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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1981
Page
3
No. 1 North Carolina and No. 2 Kentucky clash in a battle of unbeaten powerhouses in Rutherfort NJ. AP reports the game will decide the top ranking in the text poll with coach Bean Smith promising an excellent early season intersectional contest.
North Carolina and Kentucky clash as Sam Perkins and James Worthy anchor UNC's front line while Mel Turpin strengthens Kentucky in the pivot after Sami Bowie's injury. Derrick Hord leads Kentucky scorers at 16.7 PPG as UNC boasts a strong 8-0 start and rebounding edge.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil says defenses will decide the NFC wild card game against the New York Giants. Kickoff is at 3 30 pm EST. The teams met in week one with the Eagles winning 24 10, and both clubs aim to ride timely stops as the key to advancing.
At Shea Stadium, the Jets aim to avenge a 33 14 loss to the Bills as they chase an AFC wild card. Randy Rasmussen notes emotions drive the surge after an early 0 3 start, while Bruce Harper and Marty Lyons credit increased aggression for the turnaround.
Oklahoma and Houston leaders expressed concerns about stopping the others explosive offense ahead of the Sun Bowl national telecast. Oklahoma boasts a top rushing attack and features back Stanley Wilson and quarterback Darrell Shepard, while Houston counters with Lionel Wilson and a polished option game. Switzer praised Houstons offense and noted their readiness for the wishbone, with past rivalries adding intensity to the matchup.
Twelve year old Eric Boyd, the youngest surviving heart transplant recipient, was visited by Vince Dooley at University Hospital on Christmas Eve. Dooley wore a mask and gown and brought a Georgia football autographed by the Bulldogs and a Braves baseball autographed by the Atlanta team, pleasing the avid Georgia fan as reporters noted his family's account of the visit.
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