. Teaff, previously at Texas Tech and Beaureuty College, posted a 7 3 record at Angelo State last season and plans immediate staff hires and recruiting.
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Baylor
Grant Teaff
Waco, Tex
Baylor Univeristy
Bill Beall
Angelo State
Waco
Baylor Universit
Jack Patterson
Teaff
San Angelo
Tex
Texas Tech
Beauney College
Abilene
Ranger Back Signs With Angelo State
Donnie Drake a stellar defensive back from Ranger Junior College signed a letter of intent with Angelo State University on Thursday in San Angelo Texas.
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Angelo State
San Angelo
Tex
Donnie Drake
Ranger Junior College
Angelo State University
Defense On Top For Shrine Tilt
The Blue-Gray Classic in Montgomery nears kickoff as Blue head coach John Jardine emphasizes defensive dominance. He notes the secondary is ahead and passes struggle to complete. Gray coach Bill Peterson trains timing on offense and defense with his college stars.
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Ala
Blue
John Jardine
Wisconsin
Grays
Bill Peterson
Rice
Houston Oilers
Saban Seeks Stability as Bills Hire New Coach
Buffalo AP reports Lou Saban returns to the Bills as head coach after Harvey Johnson, aiming to balance losses with wins next season. He favors developing the youthful roster, may pursue trades, and considers using the No. 1 draft pick. Ralph Wilson Jr. confirms the hire and notes Saban’s prior Bills success. Johnson stays on as director of player personnel.
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Lou Sa
Harvey
Buffalo Bills
Bills
J.D. Hill
O.J. Simpson
Dennis Shaw
Saban
Ralph Wilson Jr
Denver
Harvey Johnson
Buffalo
Wilson
Johnson
Broncos
Bob Lustig
Broncos Seek New Head Coach After Saban Exit
Denver Broncos owners intensified efforts to hire a new head coach before the NFL draft after Lou Saban stepped down on November 17. William E. Peterson, briefly linked as a top candidate from Rice University, had accepted an Oilers offer pending release from Rice. Gerald H. Phipps said they would pursue other candidates and not name a coach yet.
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Louis Saban
Denver
Buffalo
Peterson
Broncos
Adams
Ed Hughes
Hughes
Rice
Hackerman
Denver Broncos
Lou Saban
William E. Peterson
Rice University
Houston Oilers
Gerald H. Phipps
Phipps
Jerry Smith
Sabans
Tokyo Team Takes Over Minor Club In California
The California League will gain an international club next season as the Lodi franchise is taken over by Japan's Tokyo Lotte Orions. Cal League President Eddie Mulligan announced that the Orions' president Negaeae Nakamura will operate the club for the 1972 season.
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Red" Hennech Jr
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Grandview North
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Bostick Roofing and Sheet Metal CO
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