Big 12 claims first outright national champion
Oklahoma finished 13 0 and 1 3 2 in bowls to give the Big 12 its first undisputed crown as the conference’s strength and depth boosted three Top 25 teams and five Top 25 bids. Nebraska Kansas State Iowa State also ranked as the league navigated post season.
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Saints leap into NFC semifinals with new hope
The Saints, 3-13 last year, ride coach Jim Waslett as they host the Vikings in the NFC divisional round. Philadelphia, Miami, Baltimore, and New York Giants also eye Super Bowl, with Titans and Ravens facing off in a low scoring clash, while Donovan McNabb and Kerry Collins duel for a spot in the title game.
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Pomona Tops Appanoose In State Rivalry Bid
Pomona improved to 10-0 and clinched the league title after a 41-26 home win over Appanoose. Justin Wheeler led Pomona with 13 points, Nitcher added 10, Frieden 9, while Engel led Appanoose with 17. Pomona JV won 19-12. Appanoose closes regular season at Burlingame. In girls action, Appanoose beat Pomona 34-16 to move to 8-2 behind Wigger 11 and Reece 9. both teams begin league tourneys Monday. For Culver-Stockton, Williams scored 22 as MidAmerica Nazarene won 78-67 in Canton. Texas Rangers extended a contract offer to free agent David Cone, with incentives possible. KC also showing interest.
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Faulk Wins Offensive Player Award For Rams
St Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk is named the Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight season. He set an NFL record with 2,429 yards from scrimmage in 1999 and led the NFC with 2,189 rushing yards. Faulk carried 39 times for 220 yards in a key win over the Saints to clinch a playoff berth.
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