Heisman Trophy Goes To Billy Sims In Close Vote
In New York AP report junior back Billy Sims from Hooks Texas won the Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player. He edged Penn State’s Chuck Fusina and Michigan’s Rick Leach with 827 points on a 3-2-1 scale after a near tie sparked a morning recount.
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Wildcats Rout South Dakota in 85 53 Big 8 win
Kansas State led 41 20 at halftime and rolled to an 85 53 victory over South Dakota at Ahearn Field House. Rolando Blackman scored 19 and Ed Nealy 16 for the Wildcats who dominated boards 30 27 and improved to 2 0. Coach Jack Hartman cited inexperience and turnovers as learning factors. Jeff Nannen led South Dakota with 21 points. Missouri beat Butler 75 65 and Colorado beat Stetson 74 71 in other Monday action.
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Scramble To Declare No 1 A Waste Of Time
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley argues the college football national title remains disputed due to post season bowls. He outlines poll limits, suggests a four old-bowl rotation and a rotating championship game, and lists possible matchups and dates to crown an undisputed champion.
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Penn State Near Perfect Season Faces Sugar Bowl Hurdle
Penn State stands 11-0 after a 17-10 comeback over Pittsburgh as top rivals Alabama USC Oklahoma Michigan and Clemson hold single losses. Rose Bowl and Cotton Bowl implications shift with Notre Dame Houston and Texas Tech upsets. Bowl matchups depend on Saturday Auburn Alabama results and conference titles.
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Reds Fire Sparky Anderson for New Manager
The Cincinnati Reds fired manager Sparky Anderson and named John McNamara as his replacement. Reds President Dick Wagner told reporters he informed Anderson at his California home, saying the change aims to raise standards after two straight NL West runner up finishes following two World Series titles.
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Vikings Romp In Cage Debut At Three Rivers Tourney
Central Heights overwhelmed Prairie View 72 to 51 in a first round Three Rivers League basketball game. Tom Cox led CH with 20 points, Leroy Kratzberg added 15 and 14 rebounds, Steve Oestreicher scored 10 as CH controlled rebounding 44 to 25. Girls game saw Prairie View beat CH 62 to 31 with Mower scoring 26. Crest edged Pomona 33 to 32 in another girls first round.
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