Red River Showdown Picks and Weekend Throbs
AP Sports writer surveys the Texas Oklahoma clash plus key games. Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer remains undefeated against rivals as the Sooners face a tough schedule including Michigan at Michigan State and Penn State hosts West Virginia. Picks highlight Oklahoma 28 21 and several near-upsets with Notre Dame, Texas Tech, Alabama, Miami and LSU noted for potential upsets or strong showings.
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Playoffs opposed as vote rooms New York AP
Three major conferences reaffirmed opposition to a national college football playoff while a four team post bowl format was recommended by the Championship Feasibility Committee led by Ernest Casale. The vote reflected Big Ten Pac-8 and SEC resistance to a new post season structure despite potential NCAA action at January convention in St Louis for 1976 season start.
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Texas
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Southern California
Elroy Hirsch
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Louisiana State
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Colorado
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Irish Open 1900 With 55–0 Win Over Goshen High
Notre Dame opened the 1900 season by routing Goshen High School 55 to 0 in South Bend. The Goshen News notes Goshen feared defeat but Notre Dame dominated, with early drive through the line and ends, while Goshen fumbled often. Notre Dame finished 6–3–1 that year, including losses to Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana.
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Red) Salmon
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Oilers QB Dickey Says Phillips Out Of Line
Houston AP Houston Oilers backup quarterback Lyan Dickey says he is embarrassed by coach Bum Phillips remarks about the quarterback situation after a 21 19 loss to Cincinnati Dan Pastorini is called the best quarterback by Phillips who cited practice and game experience Dickey says he will stay this year but doubts next year and notes he would only play if an injury occurs He has thrown two passes in three games this season one completion and one interception.
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Oilers
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Webster denies season-ending liver ailment for Nuggets center
Marvin Webster, rookie Denver center nicknamed the Human Eraser, denied reports he would miss the ABA season with a liver condition. He says he feels weak and overweight and that further tests will be done within a week. A Denver spokesman and Webster’s mother cautioned no official diagnosis has been released.
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Cowboys still work to execute under Landry after Detroit win
Dallas coach Tom Landry said the unbeaten Cowboys lack execution but have attitude and potential. He cited rookies and second-year Charles Young as future assets, after a 36-10 win over Detroit that lifted Dallas to 2-0. Landry emphasized morale and growth, noting no consistency yet on offense or defense.
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Cowboys
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Charles Young
Eckwood tops SWC rushing. Arkansas star earns weekly honor
Arkansas sophomore Jerry Eckwood sits No. 2 in national rushing with 607 yards on 64 carries and a 95-yard average. He ran 14 times for 162 yards in a 198 victory over TCU to earn AP Offensive Player of the Week in the Southwest Conference. Coach Frank Broyles lauds his practice habits and readiness while Eckwood trails a few long runs this season.
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Snead wins match despite hurt knee at all star golf
In Columbus, Snead ignoring a knee injury won 6 and 5 over Burns at the International All Star tournament opener. Irie beat Crenshaw 2 and 1, Stanton defeated Hayes 3 and 2, and O Leary beat Thompson 2 and 1 in morning matches as two rounds proceed toward Thursday finals with a $25,000 prize.
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