Hawkeyes Block Cowboy Bid In Holiday Bowl Drama
Merton Hanks sparked Iowa's 20-19 Holiday Bowl comeback by blocking a late field goal attempt, preserving a sixth straight win for No. 18 Iowa over Wyoming. Anthony Wright contributed a fourth quarter interception return for a touchdown as the Hawkeyes rallied from a 19-7 halftime deficit.
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Arizona State Wins Freedom Bowl in Final Half Push
Arizona State defeats Air Force 33-28 at Anaheim Stadium as Daniel Ford throws a 61-yard TD to Aaron Cox ending the first half on a strong note. Ford earns 272 passing yards while coach John Cooper departs for Ohio State after guiding ASU to three bowl appearances.
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Sun Devil Coach Cooper Leaves ASU for Ohio State
John Cooper announced after Arizona State’s 33-28 Freedom Bowl win over Air Force that he is leaving ASU as head coach. OSU confirmed his name has been submitted for approval to replace fired coach Earle Bruce. Cooper praised ASU and noted a five year deal at Ohio State.
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St Johns defeats Kansas to win Holiday Festival title
St John’s Redmen captured the ECAC Holiday Festival crown with a 70 to 56 victory over No 17 Kansas. Shelton Jones led with 17 points and Matt Brust added 14 as St John’s extended the title run to four straight and ten overall since 1952. Elander Lewis sparked late in the second half as defense and free throws sealed the win.
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Marshall Suffers Serious Knee Injury in Finals Loss
Kansas forward Archie Marshall injured his left knee in the ECAC Holiday Festival final against St. John’s, prompting coach Larry Brown to express concern for Marshall’s prognosis. Marshall, who had battled ACL injuries before, left the game with 11:34 remaining in the first half and will be examined back in Lawrence.
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