Mason Named Kansas Football Coach Amid Rebuild Efforts
Lawrence Kansas AP Kent State coach Glen Mason accepted a five year Kansas football job succeeding Bob Valesente, in a program cited as one of the nation’s weakest majors. The deal tops $200000 with a 79000 base salary and additional perks. Mason, a former Ohio State assistant, inherits a team that finished 7 4 at Kent State and faces a major rebuilding task.
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Georgia tops Arkansas in Liberty Bowl comeback win
Georgia, ranked 15th, overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Arkansas 20-17 in the Liberty Bowl helped by a 39-yard game winner from freshman John Kasay as time expired. Arkansas’ Kendall Trainor missed a potential game-winner and Greg Thomas MVP Thomas led Arkansas with 79 rushing yards before the late interception by Carver Russaw sealed the victory.
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Rice Nabs Another NFL Offensive Player Of The Year
Jerry Rice of the San Francisco 49ers was named NFL offensive player of the year by AP after a strike shortened season. He set a single season record with 22 touchdown catches and extended his streak to 13 straight games scoring. Rice edged out teammate Joe Montana by a wide margin in votes from 28 teams.
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Conlan Captures AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Buffalo Bills linebacker Shane Conlan was voted the NFL defensive rookie of the year by AP sportswriters, beating teammate Cornelius Bennett. Conlan led Buffalo with 114 tackles in 12 games after moving inside and joining a young Bills defense that finished 7-8 in 1987. Conlan, from Frewsburg NY, stated he still has room to improve and believes Buffalo will be in the running next season.
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