Washington tops Cowboys 9 5 on tenacious defense
Washington stays undefeated by stifling Dallas 9-5. Diron Talbert led a stifling Redskins defense that shut down Tony Dorsett and the Cowboys offense, key goalline stands and a late safety sealing the win before a sellout crowd. John Riggins rushed for 96 yards while Mark Moseley kicked three field goals to pace Washington.
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Homer Rice takes Cincinnati reins
Homer Rice is named head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals replacing Bill Tiger Johnson amid a five game winless start. Johnson departed after a Monday meeting with general manager Paul Brown. Rice, 51, joins after serving as quarterback coach, praised for offensive mind and quarterback development at Kentucky and Rice University.
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Big three lead 4A schoolboy poll with Stratford rise
Temple Garland and Arlington Lamar stay atop 4A as Stratford climbs from sixth to fourth after a 40-6 win over Lamar Consolidate and a 41 first downs against Stratford. Plano dropped to 10th after losing to Highland Park 16-7 while Churchill falls to fifth. Odessa Permian Highland Park LaPorte and Plano fill the top ten.
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Switzer says kicking will be all-important in matchup
Norman Oklahoma AP coach Barry Switzer of the No 1 Oklahoma Sooners says the annual Oklahoma Texas game will be low scoring and hinge on kicking. Houston AP reports Ken Shipp Oilers coordinator resigned after a season of friction with Dan Pastorini and changes in the offensive staff.
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Texas hurt by injuries after victory over Texas Tech
Texas notes several players sidelined after a 24-7 win over Texas Tech. Safety Johnnie Johnson and defensive tackle Steve McMichael have pulled hamstring muscles. Safety Ricky Churchman suffers a hip bruise. The injuries may affect the upcoming Oklahoma game.
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Akers predicts worldwide appeal for Texas Oklahoma clash
Texas coach Fred Akers says the Texas Oklahoma game will captivate a global audience as No. 6 Texas, allowing 10 points in three games, faces the top-ranked 4-0 Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl. He notes Oklahoma's big play threat and senior talent while acknowledging injuries in Texas and the challenge of stopping Thomas Lott and the Sooners.
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Sooners Hold Top Spot In AP Football Poll
Oklahoma remains No. 1 in the AP college football poll with 38 first place votes and 1,225 points after a 45-23 win over Missouri. Southern Cal moves to No. 2 after a 30-9 win over Michigan State, while Michigan rises to No. 3 with a 52-0 win over Duke. Arkansas drops to No. 4 after beating Tulsa 21-13. Penn State and Texas stay Nos. 5 and 6. Texas A&M rises to No. 7 after routing Memphis State. Alabama slips to No. 8 after a late rally loss, Pittsburgh holds No. 9, and Houston climbs into the Top Ten. Florida State falls from 10 to 18 after losing to Houston.
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