Dorsett Dominates as Cowboys Down Patriots 35 21
Tony Dorsett piles up 162 rushing yards including a 75 yard TD run to lead Dallas past New England 35 21 as Pats fall to 0 3. Earl Campbell trails in rushing as Dorsett asserts early season dominance amid mixed Patriots play and costly turnovers.
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Permian Lee pace 5-3A in district pre season standings
Midland Lee moved to 3-0 in 5-5A after a 33-7 win over Plainview and Permian also improving to 4-0 in series with a 31-0 win over Fort Worth Wyatt. Other results saw Fort Worth Eastern Hills beat Abilene Cooper 20-14 and Brownwood edge San Angelo 15-10 as Odessa High and others faced losses. Coaches credited inexperience and rising form as districts prepare to open play.
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Bum Phillips guides Saints rebuild with quiet confidence
Hall of Fame outsider Bum Phillips leads New Orleans in a patient rebuild after a 1-15 season. He drafted Heisman winner George Rogers and a group of green rookies, stressing learning, cohesion, and steady gains toward a break-even season and beyond.
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USC Grabs Top Spot In AP College Football Poll
USC overtakes Notre Dame as No 1 for the third straight week in the AP poll with 46 of 65 first place votes and 1 258 points. Oklahoma is idle but remains No 2 while Notre Dame falls to 13th after a 25 7 loss by Michigan knocks it down. Clemson debuts in the Top Twenty as Penn State climbs to No 3 and Texas advances to No 4.
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Ector High seeks open date after Pecos loss
Ector High coach Van Grady welcomes an open date after a 24-0 defeat by Pecos in the district opener. The Eagles travel 35 miles to Monahans in October to face the district favorite Loboes, who boast two straight shutouts. Grady says adjustments are needed to regain momentum and regroup before the next game.
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Eagles Face Open Week After Close Conference Loss
Ector coach Grady Grady says a narrow loss to Pecos provides a reality check and time to fix basics. He notes the district race remains wide open with five unbeaten teams. Snyder and Sweetwater games loom and Ector plans a strong rebound to stay a factor in District 2-4A.
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