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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1978
Page
2
Will Grimsley reports on the Fiesta Bowl amid on field mic noise and coachly banter. TV's intrusive coverage prompts debate over electronic access versus preserving the game.
The 33rd and last Big Eight Holiday Basketball Tournament starts at 7:05 p.m. with Oklahoma State vs Colorado, followed by Tulsa State, Kansas, and later matchups of Kansas State Oklahoma and Missouri Nebraska. Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri led the era, while Kansas is the favorite despite a 5-3 record after recent losses.
New England prepares for Houston as Earl Campbell and Dan Pastorini lead the Oilers with a top rushing attack. Coach Chuck Fairbanks’ status looms amid playoff pressure after his Colorado talks. Steve Grogan and Steve Zabel vow a strong effort as the Patriots seek to rebound after a bye and a late-season loss.
Holiday week college basketball shifts into high gear as top teams clash across multiple tournaments. Duke, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina and others head into festive matchups, with key early results from Florida, Jacksonville, Wake Forest and Nevada-Reno shaping the busy schedule.
Oklahoma star Billy Sims seeks redemption in the Orange Bowl after two late fumbles cost a 17-14 loss to Nebraska. Sims, the nation's leading rusher, still racked 153 yards and two touchdowns, setting season and conference records despite the costly miscues.
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