Tody Smiths Fast Start Puts USC in Rose Bowl Chase
USC tackle Tody Smith, famed for his speed in The Wild Bunch, discusses his powerful start and pride in USC defense as the Trojans prepare for the Rose Bowl against Michigan. He compares experiences with his brother Bubba and recalls past Rose Bowls, while emphasizing teamwork and discipline at USC.
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Trojans
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Beaumont
Tex
Michigan State
UCLA
College football chatter from a 1960s era, with USC ties
A long, winding round up of football figures and rumors. USC coach John McKay comments on Michigan's 1946 Rose Bowl win and hints at facing a 1948 squad. NCAA playoff talk, pro leagues, and names like O J Simpson. Mentions George Allen, Pete Maravich, Lou Carnesecca, and Ed Natleff amid a collage of sports gossip and future prospects.
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Warren Wells
Jerry Levins
George Webster
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George Allen
Allen
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Press Maravich
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Lew Alcindor
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New York
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Cal State Long Beach
Ed Natleff
Columbus
Ohio
Asker
Ohio State
Woody Sayes
Bo Schembeehler
Lou Carnesecca
St. John's University
Nets
Rose Bowl
Long Beach Trojan Club
Carl Irwin
James McAlister
Pasadena
Cal State
Long Beach
Jerry Tarkanian
San Francisco
Dan Towler
Tournament of Roses Committee
Big Ten
National Collegiate Athletic
John McKey
Bo Schembechler
NCAA
Schembecnier
Owens and Phipps Head Time Magazine All-America Team
Oklahoma’s Steve Owens and Purdue’s Mike Phipps top the Time magazine All America squad chosen by NFL scouts. The roster includes Penn State’s Charlie Pittman at running back and Perry Bradshaw as quarterback, with players from Michigan, Texas, and Southern California on offense and defense. The team comprises seniors eligible for this year’s pro draft.
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Time Magazine of America
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Walker Gillette
Richmond
Jim Mandich
Michigan
Ken Burtroughs
Texas Southern
Sid Smith
Southern
California
Bob McKay
Texas
Ron Saul
Michigan State
Chuck Hutchinson
Ohio State
Ken Mendenhall
al Cowlings
Southern Californian
Phil Olsen
Utah State
Mike McCoy
Notre Dame
Mike Red
Steve Kiner
Tennessee
Don Paris
Stanford
John Small
Citadel
Steve Tannen
Florida
Yim Voley
Ted Provost
Glenn Cannon
Mississippi
Vols Gators juggle coaching links in Florida talk
In Jacksonville Tennessee coach Doig Dickey faces Florida interest while Tennessee and Florida officials meet. Tennessee chancellor Weaver hints Dickey may stay, then questions linger. Florida upset Tennessee 14 13 in the Gator Bowl as talk of Dickey replacing Graves swirls with Ellenson favored. Graves denies resignation but hints at future guidance for succession.
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Charles Weaver
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Dickey
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Graves
Gene Ellenson
Ellenson
Penn State coach uses praise to spur players
Penn State mentor Joe Paterno builds confidence by singled out praise for players like defensive specialist Jin Kates. He describes Kates as valuable to a muted defense and capable of moving to defensive end, while Kates says publicity won’t affect his pro draft and credits teammates Dennis Onkotz Neal Smith and Mike Reid as deserving great players.
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UPI
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Paterno
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Dennis Onkotz
Neal Smith
Mike Reid
Kates
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Dennis
Mike
Neal
Astro Bowl Preview: No 2 Offense vs No 2 Defense
Houston Cougars meet Auburn Tigers in the Astro Bowl at the Astrodome with the nation’s No 2 rushing offense against the No 2 rushing defense. A 57,000+ New Year’s Eve crowd expected as Houston’s Jim Strong Ted Heiskell and Gary Mullins pace a 514 yard per game offense while Pat Sullivan and Mickey Zofko lead Auburn’s attack.
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Ted Heiskell
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Moon) Mullins
Strong
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Heiskell
Mullins
Pat Sullivan
Mickey Zofko
Wallace Clark
Alabama
Notre Dame Prepares for Cotton Bowl Clash with Texas
Trish Finish s tune up as Notre Dame trains for the New Year’s Day Cotton Bowl against No 4 Texas. Ara Parseghian’s squad drills two hours in rain and studies Texas defense while awaiting band arrival and a potential McKay recovery update.
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Ara Parseghian
Debbie Hyde
Ieff
Pat Gilmartin
Parseghian
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