Notre Dame Edges Alabama in Orange Bowl But Seizes No Title
Notre Dame defeated Alabama 13-11 in the Orange Bowl as Oklahoma’s No. 1 spot seemed secure after Oregon State and Ohio State stumbled earlier. The game marked Ara Parseghian’s emotional finale as Notre Dame coach amid Bear Bryant’s ongoing national title drought.
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Baylor Bears fall to Penn State in Cotton Bowl defeat
Baylor coach Grant Teaff praised his 1974 team as SWC champions after a 41 20 loss to Penn State in the Cotton Bowl. He noted the sting of the fourth quarter collapse while predicting a return to bowls, despite nine graduating seniors. Ken Quesenberry defended Baylor from Cinderella labels as injuries and late plays sealed the outcome.
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Sooners top undefeated team in bowl aftermath debate
Oklahoma on probation remains unbeaten and could be voted No 1 by the AP. Alabama USC Michigan and Ohio State also contend with mixed bowl results. The piece lists top teams, suggests USC and Alabama as likely AP and UPI champs, and notes notable bowl impressions and humor from TV broadcasts.
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Notre Dame Upsets Alabama 13-11 in Orange Bowl Sendoff
Notre Dame ended coach Ara Parseghian's era with a 13-11 Orange Bowl victory over previously unbeaten Alabama. Early Irish pressure built a 13-0 lead as Mark McLane scored, and Reggie Barnett sealed the win with an late second-half interception after Alabama mounted a rally sparked by Richard Todd to Russ Schaman and a Todd Pugh pass.
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Penn State Tops Baylor in Cotton Bowl Show of Strength
Penn State defeated Baylor 41-20 in the 39th Cotton Bowl Classic, reinforcing the Nittany Lions' claim to elite status. Tom Shuman passed for a key 49 yard strike to Jimmy Cefalo, while Tom Donchez rushed for 116 yards on 25 carries and Mike Hartenstine anchored the defense. Coach Joe Paterno downplayed the need to prove prestige, focusing on playing well and enjoying the game.
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Yankees' Hunter lands historic $3.75 million contract
The New York Yankees sign Catfish Hunter to the richest baseball deal, $3.75 million over five years, amid fan and media pressure in New York. Gabe Paul backs Hunter as a proven winner while salary structure and team economics loom over the landmark pact.
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Sloan accepts Texas Tech top coach post after late change
Texas Tech announces Steve Sloan will become head football coach, moving from Vanderbilt after a Peach Bowl 6 6 tie. Sloan, 30, signed a four year contract worth 36 500 per year plus a TV deal valued at 24 000 to 40 000 yearly.
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Rein Named Arkansas Quarterbacks Coach
North Carolina State's Robert Bo Rein, 29, has been hired as Arkansas new quarterbacks coach and staff member replacing Don Trull. Broyles praised Rein's triple option experience and noted NC State's low fumbles and interceptions as a feature of his balanced veer T attack. Broyles avoided confirming a switch from the wishbone.
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